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by **knuckles** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:03 am

Yes finally got it sorted - genius thinking ryan ! :wink:

changing discs i do for fun - wiring drives me up the wall :cry:

by **heeman10** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:11 pm

The pump was bust then?

by **Brammer** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:00 pm

This is what clark sent me in a pm

knuckles :I found out the problem - the 2 plugs which connect the fuel injection rail and the ecu. they were the wrong way round. my fault
It still didnt fire up but i think that was a fuse issue or maybe the fuel injection wiring.

by **Superal** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:16 pm

getting there then....not suprised you wired something wrong considering how much of a mess it all is :lol:

by **heeman10** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:47 pm

h196jne :This is what clark sent me in a pm

knuckles :I found out the problem - the 2 plugs which connect the fuel injection rail and the ecu. they were the wrong way round. my fault
It still didnt fire up but i think that was a fuse issue or maybe the fuel injection wiring.

Mate! I did that to mine and fried my ECU! I turned on the ignition and could smell burning silicone when I was sitting in the driver's seat within ten seconds. The ECU was sitting in the engine bay at the time!

I think people thought I was pretty simple when I made that mistake, but when the loom isn't clipped in place, ECU's just placed in the engine bay for a first-time start-up, and Ford used identical pairs of connectors for the two different jobs, it's very easily done!

by **~nomad~** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:32 pm

except for the different coloured wires. Clark you goon :lol:

by **AW3K** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:38 pm

nice one mate,

can i have the 2i now

Andy

by **knuckles** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:50 pm

Its not running yet and yes i am a goon ! :lol:

As heeman mentioned - the two connectors are identical, explains why the fuel pump primed before the engine was fitted. The ecu wasn't receiving power so i didn't fry it - just blew a few fuses. :rolleyes:

Things left to do now :

Get it started !
Weld a new slam panel on and fit bonnet catch
Bleed brakes
Top up gear box oil
Fit Clifford alarm :wink:

Refit dash
Fit seat belts, trim etc

Bring it on

by **Choosey** on Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:57 pm

Glad you got it sorted mate. That list doesn't look like much but I don't like the pic of all the wires and no dash. I get scared of stuff like that! :rolleyes:

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:03 pm

I went to fords today to order yet again more stuff. Old style Ford badges are no longer availible, ordered 2 and got given 1996 badges with chrome. No thank you :rolleyes:

Pictures :

One new Rs turbo center cap - only problem is the cap is lacquered and the wheel isn't.

Fiesta Rs turbo breather pot - finally can remove the xr2i item.

Cvh Fuel filter

I ordered a pair of amber indicator lenses and then got given one clear and one amber. The parts guy tried telling me they only sell clear passenger side lenses now....
I obviously said that is rubbish and check the finis codes again - yes as i assumed he ordered the wrong one ! :lol:

And the prices as your all dying to know

Rs breather - £15.67
Fuel Filter - £18.60

Rs center cap - £11.06
Indicator lens - £16.07 (each)

Total - £87.36 with vat

by **Brammer** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:03 am

It breaks your heart going there, i had to pay £1.03 per O-ring for the injectors

That passenger amber indicator came with my car and is brand new never used, i have no use for it so you may as well have it, i'll stick it in the post for you on monday mate :wink:

by **knuckles** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:16 am

Did you get your ecu ok ?

by **Excursion** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:31 am

knuckles :Rs breather - £15.67
Fuel Filter - £18.60
Rs center cap - £11.06
Indicator lens - £16.07 (each)

Total - £87.36 with vat

Stick with it mate, this weeks bill for me was £437 - that's just for replacement trim like door seals, clips, screws and the occasional plastic part that's scuffed. You've gotta laugh or you'd cry :lol:

I'll say it again, you've done a cracking job. Has Ade seen it?

by **knuckles** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:43 am

Excursion :I'll say it again, you've done a cracking job. Has Ade seen it?

Im not sure - he only replied once on this thread :-?

by **Ghost** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:46 am

sweeet...

by **1stEscort** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:30 am

knuckles :I went to fords today to order yet again more stuff. Old style Ford badges are no longer availible, ordered 2 and got given 1996 badges with chrome. No thank you

Pictures :

One new Rs turbo center cap - only problem is the cap is lacquered and the wheel isn't.

Fiesta Rs turbo breather pot - finally can remove the xr2i item.

Cvh Fuel filter

I ordered a pair of amber indicator lenses and then got given one clear and one amber. The parts guy tried telling me they only sell clear passenger side lenses now....
I obviously said that is rubbish and check the finis codes again - yes as i assumed he ordered the wrong one !

And the prices as your all dying to know

Rs breather - £15.67
Fuel Filter - £18.60
Rs center cap - £11.06
Indicator lens - £16.07 (each)

Total - £87.36 with vat

the transit connect uses the same style old badge mate :wink:

by **ianFRST** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:26 am

i have a brand new for fuel filter here, with new pipes on it :cry:

by **Brammer** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:27 am

knuckles :Did you get your ecu ok ?

Yes mate arrived back yeasterday, thanks clark :wink:

Excursion :Stick with it mate, this weeks bill for me was £437 - You've gotta laugh or you'd cry

Very true.

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:04 am

THE RS LIVES !

Faulty ecu wasnt sending the power to the injectors.

Tried different injectors , tried other looms no luck. Put the xr2i ecu in and it started 1st time

by **onslack** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:10 am

excellent news clark

by **Brammer** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:25 am

knuckles :THE RS LIVES !

Faulty ecu wasnt sending the power to the injectors.

Tried different injectors , tried other looms no luck. Put the xr2i ecu in and it started 1st time

I'm confused mate, the 2i ecu is running the turbo??

by **Gazeddy** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:06 am

the only difference with the xr2i ecu (afaik) is that it has no reading for turbo pressure so after ten psi itll start to run lean and detonate

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:49 pm

h196jne :
knuckles :THE RS LIVES !

Faulty ecu wasnt sending the power to the injectors.

Tried different injectors , tried other looms no luck. Put the xr2i ecu in and it started 1st time

I'm confused mate, the 2i ecu is running the turbo??

I know mate - weird one !

I have tried everything , including the other ofab ecu u lent me - and it still wouldnt start... then i just put xr2i ecu on and bang the fuel injectors came to life. :-?

I managed to get another ofab ecu on ebay but i hope this one works. - i payed £95 for the 1st one from a guy on passionford who said it was in good working order but that was over 4 months ago. :cry:

by **purple_fiesta** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:54 pm

h196jne :It breaks your heart going there, i had to pay £1.03 per O-ring for the injectors

I did some injectors on a movano the other day, For 4 rubber Orings for them it was just over £100

And nice one you got it running

by **xrsi** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:07 pm

are you sure you have an ofab loom then if it is running on the 2i ecu?

as i was told that only ofac would work with the 2i ecu?

but glad it all works now!

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:38 pm

As already mentioned the xr2i ecu will still run the rs as normal but it wont control the boost after 10psi due to the ecu not running ofab map sensor.

Yes i have ofab as i got the loom which plugs into the ofab map sensor.

Ofac has the same map sensor as the xr2i.

by **~nomad~** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:14 pm

the 2i ecu wont run boost at all will it?

edit as i am a fool.

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:19 pm

~nomad~ :the 2i loom wont run boost at all will it?

I don't have a xr2i loom ? :-?

by **Brammer** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:24 pm

What the hell is going on here mate??? are you just going to leave it like this or get it sorted??? i hate electrics - good luck :lol:

by **~nomad~** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:27 pm

knuckles :
~nomad~ :the 2i loom wont run boost at all will it?

I don't have a xr2i loom ?

i meant ecu mate, sorry.

by **knuckles** on Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:28 pm

H196jne - i have purchased another ofab ecu from ebay and awaiting delivery. The xr2i ecu is back on the xr2i as i still need to drive until the rs is roadworthy.

I obviously wouldnt run the rs on a xr2i ecu :rolleyes:

Nomad - i forgive you

by **DAnG** on Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:29 pm

Just read through the whole of this thread, my head hurts

Good work with the build, hope to see it at FITP

by **knuckles** on Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:24 pm

Update

Right its been a while and its still not running properly but here i go :aaah:

Engine bay at the moment.

Strut brace removed as it was getting in the way and i hate chrome. New coolant temperature switch fitted at bottom of inlet, what a nightmare.

Engine bay panels re-fitted and loom looking all nice and tidy.

New K&N induction kit fitted. I was told in Burton power that K&N have discontinued this kit for the Rs turbo. Once they are gone they are gone !

Dashboard Re-fitted for now ready for trip to garage. Bit messy but will do for now.

The car now has both window wipers. Thanks to Ghost and his excellent workmanship. I brutally bashed out the poly filler and let him do the rest. It needs spraying properly but at least i got two wipers which i am so pleased about.

New wipers fitted

Bumper and bonnet refitted - Bumper needs respraying :rolleyes:

Check the ride height ! - - mega low with the mondy alloys.
Doesn't worry me one bit as all the arches have been butchered to have 17's

Thats all folks
hoping for good news tomorrow at the diagnostic center, then i can get on with getting it ready for fitp.

Comment welcome as usual :aviator:

by **Xr_Dub** on Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:31 pm

that looks slammed, will look so cool once its all cleaned up

comon baby recaro

by **TIL13R** on Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:32 pm

Getting together now clark!

Tiller

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