Ford Focus ST225 - Build Part 4

[@espentnnessen5051]

i just buyed my 1 ever ford focus st225 05 modell. now u got me scared of the issues with the cars hehe :) enjoy the vids man. cheering for you best regards from norway :)

[@Gear_Up201]

Don't be scared I brought the worst example of one. Thank you for the support and enjoy your ST 😁

[@Richard372est]

Here for the whole journey. Good luck from estonia :)

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you very much I appreciate it 😊

[@Yodaracing1]

Just stumbled across your Channel look fwd to further updates nice to see another focus st channel on YT

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you 😊

[@fivedotsdave9723]

I have bought a non running 225 ST, I done a compression test and had none in three cylinders so I was certain it was going to be a head gasket problem. I removed the engine and box because I would normally replace the bearings, re-hone the block and replace the rings. I left the head in to get skimmed, it took 2thou to level it so now I will need to fit the extra thick head gasket. I can't wait to see and hear it running. Hope your project goes smoothly for you.

[@Gear_Up201]

I would do that but that's alot of effort 🤣 but glad you have the patience for it sounds like a good project.

[@seanh5648]

Slowly getting there mick!

[@Gear_Up201]

Slowly being the main word 🤣🤣

[@seanh5648]

@@Gear_Up201 haha, I can totally relate

[@Gear_Up201]

I would say your two cars are definitely worth it though 😉

[@stephenmiddleton4770]

Hi I have a 2010 st2 with 54000 miles also mapped to 320Bhp and I love it, keep up the good work I'm here till the end of the project 👍

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you I really appreciate it 🙏

[@ConsKrypt]

G'day from Australia, I have a 2010 LV XR5 (ST3 Mk 2.5) - Always enjoy any ST content and really do hope its just a head gasket failure (seems more likely than cracked liners in two neighboring cylinders however it CAN happen even to block modded engines).

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you for watching and we will find out soon 👀

[@markduncan3586]

My drink would be vodka to help with stress and keep anger at bay 😂

[@Gear_Up201]

Good choice 🤣🤣 maybe I need to try it

[@ElliottSix]

I've just taken a lump out and swapped it. Need to workout if cracked liners or head next. Put fast line hybrid turbo, rs injectors, Airtec plenum, full hose coolant kit and big turbo boost pipes with direnza fmic and just a dreamscience map for the time being. Ran 326 on dyno, needs mapping for turbo to push 380 :)

[@Gear_Up201]

Sounds expensive 🤣🤣 but does sound like I want to do in the future

[@ElliottSix]

@@Gear_Up201 well the customer bought the car for 1500 and has spent 6300 on it already and wants to check the other block if it's good to forge it :o

[@Gear_Up201]

Wow is the car in good condition other than the engine?

[@Muuuunchie]

Same black 2007 st-2 basicly standard apart from a mongoose cat back, keep it going you will get there!!!

[@Gear_Up201]

I love the black

[@Kevinthefisher]

I'm in a similar position to you lol. I've bought a Mk2 with a suspected water pump issue (going dreamscience this week) hopefully, that's all it is. Always loved these cars, always wanted one. Now I've got one, I don't want to let it go lol. Good luck and hopefully it's just the head gasket but make sure the heads not warped too

[@Gear_Up201]

Same I don't want to let it go.. hopefully your gets fixed 😊

[@Kevinthefisher]

@@Gear_Up201 🤞🤞 might get to enjoy it this side of 2024 lol. Good luck to you too, keep up the vids, doing an awesome job! You’ll get it mate

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you 😊

[@jakegeng22]

You’re back! Thought you’d given up…

[@Gear_Up201]

Sorry been busy haha

[@jakegeng22]

@@Gear_Up201I’ve got 2008 Facelift. Needs a clutch, going to put the RS kit in.

[@Gear_Up201]

Let me how that goes and if it is worth doing

[@mabskha7917]

Id just get another engine into it mate. I think these st engines are fairly easy too get hold of. Either way ive subbed for the journey.

[@Gear_Up201]

Thank you.. I am prepared to get one but will to try and fix this one

[@1986timmis]

silver 2008 focus st mk2 90,000 cp320bhp, I love it. those marks on the pistons are for the value clearance.

[@Gear_Up201]

How do you rate the ST as a car? And I thought as much 🤣

[@1986timmis]

@@Gear_Up201 10/10 mate best car I've ever owned, it's fun to drive, I smile every time I get in it. If I was you when you remove the head and replace the gasket 🤞 you need to do the block mod

[@Gear_Up201]

Will do.. if I remember 🤣

[@Michael_Haughton]

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[@oliknow]

check for rust where all mk1 and mk2 rust through. after that decide if it is worth it to put effort in. some body panels are nearly impossible to get, not aftermarket, not even from scrap cars

[@Gear_Up201]

Will do.. I want get her running properly first 😩

[@Michael_Haughton]

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