Ford KA Blowers question

Rossy.

Like to see someone fit a cossie lump in

Gene_Hunt_2

Stigy wrote: »

Yes, older Kas used the 1.3-litre OHV pushrod engine that dates back to the Anglia, and only had minor changes in the 40 or so years! I never understood why they didn't use the 1.25-litre Zetec 16-valve in the Ka....Cost, maybe?

My Ka is a 1.6-litre SportKa, which is a chain driven OHC engine, same with the StreetKa..Still only 8-valves though! Somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but I seem to recall all 2004(ish) to 2008 (just before the new one was released) Kas had the same OHC DuraTec lump as the SportKa and StreetKa, just 1.3-litres instead, and as such the OHV lump isn't used anymore...

Do you work for Ford? You know alot about your cars.

Gene_Hunt_2

espresso wrote: »

It is not due to lack of space as there is plenty room for a 1.8L 16V DOHC Duratec lump to be fitted.

PMSL.:rotfl: 1.8L.

Wouldn't the 1.8 Ghia fit?

Rossy.

Isnt "Ghia" the trim level?

Gene_Hunt_2

Rossy. wrote: »

Isnt "Ghia" the trim level?

Thought the L was too.;)

esmerobbo

L = Litre or is Gene being flippant:)

Stigy

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

Do you work for Ford? You know alot about your cars.

No, I work for a Train Operating Company. I was in the motor trade for a few years a while ago (Mechanic). I have always had an interest in cars....quite a big interest admittedly, lol. I've been driving for 10-years and have had 27 cars in that time...I get bored.

Rossy wrote:

Isnt "Ghia" the trim level?

Yes, or it always used to be...But then the Zetec used to be the name of Ford's 16-Valve engine throughout the 90s, but Ford seem to be using that as a trim level these days, so who knows!

Gene_Hunt_2

Stigy wrote: »

Yes, or it always used to be...But then the Zetec used to be the name of Ford's 16-Valve engine throughout the 90s, but Ford seem to be using that as a trim level these days, so who knows!

Yes, since you stopped working for them they can't build a decent engine now and have to get them from Volvo.

Please for the good of us all Stigy, go back to Ford.

I loved the Essex engine. Not that I'm saying the Kent was a bad one.

Stigy

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

Yes, since you stopped working for them they can't build a decent engine now and have to get them from Volvo.

Please for the good of us all Stigy, go back to Ford.

I loved the Essex engine. Not that I'm saying the Kent was a bad one.

I was in the motor trade, but never worked for Ford..I do have a soft spot for Fords though..

Gene_Hunt_2

Stigy wrote: »

I was in the motor trade, but never worked for Ford..I do have a soft spot for Fords though..

If it's soft try the little blue tablets.;)