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MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 08:23
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Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you had any experiences with these cars? or if anyone owns one? Im thinking of getting one for my first car, infact im pretty sure thats what its gunna be. Any input would be fine. If this is in the wrong spot mods, please move. Thanks.
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Castlemaine Vic
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November 2002
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 09:07
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check the firewall infront of passenger foot well for rust.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:10
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I bought one once for $300, it was a 1600 auto, biggest peice of shit eva. I guess if it was an RS it would be pretty good. If its a 1600 dont get it. They hardly make it up any hills man. Consider it if its a pinto 2L with 4 speed
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Sydney
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February 2005
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:36
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Thanks KE20, uh, nightdevil thats maybe coz you paid 300 bucks for it?
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On Probation
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North East NSW
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December 2002
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:39
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my corolla ran dead even with a stock rs2000 when i had the stock carby on it
some of my mates have owned eskys, they're fun little cars if you can find one that's not full of rust. everyone chucks the 1300/1600 motors out and puts in a 2L pinto donk, and you can get them to go really hard if you follow a david vizard book
they're used alot as group 3j cars, so there's definately alot of knowledge and resources out there to make them handle and go well
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2005
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:43
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Thanks man, but its my first car so i'm doing anything serious too it, i'd consider the pinto engine transplant if the orig engine was a POS.
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Coffs Harbour, NSW
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November 2004
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:50
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toyota!
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On Probation
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North East NSW
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Mon, 25 April 2005 11:53
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a 1300 kent motor is a POS  says me with a done up 4k but lets not worry about that 
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Sydney
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May 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 01:35
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They're quite nice cars. I had a Mk2 2door for a while. It had a 2l pinto, bigger cam, port & polished head, twin 40mm Delortos(It chewed the petrol) and quite a bit of stuff done to it. Seemed to go pretty hard(Nice sounding engine).I quite liked it except for the fact i spent hundreds on constantly repairing it! With mine it always seemed to have a problem, so i got rid of it and bought my rolla.
If you do get one get some anti-tramp bars or fix up the rear suspension. They use to have the worst axle tramp!
if you haven't already check this place out:
Classic Ford Forums
Michael
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 07:51
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nah dude i bought it of a old lady with log books and i was the second owner. She had just lost her license cuz she was too old. It was so unreliable, the starter motor broke, had to get that fixed, the carby was effed put a kit thru it n it was still effed. 1600 is crap!!! I had to warm it up for about 5 mins everytime i drove it. I wouldnt even waste my time working that motor. Better off getting a MK2 with the 2L and 4 speed.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 07:53
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| nightdevil wrote on Tue, 26 April 2005 17:51 |
She had just lost her license cuz she was too old.
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She just failed her test sorry. 
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Sydney
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May 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 07:56
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Get the sierra 5 speed instead, some pretty cheap ones around
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 08:06
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yeh 5 speed would go nuts. dont get me wrong they r a fun car to drive but with good power, brakes and handling , i reckon it would be a blast from the past.
Have u looked at the MK1 2doors?? I personnally think they're a better shape. They look hell hot if u drop em and put the 2 peice front chrome bars on them wit nice paint. Have u seen a white MK1 with number plates IMB05S?? SR20 conversion.
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Sydney
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May 2003
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Tue, 26 April 2005 08:27
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Also i agree mk1's are very nice cars!!
Have you got your licence yet(p's)??
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2005
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 09:44
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Nah i don't like the mk1's, just something about them makes them look wussy, i like the mk2 because they look street tuff with some old school rims and rubbers. I wish i did like the mk1's tho theres so many more around! Nah no p's, still L's.
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Brisbane
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August 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Tue, 26 April 2005 12:39
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Mate used to own a Mk2 Esky. 2 Door with Round lights.. was too loud, went ok, and was a blast to drive.
Then one day it caught on fire when he was driving home. It burnt to the ground.
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Sydney
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May 2003
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Wed, 27 April 2005 06:23
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Yeah they're are nice cars just make sure you fully checkit out before you buy. Definately check the wiring in it!!
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Sydney
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February 2005
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Wed, 27 April 2005 11:33
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| Major Clod wrote on Tue, 26 April 2005 14:39 |
Mate used to own a Mk2 Esky. 2 Door with Round lights.. was too loud, went ok, and was a blast to drive.
Then one day it caught on fire when he was driving home. It burnt to the ground.
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lol, nice story. Thanks for your help guys. The only thing is, When i was thinking about first car options i said screw it, im going to get a post 1986 car so i can simply use unleaded without the fuel addetives, and all that jazz. But i can't lie i love old cars so im gunna buy one, so now im thinking maybe a KE55-30. The only thing is im not overly excited about the mid KE's, there not "tuff" enough for me i suppose, but there great cars + cheap. Are there many KE55-30's around at good prices??
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: MK2 ford escorts
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Wed, 27 April 2005 11:56
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I had a Mk2 1300 2 door and I recon it was one of the most fun cars I have ever owned. Sure the little motor didn't have to torque to spin the wheels on oil but it was like driving a go-kart, I only ever used the brakes at the end of the driveway.
The Mk1 2-doors are nice (my brother has 2) and would be my pick but unfortunately they are everyone elses and consequently the prices are high for a good one.
There is heaps of info around for modifications on these so you can easily get them to perform well enough. There was a Mk1 with a SR20 turbo at the drags giving yellow rolla a good run for his money, doing 12.0 or something.
You could do a lot worse than an eski for a first car.
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