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Hi guys, thanks for the replys. When I first took it into a garage they tried the regreasing it option and said they'd improved the play, but it still didn't surfice for the WOF. Thanks Rookie looks like that's what I'll order if I can't find anything over here

Hi there, My mk2 Escort failed its WOF, due to "too much play in steering" referring to tie rod ends and sway bar bushes. So I got those replaced, and took it back it still failed, this time the guy said there was still too much play on the "inner left tie rod", specifically the joint which is covered by the rubber boot... so I am assuming I'll need to replace the tie rod itself... Can anyone recommend the best place to source one of these. For a 1980 Mk2 4 door 1.3L Thanks in advance

Comments etc for project thread - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/40922-1980-ford-escort-mk2-13/

wheels back freshly painted just need to paint the black bits on them: (From this) : to this: Wasn't sure about the colour at first when I put them on but its grown on me and looks great in the sun

Wheels are off to get powder coated... so the car currently looks like this... hopefully getting them back on Friday!

hi, This is the first classic car that i've owned, always loved classic Fords, especially Mk 1 & 2 Escorts... Can't afford a 2 door yet so I went for 4 door Mk2. No big plans, just running it more or less as is, there are a few bits to sort but I think I'll be keeping it as standard as possible. Here a few pics. Got it back in June, I've since removed the crappy thing dangling from the mirror and the Jagermeister sticker. Discussion thread although there's not much to discuss at the moment haha //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/41168-1980-ford-escort-mk2-13/ Here it is when I first picked it up: And a trip out to Piha in it... Anyway main plan is to refurbish the wheels as they are a bit rusty (unless I can find some period looking alloys, I love the 13x7 look but don't want to be rolling arches or putting skinny tyres on). And sort out the exhaust, something standard looking. It doesn't look right and because it points upwards, one side of the back of the car is constantly dirty. In the mean time I will be saving up for when a 2 door comes along!

i can tell you that 7.5" RS 4 spoke won't fit under standard arches. but im not sure about the spoilers