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--- blog:cars [2020/07/29 19:38] – [1974 Ford Escort mk1 Cosworth] john
+++ blog:cars [2025/04/19 12:00] (current) – [1988 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.8] john
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvK_eeiVaOKSeVowj2zsfvo1wF1MEGrsf|Ford Escort mk1]] - Restoration and Cosworth conversion video series
   * [[blog:car_stuff_pycosworth|PyCosworth]] - Datalogger, interface and GUI for the Weber Marelli ECU as used in the Ford Sierra/Escort Cosworth
-  * [[blog:escort_restore_3|Third overhaul]] - 2.0 16v Cosworth Turbo and refitting interior
+      * [[blog:car_stuff_pycosworth_hardware|Hardware]] - Examples of how to configure the hardware
-  * [[blog:escort_restore_2|Second overhaul]] - 2.0 16v redtop and major bodywork modifications
+      * [[blog:car_stuff_pycosworth_configuration|Configuration]] - Available configuration settings
-  * [[blog:escort_restore_1|First overhaul]] - 1.6 8v crossflow and restoration
+      * [[blog:car_stuff_pycosworth_pectel|Pectel Serial Datastream]] - Documentation on the Cosworth L8/P8 Pectel serial datastream
+  * Rebuilds and overhauls
+     * [[blog:escort_restore_3|Third rebuild, for the road]] - 2.0 16v Ford Cosworth Turbo and refitting interior
+     * [[blog:escort_restore_2|Second rebuild, for the track]] - 2.0 16v Vauxhall Red top and major bodywork modifications
+     * [[blog:escort_restore_1|First rebuild, for the track]] - 1.6 8v Ford Crossflow and restoration
   * [[blog:escort_track|Track day events]]
-  * [[blog:escort_images|Pictures]]
+  * [[blog:escort:work|Escort work log & technical information]] - further one-off jobs, and collected technical information related to the rebuilds
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   * Bought: 2008
-  * Purchase Price: £28000
   * Specification:
     * Approx 350bhp 3.3 turbocharged flat six
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   * [[blog:911_speakers|Front speaker fitting]]
   * [[blog:911_exhaust|Exhaust replacement]]
+  * [[blog:911_seals|Crankshaft seal & cam cover seals]]
   * [[blog:911_images|Pictures]]
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+===== 2017 Volkswagon Scirocco GT =====
+{{:blog:cars:scirocco.jpg?400|}}
+  * Bought: 2023
+  * Specification:
+    * 2.0 TSI 4 cylinder turbo
+    * 6 speed
+    * R-Line bodywork and wheels
+====== Previous Cars ======
+In approximately reverse chronological order of ownership....
 ===== 2010 Alfa Romeo Mito Cloverleaf =====
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   * Bought: 2016
-  * Cost: £7000
+  * Sold: 2023
   * Specification:
     * 170bhp 1.4 Alfa/Fiat multi-air 4 cylinder turbo
     * 6 speed
-  * [[blog:mito_images|Pictures]]
-====== Previous Cars ======
-In approximately chronological order of ownership....
 =====2004 Alfa Romeo 147 JTDm=====
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   * Bought: 2008
   * Sold: 2016
-  * Cost: £1900 (bought as a damaged/repairable)
   * Specification:
     * 140bhp 1.9 16v Alfa/Fiat multi-jet turbo diesel
     * 6 speed
-  * Pictures
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   * Bought: 2006
-  * Cost: £500 (just a bare, unrestored basic mk1, restoration and upgrade cost significantly more!)
   * Specification:
     * 280bhp Toyota 3SGTE 2.0 16v Turbo (hyrid CT26A turbo, downpipe, custom exhaust, Supra intercooler)
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   * Bought: 2006?
   * Sold: 2007?
-  * Cost: £1500?
   * Specification:
     * 220bhp Toyota 3SGTE 2.0 Turbo
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   * Bought: 2006
   * Sold: 2008
-  * Cost: £12000
   * Specification:
     * Japanese import model; RZ-S trim (no front spoiler, no leather seats, but had limited slip diff, big brakes)
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   * Bought: 2002
   * Sold: 2003
-  * Cost: £500
   * Specification:
     * 150bhp Ford Cologne 2.8 V6
     * 5 speed gearbox with permanent four wheel drive
-   * Track day events
+   * [[:blog:xr4x4|Track day events]]
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   * Bought: 2002
   * Sold: 2006
-  * Cost: £5000
   * Specification:
     * 200bhp 2.0 16v Rover T-series Turbo
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   * Bought: 1999
   * Sold: 2002
-  * Cost: £3000
   * Specification:
     * 105bhp 1.4 16v Rover K-series
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   * Bought: 1997
-  * Cost: £1800
   * Specification:
     * 73bhp 1.1 8v Rover K-series