Very informative 👍 I have a zetec S/SE/Sigma 1.7, they also come in 1.4 and 1.6 and have an aluminium block i believe. I also think the inlet/exhaust ports are reversed/backwards on the head. Is this a completely different zetec to any shown? Thanks 👍

Excellent video

Do you have that for the st170 engine?

Pity ford didn't back in the day bring out the zetec when vauxhall had the opel redtop 16v era. I remember the very first zetec 16v first came out late 90s 99 or before I worked in a Ford dealer they came in mk5 escorts and first mondeo range. Ford engineers millled the valve guides too tight and after 10k from new the new 16v car range came in with misfirem. We followed ford warranty procedures we fitted plugs coils new plug leads and then ran a fuel system cleaner in there. Then it was a brand new cylinder reworked head cams and gasket set. Never seen as many zetec cyl heads in our dealer in the 90s and all with only 15k or less. Must of cost Ford gazillions which it did. But once rectified what a powerul engine.

So many people me included looking for the rocker cover replacement for the Ford Sierra 2.0 DOHC

Simply beautiful

What size hose is that ?

Do these bda covers fit tbe st170 engine. I know the st170 is basically a zetec anyway. But I don’t know enough about the differences between the two, to know if this will fit an st170 And this will effect my engine choice. As I simply have to have the bda look. Otherwise I’ll stick with tbe crossflow👍🏻

Really curious....are the American Zetecs the same as the Euro ones? Wanting to swap my Mk1 Cortina and want to keep stock transmission since you said the bell housings are the same

Very nice.

Are there any vids on how you made this lada?

Nice channel mate ,could you tell me where to look for 2.3 petrol e5fc upgrades ,engines on a transit rwd but is used on galaxy as well ?

Retroford, currently building a MK3 Cortina or a TC/TD as we refer to them here in Australia. Although it is common for the cortina to come with the 3.3/4.1L 6 cylinders here in Australia, the issue with them is they are front heavy. So looking at going with a 4cylinder engine. With a Zetec/Duratec which engine would you suggest to get, going to be putting a turbo on it also. I notice you have conversion kits for the MK1/2 cortinas to put a zetec in, do you have anything for a mk3 or do you plan on doing them?

Hi. Can I use these on my 1963 Ford Anglia. Thanks

My crossmember seems to be different on my mk 1 just has single hole for each mounting bolt not a long slot ??

very good presentation.i have a question.i have a BT and a ST. BT´s head is damage but bottom is forged and vg. Can i put ST head on BT`s bottom,will the Hydraulic lifters be fed by oil?

Hi, Can this be considered almost the same on a ford Sierra Sapphire swap? Thanks!

These engines NEED the crank oil separator / breather system. Mine (1.8 16V Blacktop) got clogged up after the breather hose collapsed; causing the PCV valve to seize etc. This blew out the rocker cover gasket and leaked oil all over the cambelt, auxiliary and alternator. Not the best scenario imo. Better off putting in a catch can system.

Brilliant video guys, quick question where is the engine number located on a RS1800 engine ?

Hello, do you sell the complete engine assembled with all the accessories attached?

Is the budget a blank check 😂

Hello guys I have an mk2 with a single leaf and lowing blocks the rear keeps rubbing the tyres, standard arches,shes very bouncy on the rear would you put these type of springs in and what rear damper would I use, cheers

This was the most helpful video on any escort engine swap ive ever seen. Bravo!

Great instruction. Thank you, I've seen the ongoing Grinder vs Side Cutter flame war, this is an elegant improvement on both.

I've got a black top.2 ltr zetec 16v I've done ur double breather fix .thay came out in 1998 is that right .

Thanks I've got a raw stricker and someone never had the pipe from the pcv going to a catch can so it was leaked all over the engine .I have a black top so I can join the top and pcv pipes together then it goes to a catch can that got a vent on the top .

Cool Car Dave

. Does this work on American clutch lines?

Hi when will you guys make a bda cover for the st170

Any concerns with not having a windage tray or scrapers?

If the sealant is walking out the outside of the sump, doesn't that mean it might also be walking out the inside? Bloody lovely piece of kit mate.

Cool stuff Dave, I've revese engineered some parts for the mk1 cortina including wiring plugs - would you be willing to test a set?

Please correct me if I am wrong? The PCV valve line and the valve cover vent can be linked into the catch can, then the last hose runs back into the throttle body as usual? No venting to atmosphere

Is the black top only 2.0 or does it also come at 1.8l? If so, how does one identify the difference? Thanks

Great , using a rare base model, this is very interesting. Been a mk1 cortina fan since the 60s.

Hi,I’m a big fan from Australia.Love the work you do on keeping the old fords on the road! After some advice,would the Aussie XR5 focus 2.5 turbo engine which I believe is still a Duratec be of use to convert to a mk2 escort? Tia.

How about a fitting guide for the steel front drop sump for a blacktop.

How do you guys go about the speedo, cable drive in the Escort/Cortina joining it up to a Duratec and N7 combo? Do you sell something for that?

Surprised some people's link rods are only 16g erw😮

Great stuff. I don't own a Ford but enjoy watching the parts being produced and developed.

Do you have to use a World Cup cross member with a duratec

Very interesting & I dont even own a mk2 Escort , I've binged watched every bangers & cash

very informative !😀

I need your help about conversion, i need info.

Lovely

Thanks

Nice work Dave, il be ordering one of these for my next project.

Zanussi washing machine 😂😂

These are absolutely amazing and on my list for my long term project.

So.... are we going to learn more about that beautiful Pre-aeroflow in the background?