FCO RSS Channel All latest posts on FCO http://www.fordcontour.org Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:23:57 +0000 60 Engine swap ideas http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14245-engine-swap-ideas/ I was about to renew my CA CSVT reggie but I need a smog and I actual plan to, once I finish my Miata(within a week or 2), park the CSVT and start cleanin her up, modding and restoring.

Then I was like what the heck, I have a ton of space and all the time in the world, why not do a engine swap.

But not just any, I want to get outrageous.

RWD 4.6L SOHC conversion?
AWD Jag drivetrain with 4.6L V8 or 3.0L V6?

yes some LOL but I am dead f'ing serious!

It needs to be legal, SO, being in Crappyfornia i'll need a 1999 OR NEWER donor vehicle INCLUDING ALL emissions equipment.

SO, with that said. . .

I figure a newer stang wouldn't use the 4 cats like some older 5.0 stangs (researched a lot for my 5.0 Miata swap I want to complete in the future)
Fewer cats means fewer expense there.

I also don't want to worry about the possibility of having 24 o2 sensors either.
My miata has one, my CSVT has I think 5 or 6. =( W T F !!!

I would also like to stick to the Ford family for power plants.

(another problem with the 5.0L Miata, I may end up doing a rotory Miata. . . . =)

OH I also can't use truck or suv engines in a "car" . . . . . Thank you CA.

Ideas, suggestions, etc.?

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It wasn't connected to anything and was dangling loosely on top of the intake manifold. The end was too small to fit on any of the starter terminals or at the fusible link which I had disconnected. I figured it looked like a ground wire and connected it to the nearest convenient spot, which was here:

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And an overall shot:

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Everything seems to be working correctly after taking a test drive. Does anyone know what this wire goes to?]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:35:01 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14244-mystery-wire/ 2.5 Timing Chain Change? http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14243-25-timing-chain-change/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:49:02 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14243-25-timing-chain-change/ Test drive looking to buy my first cvst http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14242-test-drive-looking-to-buy-my-first-cvst/ Hi... I am new to this site ...this is my first post....and after searcing for a while ...I was looking for some things to make up a checklist ...I am going to trade my jeep wrangler for an early model 98 contour SVT 119,000 miles this Sunday ....I wanted to check it out really good on first test drive before I swap..any help you guys could give would be great....thanks...

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]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:26:01 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14242-test-drive-looking-to-buy-my-first-cvst/ Courtesy Lamps Are Becomming Hard-to-get http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14241-courtesy-lamps-are-becomming-hard-to-get/
I need to get to the junkyard today and see how many I can pull. They say it is also the same bulb in the lighter too...which also illuminates the ashtray and a PITA to replace.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:42:31 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14241-courtesy-lamps-are-becomming-hard-to-get/ Rear SVT bumper http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14240-rear-svt-bumper/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:54:41 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14240-rear-svt-bumper/ New owner... http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14239-new-owner/
The only mechanical quirks are that the ABS light is on and the CEL is on. Won't know about the CEL until I get a reader, but is there a common problem with the ABS like the control module or something going out? ABS gets a real workout here between the ice, snow, and rain.

Thanks everyone!]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:37 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14239-new-owner/ Am I screwed? (Electrical/fuel) http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14237-am-i-screwed-electricalfuel/
I dropped by my mechanic today after he'd had it in for a few hours, and he said they're 99% sure it's electrical. The fuel pump wasn't getting any power which is why it wouldn't turn over. He said the wires in the engine look pretty bad as far as flaking goes, and they're going to see what they can do without having to replace the wiring. I bought the care for $700, and to replace the wiring would probably be significantly more than that. By the time I stopped by on my way out of town, he said they had it starting again, but weren't sure exactly what did the trick.

I know there was a recall on the wiring harnesses way back when, and now I'm starting to think mine never got taken in. It's a shame, only has 76k on it.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:04:29 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14237-am-i-screwed-electricalfuel/ Alternator problem? http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14235-alternator-problem/ fixed that
battery light was on it showed 11.74 volts running less with lights on
mega fuse is good i changed it for the heck of it
ok installed new untima alternator not reman

11.74 volts running

traded it for another new (lifetime warranty)
11.74 running

battery tested fine and even checked it with another battery
any ideas? other than the alt is bad again somehow]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:57:52 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14235-alternator-problem/ 7th alternator in 2 years http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14233-7th-alternator-in-2-years/
P.S. I have a 2000 contour se 2.0L VCT vin Z, bi fuel engine.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:09:53 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14233-7th-alternator-in-2-years/ Alternator question http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14231-alternator-question/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:12:10 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14231-alternator-question/ Pistons,fuel injectors and bolt torques.. http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14229-pistonsfuel-injectors-and-bolt-torques/

Fuel injectors...

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/96155/hpbg_engine_builder__fuel_injection_maintenance.aspx


Bolt torque etc..

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/96162/hpbg_dont_torque_me_off.aspx




Piston design & tech..
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/96147/hpbg_racing_piston_technology.aspx]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:21:55 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14229-pistonsfuel-injectors-and-bolt-torques/ After 8 years, another SVT http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14228-after-8-years-another-svt/
I found an E1 with 78,000 miles on the body and 35k on a factory new installed replacement long block. I'm looking for a few parts that it didn't come with, and have tried to find them via the contour.org facebook page but can never get responses from people posting this stuff for sale.

Anyway, I am looking for a passenger side interior mirror cover in midnight blue with the screw and screw cap. I also received the car without a spare tire or anything else that goes with it. If anyone has this stuff for sale or can point me in the right direction I would appriciate it. I live in Delaware, work Monday through Friday in New York and have family and friends in Lancaster, PA, so I can cover a pretty broad area to get the parts picked up

I can't believe I bought another SVT lol...

Thanks,
Steve]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:15:55 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14228-after-8-years-another-svt/ Clutch/Flywheel thoughts... My resto continues..... http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14227-clutchflywheel-thoughts-my-resto-continues/
So with the turn of tax season im gathering my grocery list again for more fixes i need to do to my csvt. One of which being a new clutch. Now, i dont have any power mods other than bolt on and dont plan on putting any forced air, etc... on any time soon. Im quite content with what mhy car can do as far as fun and functionality. Now, i know the stock LuK clutch and the Sachs clutch from BAT are great clutches, but What i would like to do is go with a lightweight aluminum flywheel and a nice performance clutch of some kind.

Would i be able to run an aluminum flywheel with a sachs clutch, or do i need to have it paired in a kit? I have driven cars with lightweight flywheels and i love the feel of them. I justg want to know if i can use any clutch with an aluminum flywheel, and if not, what comination can you recommend? Are there any clutch, pressure plate, flywheel kits all together on the market? Everytthing Ive seen so far is just clutch/pressure plate combos...

Any help and opinion would be great! Thanx!]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:03:47 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14227-clutchflywheel-thoughts-my-resto-continues/ Replacing Flywheel http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14226-replacing-flywheel/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:08:41 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14226-replacing-flywheel/ Parking brake cables need replaced http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14225-parking-brake-cables-need-replaced/
Thank you!]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:16:50 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14225-parking-brake-cables-need-replaced/ Ford Mondeo Fog Lights http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14224-ford-mondeo-fog-lights/ Attached Image: TFL2701.JPGAttached Image: 279034002_tp.jpg

BDB]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:31:29 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14224-ford-mondeo-fog-lights/ Overheating Mystery!! Please help http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14223-overheating-mystery-please-help/ When we bought it with 70k, the temp gauge sat straight up and down. she had no heat, so naturally after a few months, i replaced the thermostat and flushed the heater core to try and fix it. Then everything went downhill. after that, The heater would get hot while driving, but cold while idling. AND NOW, it overheats as well. :yucky: So, i replaced the water pump (old one seemed fine), 2 leaking tubes, flushed the radiator, and a second thermostat that i tested in boiling water, and still overheating :osama: . Now though i didnt hear the fans low temp and high temp go off, i live in wisconsin (FML) and did the test drive in 5 degree weather at 55mph, so the fan should not have come into effect anyways. I never let the engine get to the red mark, but when on the freeway it gets to the "L" in NORMAL. Again, this is 55+mph in 5 degree weather after about 15 minutes. Its not loosing coolant at all, and the exhaust doesnt smell sweet, and the oil doesnt seem to have water in it (i just took a short glance). It steams and feels really hot too. I've been turning a wrench since I was 4 years old and am in Automotive Engineering school, so I dont think I'm an idiot. Please, If u have any idea to solve this mystery, please let me know. Thank you everyone!

P.S. My profile name was made after spending 24+ hours on this car and having the same problem i started with. I am a Ford finatic, and I wouldnt have let her buy it if it wasn't a Ford, and the car was really solid before i screwed it up. Drives Straighter than a nail on the highway, and pretty quick too. :punk:]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:19:58 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14223-overheating-mystery-please-help/ Rear Struts http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14222-rear-struts/
Trev]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:36 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14222-rear-struts/ Regional Clubs - New Forums requests http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14221-regional-clubs-new-forums-requests/
Thanks,

-Dom]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:47 +0000 http://www.fordcontour.org/topic/14221-regional-clubs-new-forums-requests/