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Click on the images to view some of the things I have done myself to my bulid
<<Rough
guide to...

Hub essembly.
This is how I re-assembled my cortina front uprights
<<Rough
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wheel refurb. After buying the wrong wheels and then selling them, I thought that RS style alloys would be a good choice and then respray them in black!

Here's a rough guide to wheel refurbing. The wheels featured are fitted to my BMW but will give you a good guide as I have used the same method...
<< Carbon Tax Disc holder...
II thought that I would include this on my site as it might be of use to others...
Simply click on the image to download the template, which I created to make this out of Carbon Fibre
<< Gearbox
ratio calc...

Found this online... Again might be of use to someone. Simply click and download.
Part Numbers

2.0 Zetec engine to Type 9 box

1.6/1.8 flywheel.

Release Bearing QH CCT133.

1.8 cvh clutch kit 500041010 QKT 742, clutch kit Ford Part No. 5029603,.

(although I used standard 1.8 zetec clutch)

Starter motor Ford part number 5027644. off a 1800 CVH Sierra ( pre 1989 model with the Type 9 box as I think they switched to MT75 around Aug 1989).

For more part numbers check out Neil Purdies' Website out... Very helpful site.

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