Hi there peop's Yeah we wouldn't want to liven up an otherwise dead base by getting to know each other would we?? Come on, chat is chat! ... Regards Steve Rope...
I would have to agree with you....otherwise most of this is just deadmail... Patrick ... From: Steve Sweet To: zetec@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February...
Does anyone have any experiance with oil pump failure especially from high RPM (8500 rpm) running of the engine? I have seen some concerns for this on another...
For all your Zetec powered vehicles needs check out Jayco Automotive we specialize in the manufacture of parts and components for all cars powered by Zetec....
As a performance shop that specializes in the Zetec engine we have encountered the problem of pump gear breakage in the Zetec. This condition usually occurs...
the basic engine block is the same but the transmissions were not. The lower crankcase, which is aluminum would have to be changed. Basically youd be better...
Jayco, Thanks for the information on the oil pump. What actually happens, does the outer ring break up and does it take the engine with it? I didn't see...
Does Focus Central still exist? I see various parts advertised as being sourced from them, but I cannot find any current contact information for them anywhere....
Is the Zetec engine in the 1999 ZX2 S/R (Street Racer) an "Interference" engine? According to my mechanic, that means when the timing elt breask, the valves...
The hd ford racing pump is 280.00, it is a hi-volume pump with billet gears, and as for you question yes the gears break and they junk the engine by spreading...
From what I understand, it's basically non-interference but I have heard of a couple of stories from owners and a mechanic that say sometimes when it breaks...
I'm adding a pair of Crower Stage 3 cams one of my Zetec ZX3 motors. I've got the head ready and just need some new valve buckets of the correct length. These...
... heard of a couple of stories from owners and a mechanic that say sometimes when it breaks the valves can get messed up. ... It is a non-interference engine...
HI Lee, Woody Harris at MSI keeps a whole load of buckets in stock for engines he builds. I know he is also willing to sell them. He can be contacted at...
Jayco, Thanks, I figured that there would be no oil pressure, etc. but I wasn't sure if it would blow out the bottom of the motor and pan, like a rod when it...
If I put a Focus head on a ZX2 engine, what else should I expect to need to change/replace/alter? FWIW I plan to use an Electromotive engine management system...
Hi Marvin, I have done this conversion. The Heads are completely interchangable on the block. As you are changing your ECU you should not have any trouble...
Hi Russ, Well, there are several. 1. From what I have been able to gather, Electromotive has been around a long time and the people who use their products like...
Hi Marvin, It sounds like you have a good plan and have looked into this pretty well. Have you acquired the Electromotive ECU and the Greddy unit yet? What...
Hi Russ, Thanks! Yes, I have the Electromotive, I bought it on Ebay for about half the retail price. Electromotive checked it out for me and if I recall...
Hi Marvin, I'm also working on a Lotus Europa, the Type 62 (see Banks Station)! You've done pretty well with your finds on EBay! I've gone a different...
Hi Russ, What a small world! Yes, I've seen the type 62s as sold by Banks. They look very attractive. Thanks! That sounds very interesting what you are doing...
Hi Marvin, Yes, I'll be going to Log 27 but not with this heap! I've got too many issues that I need to complete. I will probably drive out with the other...
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