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How many miles does a Ford Escort RS2000 have?

How many miles does a Ford Escort RS2000 have?

Ford escort MK1 Rs replica 2 door, 28,000 miles, new tyres, Rs 2000 sumo, Rs 2000 bellhousing, 3ltr Capri front struts, type 9 gearbox 5 speed, new parts… Used Ford Escort MK1 RS1600, 1974, Saloon, 26635 miles.

Is the Ford Escort Mk1 in good condition?

Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 Evocation in very good condition! This Escort has driven several Tulip rallies and always finished in the top 10. This Ford is equipped with the well-known 2000cc Pinto engine, which is good for a capacity of approximately 180 HP. This rally prepared Ford has been completely overhauled and the …

How often should I oil my Ford Escort RS 2000?

The oil capacity, including the filter, is approx. 6.6 pints (3.75 litres). Gearbox/overdrive oil: At least every 3000 miles/annually (whichever comes first), check/top up the gearbox and rear axle oil levels (with the car horizontal); in each case the oil should be up to the base of the threads in the filler aperture.

Which is better a Mk 1 RS2000 or Mk 2?

I seem to remember that the genuine Mk 1 RS2000 was a better bodyshell, was there any differences with the Mk 2 (droop snoot) RS or was it a standard shell? From memory they have a extra plate on the top of the front shock mounting which is the quickest way to check but this is easy to copy best checking RS owners site against the chassis number.

Ford escort MK1 Rs replica 2 door, 28,000 miles, new tyres, Rs 2000 sumo, Rs 2000 bellhousing, 3ltr Capri front struts, type 9 gearbox 5 speed, new parts… Used Ford Escort MK1 RS1600, 1974, Saloon, 26635 miles.

What is the chassis number on a Ford RS2000?

The type 49 shell was used for Mk1 Mexicos and RS models. Chassis number should start with BFAT if it is a genuine AVO car.

Are there strengthening plates for the Mk2 Rs?

Yep strengthening plates are available for the mk2, the most common are the ones which are the strut top & halfof the inner wing top. Over the years a high number of genuine RS’s will have been plated at some point during their lives. IIRC Type 49 shell has the battery in the boot as well.

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