Usefull Info
Blacktop Stripdown Pics
Heres my currently not so healthy blacktop engine, trial one that come out of my mk3 fiesta. After a cam belt snap, it chewed up the crank seal. Pics should let you gauge an idea of whats different and how you may need to modify it. This is my ”revision one” version, as ”revision two” …
Blacktop Vs Silvertop
Blacktop? Silvertop? Good question. The Zetec-E Engine comes in a few Series. Do not get this engine confused with the the 1.6 Zetec – S engine, as found in the mk5 fiesta and focus. It is a totally different design. Series 1 – Silvertop – Upto 1995 ish, found in Escorts, Fiesta Mk3, Mondeo Mk1 …
Cleaning Header Tanks
This is a question i see asked alot, its pretty simple too. This is what my engine bay looked like after to: So how do you do it? – First block up all holes in the tank – Now get some small grain rice, in the case of a head tank, pour about a cup …
Escort 4×4 Tech
This is some usefull information ive come accross. Maybe your considering putting the escort 4×4 system in your mk3? Dont think its been done, but this is a good read.
Fix Zetec Idle
Now the Zetec is a pretty reliable engine and can last well in excess of 150,000 miles. But if there is one thing that crops up time and time again it is a poor idle, that can be so bad as to stall the car. Now obviously it didn”t do this when new so its …
Gearbox Ratios
I see alot of people talking about gearbox ratios on the Fiesta Mk3, so heres a couple of the ratios that i know. If you know any please let me know via the comments box and i will add them to here. RS1800 1st, 2.95:1; 2nd, 1.94:1; 3rd, 1.34:1; 4th, 1.0:1; 5th, 0.80:1, Final drive: …
Identify Zetec Cams
This guide is for silvetop engines, Zetec and Zetec E from 1992-1998) 1.8 105ps (77kw) and 1.8 115ps (85kw) camshafts Firstly 1.8 105ps (77kw) and 1.8 115ps (85kw) camshafts are identical. The extra 10 horsepower is gained through a re-designed inlet manifold, Larger throttle body a larger bore Air flow meter housing (MAF) and of …
Mk3 vs Mk3.5
Not as such a competion but as everyone refers to the Mk3 as either Mk3 or Mk3.5 so im going to document the differences. The so called Mk3.5 came along in early 1994, allthough very similar there as a few changes you may not have noticed. There are some cars that seem to have a …
P.A.T.S
Keys, colours and security. Before we begin on PATS a little bit of info on keys, colours and security. Ford Unsecured Keys up to 1994 This system is simply a key cut for your vehicle no programming required. Ford Red Key System 1994 to 1998 this is what we have on Mk3 Fiestas This system …
SilverTop Tech Info
A good read, as used by fords techincal training. This concentrates on the Mondeo Silvertop, allthough all other Silvertop engines are pretty much the same. Ps, may take a while to load. http://fiestamk3parts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Zetec_Engine_Technical_Training.pdf
Zetec Cast Inlets
Right now ive got all 3, as theres always been some confusion about what the differences are. 1.6 > 1.8 > 1.8RS (the angle that the 1.8 one is sat at makes ports look small…) (No mark) 90bhp 1.6 one is pretty puney, small throttle body. small ports etc (SO) – 105/115bhp 1.8 one has …