Right, I am currently building up a 2.0L Zetec engine for an Si conversion, and have become stumped over the following issues...

1. I am hoping to put an RS1800 clutch into the conversion with the standard 1600 flywheel, but was just wondering whether anyone could confirm if the 1600 flywheel is the same size (Diameter) of the RS1800 one?

2. I am changing the water pump and oil pump as a matter of course, and have just been quoted £60.04 from Ford for genuine water pump, and £147.37 for genuine 2.0 Oil pump ! I wanted to use Ford parts so I know I am getting a quality item that is less likely to let me down over cheaper alternatives. But £147.37 for an Oil pump is a bit excessive IMO! Inspected the original 2.0 oil pump last night when I took it off and there is no major problems with it/damage/scoring etc.

Could anyone advise me as to whether it would be worth paying the £147.37 from Ford for a new Oil Pump as I don't know the exact history/mileage as the original, or would an aftermarket item be of good enough quality to do the job sufficiently for a number of years?

All comments welcome guys, thanks,
Regards, Dave

you know my respone to these

but other than that i am not very helpful at all

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Is that the best you can do?
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2000 V70 T5 SE - 2.3, 5 cylinder, 20V, VVT, Turbo, 250bhp, cream leather, climate control, the works!

i left the 2.0 oil pump on mine, engine had 48k and i couldn't be arsed to change it.
Dont fix what aint broken i say. Unless you can see a problem with it, leave it be.
rs1800 clutch is 240mm iirc so wouldn't work with 1.6 flywheel. as above 1.6 clutch is fine.

I didn't change my oil pump!

If had the money i would have most likely bought motorcraft stuff for mine!

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