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[JJDraper]

The info just keeps flowing...

Original type NRV that screws into the inlet manifold..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Escort-Lo ... 43b51d214b

Shame about the cost, but at least now you know what it looks like.

Jeremy

[pauljones]

Thanks for all the points and helpfull advice,again work has forced me away from my family and lotus.At least ill be home for xmas so may get me an nrv, now thats big spending.

Have a good xmas all

[RichC]

Hi Paul ,
have you checked the condition of the diaphragms in the pods?
Suggest you put a pipe to each one in turn, then suck & blow and see response [remebering to put your finger over the second hole where there is one]. If the rods move OK and there is no air leak then they're ok ... problem lies elsewhere ...If they are leaking, you can buy new ones {expensive} but in an emergency I have managed to 'unseal ' a pod and reseal it after repairing a hole in the rubber diaphragm with a bicycle puncture repair kit. ( there's a separate thread here somewhere)
Suffice it to say , the pod I bought remains in the box unopened as the emergency repair still works fine 1 year later .
good luck

[pauljones]

Thanks,

I think i did see a post on repairing them when i checked through the site, but im quite sure they arent leaking. ive defo not got a nrv,ive just checked the whole system so will now look at getting some of those,spares are always helpful.That will help elinimate the problem,if it doesnt then i have a sneaky feeling it could be getting expensive.but while i was under i did have a good prod with a sharp screw driver and it does seem well,surprising considering all the reports of coroded chassis's.So im hopeful its not a leaking resovoir. Ill let you all know when i get back and fit the nrv

Thanks guys

Paul

[davehods]

Hi, I know this is off topic....

But

Pauljones915 appears to be the owner of KXC873H. A car I know well as I owned it from 1999 until 2003. Before that knew the owner who had it from 1985. If you want any details or pictures I would be glad to send them.

If you are not interested, no worries!

Good luck and glad the old girl is in good hands!

[pauljones]

Dave,

I am indeed the very proud and happy owner of kxc873h or Sophie as my kids like to call her. Ive owned her from 2006 and purchased her from a local garage near Bere Regis in sleepy Dorset. She is a fantastic car but takes a lot to keep running right and as I openly admit due to a lack of skill and time its quite an expensive hobby..But then again a few mods have been extreme,such as the EFI conversion.

Id love to hear about her previous history, perhaps I can PM you my details and we can have a chat.?

She is in good hands I think, and I am a genuine petrol head who loves classics. Thanks for posting up with the info

Happy Xmas,Paul

[davehods]

Hi Paul, you can of course PM me, I would be happy to share my memories of a much missed machine....

For me it all got too expensive having a small child and at the time an Elan M100 and the +2! I think it was in 2005 that the car was sold having a rotten chassis. Was sold on Ebay to a dealer.

In my time she cost a fortune as we treated her to a full engine rebuild, new diff output shafts , the previous owner had fitted spyder wishbones.

As I say I have some pics that I can mail to you!

Have a great Christmas!

Cheers

Dave

[pauljones]

Dave,

PM sent

Paul