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Feb 19, 2006 12:23:57 GMT
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Low-mileage, good condition complete engine required. Any leads, please let me know...  |
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Feb 19, 2006 12:46:15 GMT
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Is this for the Focus?  Did you know you can buy RWD kits accross the pond?  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Feb 19, 2006 12:47:28 GMT
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Sadly not for the fucus. 90-brake of diesel powaaaar is enough for that. It's for my brother-in-laws rs2000, which went POP last night  |
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Feb 19, 2006 16:13:27 GMT
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Whats happened to it. Are any bits salvageable top end or bottom end. I know they are based on the DOHC but don't know if its possible to swap bottom ends completely.
There was a one for sale around here a couple of weeks ago but the bloke was wanting £500 for the engine which seems a bit steep. I can try and dig the phone number out if you want it.
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Feb 19, 2006 21:57:37 GMT
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We haven't dissected it yet... but it went pop. And now the negine bay is swathed in a mysterious browny/grey powder and it won't run or turn over. It's either gnoshed a plug (best case) or suffered catastrophic piston / valve failure. As it was on the way back from a good ragging at the saarfend krooze, the latter is suspected. |
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Feb 19, 2006 22:21:54 GMT
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if you take it apart, and the top end is OK, the 2.3 galaxy bottom end will fit, giving you an RS2300 |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Feb 20, 2006 10:27:02 GMT
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Yeah, the original plan was to use a galaxy bottom end.
But the lad's got quite disheartened as this is the third engine failure (and it was a £2500 o'dell motorsport lump too), so once it's fixed he's gonna sell it & 'go J'....
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Feb 20, 2006 10:31:13 GMT
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Why not just stick a J lump in it ... CA18DET? SR20, 4AGE,.. Starion engine etc. etc.
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Feb 20, 2006 11:00:25 GMT
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If only it was that easy....  |
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Feb 20, 2006 11:02:41 GMT
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If only it was that easy.... Easier than taking the engine out of this car, doing the repairs, getting it all back together, getting it ready to sell, having viewings, finally someone buys it, then going out and finding another car, doing all the checks on that, getting it home and repairing all the problems ... |
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Feb 20, 2006 18:08:40 GMT
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Why not just stick a J lump in it ... CA18DET? SR20, 4AGE,.. Starion engine etc. etc. These would be much better suited in a RWD installation rather than a front wheel drive. A 4age would be 25bhp down on a the I-4 so you would be as well putting in an 1.8 zetec and if you were gonna do that then you are just turning it into an XR3i which don't sell for as much as the MKV RS2000 |
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Feb 20, 2006 18:28:14 GMT
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just put a 1.1 ohv fiesta engine in, that way you wont have to muck about with all that nasty wiring etc. Lighter too so there should be a performance benefit.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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These would be much better suited in a RWD installation rather than a front wheel drive. A 4age would be 25bhp down on a the I-4 so you would be as well putting in an 1.8 zetec and if you were gonna do that then you are just turning it into an XR3i which don't sell for as much as the MKV RS2000 You see this is where I go wrong,.. I see RS2000 and I think :  I take back all I said.... Stick a Nissan Pulsar turbo engine in it |
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