perksy
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 06:58 PM |
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Zetec Silvertop 1.8 Question
Have a mates 1.8 Zetec engined Westy coming over at the weekend with a Death rattle 
Plan is to have a look and save it if possible by a rebuild or replace the bottom end with a re-con one
( The head is good and has Kent cams fitted )
Any tips on sourcing rebuild parts for the Zetec and any recomendations on a source for a re-built bottom end ?
Usually use Autovaux for VX bits but wondered if there's anybody similar for Zetec parts
Cheers
Perksy
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 07:23 PM |
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I would have though it would be quicker and cheaper to go and get another engine and swop the head
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austin man
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 07:42 PM |
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Swap the full engine and change the cams around, the zetec is generally a strong unit ones with 80k are still around and are easily good for 150k. The
other engine can then be rebuilt over a period of time as money and time permit. An engin swap will take a day tops
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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big_wasa
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 07:58 PM |
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Strip it and have a look. just rebuilding the top end will cost more than a fresh motor. Bits from ford are very dear, anything you need can be got
from burton power. Also not cheap.
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