When buying a Cosworth, whats to look out for??

Tempted to save up for a Sierra... but wanna know what are the tell tail signs of generally being fucked

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Rust, battery tray, rear arches and rear chassis legs.

Any whining from the transmission.

Blue smoke.

There are lots of lieel things that may have been changed that i have found on ones ive bought, bolts mission from bell housing etc, but the above are the main things. ITs much like other cars realy, just be aware.

Cheers

Wouldnt be for ages yet anyway... which probably makes it worse.. older fords

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If ever you do, just give me a shout. Would be happy to either come have a look with you or have a more in depth discussion

There was a wheeler dealers episode on them.

"don't buy one thats slammed on the deck" I think is what he said

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There was, and it was bollocks!

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Daily isn't so Special. And it makes me sad.
Need space and time and I'll crack on with Jams si!

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alex has answered everything already

would you be looking at 2wd or 4wd?

Undecided... for safety reasons I would prefer a 4wd.. as I would most likely use it daily all year round

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what sort of power would you be looking for as the 4x4 struggle with handling it

350 a good figure?

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Need space and time and I'll crack on with Jams si!

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depends how you drive. if you going to be launching it and giving it death all the time then the front diff will split its casing like mine did or 3rd gear will go. if you dont drive like that though, a stage 3 330/340hp would be the limit on standard transmission.

A couple of cheap mods would be the rear end from a 2wd just not the brakes. the diff is quite abit stronger but you need the beam to fit it as its larger and a front diff strengthening plate. That ill just leave you safe in the knowlegde tbat you box will be the first to shit its self.

p.s, the box is easier to change than the front diff

Wet or dry its flat out for me

wet or dry and you'll still likely to leave your gearbox on the tarmac

sometimes i do wish i went 4x4, but after seeing the costs of transmissions im glad i went 2wd ( i know 2wd can cost as much when you start going above 450 odd)

i just love how you say in nothing but bone dry you cant go full chat. i want one so bad for that reason!

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