Hi, Guest
07-03-2010, 03:15 AM
At almost 350,000km the timing chain broke and took the valves with it.
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focus has died
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07-03-2010, 04:02 AM
dont you mean timing belt? and throw in a new motor! revive her!
2007 ZX4 2.0l unaturally aspirated
FSwerks stage 2 Turbo kit, Cosworth Intake Manifold, 3" custom HKS turbo back regular stage 2 @10ps : 232whp/219wtq stage 2 plus @ 13psi: 278whp/229wtq Stage 2 plus @15psi: 296whp/240wtq 2013 Focus ST Tuxedo Black - The daily 
07-03-2010, 04:59 AM
damn that's pretty good for an SPI
new motors for those are pricey since they are prone to go and often Zetec swap that bizitch
2002 pitch black ZX3
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07-03-2010, 05:01 AM
engine swap!
do ittttt
2003 Focus ZX5 Racecar/Perma broke/Storage
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Daily Driver 
07-03-2010, 05:02 AM
Duratec it!
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem. No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car
07-03-2010, 05:03 AM
(07-03-2010, 05:02 AM)Scorcher000 Wrote: Duratec it! duratec swaps are too involved. easier to go with a zetec.
2003 Focus ZX5 Racecar/Perma broke/Storage
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Daily Driver 
07-03-2010, 05:16 AM
I agree with Hardcore. Krugel V8 Swap with a 429 Super Cobra Jet Twin Turbo.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
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07-03-2010, 11:50 AM
(07-03-2010, 05:16 AM)Oscar The Grouch Wrote: I agree with Hardcore. Krugel V8 Swap with a 429 Super Cobra Jet Twin Turbo. Isn't this the exact same advice we gave you before you decided to go boost? Wha' happened LOL??
2008 Fusion SEL MTX - DD1 * 2009 Fusion SEL - DD2 * 2007 Focus ZXW - R*I*P * 2004 Focus ZTW CD Silver - sold * 2004 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2003 Focus ZTW Black - sold * 2001 Focus ZTW Gold - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Black - sold * 2000 Focus SE Wagon (ZTW option) - Gold R*I*P
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P 2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come * New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
07-04-2010, 03:29 AM
1. Buy Zetec donor car cheap.
2. Swap over everything. 3. Drink beer. Note: step 3 can be substituted for step 1, 2 or inserted where deemed necessary. |
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