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Title: Hi everyone Post by rik2.3ultima on Mar 28th, 2007, 9:16pm Just a quick one to say hello. Just purchased a '97 Scorpio 2.3 Ultima Est. and thought it was about time I joined a forum for when the probs really begin ;). Already have the cracked manifold/housing issue and a starting problem which may/maynot be related to battery. At least I have the batt. cover and the fuses etc are all dry. It's gonna be fun..... All the best... Rik |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Matt on Mar 28th, 2007, 9:23pm hi rik welcome to the fun house any probs and were bound to solve it some how ;D |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by cleave on Mar 28th, 2007, 9:37pm welcome aboard rik...after getting my scorp joining this group was the next best more i made.............good luck! ;D |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Dave on Mar 28th, 2007, 10:25pm Welcome :D |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Spannerdemon on Mar 28th, 2007, 11:16pm Hi. Welcome to the Forums. :) |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by dh_dove on Mar 29th, 2007, 7:37pm Welcome Rik :) DH Dove |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by TiberiuS on Mar 30th, 2007, 5:37pm Ahhh Rik, welcome aboard mate ;). You know you love the Scorp already...another luxury car for that money? You've gotta be joking!::) Regards, Bruce ;). |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Ultima2300 on Mar 30th, 2007, 8:36pm And a rowdy howdy from Manchester. Welcome aboard. Geoff |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by rik2.3ultima on Apr 2nd, 2007, 9:38pm Cheers for the replies, nice to feel welcome :D Starting issue sorted (was duff battery) sorted for £45. Cracked thermostat housing to be addressed soon after purchase of new inlet manifold, gaskets and thermostat cover for the princely sum of £340 from FMD (JESUS!!). Will be running without thermostat to reduce coolent pressure and help the engine run cooler, is this a good idea? Does a cracked head produce performance issues, mine runs sweet to upto a ban inducing terminal velocity... Your thoughts, please... Rik |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Snoopy on Apr 3rd, 2007, 7:42am Try FORD PARTS UK (http://www.fordpartsuk.com/) (send an email to trevor porter) for your spares they ussually are a lot cheaper than FMD and delivered to your door. Not a problem running without a thermostat but IMHO I don't think it will do much good as now the weather is getting warmer it will most likely be open all of the time and the pressure in the system will be the same as with a stat! Have you thought of using used parts? Plenty of cars being broken ATM. |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by TiberiuS on Apr 3rd, 2007, 3:25pm Rik, don't go with the FMD, the only part which really needs to be new it the thermo itself and that isn't that expensive. Several people have had luck repairing the inlet manifold in one way or another so have a good read through the forums before you part with your cash ;). Good luck and happy driving. Regards, Bruce :). |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by julie_quaife on Apr 3rd, 2007, 5:09pm welcome Rik :) |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by rik2.3ultima on Apr 3rd, 2007, 9:17pm Yeah, tried FordPartsUK and got no reply. Have tried all my local breakers and the national networks (24/7 spares, breakeryard.com etc) and a WantItNow posting on Ebay and nobody had one. Thanks anyway, Dave. I looked everywhere. Bruce, I'll have a go at repairing the manifold when its off the car but it's a massive split, holding the large rad hose and wiggling it moves the whole housing :o not good. It's my only car and I live in the sticks so I can't have it down for too long while I attempt repairs or wait for parts. Still gonna be a cheap car, only gave £800 for it so I'm still smiling at the mo.. Thanks for the help, folks... Rik |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by scorpio_man on Apr 3rd, 2007, 9:26pm hi there give fpuk another go. trevor is in BC, Canada so sometimes there's a slight delay in replying. hth |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by Tompion on Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:12pm The quote I had for the manifold etc from FordPartsUK in June 06 was: Scorpio(4DR) 2.3DOHC-Inlet Manifold Part Number: 1024327(QTY1) Retail Price: £210.10 You Pay: £178.58 Scorpio(4DR) 2.3DOHC-Inlet Manifold Gaskets Part Number: 1019046(QTY4) Retail Price: £3.73 each You Pay: £3.17each Scorpio(4DR) 2.3DOHC- By Pass Valve -Inlet Manifold Gasket Part Number: 7090339(QTY1) Retail Price: £1.23 You Pay: £1.11 Scorpio(4DR) 2.3DOHC-Throttle Body-Inlet Manifold Gasket Part Number: 7090340(QTY(QTY1) Retail Price: £2.16 You Pay: £1.94 Not inc VAT or post Dave |
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Title: Re: Hi everyone Post by rik2.3ultima on Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:50pm Comes in about £70 cheaper than the price I paid. Ah well, no worries.... |
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