Comments On: Worklog: Compnut's fe3t 4ws project (56k... no.)

**fredio54** · 8-16-08, 18:02

Do you want a comments thread? Or can I post here?

I love the original OEM timing belt! Note H-NBR!! The smashed sensors (that you didn't need) are a bit of a worry though. Bummer about the FEAP cam :-( F2T dipstick works correctly with F2T dipstick tube, but is the wrong length with the FE3 tube. You could trim/remark if it's too long though.

Fred.

EDIT : Thread can be found here : http://www.mx6.com/forums/fe-dohc/21...ct-56k-no.html

**compnut21** · 8-16-08, 18:21

if i get a lot of comments, i might convert to a comments setup. but for now it'll just stay this way.

p.s. at least i have seatbelts in my car

safety first!

**lundgren420** · 8-17-08, 1:34

playing darts while changing the engine is my idea of fun. Looks like you have a good 10:1 FE cant wait to see that thing running on MS.

**fredio54** · 8-17-08, 5:38

Don't drop any small parts :-)

**lundgren420** · 8-17-08, 10:55

just invest in a shop cleanup magnet. It comes on a 3' pole. They are lifesavers.

**compnut21** · 8-17-08, 13:49

for anything small i have boxes and coffee cans. then i put everything in the trunk at night (except the old f2t parts and the radiator, which go under the hood.

**chief tool** · 8-17-08, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredio54

Don't drop any small parts :-)

you'd roll out some black plastic (but that'd kill the grass)

**compnut21** · 8-17-08, 16:28

grass is dead from the car sitting there

. also usually those tarps are under the car and theres more plywood sitting around, but it was sunny as hell out so i used them to make a tent instead for easier working.

**PGTF2T** · 8-17-08, 20:05

nice progress, clean looking engine. good job man cant wait to see/hear it running.

why did you choose to put the stock gt oil cooler on?

**compnut21** · 8-17-08, 20:23

2 reasons really. a. im planning to turbo it so it would probably help to keep it and b. it also helps warm up the oil on cold starts since its cooled by the coolant.

also im gonna convert this to a log/comment setup like suggested earlier to cut back on images and pages. could a mod move this please?

**compnut21** · 8-17-08, 23:02

thanks zach! now fredio needs to repost his image

**fredio54** · 8-18-08, 12:35

A mod should remove the "no 56k" from this comments thread so it doesn't put people off.

I added a link to the top of this thread to the one with content, I assume comp nuts added one in reverse to his thread, but I didn't check, if not, he should :-)

**jesiotrot** · 8-19-08, 8:21

Nice work compnut, i like the ghetto engine hoist! Cool escort too, we have those in Australia, except they are called a Ford Laser. My friend has the 4-door version with a BPT and a TD06, goes good!

Will this FE be turboed?

**compnut21** · 8-19-08, 8:33

yeah a turbo is in the plans, otherwise i couldn't call this project fe3t

on an ironic side note after using the escort to move around the motor, i have a bad clunk in the front end somewhere now. oh well.

**jesiotrot** · 8-19-08, 9:12

Oops i didnt even read the thread title :P

What turbo are you using?

I am starting an FE turbo project soon too, i will make a thread when things get going a bit