Looks so good. We had a few Mk1 and Mk2s when I was a kid so I have a soft spot for UK Fords. Don't worry about lock washers in the sump. It's been proven that lock washers do not in fact provide any real locking ability once they are torqued down anyway. You are much safer with thread locker which is what pretty much all manufacturers use now.
@performanceclassics19863 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. I always try to lock bolts in anyway possible. I often wonder just how effective thread lock is at hot engine temperatures, but as you say all top car manufacturers use it so it must be ok.
@andysmyth8664 жыл бұрын
Very informative.I also run ST170. Make sure you run it on Lucas oil. And you won't have any problems.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Andy Smyth Is that whats recommended Andy??
@marcushayesford4 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with the seal that came with my brand new oil pump mate, It was too loose when I fitted it and I thought nothing of it but it leaked and I had to replace it. 👍
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
MARCUS HAYES Thanks for that Marcus. I will make sure i replace it now i know that. Where did you get your replacement seal??
@marcushayesford4 жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 No worries mate. I bought a replacement from Burton Power. 👍
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
MARCUS HAYES 👍 really appreciate you letting me know about that Marcus.
@chrismuirhead13334 жыл бұрын
Is the oil pump you’ve used from Burton listed as a zetec E? I’m struggling to find parts for an st170 engine on Burton.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
chris muirhead It is Chris. I know that struggle very well. Ive had a nightmare with certain parts in particular a cambelt kit. If you ring Burton and tell them you want the oil pump for the ST170 then they will send you the right one as they are the same as a silver top zetec. The crank oil seal it comes with is a very poor fit though as both myself and Marcus Hayes have found out. Im going to order another seal tomorrow as its a very loose fit and cause leaks.
@robertwalker96384 жыл бұрын
There is an adapter that positions the oil filter pointing straight down. No mess when you change the filter. Also, if you are interested, there is an oil to water heat exchanger that fits between the adapter/filter/block. Warms the oil quickly and keeps it at a constant temperature.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker Thanks for the msg Robert. I do like the sound of the oil filter facing downwards. Where would i get these adapters?? Im also now thinking that i will fit a water to oil cooler as ive heard some ppl saying that an air cooled oil cooler can often cool down the oil too much 👍
@robertwalker96384 жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 The adapter is from a Ford Mustang 5.0L and available from Summit Racing in the US. The water to oil cooler is a Ford factory unit that I found on RockAuto.com in the US. Running both units on my 2L Zetec in my Lotus Elan Plus2. My friend has a Mk1 with a BDA, and it appears there is enough room for both. One more thing. What I don not like about the RetroFord water rail is: it mounts the rail directly above the exhaust and eliminates the dual path thermostat, which routs the water through the block and head until the thermostat opens and closes of that path and opens up the water path through the radiator. Almost instant warm up, with out causing hot spots in the cylinder head. Just more stuff for your mind to rap around.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Robert Walker Thanks Robert, ive took a screenshot of this message as there is some useful info in there. 👍 To be honnest the retro ford water rail is probably the only one retro ford part i have that i think could be better. Its big and bulky and ive seen other water rails that are a much nicer design but some of these are hard to come by. Thanks for the above info. Much appreciated.
@TheCarlin14 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work. 👍 can’t wait to see it in the engine bay.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
TheCarlin1 Me too. That will be a happy day when it finally goes in. Hopefully not too far away 🤞
@taffymk12444 жыл бұрын
Not to put a downer on what you done, spot on, but you'll probably have to remove the water rail to fit the exhaust, it's a tight fit, however I cannot recommend the retroford sump, put my on 5years ago and still as good the day it went on, interesting how you put the dipstick on exhaust side, I know they fit either side, I went inlet..keep up the great work, 👍
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
taffy mk1 Thanks for the message. The Sump looks a great piece of kit and if fit really well to be honest. Nice and tight at all the mating faces. Yes i think i will need to move the dipstick to the other side as im pretty sure the starter motor will be in the way as it is so il probably end up moving it to the inlet side. Im happy to remove the water rail pipe if i need to. Thanks for the msg. It was good to hear that your sump has been good 👍
@RawTopShot4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job marra
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
RAW TOPSHOT Thank you 👍
@JoseMartins-wn2mg3 жыл бұрын
👍, Cool and super job
@performanceclassics19863 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 👍
@benjaminbenson87144 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid and the comments section has been really good aswell!
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Benson Yeah I’m really pleased with how its going. When i started out i didn’t know what to expect and i thought i might get a little interest but its been soo much more than i ever expected. Huge thanks to the viewers and comments because without them, i wouldn’t carry on. Thanks again 👍
@christophernewman50274 жыл бұрын
Cheers, m'dear. Thanks for the update.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Christopher Newman 👍
@Nrthrnmnky11 ай бұрын
Love the car,have watched all your videos👍 I’m looking for an engine now but living in Australia it’s not as common an engine.Found a focus xr5 2.5 turbo engine that I will need to research and see if it’s useable.
@performanceclassics198611 ай бұрын
Ive heard a lot of Australians say that the ST 170 just isn’t available over there. Really not sure why 🤷♂️
@Nrthrnmnky11 ай бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 so few a number imported here I think.We get the ST or xr5 which is the Duratec 2.5 turbo.Not sure if there’s any issues converting that to a non turbo or even leaving it as one for a mk2 escort.
@dommoss42644 жыл бұрын
Looks good chief.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Dom Moss Thanks Dom 👍
@tonyaylott41144 жыл бұрын
Another great video 👍👍
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Tony Aylott Thanks Tony 👍
@johnrowell9424 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍💯
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
John Rowell Thank You John 👍
@dunkhoughton1754 жыл бұрын
Good vid m8 can’t wait to see it running 👍👍
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Dunk Houghton Thank You. Me too 😂👍
@suzukik25543 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend.Im writing you from Greece.You made a marvelous job.BRAVO.I want to Ask you if I can put an st 170 head to pinto 2,0.The car is a Cortina mk3
@performanceclassics19863 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. No, I don’t think fitting the ST head to a pinto block would be very easy at all. I think The Cosworth heads fit the pinto block but the ST 170 engines are basically a zetec and are very different to the pinto blocks. It might be able to be done, but with a lot of engineering I would imagine.
@m0ogy4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
m0ogy Thank you 👍
@bobthesnobscotland28213 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🥃
@craigorford99324 жыл бұрын
It’s going to be a good looking Escort when finished,Have you seen the Mk1 Cortina on Retro Powers weekly vlog?
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
craig orford Thanks Craig. Yeah im in love with that Cortina. Its stunning in every aspect. Sounded real nice when they started it in the latest episode. Them guys put out some awesome builds.
@ozbrick4984 жыл бұрын
It’s going to be a lovely car when is finished . Do you have to cut the pipe of the back of the rocker cover to miss the fire wall ? Did you have to change the gearbox tunnel and the fixing of the gearbox to the car . Good job 👍🏻
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Oz Brick Oz Brick Thanks for your message. Yes the rocker cover pipe is a job i still need to do. I will blank it off and move the pipe into the side of the cover. The type 9 gearbox does fit the standard tunnel pretty well without too many mods. I did have to move the selector hole back around 80-100mm and i also moved the gearbox mounts back to align with the gearbox mount on the type 9. Other than that there were no more mods required.
@chrisrigby7269 Жыл бұрын
Have you done a video of how you’ve done the oil breathing on the car pal ? Can’t see to find what’s the best way to do it in an mk1.
@performanceclassics1986 Жыл бұрын
Hello Chris, yes I did cover it in 1 video but can’t remember which one. I’ve basically just fitted the original zetec breather box with a small cone filter fitted and fitted another small filter onto the cam cover on the left hand side, where the baffle plate is fitted to the underside of the cam cover. This seams to work really well with no issues to report. Some people run both to a catch tank but so far I haven’t had to fit a catch tank.
@chrisrigby7269 Жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 cheers Craig, thanks for that, I’ll have another watch through your videos.
@performanceclassics1986 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisrigby7269 I’ve just had a look and the breather detail is in the first start video, episode 31
@chrisrigby7269 Жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 cheers Craig
@jameswilson88203 жыл бұрын
Do you have any video clips of the mini in action 😁
@performanceclassics19863 жыл бұрын
I did have a video many years ago but im not sure what happened to it. That must be ten years ago now 😲. This is something i really must get on film in summer 👍
@hansleysampath14904 жыл бұрын
Hi sir ! I gotta ask you a question, who's the car for, yourself, our your wife, nice car, I grew up among them, very nice work, keep it up, take care...
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Hansley sampath Its for myself. Ive always had a love for the classic minis snd Escorts in particular and love restoring them so thats basically how it came about. Labour of love. Thanks for your comment 👍
@joaoconstantino67994 жыл бұрын
Great job, I have mk1 to, you can explain me one think, I have a 8.5 j wheels with 205 /60 R13 wheels, I have to replace the inner arcth bowls? I'm afraid the tyres crash in body.
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
João Constantino Really not sure why that would happen. 13 inch wheels should fit under those rear arches really easily. Ive seen escorts with 16 inch rear wheels fitted under standard arches so 13 inch wheels should have a lot of clearance.
@joaoconstantino67994 жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 OK, thanks for your help
@joaoconstantino67994 жыл бұрын
At the moment don't happen nothing, I'm only afraid with the possibility of Tyre crash with body, but if you say that, I'm go try to assembly all car and see, and before that disassembly all to paint
@geraldswain32594 жыл бұрын
Is this going to be all polish and show, or will it be doing tarmac and forest stages .
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Gerald Swain Its just going to be a show and decent weather car but it will be driven the way a mk1 escort should be 😉
@marsh17074 жыл бұрын
Did you rotate the crank fully with no cam belt, are the valves installed? Is it not a interference engine?
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Driving yeah its an interference engine. I did gently rotate the engine with no cam belt and it did come into contact with the valves at TDC. The next 2 videos I’m putting out go into a bit more detail in terms of cam timing and retarding the Exhaust cam
@andyhopkinson27084 жыл бұрын
Is it worth drilling a hole in that mount for the third hole
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Andy Hopkinson I would if i could Andy but the casting isn’t big enough to Drill and Tap unfortunately. I would probably only get a 6mm bolt fitted at a push because the lug isn’t wide enough 🤦♂️
@leer7984 жыл бұрын
Spot on mate :) which saddo has down thumbed it ? Internet muppets
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
lee reynolds Thanks Lee. It really winds me up too but even the best you-tubers out there get the muppets trying to bring them down so i don’t suppose i should let it bother me but it does.
@VaderWhoop4 жыл бұрын
107 times Craig 😊
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Vader Whoop 107 times?? 🤔
@VaderWhoop4 жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 yup 😊 You said Errrrr 107 times. 😊
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Vader Whoop you would think i was scouse 🤣
@VaderWhoop4 жыл бұрын
@@performanceclassics1986 Lol I'm sure it's a Cumbrian thing, loads of people do it that I've seen videos of 😊
@performanceclassics19864 жыл бұрын
Vader Whoop Im going to be mindful of this going forward 🤣