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MY PROJECT 30 XR4i

Started by tiff, September 02, 2006, 18:30:37

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tiff

September 02, 2006, 18:30:37 Last Edit: September 02, 2006, 19:14:06 by Taps
As some of you know, I bought an XR4i in March, as a slow-time project.....

It had been stored for 12/13 years, and was originally a Ford demo, hence all the extras available at the time.....

The car has potential and this is why I bought it....sure it's not perfect, but it is 23 years old!

Pics to follow from when I got it....


Cra has done a few miles, but it was original throughout, including the unused toolkit!

Upon delivery at Barry's (Mr XR4i Spares Centre), the paintwork was dull so I cracked on that day and T-Cut the lot....BIG DIFFERENCE



Numerous parts have been replaced as well, and much hard graft by Mt Knobbly Knees....
















someone getting their leg over.......lol

cleaning a few parts



new screen


door cards cleaned up, carpet pressure washed, engine bay had all the old engine oil cleaned off (prev owner has sprayed liberally to help keep rust away)








Tony

#1
September 02, 2006, 19:09:12
there is summit special about the xr4i isnt there!
it looks like ya got a lucky find there, worth keeping!!

i can see ya put some effort in there and its looking really good,,

even if the engine doesnt loor right

does that mean another xr4i on the ford-power stand next year?
tony

the 24v xr4i auto-0 to 60 in 6.71 secs

Taps

#2
September 02, 2006, 19:24:18
Quote from: maddoldbugger
there is summit special about the xr4i isnt there!
it looks like ya got a lucky find there, worth keeping!!

i can see ya put some effort in there and its looking really good,,

even if the engine doesnt loor right

does that mean another xr4i on the ford-power stand next year?
tony

Cant believe how clean that washer bottle came up m8

I know its come on a lot from there. your end up with a cracking 4i when its all done I'm sure

daz4i

#3
September 02, 2006, 19:27:25
looks like a good un there mate.

tiff

#4
September 07, 2006, 13:33:06
big thanks to TAPS for helping in identify the lack of power - fuel metering unit

fluff

#5
September 22, 2006, 22:05:55
Young man why is it called project 30 mate??

glyn

#6
September 22, 2006, 22:42:29
Quote from: fluff
Young man why is it called project 30 mate??
That a nice locking car there m8e good luck with it..glyn

tiff

#7
September 25, 2006, 15:44:37
cos I bought it for my 30th....

Beastmaster

#8
September 25, 2006, 20:11:03
Ahhh the innocence of youth,seriously though thats well tidy mate,i see you got barrys best side in the pics

william

#9
September 26, 2006, 21:33:39
nice car!!

Good luck with making this one as new.  

regards,
william

tiff

#10
September 26, 2006, 21:36:43
could be for sale if I lose more faith in it....

fluff

#11
September 29, 2006, 01:42:04
Keep the faith
its a car they were sent to challenge us...
it looks good
every time i see i thin
Slap a 24v in it lol
seriously its a nice car al

tiff

#12
October 16, 2006, 23:16:49
still undecided.....on the look out for a decent rebuilt unleaded 2.8.....if anyone knows.....

fluff

#13
October 18, 2006, 01:05:57
Specialised engines mate

tiff

#14
October 19, 2006, 22:16:34
don't wanna spend £1200 +!!!!!

mean't to say anyone know of a decent used rebult lump? there was a real good one on ebay a few months back that went for £500'ish...

tiff

#15
October 22, 2006, 20:29:31
anyone fancy the car as a project ? otherwise will break or scrap

fluff

#16
October 24, 2006, 00:31:22
why break it??
there will be an engine somewhere -
seems a shame

tiff

#17
October 24, 2006, 13:27:27
why break it?

can get more for the parts than I can for the car it seems...

glyn

#18
October 24, 2006, 13:48:30 Last Edit: October 24, 2006, 13:50:49 by glyn
I got 3 2.8 engines goin cheap glyn.dont think ther unleaded ,one is a mk 2 mind with 2.8 still in it only about 50 made before changing to 2.9

tiff

#19
October 24, 2006, 18:02:24
my source at Ford, who was involved with the XR4i and XR4x4 when they were new, says the late 1986, 1987 & 1988 2.8i XR4x4 Cologne engines COULD RUN ON UNLEADED.....this will no doubt be disputed, but I've known owners who have had these engines and the source is fairly reliable.....

a few more than 50 2.8's made before the switch over....

appreciate the pointer and post Glyn, but unsure at the mo, particularly with unknown history of units etc..

Cheers

Taps

#20
October 24, 2006, 18:45:42
Quote from: tiff
my source at Ford, who was involved with the XR4i and XR4x4 when they were new, says the late 1986, 1987 & 1988 2.8i XR4x4 Cologne engines COULD RUN ON UNLEADED.....this will no doubt be disputed, but I've known owners who have had these engines and the source is fairly reliable.....

a few more than 50 2.8's made before the switch over....

appreciate the pointer and post Glyn, but unsure at the mo, particularly with unknown history of units etc..

Cheers

All 2.8 could run on unleaded the early ones the timing was altered and every 4th tank full must have been Leaded, later ones some could some couldnt, only the ones stamped with the letter D or E  in the centre of the cylinder head could run on unleaded contiually.

Chris

#21
October 24, 2006, 18:49:45
Quote from: Taps
All 2.8 could run on unleaded the early ones the timing was altered and every 4th tank full must have been Leaded, later ones some could some couldnt, only the ones stamped with the letter D or E  in the centre of the cylinder head could run on unleaded contiually.


My 2.8 died because of the unavailability of leaded fuel over here...  and i had an 87 model, so it was in the last year or so of the 2.8...   I even used a lead substitute (every 3rd or 4th tank)  and the heads still had severe VSR


Chris
IBA   15631

xr4isparescentre

#22
October 24, 2006, 20:05:45 Last Edit: October 24, 2006, 20:07:09 by xr4isparescentre
sorry lads  no 2.8 colognes in this country were designed to run on unleaded the only 2.8s that could were for northern europe and they were far and few between Hope that helps Yours faithfully the up and coming anorak [f***k me im begining to sound like tiff holy s**t      

Taps

#23
October 24, 2006, 22:41:31
Quote from: xr4isparescentre
sorry lads  no 2.8 colognes in this country were designed to run on unleaded the only 2.8s that could were for northern europe and they were far and few between Hope that helps Yours faithfully the up and coming anorak [f***k me im begining to sound like tiff holy s**t      

Anorak and them knees god forbid

xr4isparescentre

#24
October 24, 2006, 22:44:41
Quote from: Taps
Anorak and them knees god forbid
lol      

tiff

#25
October 26, 2006, 18:46:34
after my brief tantrum and sulk.......the engine is out and the heads are off...and on their way to be converted to unleaded....

pictures courtesy of Tony @ Coloutone via mobile phone...


fluff

#26
October 27, 2006, 01:50:21
cool mate
good choice
was too good to get rid of

xr4x4 mk1

#27
October 27, 2006, 10:15:07
Glad you have seen sense Tiff    

glyn

#28
October 27, 2006, 12:23:10
thats the way to do it..yep yep  glyn

Taps

#29
October 27, 2006, 20:54:54
He slapped ya then Tiff   , ya doing the right thing m8.
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