XR4Ti Build Progress - Updated 06-23-08

[BowDown]

Looks nice man!

Good luck on your project.

[Ray]

eck, #4, check the rings as well and just slimmin it down 2 a gasket?. just a thought. good luck.

-Ult

from what i've read, it's a common problem to lose compression due to a blown head gasket, with no other symptoms. so i'm going to order the competition head gasket, ARP head studs (ouch $$), cam belt and tensioner, etc, etc. gonna take a look at the cylinder walls / pistons when the head is off and go from there.

[Dev]

VERY NICE!!! Check out www.turboford.org for your more "technical" engine questions.

[Ray]

thanks for the link. i've been reading a lot at merkurencyclopedia (reading that right now, actually) and merkurclub.

[CrazyWella]

I am very jealous of you my friend, that is one of my favorite cars!

[Ray]

Okay, gonna call BAT in a bit and order some parts.
Now, when i pull some parts off i'm going to wire brush them (mmm air tools) to get a nice polished finish on the aluminum... what can i do to keep it nice looking?

Also, when i pull the valve cover, i want to make it at least somewhat nice looking... what can i do there? wrinkle paint? send it to get powder coated (more $, but the place is 5 min away), and finally, what color.

[Mr. Blue]

I don't know if you've seen any of the valve covers on e-bay from madadder5.0.

This is an example of some of his work but occasionally he puts up an SVO valve cover that has been powder coated black with the raised portions just clear coated and the ford emblem pwder coated blue that are just awesome in my opinion. Pretty suttle while being very clean. Of course the example above is not very suttle but it was just used because it was a decent example of his powwder coating.

They seem to be a pretty decent deal for how the parts turn out.

Cool project by the way. I can't wait to get my SVO up and running again.

[hommie]

That should be fun to build. I built one a couple of years ago and it was fun to drive. I just got tired of fixing things all the time.

[Ray]

couple more from a few minutes ago

[hotrodkris]

yeah, hopefully my wife doesn't mind my obsession with vehicles.

She shouldn't!! Just have her talk to me if she gets worried

I got to pet my Fiesta today. He's at a friend's shop, awaiting a new water pump and a thorough checkup. I can't wait to trailer it home

[ALLMOTORFOCUS]

SCHWEET!!!! dont see the XR4-Ti's much nemore..
i never been in one.... but seen a few in the junkyard..

oh and, hey hotrodkris.. snatch a B6T out of a 323GT.. it'll be worth your time!!!!

[twilightblue]

yank that thing and clean her up! looks like fun, i love those things.

[Y2K ZX3]

Good Luck and have FUN with your new project Ray.

mom/linda

[Euro Ford Fan]

The Felpro 1035 Head gasket is the best to get until you o-ring the head and block.

[timbishopsales]

I totally love these cars! There are a couple of them running around Vancouver BC. On guy has one totally done up, it's black with bronze wheels and black and grey sparcos. It's got some type of wide body kit on it as well? Kinda looks like a Cossie kit.

[03COEuro]

Do these things share the same engine as the SVO Mustang? If so here's a picture of one that was kickin' some V8 arse at the Gateway Intl Fun Ford Weekend back in June.

[Dev]

Do these things share the same engine as the SVO Mustang? If so here's a picture of one that was kickin' some V8 arse at the Gateway Intl Fun Ford Weekend back in June.

Yep that is the same motor. I miss my TC now.

[Majikal]

Ray, I saw a red one driving past my girlfriends house today. I jumped in excitement off her front steps where we were sitting, chased it half way down the street to the stop sign, leaned over into the window, and said.... "nice car... my friend has a white one" gave them a thumbs up and walked away.

I did it mostly for the "wtf" face of the driver afterwards.

[Halo]

I saw a 86 300zx for 500 bucks the other day, Maybe I should go get it for fun, It needed work. I dunno if it was turbo though...

[BackNFocus]

I saw a 86 300zx for 500 bucks the other day, Maybe I should go get it for fun, It needed work. I dunno if it was turbo though...

my brother has an 85 he got for 150 dollars all it needed was a cv joint and a battery and its good to go had 170K and still drove awesome. HIS IS TURBO get one there great looking cars

[PampasFoci]

Nice!!!!

The Sierra is and excelent car and very hard to find in a good state. Great Job!!!!

Check the page of www.burtonpower.com (they can sent you the catalog for free), this house have a lot parts for Fords

[Ray]

Just got back from a business trip. Found waiting for me the 1035 head gasket, new belts, timing belt with tensioner, and intake manifold gaskets.
now, how do i know if the boost control solenoid / wastegate actuator are functioning?

evan -- lol
mom / linda : dont worry
twilight: yes when i pull the head i'm going to clean up some parts to help her look a little nicer
pampas: i'll have to check that out.

if all goes well i might have this car running in a week or so...
euro- did you get a chance to ship that CD?

[Ray]

please send me the following, scrob:

those headlights, that grille, those hood scoops, that exhaust.... that motor, err...

just send the car. thanks.

[Ray]

got the head off.

bad news. exhaust valve on #4 has a nice little chunk missing.

which means it probably went into the turbo

which means i need to send both the head out for a vavle job (euro ford fan, you know where i can get valves?) and probably have to send the turbo out.


this project just got a lot more expensive.

on a good note, the pistons look fine, the cylinder walls look fine, the oil and coolant were not mixed at all, etc.

so, we'll see.

[Majikal]

eek... told ya it might be more than a gasket!