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Any car mechanics on here? '89 Ford Escort RS Turbo

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Artorias, Sep 6, 2018.

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  1. Artorias

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    Hiya anyone on here a mechanic or know a decent bit about cars?
    Car in the family that has been sitting in a garage for a few years that would like to get back on the road. It is as the title says a Ford Escort RS Turbo Mk2 I think. The fuel pump has gone- a friend told me, the speedo isnt wired up properly as it had a replacement engine at one point. How much would it cost to have these issues fixed (as that will be the minimum cost and need done before finding anything else that may be wrong)?

    I know I will most likely need a new battery and also have to consider cost of moving it on a trailer to garage.
     
  2. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Any pics of the car ?

    Love them.
     
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    Struggling to upload pics...
     
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    There will be forums dedicated to them I would imagine. Bodywork looks mint, except that crack(?) on the sideskirt.

    Looks very nice.
     
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    Aye, I thought i'd try here first- I usually do. I know nothing about cars and can imagine getting slaughtered on the dedicated forums haha

    It is in lovely condition, there are a couple of small rust spots on it somewhere.
     
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    Much you looking for it ?
     
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    Its not for sale, its not mine either. It will never be sold either due to sentimental value.
     
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  10. Scotia Gold Member Gold Member

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    speaking from experience , have you pulled the carpets back and seen the floor ? also check the boot floor and the engine sub frame . was a spray painter a long long time and been about a good few of these .
     
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    No infact I havent. I will do that, I wont forget either because the dread of it being a mess haha
     
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    The Speedo on that am sure will be the old square cable type up to dash from gearbox
    And the pump would not be that big a job.....half decent mechanic would do for a few hundred quid
     
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    Save your money. It will just get stole :84:
    Ps the speedo doesn’t work because someone stoped the clock :fear:
     
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    Remember my ma bought a Vaxaull Nova Sr when we lived in poleglass. Was kitted out to the 9s. Irmscher modified. The lad my ma used to give a lift home from school with me ended up stealing it with his mates. Got it back and they stole it again about a week later.

    * knows why my ma even bought it in the first place. Not your typical family car . :56:
     
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    You sound like the right one for the spray job Scotia!!!
     
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    did it for near 40 year Summer , was really good at it and if you wanted custom paint job or graphics , I was your man . painted everything from planes trains and auto mobiles . happy driving my wee van now .

    if any body wants to buy my whole paint tools inventory , guns ,buff , polishers , and a lifetimes collection …. its for sale . only top quality stuff .