500+bhp Mk3 Fiesta Project
Discussion
slybunda said:
hey stewart, the pollen filter housing mod you done from a mk5 fiesta, is it a direct simple fit onto the mk3 without much faffing around? i got huge issues with my fan vents everytime i turn the heater on i get slapped in the face with dust or even a leaf or two. lol
No. It's a different bulkhead, different air box with heater matrix, which requires a different dashboard.It would be much easier to fabricate a box and filter to sit on top of the Mk3 fan assembly. Something out of sheet plastic would work.
I have restarted work on the Fiesta after an unplanned eight month hiatus due to COVID stuff. I spent a couple of hours one evening pottering about to figure out the approach, and I've started with engine plumbing and wiring.
When I originally fabricated the engine mounts my measurements were based on the standard Mk3 positions, but because I'm no longer using the under-slung gearbox mounting cradle I realised that I can lower the engine a little bit.
The Focus mounts are easy to space so I've gone for 15mm. The gearbox mount spacers are 25mm diameter but I will swap for 30mm.
The sump is the lowest point but it is still above the chassis brace.
I now have the engine mount to space.
When I originally fabricated the engine mounts my measurements were based on the standard Mk3 positions, but because I'm no longer using the under-slung gearbox mounting cradle I realised that I can lower the engine a little bit.
The Focus mounts are easy to space so I've gone for 15mm. The gearbox mount spacers are 25mm diameter but I will swap for 30mm.
The sump is the lowest point but it is still above the chassis brace.
I now have the engine mount to space.
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