stretch
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 12:26 PM |
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xflow to zetec 2l
hi
i'm planning an upgrade from xflow to zetec
if anyone has pics, info - on what i need to change etc etc (pics would really help)
got a 4speed capri box that i'll prob keep
thanks
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 12:38 PM |
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Useful site
http://zetecescorts.bravehost.com/
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stretch
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 02:07 PM |
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:(
i cant get to the point to decide on rebuilding the kent, or buying a zetec 
everyone normally says go zetec - but i'm the one stuck with the bills.....
any idea's/comments?
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stevebubs
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 02:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stretch
i cant get to the point to decide on rebuilding the kent, or buying a zetec
everyone normally says go zetec - but i'm the one stuck with the bills.....
any idea's/comments?
How much to rebuild the crossflow?
Realistic zetec budget is £750 from scratch but you may, for example, already have a set of twin 40s that you can reuse.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 02:38 PM |
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Zetecs a very good engine --- the xflo was good in its day but rebuilds are now expensive. Untouched apart from a cam belt change a Zetec is good for
200,000 miles.
The cost of fitting a zetec can be little more than your xflo rebuild or it can be sky high if you buy all the custom made bits.
I intend swapping out my CVH for a Zetec after sva, I am planning to use Megasquirt and either a Rover 220 injection manifold or bike throttle
biodies. In the UK Zetecs are at give away prices because they out last the rest of the donor.
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stretch
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 02:41 PM |
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yes, in south-africa is hard to find zetec;s - and if you do find its VERY expensive
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muzchap
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 04:45 PM |
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Steal one 
Stick with the xflow then m8
Maybe speak to people on here - they might be upgrading and have bits they could send over to help you out?
[Edited on 16/3/06 by muzchap]
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Marcus
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 05:14 PM |
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I'm sticking with a crossflow, building a new one almost as we speak!
Buying most of the bits off Ebay, all I need now is a clutch (missed one for 9 quid the other day!)
So far cost me 450 including a pair of 40s
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 07:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Marcus
I'm sticking with a crossflow, building a new one almost as we speak!
Buying most of the bits off Ebay, all I need now is a clutch (missed one for 9 quid the other day!)
So far cost me 450 including a pair of 40s
Marcus
Want a type 9 to xflo 7.5"/190mm clutch ? I have a new one sitting all three bits -- think the realease bearing is the right type.
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stretch
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| posted on 17/3/06 at 09:42 AM |
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welllll....
so far i've upgraded the head to oversized valves and double valve springs, i got a adjustable cam gear and speshull cover to get access to the
gear without taking off that wholve cover,
modified the sump (just need some idea's for baffles) got new oilpump, new waterpump, new clutch, spent about 150pounds servicing the
gearbox,
got 40' sidy's (also got a spare intake and spare 40' just the bodies that i wanna make ITB's out of and fuel inject it), got
electronic dizzy with module etc,
SO rebuilding would cost me:
bearings, new pistons(to go 1700cc) and maybe maybe new valve stem seals - so in total:
pistons are R600 about 50pounds for 4
and bearing i think is R500 bout 40pounds
labour i can do myself *skillz*
also looking at getting a new radiator - old escort one doesnt really cool it nicely - might also be timing problem etc
[Edited on 17/3/06 by stretch]
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