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4T5 said:
I'd want to know why 1 of those plugs is oiled up.
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Given that it's only above the thread, I'd guess cam cover gasket.

I'd be more concerned by the fact that one is black and sooty - I'd check the lead/coil/dizzy and/or the injector on that cylinder.
 
MikeHiow said:
Given that it's only above the thread, I'd guess cam cover gasket.

I'd be more concerned by the fact that one is black and sooty - I'd check the lead/coil/dizzy and/or the injector on that cylinder.
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The rocker gasket has probably seen better days as its weeping from the front, but it'll stay like it is for a bit longer yet...

The coil pack is all gravy, and hopefully will be for a bit longer, the leads were replaced, but can't remember if that plug has one or not (twin/shared coil pack design) Just sooty wear and tear I think
 
A lil' update

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Yes, I am a *****! But, I thought for £1.50 delivered. Why not have a lil' bit of a laugh
 
tigerstyle said:
The rocker gasket has probably seen better days as its weeping from the front, but it'll stay like it is for a bit longer yet...

The coil pack is all gravy, and hopefully will be for a bit longer, the leads were replaced, but can't remember if that plug has one or not (twin/shared coil pack design) Just sooty wear and tear I think
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Do you mean wasted spark? That'd probably rule out the coil pack, but I don't think it is something you can shrug off unless it's an old run around.

Could have just been a duff plug I suppose, I'd check the new plugs after a thousand miles or so to check if it is still occurring.
 
Got to admit malc I've seen your new car whilst passing on my way to work. It truly looks a cracker mate. Really stands out :) Hope you enjoy it.
 
Aero said:
Got to admit malc I've seen your new car whilst passing on my way to work. It truly looks a cracker mate. Really stands out :) Hope you enjoy it.
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Cheers mate, I've just come in from washing it for the 3rd time since Sunday. :o
Went down to Ford today & bought a new brake fluid reservoir top & ordered a gen gear knob as the one on is some Carlos fandango one. I honestly can't believe the car has turned out as good as it is & was well prepared to do any work needed but there's only a few minor bits here & there I can do. Guys down Ford were sound & promised me decent deals for owt I wanted as they liked the car. Weird how there's so much love for an old Escort but I just think it's down to an Era thing & that so many people actually owned an Escort of some form or tuther.
Pretty much all there is to do now is enjoy the car, Go to a few meets & get sucked into minting her up I s'pose. :p
 
4T5 said:
Cheers mate, I've just come in from washing it for the 3rd time since Sunday. :o
Went down to Ford today & bought a new brake fluid reservoir top & ordered a gen gear knob as the one on is some Carlos fandango one. I honestly can't believe the car has turned out as good as it is & was well prepared to do any work needed but there's only a few minor bits here & there I can do. Guys down Ford were sound & promised me decent deals for owt I wanted as they liked the car. Weird how there's so much love for an old Escort but I just think it's down to an Era thing & that so many people actually owned an Escort of some form or tuther.
Pretty much all there is to do now is enjoy the car, Go to a few meets & get sucked into minting her up I s'pose. :p
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Did you sell the 'gun for it then? no more green lane action?
 
Straight swap mate & he rang me hassling me for the deal, I understand it even less now I've been all over the car & know it to be sound.
Went out & had a quick polish this evening & took some more pics, I need to find a nice location to get some decent pics.






Looks pretty good in the pics but irl there's stone chips all over the place, Overall it looks well though. :cool:
 
4T5 said:
Straight swap mate & he rang me hassling me for the deal, I understand it even less now I've been all over the car & know it to be sound.
Went out & had a quick polish this evening & took some more pics, I need to find a nice location to get some decent pics.
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Fair enough!

I'd recommend Bosworth Hall for some pick opposite the park (the sun sets nicely there iirc)

Only thing I would say is the number plate detracts from the car a standard one would look much better in my opinion
 
I agree I've just been busy doing other jobs, I also need to reseat the exhaust & try & get it to tuck up properly. I'll get there, Its nice to have a few jobs to fiddle with & all part of getting to know your motor.
 
Ok ok I solemnly promise the motors section of OcUK that they will be changed by Monday 9am. :rolleyes: + :p
 
4T5 said:
Ok ok I solemnly promise the motors section of OcUK that they will be changed by Monday 9am. :rolleyes: + :p
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Original ones were under the spare wheel. :cool: I need to get a sticky pad for the middle of the front one to push it back as they were bent out of shape.

I'm going to try to re jig the exhaust whilst it's up on the ramps Tuesday.

Picked up the new gear knob this morning as well.
 
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