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(Message started by: Marcello on Mar 25^th, 2012, 10:39am)

Title: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully rebuilt
Post by Marcello on Mar 25^th, 2012, 10:39am

Hi everyone,

With an impending move to London coming up I find myself no longer needing a car. Having lavished a small fortune on my 1998 Cossie Scorp I doubt I'll see much of it back on the car as a whole so have decided to break it. The engine was completely overhauled during late 2010/early 2011 at a cost of £1349 (receipts kept) for parts alone and has covered just shy of 6000 miles since then. The crank was in tip-top condition so thankfully no re-grind was necessary. Just new mains, big ends and shells were needed. The block was mint with no wear in the bores but I replaced the rings anyway. Both heads were relapped and polished up a little bit while new chains and chain guides were also replaced. Even though what came off was in good condition, I still replaced everything.

While doing the engine, I coverted it to manual and it runs with a 2.5TD MT75 gearbox (also overhauled when I had the bellhousing changed with the Sierra V6 to fit) and a brand new clutch and hydraulic clutch cylinder too. Matt was kind enough to help me with the wiring so he knows the car. I did the usual 1000 mile bed in period, changed the oil and the car runs on 10-40w semi synthetic Magnatec and had a service just a few hundred miles ago. at 1800 miles I zipped it over to Superchips for a tune up just to make sure it was on the button.

It starts everytime, doesn't miss a beat and wants for nothing in terms of oil and coolant, power steering fluid, brake/clutch fluid and since the rebuild I've run it on Super Unleaded only.

The car is in pretty good condition for its age although the heater blower control module for the climate control has started playing up somewhat now. That said, when the heater control itself started having issues, I managed to locate a brand new replacement along with a brand new SATC module as well.

Being a 1998 model it has the late front end and rear lights and being an ulitma is fully loaded with everything eletrical working as it should. The tyres are like new on it still and the alloys buff up nicely and although have the usual sracthes and slight scuffs which I would expect for 14 year old car.

The interior looks good for the year and I have treated the leather frequently with Liquid Leather to keep it supple. Also, I didn't fancy the wood trim very much so all the trim was removed, primered and sprayed in silver to match the car.

Before I list it on eBay I figured I'd give everyone on here a headstart for parts so any quesions or parts required, please do drop me a line.

I've managed to upload pictures here at www.bedfordob.com/scorpio/index.html

Thanks, Marcello

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Matt on Mar 25^th, 2012, 11:12am

Hiya marc

pm sent mate

matt

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Pianoman on Mar 25^th, 2012, 6:12pm

Looks too good to break :(
If you really do break it, I would be interested in the wheels and dipping mirror.
Thanks
Tony

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Simmo on Mar 25^th, 2012, 6:38pm

Photos (http://www.bedfordob.com/scorpio/index.html)

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by amigafan2003 on Mar 25^th, 2012, 6:52pm

OMG that's a gorgeous car!

Post the item number on here when you list it on ebay.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Mike H on Mar 25^th, 2012, 9:51pm

on 03/25/12 at 18:12:53, Pianoman wrote:

Looks too good to break :(

Yikes yes :o

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Mar 31^st, 2012, 8:25pm

The car is now in eBay. Item number 130674246998.

Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130674246998?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp0.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D130674246998%26_sacat%3D9800%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Apr 1^st, 2012, 10:54pm

Just to say the following have been sold:

Bare bodyshell - not including bumpers, grill, lights, door glass, interior etc.
Downpipes
Interior mirror
Battery cover

Diff now gone.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by leewar on Apr 5^th, 2012, 12:27am

Hi Marcello, do you have the header tank available please. Cheers Lee

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Apr 5^th, 2012, 10:23pm

Hi Lee, PM sent

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Baz on Apr 6^th, 2012, 6:05pm

your ebay listing is very misleading..... it looks as if you are selling the complete car as there is no mention of it being broken until the last few words.... Even the title does not mention that the car is for breaking...

Careful you don't end up with negative feedback when you try and charge the current high bidder over £100.00 for a wheelnut!

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Apr 6^th, 2012, 7:59pm

Hi Baz,

Thanks for the message. The very first line above where it starts 'Hi Everyone' states the following "Breaking my 24v manual Cosworth with fully rebuilt engine" and every person who has placed a bid is aware of the fact I am breaking the car as I have sent messages to explain.

The ad expires tomorrow and the car is now in pieces so each item will now be advertised individually.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by amigafan2003 on Apr 14^th, 2012, 9:54am

Well that's a shame, I was going to buy the whole car if you'd have listed it complete :-(

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Glyn on Apr 20^th, 2012, 12:34pm

I need a TC and ABS module for a 95 cossie but I dont know if they would be the same as your 98 if you still have it
Glyn

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Apr 22^nd, 2012, 12:37pm

Hi Glen, I take it you are referring to the the modules in the wiring loom? If so, I still have both buried under a mountain of wires although I'm pretty sure they do differ between the years.

Hopefully one of the others might be able to shed some light on this.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Matt on Apr 22^nd, 2012, 3:15pm

Marc

it sits under the abs pump on the off side wing

cossie to cossie it should be the same but it may not swap over to a smaller engined car as im sure the rear brake system is dual on a cossie but single on others

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Apr 23^rd, 2012, 7:10pm

Thanks Matt. See, even after rebuilding the engine, I still don't know my ar*e from my elbow on these.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by Marcello on Aug 6^th, 2012, 5:16pm

Hi all, well the bulk of the car has now gone. I have an assortment of bits left including the wheels complete with tyres, the door glass for all four doors, the complete leather interior including centre console and dash (no clocks), roof lining, electric mirrors both sides, all four electric window motors, various switches, a complete wiring loom (not cut anywhere whatsoever when removed) along with an assortment of other stuff. I need the space so it all has to go as a job lot so before I advertise on eBay and other local press publications, I thought I would offer out on here for £200 all in. Please note it all has to go and ideally the sooner the better so I won't be open to offers for bits and pieces sorry to say. If anyone is interested then feel free to drop me a line. Many thanks.

Title: Re: Breaking my 24v Manual Cosworth with fully reb
Post by cosworth24v on Aug 8^th, 2012, 3:48pm

how much for the gear box collected

PM please