Hi Jim So if the gearbox from a st170 goes in could you not use the engine as well ? just a silly thought?.
On Jan 11, 6:38 pm, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > Somebody on here was doing that conversion but i forget who at the moment. > Some issues with the oil filter housing hitting the steering rack i seem > to remember > > Jim > > On 11/01/2013 18:35, george wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Jim > > > Thanks for that should have waited till I had some sleep might have > > got the spelling right lol... > > How about the TDCi engine as I intend to convert one of my saloons if > > I can.. > > > George. > > > On Jan 11, 6:29 pm, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Do you mean one from a Focus ST170 or one of the later MTX75 gearboxes ? > >> The ST170 gearbox was made by Getrag, i have one i took off a ST170 > >> engine so i could made the engine to a MTX75 4x4 gearbox. > >> The ST170 gearbox is actually quite short as it's got 3 shafts (with 3 > >> gears on each) not the normal 2 (with 5 or 6 gears on). > >> It should bolt onto the Zetec block with no problems except some of the > >> lower gearbox to sump holes may not line up. > >> It will depend if it is a silver top or blacktop Zetec, the blacktop > >> should match better. > >> It does use unique driveshaft splines and joints so you will need to > >> get some custom driveshafts made. > >> And, of course you won't have the Mk2/3 Fiesta type mounting locations > >> on the gearbox so those will need to replace. > >> Also, the gearchange is cable but as long as you've got the matching > >> linkage it should be too bad. > >> I may put the one i have in the 2+2 at some point. > > >> Jim > > >> Jim > > >> On 11/01/2013 15:55, george wrote: > > >>> Anyone know if you can fit a six speed gearbox in a saloon when you > >>> convert to a Zetec 2.0l. Just thought I'd ask as you never know... > >> ----- > >> No virus found in this message. > >> Checked by AVG -www.avg.com > >> Version: 2013.0.2890 / Virus Database: 2637/6025 - Release Date: 01/11/13 > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG -www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2890 / Virus Database: 2637/6025 - Release Date: 01/11/13 -- 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).
