03-05-2015, 08:26 AM
(03-05-2015, 07:11 AM)Piggy Wrote: Could just replace the wheel cylinder for like, £5/6!
And the brake servo seal, you can just pull the brake master forward away enough to get those seals in without removing the lines
I do have a replacement wheel cylinder on my desk now. I just need to get it fitted and the system bled.
I couldn't get the servo out enough to even attempt to get the seal on and I was on the verge of breaking stuff trying to pull it out.
The Zetecs are far from straight fits, but not a hard conversion either. Custom engine mounts and loom are needed for a start. Then you have all the cooling pipes to deal with.
I'm looking for a reliable bolt in alternative which is why, for now I'm sticking to a 1.6 SportKA engine. If however I get bored then an engine conversion may be considered.
If I do go down the conversion route then I would probably be looking at fitting a Lynx diesel of some sort. Shouldn't be any harder than a Zetec as the Lynx was fitted to the Fiesta and the Lynx in my Mondeo used to produce 400nm at 1800rpm and 146bhp at 3750rpm. I imagine it would be a bit lively in a KA.