Tony, I will get all the information from my build manual of my Turbo Diesel 2+2 & email it to you over the weekend. The original builder, Colin Richardson told me the wiring just connected straight into the Fiesta loom.
John On Jan 28, 10:33 pm, Tony Vincent <[email protected]> wrote: > In message <[email protected]>, Jim Hearne > <[email protected]> writes > > > > > > >> That said, I'd obviously take the opportunity to revamp a lot of the > >> rest of the car as well. It gets damp inside (possibly door seals, > >>probably boot seal, certainly rear window), and it's been suffering > >>electrical gremlins, so I might just try a complete loom swap (maybe > >>using the Mondeo loom). > >> This loom has been hacked about for the ERST installation, and I > >>don't want to compound the problems with further modifications for a > >>diesel lump. > >Using the complete Mondeo loom would be a lot of work, the dash switchs > >and the instrument cluster won't be compatible with the Mondeo loom, > >along with almost everything else electrical needing plugs changing and > >wires extending/shortening. > >I'd use the Mondeo engine sub loom and graft that onto a unmolested > >Fiesta loom. > >It will only need a few wires joining between the looms. > >I'm happy to help with the wiring. > >> Andy, which "lip" is it that needs modifying? Are we talking about > >>at the bottom/front of the bay? As long as it's not one of the > >>structural parts at the sides of the bay, it sounds straightforward > >>enough. > >It is the "rail" along the side of the engine bay. > >It needs to be cut away and recreated further up (or is it down). > >> What happens with the fuel tank. Does the diesel injection pump have > >>integral swirl pot? Could I fit a normal Fiesta tank in place of the > >>injection one I have now? > >Not certain about the fuel tank, i believe the Diesel tank has a swirl > >pot as well. > >> Does the intercooler need to be moved from its position at the > >>top/rear of the engine bay? It's pretty high there, must be fairly > >>close to the bonnet. > >The Diesel saloons i've seen have used an Escort RS Turbo rad and > >intercooler. > > >Jim > > Aargh! There was I thinking nobody had replied, all because Virgin have > decided to "upgrade" my email service. > > Which so far seems to have consisted of dumping about 300 deleted emails > from 2004 back into my inbox. > Plus they've disabled my spam filtering, so I'm getting inundated with > emails inviting me to partake of blue pills from overseas, and letters > from banks I don't use asking me to confirm my account details with the > web server at their unidentified IP address. > > Hence the late reply. > > Thanks Jim for being a mine of information once again. I'll look into > the diesel/petrol clutch issue - it's possible there might be stronger > springs or some such in the pressure plate. The part numbers will > probably reveal a lot, so that's a good starting point. > > I don't want to swap the pedal for a non-XR2 one because I've carried > out the same mod as you using a Courier van pedal to get manual clutch > adjustment. I'll use the setup I have for now, and swap the quadrant if > it still proves heavy. > > If the Mondeo engine loom can be separated easily from the rest of the > loom, then it would certainly make more sense to use that joined to > something else. But I'm not that keen on another Fiesta loom. > Mine has melted several places in the fusebox, which seems to be a > common issue. > Maybe a loom from a later Fiesta would be better? > Or just make my own from scratch? > (I did the one on the Latham, it's not so hard). > > My ERST radiator is leaking, so I was hoping to use the Mondeo one and > keep the intercooler in place on the engine, even though it wouldn't be > exposed to much airflow. Still, if it has to be moved at least it will > improve access to the oil filter. > > Meantime, the vehicle inspector appointed by my insurers has confirmed > the Mondeo to be beyond economic repair. The market value he's arrived > at is fair (not generous) - but he's recommended a salvage value of just > £25. Not bad for a turbo diesel engine and ancillaries which is known > to be in good order. > > -- > Tony Vincent -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
