Zetec thermostat housing !!

[Bonzo]

I thought it would be best to start a new thread here rather than totally high-jacking another thread

Besides, it may be useful for someone else at a later date.

Thanks for the input Jas

Here's my current situation !!

I am about to embark on the marathon task of cleaning up all of the donor parts, wishbones, uprights & fabricated engine mounting arms

I'll be using the Zetec engine & trying to decide on the best way forward with the issue of the Zetecs bulky, thermostat housing

3 options spring to mind

Move the engine forward to accomodate the standard thermostat housing ..... How much will the slightly more forward engine position affect the Roadsters handling ??

Buy an aftermarket water rail & remote thermostat housing .... Quite costly !!

Alter the Bulkhead Rail ??

All views most welcome

On a final note, the engine & box was test fitted with the engine far enough forward to retain the stock thermostat housing & apart from needing alteration of the gearstick or transmition tunnel rail it did not seem ... THat far forward to me !!?? ( May have a photo somewhere )

[flyerncle]

Use the Redtop !!!!!! or make a stat housing.

[AshG]

make a remote water rail that you can bolt the thermostat to. should be a piece of piddle for a fabricator of your calibre ronnie

[flyerncle]

A remote thermostat and rail as Ash suggests.Question for Ash,What digi dash are you using ?

BMW 3 series thermostat.

[Bonzo]

Valid point there Ash & no excuse now I have some more Argon

Paul ..... Saving that Redtop for later on .... It would be silly not to use the Zetec for starters being as I have allready laid out for a full gasket set, full T belt kit & new water pump
Probably an easier ride at IVA & the dreaded local DVLA inspection

OOH Beamer stat, now there's a thought

[les g]

Ronnie.........
100% agree with make your own version of a raceline water rail
that for a man of your skills should be an absolute doddle..
cheers les g
and then when you have it sussed can you make me one please .......
i was looking on the raceline site today actually approx £170 all in.
so mates rates and all you should be able to do em for £30

[mark]

I will take one aswell once you suss it out

Just so im ready for the zetec when my cvh falls out after iva

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by les g

Ronnie.........
100% agree with make your own version of a raceline water rail
that for a man of your slills should be an absolute doddle..
cheers les g
and then when have it sussed can you make me one please .......
i was looking on the raceline site today actually approx £170 all in.
so mates rates and all you should be able to do em for £30

Where can I get a viewing of a raceline one Les ....... Purely for reference purposes, of course

who knows what those pesky pixies will come up with

[alga]

Originally Posted by les g

and then when you have it sussed can you make me one please .......
i was looking on the raceline site today actually approx £170 all in.
so mates rates and all you should be able to do em for £30

Me too!

Here's the Raceline rail: http://www.racelineonline.co.uk/prod...4&CategoryID=4

And here's the RetroFord option: http://retroford.co.uk/shop2/product...products_id=86
More RetroFord piccies: http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthre...=1#post1493354

[frankie boy]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

I thought it would be best to start a new thread here rather than totally high-jacking another thread

Besides, it may be useful for someone else at a later date.

Thanks for the input Jas

Here's my current situation !!

I am about to embark on the marathon task of cleaning up all of the donor parts, wishbones, uprights & fabricated engine mounting arms

I'll be using the Zetec engine & trying to decide on the best way forward with the issue of the Zetecs bulky, thermostat housing

3 options spring to mind

Move the engine forward to accomodate the standard thermostat housing ..... How much will the slightly more forward engine position affect the Roadsters handling ??

Buy an aftermarket water rail & remote thermostat housing .... Quite costly !!

Alter the Bulkhead Rail ??

All views most welcome

On a final note, the engine & box was test fitted with the engine far enough forward to retain the stock thermostat housing & apart from needing alteration of the gearstick or transmition tunnel rail it did not seem ... THat far forward to me !!?? ( May have a photo somewhere )

HI Ronnie
I went for option three on my new build. Cut the 25mm rail and added a new rail to the back. Gives me 20mm clearace with the gear lever in the same place as my car.