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Thank you indeed! It’s been a long time and it’s nice to finally use it!

Thank you, yes an external pump would be much easier and give more scope for other options. I thought this was neater at the time! The car runs an in-tank AEM Motorsport pump, but the overall setup could be better.

Thank you! Certainly very happy with that!

Good question, there is a valve in the inlet manifold, but it’s not got the wiring in my loom. I’m not sure if it needs a MAF to work, but I don’t have that either. In theory as soon as the base idle is ok, the fueling can be adjusted for each temperature set and we should be ok…

Thanks Simon, theoretically this engine should be capable of 170bhp, though they rarely quite get there, it’s in Michael’s expert hands at Ignition Advantages, with a brief to make it drive ‘nicely’, rather than going in for peak power. He reckons it’ll be torquey low down, which should be nice. BHP? I’m hoping for somewhere around the 150 mark, twice what it was originally on its 1.4. The Onion’s kerb weight is something mad like 888kg and there’s little insulation from the outside world, so it always feels that bit quicker. Last time I drove over a weigh bridge with a tank of fuel and me in it, it was 964kg

Wow, I’m really touched by that - thank you! Just a novice hammering away in the garage. Yes it fits together all ok, once you grind the profile of the top mounting points to match the angle of the head, it’s all good! If you need the rest of the setup, The inlet pipe is mk1 focus 1.8/2.0 (be aware the auto has an extra hole underneath) I used an exhaust reducer and fitted it to an ST180 Fiesta intake pipe fitted backwards and then a 1.8 Diesel mk4 Escort airbox. Thanks for watching, there’s more exciting stuff soon! Mike

Absolutely love this idea, got to get on that. Also absolutely love the user name 😂

Cheers 😂

Thank you! Brooklands is always a great place to visit, and was particularly special on that day.

Yes it does, although the sandwich plate/dust shield that goes between them both doesn’t, you need to trim the Zetec/170 top section as the starter is the wrong side. The Escort mk6 GTI rear starter box would be a better fit and means the starter isn’t so closer to the alternator.

Hi there, Instructions on various products might vary but, no, don't fully deflate the tyre (this might cause sidewall damage). You won't overinflate it with a can of emergency puncture repair, and, in fact, depending on the size of tyre, the damage, how deflated it is, etc, you might have to top the air up with a footpump or garage tyre inflator. Check the tyre pressure once the can is fully empty. If you are concerned that the tyre is overinflating, stop the can (you can always keep the remainder just in case the leak continues). If possible, check the tyre pressure. If ok, no need to add more, but do drive carefully on it, checking regularly. Holts, the manufacturers of Tyreweld, say a maximum of 50mph/80kph for up to 100 miles, though I would suggest that if you are only a mile from a tyre repairers, go slowly straight to it! The important detail is that you get the tyre changed/repaired by a tyre professional as soon as is practical after using the emergency repair can. These are not permanent repairs. Hope this helps.

Thank you indeed! Had a number of Escorts over the years but always ultimately prefer the Orion.

Thank you Jack. It was indeed quite a day. What remains of the track is really something to see. You only realise how steep it is, and the kind of speeds those early racers must have been doing to drive it, when you try to climb to the top (though it easier climbing than getting back down!).

New phone, who dis? 😊

Thank you! Appreciated!

Definitely! It’s one of those where we just cracked on. Would love to show more physical work too, but it’s usually Mike on his own late at night.

thank you, me too!

Thank you so much! It's really appreciated - nice car btw! Mike

They definitely were! Thanks for your support and your confidence it's really appreciated, I really hope so! Mike