Help for a beginner

[finn1]

hello all,

just took the plunge today and bought a brand new 2.0 16v zetec engine of ebay for my rocket when I order it!

I dont want to rush the build and want to prepare for it by getting all the parts prior to the kit arriving. Just wandering if anybody can give me a starter list of parts I'll need from their own build experience??

Any help much appreciated,

Cheers,

Finn

[mattsmev]

Thats not a simple question, a lot of it depends how much you will use from the donor and if the donor has all the right parts, such as the right radiator, rear callipers etc. Also the plumbing and electrics depends on where you mount your switches and expansion bottle.

some of the stuff i bought is listed below, but you really need to sit down with the build manual and the list of stuff that comes with the kit and draw up a list. it is also a useful budgeting excersise.

Seats
Seatbelts
Seat runner
Exhaust components
Manifold from donor
Cat - from donor
Wiring loom from donor
pedal assy with balance bar & 3 cylinders
pipes
clips
rivits 400 x 5mm
screws
sealant
nuts & bolts
Zetec donar
gearbox
inlet manifold
alternator
waterpump
ECU
Engine loom
drive shafts
fromt hubs
radiator (non aircon)
engine mounts
fuel pump
fuel guage sender
header tank
brake fluid resivoor
flexi brake pipes
diagnostic port
steering column
switch gear
ignition lock and wheel
rear calipers
hand break cables
gear lever cables
wheels
tyres
battery
rear disks
rear pads
gear lever (post 98 mondeo)
electrinonic dashboard
steering wheel
12' long throttle cable
air filter assy
wing mirrors
brake pipe
brake pipe fittings
tax disk holder
gear lever gater ring
hand brake lever gater ring
nut covers
Hoses (19 or 25mm for Vapor temp sender) may need adapters
Wheel bearings
hand brake cable

I am sure others will point out what i have missed.

Cheers

Mattsmev

[The Joker]

In addition to Matt's list you will need a flywheel from a 1.8L Zetec and clutch to match. Sell the 2.0L clutch and flywheel unless you have other long term plans for the engine.

Your gearbox will also need to be from the 1.8L Focus (due to starter motor location) as the 2.0L MTX gearbox does not fit the standard chassis (unfortunately).

You will also need to make a return pulley for the aux drive belt and relocate the belt tensioner.

[brownie]

Your gearbox will also need to be from the 1.8L Focus (due to starter motor location) as the 2.0L MTX gearbox does not fit the standard chassis (unfortunately).

Correct me if i'm wrong but hasn't fitted the 6 speed mtx box ?

[The Joker]

You're right Gaz, finn could fit the 6 Speed box to the 2.0L engine, (ST170). I'm not sure but this should allow the use of the existing flywheel & clutch. This box is the Getrag MT285 (6 speed) and is much smaller than the 2.0L MTX (5 Speed) box which I believe does not fit.

You may also need the ST170 driveshafts if fitting the 6 speeder.

[finn1]

Guys, thanks for all you help here. The last few days I've been buying all the bits I need for the back end. I was going to ask if I could use the ST170 gearbox and it looks like I can so question answered.

Joker - can you tell me a wee bit more about the return pulley for the aux drive belt and relocating the belt tensioner,, or has anyone else done this and have a picture??

[brownie]

Finn1 there is a very good pic of this on the build manual

[finn1]

Thanks Brownie, I'll wait for the build manual and everything else to arrive to get a better idea of the car.

[The Joker]

Maybe best to look at the build manual but in the meantime here's mine. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the return pulley fitted as it is located on the block (CAT Side) and is difficult to photograph.



I have mounted the Focus tensioner in it's original position but some mods have been made to the return spring position. Nice and compact though.

[finn1]

Thanks again joker much appreciated

[josh]

Hi,

Im coming to the end of my rocket build using 2ltr ztec and would like to know if anybody has run a cable to the clutch or can anybody tell me how I would go about it?

Thanks Josh

[nigel]

Sept 13, 2010 12:45:40 GMT josh said:

Hi,

Im coming to the end of my rocket build using 2ltr ztec and would like to know if anybody has run a cable to the clutch or can anybody tell me how I would go about it?

Thanks Josh

I'm confused 'cable clutch' what gearbox have you used ?

nigel