Andy Doughty

I have used Vaseline with success. I think the petroleum part of it soaks in to the plastic. Polish has usually gone back to grey for me.

hi Angus Yes I did this when I swapped from a crossflow back in 2007, Blimey how time fly's. I fitted the throttle bodies and filter and then measured out from the nose cone and the top of the side panel to set the centre datum of the filter and them made the first hole a lot smaller hole to start the cuts. Use masking tape on the bonnet so you can see the pencil lines. Then keep measuring and checking and cutting more off the bonnet very carefully! I finally set the hole so it was slightly tight to the filter so there was no gap between the bonnet and the filter. Even though I say myself, it looks good. I bought some black electrical grommet strip that I glued to the edge of the hole with silicon so it had a safe edge all the way around and this presses onto the filter. The engine doesn't move much so this has not been a problem and looks better than some of the over large holes you see on some cars. My engine is slightly forwards of a standard car so I can't send a template. The cutting was done with a Hand Nibbler and a dremel and if you take your time it's quite easy. Regards Andy D

Parked on the Scarborough Road, no roof just before the showers hit!

I had a similar problem when I converted my car from Crossflow to Duratec in 2007. The clutch feel was a bit "hair trigger" and I didn't like it. I guess caused by the race spec plates and converting from cable to hydraulic. I modified the clutch pedal to reduce the pivot ratio ( a bit like the the reverse of the high ratio brake pedal) and this made the car far more drivable with no loss of clutch performance.

No problem Service with a 😬

The Daughter in Laws, fathers car for sale. Excellent condition and would make a great tow car with loads of space. Contact Ian as per the Autotrader advert. Cheers Andy D here

Thanks Em's Dad. Took a few goes to get it right!!

here The daughter in law's petrol BMW as described in the link. £3750 which apparently is cheap? Ring Ian as per the link or mail me if you wish. Cheers Andy D Edited by - Andy Doughty on 29 Nov 2013 19:27:17 Edited by - Andy Doughty on 29 Nov 2013 19:38:15

Mmmmm If you could wait until Mid to late Jan I might be able to get it down to Frimley in Surrey if that helps. Might cost another £10 if I can sort it? Cheers

Witter towbar with electrical kit, single socket system, for a Mondeo 2007 onwards. Needs re painting but all there. £30 Might be a pain to post! Regards Andy D

Was a fat boy after all the beer and food at the Pub!

It was me! You went by in a flash on those great roads. Its a Yellow and alloy S3 , Exige S1, MGB and an MX5. Yep, up to Keilder and we had a very nice boat trip and general drive around. Stayed in Edmundbyers at the Punch bowl for the weekend, good food and beer! Cheers Andy D

Excellent advice with SPC. Great service,rang lunchtime and it was on the doorstep next day! Thanks Paul and SPC Fitted and working, another step to a Mk2 escort revived!

Thanks MB We knew about Motoscope and it is one of our options. Dr S Mmm interesting I thought they just did bikes. I contact them. Cheers

Hi all Can anyone recommend a rolling road /mapping company near York or in reasonable distance (100miles) who are good with Omex 600's on a Duratec powered Escort? Regards Andy D

Thanks Paul I'll try the buy route first. Making one looks a bit of a chew but may have to. Cheers Andy D

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Hi has anyone got a type 9 gearbox in bits? I'm looking for the steel clip that is inside the gear stick hole on the drive rears side of the gear box. This is the reverse detent stop which prevents reverse selection unless the gear stick is pressed down. It's for my sons escort gearbox which we have only just realised was missing when we have finally got it running! Cheers Andy D

Thanks for the info Bob. Elie, the engine came with it and with 4 spots, headlights and heated screens it's nice to have the output to be on "top of the job"

My Son is trying to use a Standard Ford Duratec Alternator with an aftermarket ecu which has yet to be bought. This is on a MK 2 Escort so he need the high output. On the original Mondeo set up I understand that the ECU controls the output. Is there an "idiots guide" as to how we can make this work? Do any of the aftermarket ECUs offer this function? I have browsed the internet but I am unsure. Cheers Andy D

A nice piece of 4x4 timber with bits of carpet to protect the bottom skin and postion it in line with the engine mounts. Then axal stands outboard of the bodywork.

Autoglym and Belgom are both good. I polish mine maybe twice a year but tend to use T cut as it give a light abrasive polish and does not clog the polishing cloth too much, Finish off with a resin polish to give it a bit of protection.

Hi Richard He does want to sell. Its like this and we have a long extention lead with it. I could deliver to Fareham as the Mother in Law lives down there(as long as you are not in a rush)Yes, I do have to visit her! £235 including the lead? Cheers http://www.northerntooluk.com/generators/generators-up-to-3000w/110v_230v-22kva-petrol-honda-generator_16504E.html?afc=ShoppingSite&des=Affiliate-ShopWindow&afc=Affiliates&des=Affiliate_Window-_-Appended%20Link-_-AW-62088&awc=1498_1344263435_c0f190389211bfcf9dbbe61bd722cd6e

Might be able to help you there but need to contact my Son who now lives abroad. He has got a honda powered 2.2 kva which was used for motorbike tyre warmers. It's in my shed and i want rid.Very tidy and good condition. I'll let you know Cheers

Just the cylinder head left for sale