Fitting My Duratec.
Here is the first instalment of the engine fitting process, Saturday 19th October.
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The Gearbox with the old Sierra Bellhousing |
The new Bellhousing |
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New Belhousing fits perfectly on the Type 9. |
The Mondeo Clutch Release Bearing assembly fits the new Bellhousing |
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All bolted up with original Flywheel and Clutch. |
Engine in place for trial fitment. |
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I have decided to move the engine back a wee bit |
This will require some bulkhead surgery |
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| Nice direct to head Throttle Bodies. | I can almost hear them :) |
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Here is the Second Instalment 21st December |
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The Bulkhead gets cut out. |
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Engine in final Position. |
Engine mounts are made and tacked into place. |
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Thats better more room to swing my spanners. |
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Near Side Engine Mount. |
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Off Side Engine Mount. |
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And From Underneath. |
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The dry sump system from pace will give me a bit more room. |
Dry sump pump and oil adapter in place. |
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A bit more room on the X Member now :) |
Another one of the pump. |
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A nice pic of the bottom of the car. |
A new gearbox tunnel is fabricated |
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More of the bulkhead is removed and the cuts are now tidy. |
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UPDATE JULY 2003 |
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The new bulkhead is fabricated and sealed up. |
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