Hughsie

I did the exact same conversion. Ended up using the auto cross member and had some extension plates welded on to reach back to the mounting holes.

Hope that helps....

Vibration is only when driving.

The spigot bearing is in and everything's nice and tight. 

Gearbox feels nice with clean changes. 

I think you're on the money ALLTorque. 

I had a guy come to have a look tonight and that was the first thing he picked up on. 

Because we used the auto crossmember, it dropped the rear of the gearbox down about an inch. 

So we're going to make up a bush for the crossmember and see how that goes. 

Thanks for the tips! 

Hey guys,

I have just converted my mk2 escort from auto to manual. 

Took it for the first drive and I had some serious vibrations around 2-3 thousand revs. 

So I took the drive shaft down to be balanced and had all of the universal joints replaced while they were at it. 

Next drive and I still  have vibration. Exactly the same. 

Any ideas?

The only thing I can think of is maybe the gearbox isn't centered as I had a new cross member fabricated. 

Otherwise, maybe it's the gearbox?

Help!

Hey bro, not sure about converting from drum to disc. You'd have to compare the two.

But these are also on Trademe..... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/brakes/auction-636816906.htm

Might save you some hassle?

Hey guys.  FYI, Autolign in Mt Wellington are re-building the original mounts for $110 per mount. 

A lot cheaper than any new options on offer around the globe.

Generally very helpful guys as well, highly recommended 

Thanks guys. Haven't had any luck finding 2nd hand ones and need them pretty quick.

Was going to head over to Suspension Tech today so hopefully they can help.... thanks rs

Hey guys, My Mk2 Escort just failed a WOF for cracked top mounts.

Does anyone know where I could get replacements/ have them rebuilt?

The only options I can find are from the UK..... Will be basically $400 incl shipping. http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-category/steering-suspension/suspension-top-mounts/top-mount-rose-joint-alloy-escort-02-77-mp1115.html

Any help would be awesome 

Also saw it at the film festival last year. Not many movies get a standing ovation at the end!!!

How's that?

Yep that's what I was thinking.... but I'd love to see it before splashing the cash!

Hi, could somebody please lower this slightly and try the following wheels on her? If thats even possible???

It's hard to imagine what it would look like?!?

Spotted on the north shore while I was up there for work.

Excuse the quality.... Phone pics

hmmm... i am still using the valvemaster, i'll check the plugs in the morning and see how they look.

thanks guys

hey guys,

was wondering if anyone here has had any issues with bp98 unleaded in an old car...

i have a mk2 escort '79 and was told upon purchase a few weeks back that he ran it on 95 with the valvemaster.

so yesterday pulled into bp realised they didn't have 95 so filled up with 98 instead, almost straight away she started running a bit rough. then this morning she wont start at all!

also a few weeks back i tried 91 and she ran better than on the 95?

could 98 actually stop it from starting like this?

thanks guys

H

Name: Chris

Location: Auckland

Cars you own: '79 Escort Mk2 1.3L

Mods to them: None yet...completely original. Vinyl roof will go soon though, rust starting to show beneath!

How you found out about oldschool: Google, technology aye!

Links to pics:

Anything else you want to add: Long term project. She's pretty straight and rust free so it's a good starting point. Eventually want to completely rebuild with new paint, wheels and a few mechanical mods.

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