MY NEW ESCORT RS COSWORTH MIGHT COST A FORTUNE TO FIX

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  • @davekennedy6315
    @davekennedy6315 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    That is so sweet having your own hydraulic ramps! Don`t worry about it dropping, it should have a built in safety so if the hydraulics fail it will be caught mechanically. Those hydraulic lifters beat the crap outta using fixed ramps, it makes things SO MUCH quicker and easier. All the best with getting that beautiful Escort Cossie back on the road mate!

    • @Adam151082
      @Adam151082  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Dave

    • @K2edg
      @K2edg ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Adam151082 Word of advice though, after the first time you use it go round and check the floor bolts are still tight. It's not uncomon for then to settle after a few uses and you don't want a rocky lift!!

    • @yutehube4468
      @yutehube4468 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking that trying to put a new blower resistor on mine. You need to get in a fetal position with the passenger seat slid right back while having hands half the size of normal hands, while you can't even see the screw and are feeling around for it, with a stubby screwdriver. With a ramp I'd have it done in 10 seconds. Without a ramp it couldn't even be done and I just left it loose 😂

  • @benbowers8670
    @benbowers8670 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I would definitely do the water pump and flush the radiator out first.

    • @Taz6688
      @Taz6688 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      One car I bought, low mileage, only local runs into town, always serviced, took it on a run, it started to overheat, when safe I opened the radiator cap, it was brown soup, took many flushes to clear out, all the sediment was moving in the system, once flushed out and new antifreeze it was fine, something was missed over the years a proper coolant flush.

    • @K2edg
      @K2edg ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As above......... i've seen it a few times where old antizreeze breaks down over time and you get sludge in the lower areas of the rad and engine. Also make sure you have the heater on full hot too, i've seen problems (although not on a Cosworth) where the Matrix is full of air and for the life of us it looked like a head gasket gone....... If you want a 100% head gasket or not test, go to your local garage and get a sniffer test done on the coolant (it's a test that looks for exhaust gasses in the coolant and you get a chemical reaction if there is showing a good or bad head gasket).

    • @bigeein
      @bigeein ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeh your right , flush the system , replace the water pump and thermostat. Then look at head gasket. Also check your fan is working. Bridge the fan switch at the radiator to make sure it’s running.
      Remove the switch from the fan. Use a split pin or bit of wire. Bridge the connection. Switch on the ignition and the fan should run. If not your radiator fan has gone. Also check that the radiator itself isn’t clogged with dirt in between the fins.

    • @johncoldwell340
      @johncoldwell340 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Make sure to use deionized water in stead of tap water 👍 limescale is not what you want in you coolant system

    • @rabc6481
      @rabc6481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Air in the system I would say Adam, or get a sniffer test done & see if it detected coolant in the exhaust gasses that will tell you if the head Gasket is gone or not

  • @deschristie432
    @deschristie432 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Congratulations on the new car. Just watched the latest video.
    Hope I'm not stepping on your toes but please re-check your rear brakes, the pistons need to be set so they locate into the pip on the brake pads. In the video ,the pad with the pip is on the outside unless all four have locating pips which is unusual. I'm local to you and am a mechanic and mot tester with a passion for old fords so have some experience. Please get in touch if you need a hand diagnosing possible head gasket trouble.

    • @Adam151082
      @Adam151082  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Will do!

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      also do your wheels again Adam. What do you think the taper on the lugs are for? You need to tighten them up a bit at a time you melt or the wheel isnt centred on the hub. If you fully tighten one up before getting anything on the others then you are trapping the wheel in that position and the wheel is not only out of centre and likely to act like imbalanced wheel at speed, but its dangerous as it causes lugs to come undone. You try that on a big 4x4 with a heavy BFG on it and you will 100% have a wheel come off within 250miles. I like you mate but why buy all the tools when you cannot even be bothered doing things correctly?

    • @MrTwoZZT
      @MrTwoZZT ปีที่แล้ว

      I would also add that on some rear calipers like that you have to wind the piston back our slightly to get it set on the threads again for the handbrake adjuster mech inside, Im pretty sure I remember if you wind it out too far you have to wind it all the way back in and then out a bit again to set it right, you can only adjust it outwards not back in, or something along those lines.

  • @ForSunday
    @ForSunday ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I think your headgasket is fine to be honest because you aren't losing fluid and there is no white smoke. Just go through the cooling system and make sure your thermostat is actually opening when it reaches temp, also you can get different temp ratings so make sure you have the right one. As for the hot start make sure your fuel relays arent on the way out or they haven't cheaped out of the spark plugs with low temp rated ones. Might worth cleaning up the earth points.

    • @CreativeHuckleBerry
      @CreativeHuckleBerry ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the thermostat open on very high degree, the radiator fans should be kicking on aswell, a common thing on older fords is the radiator fans get stuck, i would check with the hand when the car is off if the radiator fans can be spinned easy.

  • @monst200
    @monst200 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That black under seal needs to go . Full under body resto needed 👍 keep up the great work Adam

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      The under seal is what’s saved it

  • @dmdays2390
    @dmdays2390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this must be the first TH-cam video I have seen working on an Escort Cosworth cheers Adam 😊

  • @twixdriver8982
    @twixdriver8982 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I would get the radiator out , get it flow tested or cleaned out , if you're doing a timing belt do the water pump at the same time. Also the ramps have mechanical locking pins in them , the car won't fall down on you , it will be safe , have confidence 👍👍 good series this bud , keep up the good work 👍

    • @justbreakingballs
      @justbreakingballs ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Flow tested 😂 it's a Ford radiator stick a hose pipe in one end and see what happens at the other

  • @Glynchbrook
    @Glynchbrook 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video takes me back to my teens and early 20's. The ford thermostats do often go wrong so changed plenty of those!

  • @janjanr11
    @janjanr11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to run the car after replacing rad water with the expansion cap off to burp the air out all ways worked for me

  • @KeepCreepin
    @KeepCreepin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Instant subscribe. A likeable dude doing his own mechanical work on an absolute classic of a car. Very good work!
    Could the problems you're having be caused by a knackered/blocked radiator? It's been sat for 6 years, right?!
    EDIT: I'd feel uncomfortable under the car on a new lift too. But they do have a safety feature in case it fails, which is highly unlikely if it was installed correctly. I'd say give each post a knock before using the lift and keep up with the maintenance and you'll be just fine.

  • @kevinneilson8063
    @kevinneilson8063 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely worth changing the water pump as it's been sitting so long, glad to see you managed to mot the cossie before you test drove it😉

  • @tlabort
    @tlabort ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video ADAM this is the content that everyone wants to see thanks

  • @anon7661
    @anon7661 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Going at her all ready. This is the content we needed. 👍

  • @josherskine7585
    @josherskine7585 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An absolute dream car of mine, I’m
    Glad you got one as you always put 1000% into every build ❤

  • @mattn6368
    @mattn6368 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My advice is to ignore people in the comments telling you to change water pumps, pull the radiator etc. First thing you need to do before throwing parts at it or pulling anything apart is perform a compression test and leakdown test. That will tell you definitively whether the head gasket is gone or not. First rule of fixing anything; diagnose the problem before trying to fix it.

    • @justbreakingballs
      @justbreakingballs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. Absolutely no real reason to start looking at the the head before snagging out the cooling system. Agree don't start throwing parts at it but bleed it, flush the rad etc.

    • @Cloudy67245
      @Cloudy67245 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Head gasket would be pressuring the header tank a think it's just air locked

    • @goochygoochoutdoors.1913
      @goochygoochoutdoors.1913 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cloudy67245agreed.

  • @johnlindsay-xr4xs
    @johnlindsay-xr4xs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adam you have scored on car looking Good I love your work

  • @alseeineye
    @alseeineye ปีที่แล้ว +2

    - you’ll get there eventually, but in a way it’d be boring if it was all done and mint - gives you a reason to make the videos we enjoy - thanks

  • @thomasmason8481
    @thomasmason8481 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m glad you’re also an advocate for the Ugga dugga torque settings

    • @Adam151082
      @Adam151082  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can't mess about with torque settings 😉

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 ปีที่แล้ว

      for what hes done in the past he must own a TQ wrench though?

    • @cogboy302
      @cogboy302 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The other officially recognised torque setting is FT.
      F**king Tight.

    • @gdfggggg
      @gdfggggg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cogboy302FT is industrially recommended

    • @thomasmason8481
      @thomasmason8481 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krusher74 it’s only a 19mm wheel nut, if you know your impact gun has got 1000Nm of power available, torquing it is a waste of time

  • @harryellis8873
    @harryellis8873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New radiator water pump and new timing belt plus new thermostat and seal and flush heater matrix and check header tank for cracks

  • @cogboy302
    @cogboy302 ปีที่แล้ว

    I held my breath when you were undoing those antiroll bar mount bolts. I had a Sierra and on all four of the bolts the captive nut inside the chassis legs sheared off. I had to cut holes in the floorpans to get a spanner in and also then to torque up new nuts & bolts.

  • @sdungworth
    @sdungworth ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a Nissan freak don't know much about Ford but I must say I really like your Escort Cos worth it looks great I'm really enjoying your channel too I love how your having a go yourself I wish you all the way best in getting your super car Finnished 👍 🇬🇧

  • @daletheliftguy
    @daletheliftguy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to see you finally landed your dream car. 👌🏼

  • @MattHat-p2y
    @MattHat-p2y ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a cracking project Adam. Thanks for keeping it real, top vid , commentary and production. Oh and what a car! The red rocks!

  • @dazza3496
    @dazza3496 ปีที่แล้ว

    Defo need longer videos 😁 nowt better then chilling on a Sunday afternoon when the other half is at work and watching Adams videos 👍

  • @creepshow1978
    @creepshow1978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Adam.congrats on the escort.looking forward to the future vids 👍

  • @Andrew-b3j7r
    @Andrew-b3j7r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Take the return hose off the water bottle to see if the water pump is actually pumping the water back in if it is then take the radiator out get it flushed out .

  • @TezlaByte
    @TezlaByte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for explaining the simple stuff to guys like me. And showing how to do stuff.
    Please keep on doing it like you're explaining it to kids :D :D
    I would like to learn how to do stuff on my own EsCos.

  • @stevebrooks5555
    @stevebrooks5555 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Gently remove the anti roll bar!”. Great video, good luck with the project

  • @Cloud-yp4eh
    @Cloud-yp4eh ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the copper grease he’s left on the brake pad backing plate. Sheer genius.

  • @1esaus
    @1esaus ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I would have tried to reuse the adjustable control arm with the poly bushes. Those are more expensive and better performing. I think the end joint can be pressed out?

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And transfer noise and vibration into the steering, poor choice for a road car.

    • @chrisslater3174
      @chrisslater3174 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They looked home made to me. I think Adam did the right thing.

    • @darrenfrench5544
      @darrenfrench5544 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like cheap shit ones

    • @darrenfrench5544
      @darrenfrench5544 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tracking will be miles out now, and don't do the rollbar to lower arm nut up till the cars sat on its wheels or the bush won't last long

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 ปีที่แล้ว

      polys garbage for the road pal. The potholes in the UK destroy them and your fillings if you are stupid enough to run them. The entire reason that relatively new one has a worn pin is because the poly ones transfer all the knocks directly to the nearby parts. They are a nightmare on older cars full stop because of that reason

  • @1carlsworth
    @1carlsworth ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm.new.to the channel,.but have to say, very informative and clear instructions with good view of what you're doing. A lit of channels miss this, but it's super interesting. Good job. Can't wait to see more. Just an FYI, I had a choice 17 years ago to buy escort cosworth or r32 gtr. I went with the gtr and have kept it since. You can tell by my username I am a cossie fan, and had a 2wd saph, and a 4x4 saph 20 years ago. Have always wanted an escort cos since 👍

  • @blizteredthumbs7911
    @blizteredthumbs7911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a ford head at all, more mitsubishi but I always wanted a cosworth! Shes gorgeous mate. If you love her, look after her. Get her sitting and running right 👌

  • @mikeyduff
    @mikeyduff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adam class video. I hope you cleaned the hubs before putting those new discs on.

  • @jorren1000
    @jorren1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    You bought the best Cosworth ford ever build. Just keep on working on it they are worth it.

  • @rabmc
    @rabmc ปีที่แล้ว

    Flush radiator and water pump is Rabs shout. Best of luck Adam.

  • @mickythompson4866
    @mickythompson4866 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should check to see if the radiator top and bottom fill is the same temperature, if it’s not you have bad coolant circulation, don’t jump to head gasket yet, have the radiator checked, drill a 5mm pilot hole in your thermostat and fit it back into its housing with the bleed hole at 12 o’clock position

  • @simon0674
    @simon0674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That clicking when you lift the car Adam is the anti drop mechanism working if you don't here that clicking then don't lift the car.

  • @denverhester351
    @denverhester351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shared your content as you should have way more subscibers as your channel is awesome.Keep doing what your doing Adam.

  • @johnchadbone
    @johnchadbone ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid yet again adam, cant wait to see the progress on this escort! Outstanding as per

  • @qualitysets
    @qualitysets ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your videos, Adam. You're always so cheery. Good luck with the motor, you'll get there!

  • @87dww8
    @87dww8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your videos and fair play for doing all the work yourself

  • @markus9333
    @markus9333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U can access these arb bolts from the openings is the rails and get lube in before removal

  • @davidkelly4551
    @davidkelly4551 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get after it Adam 💪🏻 Looking forward to the preventative maintenance and watching you make it your own👍🏻

  • @tomhope4613
    @tomhope4613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adam do a sniff test to see if there’s exhaust gases in the collant tank. Easiest way to tell if the headgaskets gone

  • @stephenmansell9024
    @stephenmansell9024 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯 change the water pump and flush the radiator and system out also make sure the heaters hot on the windscreen setting 👍

  • @AcousticNRG
    @AcousticNRG ปีที่แล้ว

    loving these vids mate top content cant wait see her finished

  • @spudspudson4978
    @spudspudson4978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos mate. Keep up the good work. What a garage setup you have now!! Belta

  • @st939
    @st939 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job Adam, keep in mind though that polyurethane bushes are an essential upgrade to any Cosworth. I highly recommend keeping/fitting them everywhere possible.

    • @davedree
      @davedree ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except the rear inner/outer trailing arms, don't polybush these.

    • @st939
      @st939 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davedree True, there used to be a 6 degree rear beam/arms combo for this, not sure if still available. It completely transforms the car.

  • @seanosullivan8343
    @seanosullivan8343 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on your new cossie Adam it's a circulation problem either water pump or radiator, don't think the headgasket is gone,best of luck.

  • @flat4-
    @flat4- ปีที่แล้ว

    Those OEM front arms and bushes will ride so much nicer on the road. Polybushing is way too hars for road driving, I did it on my Impreza and in the end I turned them all back to OEM. Nice work Adam !

  • @TheGaryprice
    @TheGaryprice ปีที่แล้ว

    So been looking forward to this vid .👌🏻

  • @F40pete
    @F40pete ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would replace water pump and flush radiator
    Good luck with the restoration Adam

  • @ryanwalker3422
    @ryanwalker3422 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check the heater in the car is staying hot Adam, if not then it’s either air locked or there’s an issue with the impeller on the water pump, can’t really see rad being blocked coolant looked nice and clean when it came out.. also when you change any suspension components ie arms bushes etc it’s good practice to pre load the bushes before tightening everything up when it’s off the floor. Keep at it mate you’ll get there in the end 👍🏻

  • @smurfsmurf2295
    @smurfsmurf2295 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this channel real life

  • @xXMarkWadeyXx
    @xXMarkWadeyXx ปีที่แล้ว

    Back flush the heater matrix, for the overheating problem.
    If the car just keeps cutting out, check the fuse for the cigarette lighter. Sounds crazy, but my dad had the same thing happening on an Sierra 4x4, turned out it was the cigarette lighter fuse blown, causing the engine to cut out.

  • @mk2steve23
    @mk2steve23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video Adam once again so pleased you've got a dream car and I'm sure your going to have some good content on it 👍

  • @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843
    @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had same car I’m the day had similar problem made check the expansion tank inlet out let collars ,
    Remember mine was blocked solid so water couldn’t enter or leave the tank. I had to drill mine out it was blocked solid. With a check mate blow down pip or you squeeze silicone pipes see if it squires in.
    Was glad to see the back of mine. Very fast. Well I sat on 9 points at one time lol

  • @jamesmcmahon4911
    @jamesmcmahon4911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant watching you work at your lovely car 🤘

  • @p4cks
    @p4cks ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "made into a dacia duster" hahaha

    • @adventureswithham2223
      @adventureswithham2223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To the correct torque setting of 3 or 4 Ugga duggas 😂

  • @solemods5991
    @solemods5991 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm starting to love your videos, Adam. I'm going to be watching the progress on this one. 🤜🤛

  • @stevenking2946
    @stevenking2946 ปีที่แล้ว

    We put a mk1 sierra xr4x4 back on the road after 20 years in the garage, first thing we did was flush through all the water ways, it still had the original anti freeze in it....we changed it all gave everything we could get to a good clean and some of it had blocked up, heads have never been off and its still on the original water pump and hoses, we have done 2500 miles since june 2022 without any issues now, in fact sometimes expecially on longer motorway runs, its running probably a bit to cool, but thats not a issue....

  • @markswendell9151
    @markswendell9151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great efforts again Adam, sack the wheels off for a set of originals. You’re a purist at heart so get it back to how Ford intended and just concentrate on putting the bad bits right 👍🏼

  • @JulianDyson-kk8nb
    @JulianDyson-kk8nb ปีที่แล้ว

    So much for Paul saying the engine is runs perfectly!

  • @davidryan9342
    @davidryan9342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adam love the videos and the cossie keep them coming
    Also give us a quick walk through of the new ramp in the next one.
    It must be so easy and quick to do small jobs now

  • @ektrolleyboy
    @ektrolleyboy ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mint resto’ series please. Nut and bolt. Back to OEM.

  • @flat4-
    @flat4- ปีที่แล้ว

    Another useful tip when you work under the car is always have a backup, even on a ramp. I use them plastic wedge shape car ramps. They're 50£ a set and can save you enough tme to crawl from under the car when it snaps down....

  • @phil_law
    @phil_law ปีที่แล้ว

    Another class video Adam

  • @petergordon4525
    @petergordon4525 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Circulation problem, you didnt appear to bleed the system, air vent on top of t stat, also pull off 8mm pipe at turbo return, if no water then remove turbo feed pipe from the 8mm brass pipe coming from the back of the t stat to check its clear, this can choke up. Id be removing the complete t stat assembly from the head to check in behind. The fact that theres no heat coming from the bottom hose shows no circulation. If it was the water pump Im sure you'd hear that.

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 ปีที่แล้ว

      no you wouldn't. If the blades have rotted or broken off you dont hear it it still spins as normal

  • @mogsstuff4858
    @mogsstuff4858 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always loved the escort cosworth, so I’ll keep my eyes on your progress 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @OneExtra-fk5ss
    @OneExtra-fk5ss ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam I love watching your videos and know you will get everything sorted, will take time but you have the ability and support to make it an amazing car, dont give up just walk away when you need to.

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adam st least we are now heading into winter so plenty of time in the garage to get to the bottom of the teething problems.
    I wonder is the coolant tank cap holding pressure?
    Get a sniff test kit for the head gasket.
    Previous owner did love his red touch up pen. Be good to restore some of those bits to a more OE look.

  • @Taz6688
    @Taz6688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get a head gasket leak testing kit, cheap enough and will/should show if the gasket is leaking, there will be many gremlins with a car being stood for a while unused, clean the electric connections, ECU plugs and sockets, aged wires breaking and shorting, octane booster in the fuel system.

  • @Hunnsey_rs
    @Hunnsey_rs ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Air lock or water pump id say, or blocked rad would be my 2p worth lol

  • @hands197
    @hands197 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like the lift is gonna get some use 🤣🤣🤣 Cracking video Adam!

  • @matthewdrake9699
    @matthewdrake9699 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the gentle removal of anti rollbar! 😂

  • @alandonnelly9788
    @alandonnelly9788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 1 Adam thats what I like 2 see straight down 2 work on th car gutted it's over heating maybe it need a radiator flush through before u start the big jobs

  • @AoP893
    @AoP893 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try bleeding it with an expansion tank attachment kit. I got one of amazon for my scooby. Helps get any airlocks out the system. Took me like half hour to bleed it properly and for all the hoses to warm up.

  • @theyouth1
    @theyouth1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam change the bushes on the bottom arms to the powerflex ones from the worn arms the aftermarket bushes particularly the outer ones are absolutely shite and far to soft and thin you will see when you remove them, use a chisel to get them out in a vice

  • @matthewdrake9699
    @matthewdrake9699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s definitely a stunning car! This is a perfect job for you.. in terms of someone happy and willing to put in the time.. looking forward to seeing the videos

    • @markcozzie
      @markcozzie ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunning really?,dread to think what you judge as a bad car

    • @matthewdrake9699
      @matthewdrake9699 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’re on the wrong channel

  • @timeames1977
    @timeames1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could try taking the car to someone with an emissions tester. They can put the probe in the header tank and test for hydrocarbons on the coolant. It's not 100% accurate but it might help point you in the right direction. Or give you piece of mind.
    Don't worry about the ramp it'll be fine with you under it. Just keep it regularly checked by professionals.
    Looking forward to seeing more of the build, keep up the good work.👌

    • @BestKiteboardingOfficial
      @BestKiteboardingOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      You can buy one of those rubber bulb testers to plug Into the top of the rad. You fill it with indicator solution that picks up hydrocarbons in the water. Samcrac uses one on his video's

  • @leekindell9937
    @leekindell9937 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this car, looking forward to many vids of you tinkering with it, im the same in my garage with my mint restored m3 e46, wouldnt mind an escort cossie too

  • @leighricketts4898
    @leighricketts4898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a Top bloke Adam, Beautiful cars ... you'll work it out, It's all part of owning an old Ford!

  • @peternufc81
    @peternufc81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this patiently

  • @alanchurchill7305
    @alanchurchill7305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really pleased you have your dream car Adam ,just work through the problems you'll get there, brilliant video.

  • @GadgetmanChris_
    @GadgetmanChris_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With regards to it now not starting, as a past Mk5 Escort Cabriolet owner. Have a good check of the Fuse box, as they are notorious for being unreliable, hope might help.
    Are you planning on going back to standard Rims? Get those spacers off I think? Cracking Car & project enjoying the Vids, all the best on the project.

  • @adammonks8661
    @adammonks8661 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the only things you should do to the car is get some escort cosworth wheels and maybe try and make the original design third wing, would be one of a kind!!!! Keep up the good work mate

  • @michael-james1970
    @michael-james1970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get the joints replaced on the adjustable arms. You give yourself better alignment.

  • @shrewsnose1
    @shrewsnose1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change the radiator and water pump. Loving the car Adam 😎👍🏻

  • @stephenrooker1941
    @stephenrooker1941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck pal hope it's fixed soon

  • @chrisvear6728
    @chrisvear6728 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a lovely looking car it just takes time to get it sorted out but once it's done you will have one beautiful car just find some standard wheels but good luck with the project I look forward to watching more videos

  • @forddoctorforddoctor5918
    @forddoctorforddoctor5918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam my man try this, Have the engine running an Leave the expansion tank cap off you most likely have air in the system? And just keep an eye on the pipes and when the thermostat pipe gets warm check the levels as it may drop due to air being trapped let it get warm and put the cap back on,, also I’m not sure if your aware there is also a thermostat in the cap that can also cause it to over heat,,I had my RST do a very similar thing an it was trapped air,

  • @martyldl6238
    @martyldl6238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful escort especially in the red, really enjoyed that video, very well done, sure you'll get it all sorted with all the advice 👍 reminds me of my old mk5 radiant red xr3i 130, not quite the same i know 😂

  • @TABRO284
    @TABRO284 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder with the rear caliper piston, when you wind it in it would probably be best to wind it out a tiny fraction just to ensure it is not bound on the bottom of the threads.

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats not how it works it doesnt turn on the way out😂

  • @gtisid
    @gtisid ปีที่แล้ว +30

    im thinking blocked rad or water pump, if its had rad seal in it at some point that'll mess things up.

    • @notmenotme614
      @notmenotme614 ปีที่แล้ว

      This. Should the pipe out of the radiator be totally cold? If the outlet pipe is dead cold, then maybe no coolant is getting out of the radiator?

    • @Deebo1985
      @Deebo1985 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@notmenotme614agreed, coolant in the header tank should also be 'warm' so yeah, blocked rad or failed water pump would be my guess.

  • @1981pab
    @1981pab ปีที่แล้ว

    Just recently Subbed to your channel! I love the retro aspect to your channel, Maybe it’s a sign I’m getting old!! 🤔😬😂

  • @c111prs
    @c111prs ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the fans kick in at all , also feel the heater matrix pies for hot coming in and out pal , good luck

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck with ongoing work on the car now 👍👍👍

  • @SuperRob41
    @SuperRob41 ปีที่แล้ว

    enjoyed this vid, thanks man

  • @danpoxon2425
    @danpoxon2425 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet car Adam 👍🏽love your not shy with the grease. Could be the rad is blocked Id try flush it in situ pull the bottom hose and flush from the top hose with a hose pipe or pressure washer. I know this might sound a bit stupid Adam but when you buy a new rad sometimes they come with internal bungs in the end to stop the outlets getting damaged could be a possibility the previous slipped the hose over it an didn’t check

  • @davidmatthews6104
    @davidmatthews6104 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is definitely a water pump not circulating the coolant issue, if that was a head gasket failure it would of pressurised the expansion tank, especially when there's no stat in it, I might be wrong but I'm going with waterpump for sure 👍 good luck Adam, beautiful car 👌