NEW Project 2 2004 Connect T200 LX (Pic Heavy)

[gt_addict]

Oh well. It's still lower revs than the old box I had so gives better economy.

If you could post the results that would be great. It would be now to see the difference

[paul2012]

When removing engine, it can be easily removed from the top complete with gearbox attached.

Before lifting engine, remove the following

Disconnect all coolant hoses & remove radiator assembly
Unbolt the cat, remove inlet & exhaust manifold with turbo.
Power steering pump & alternator.
Battery tray
Both fuel pipes
Unplug the 2 electrical connection plugs on top of gearbox (2003-2006)
Disconnect both gearshift cables
disengage both driveshaft's & remove them (Don't forget Clutch Pipe)
Uses suitable engine hoist & load level to take weight of engine & gearbox
Remove engine & top gearbox mount completely
Remove the single bolt for rear lower gearbox mount.

Using a load level lower the gearbox end first before proceeding to lift whole assembly.
Once engine is clear from O/S chassis rotate engine & box slightly so it clear from N/S chassis.
When clear level the assembly using the load level then lift clear from vehicle.

I didn't have to remove my front bumper









Not removed old wiring loom or clean engine bay yet (Too busy sorting my drive out)





Gearbox doesn't look that old, It's still got the label on it

[paul2012]

Well back to project

New Power steering feed pipe has arrived - fits between pump & rack



Along with 2011 Focus gearbox which was a steal at £75







Only done 2638 miles according to ticket attached



Once engine bay has been cleaned down & later wiring installed with ABS pump, then Engine & box can be fitted

[SWtechnologies]

paul what is the advantage of the 2011 box? im due to change a clutch out in mine and was wondering weather to look for a better box!

thanks for your posts!

[Vacuumsealed]

Looks like you've got some serious technical knowledge Paul. Personally wouldn't know where to start! I don't give a sh*t about Pulse Modulations etc and if you want to spend your cash on what seems your hobby, then good on ya.

I doubt many, if any would invest in a project like this and most, including me, couldn't if they tried.

Lookin' good.

[paul2012]

paul what is the advantage of the 2011 box? im due to change a clutch out in mine and was wondering weather to look for a better box!

thanks for your posts!

Thanks

With this Focus box 6M5R 7002 ZD (Ford Part No F1706941) Ratio 3.41
Firstly instead of racing through the short gears on the connect box, this one they are longer.
Ideal when on motorways cruising at 70 you engine speed could be as low as 1700 RPM The advantage would be fuel economy,
Mainly due to engine will no longer be racing away as it does with the connect box

[paul2012]

Looks like you've got some serious technical knowledge Paul. Personally wouldn't know where to start! I don't give a sh*t about Pulse Modulations etc and if you want to spend your cash on what seems your hobby, then good on ya.

I doubt many, if any would invest in a project like this and most, including me, couldn't if they tried.

Lookin' good.

Thankyou, still loads more work to be done yet

I agree reguarding the PWM fiasco, a lot of people tend to blank of EGR valves so it's irrelevant & can be confusing hence why I never went into detail about it until now.

[SWtechnologies]

paul what is the advantage of the 2011 box? im due to change a clutch out in mine and was wondering weather to look for a better box!

thanks for your posts!

Thanks

With this Focus box 6M5R 7002 ZD (Ford Part No F1706941) Ratio 3.41
Firstly instead of racing through the short gears on the connect box, this one they are longer.
Ideal when on motorways cruising at 70 you engine speed could be as low as 1700 RPM The advantage would be fuel economy,
Mainly due to engine will no longer be racing away as it does with the connect box

Thanks for that I may look out for one then! Where did you get yours? And do you use the same clutch as normal?

[paul2012]

paul what is the advantage of the 2011 box? im due to change a clutch out in mine and was wondering weather to look for a better box!

thanks for your posts!

Thanks

With this Focus box 6M5R 7002 ZD (Ford Part No F1706941) Ratio 3.41
Firstly instead of racing through the short gears on the connect box, this one they are longer.
Ideal when on motorways cruising at 70 you engine speed could be as low as 1700 RPM The advantage would be fuel economy,
Mainly due to engine will no longer be racing away as it does with the connect box

Thanks for that I may look out for one then! Where did you get yours? And do you use the same clutch as normal?

I got my one from Ebay, & yes you use the same clutch assembly fitted to connects - Put a new 3 piece clutch kit in when fitting a new box

There's a gearbox available here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOCUS-MK2-MK3 ... 27cc8d327c

[paul2012]

Back to project again

Removed old wiring loom from engine bay



Also finally cleaned engine bay down, looks a lot better than it did before

[BIG E]

What did you use to clean your engine bay fella?

[paul2012]

What did you use to clean your engine bay fella?

I used comma hyperclean, brush on leave for 10min & rinse off

[BIG E]

I think i'm going treat myself to some of that,looks like its good gear.

[paul2012]

I think i'm going treat myself to some of that,looks like its good gear.

It is very good stuff, cuts through oil & grime with ease

[tez]

Back to project again

Removed old wiring loom from engine bay



Also finally cleaned engine bay down, looks a lot better than it did before

love to no hw much this has cost u so far would ff be cheaper just to get new van as u not going to get your money bk what u hv spent on it are we