kdotlowe

Hey all,

Just need some quick advice. I'm trying to remove my leaf springs from my mk1 Escort to get them lowered but I cannot seem to removed the damn bolts at each end!

I've managed to remove the rear bolt from the drivers side and that's now loose. But how do I removed the fronts and the passenger rear (hits the spare wheel well).

Any tips or advice to remove these old buggers?

Thanks

I got an Escort brought up to AK from CHCH at the start of the year through Toll Tranzlink. Cost around $630 I believe.

I always understood that 4-2-1's are suited for fast-road applications, low end torque etc. and 4-1 was more suited to race use where power in the higher revs is necessary?

Even better! haha thanks guys

Hey is anyone able to tell me if you need a cert for adjustable shocks? Looking at some Gaz's for the Escort.

Hey just on the topic of headers, what's the best way to get some 4-2-1 headers for a 1600Xflow? Coby, custom? Don't really wanna spend more than $500.

Front. Sorry for the vague question haha!

Yeah sorry should've been more clear. Car is Mk1 Escort.

Thanks Raizer, will have a looksy this weekend.

Remove engine?

Hi all,

My engines got a slight leak from the sump/crankshaft area. I believe it is either the sump seal or the crankshaft oil seal. To change either of these seals will the engine need to be removed? Or can I work from below?

Cheers.

Alrighty, found the leak. It's leaking into the floor well from the master cylinder. Does this just require the cylinder to be replaced?

Sweet as. Damn this things costing me haha

wheel cylinders cost fuckall.

and man they must be FUCKED if they are leaking that much

Yeah I know they're cheap. But it aint the first thing I've had to fix! lol

Sweet as. Damn this things costing me haha

Haven't got a jack and axle stands at the mo. But I guess it gives me something to do this weekend. So is it possible to leak inside the drums?

Hey all,

Got a wee issue with my brakes. Seems like I am losing brake fluid from the master cylinder but I can't seem to work out how or where from. From what I could see without jacking the car up it appears that none of the calipers or cylinders are leaking and there is no oily marks on my garage floor.

I lost about 1/4 of the bottle overnight while the car was sitting in the garage

Any suggestions?

Ta!

Done, thanks all.

Auckland.

For all the trouble it's worth I think I may just stick with 6inchers haha!

Shot guys. And just a few more questions. How do you go about rolling the guards? Will I need to repaint the panels? And do they appear alot larger?

Sweet as. Does tyre rubbage affect WOFs?

Cheers bro. Thanks for the advice. Give me a buzz about those wheels whenever.

At the moment I'm not lowered at all. Here she is:

Could possible be interested in rims if funds permit.

Cheers dude.

So it is possible then? I was hoping to not have to roll the guards. Any suggested tyre sizes or is it now a game of trying to see what works?

Hey all,

Looking to switch wheels on my escort to something with a little more dish - similar to Low'n'slows wheels.

Will 7inch wheels fit under standard mk1 escort guards or will they need to be rolled?

Also while I'm here, how much do you guys reckon I could sell these wheels for? Roh minilite copys with very new (crap) Nankang tyres:

Thanks!

Name: Kieran

Location: Papakura, Auckland

Cars you own: 1996 Honda Civic, looking for an old school car.

How you found out about oldschool: Through other forums

Just looking for a new car to fiddle with... after a Mk1 Escort!