Help for a newby

Pazuzu · 07-02-2007, 12:11 AM

I've just bought a 1980 2L Escort sedan in full nanna kit, nothing done to anything, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me the point and spark gaps? I'm having a little trouble locating the manual, so I have no reliable tech info handy.
And if anyone knows of any good places in Sydney for spares, a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

blueline · 07-02-2007, 04:20 PM

heya mate, only new myself. and still looking for a car. If you are free on sunday the 17th of this month there is a huge swap meet at richmond. might be some goodies there.Plus there are always heaps of people with workshop manuals. I picked up one for my r31 for $10 at trhe last swapmeet. if its panels and interior bits, go to pick and payless at blacktown.some of the cars there can be a bit tatty but sometimes if you get a car that has just been towed in it will have some good parts on it.Other than that I can't see it being too much hassle to get engine gaskets etc at repco or super cheap.

JamesR · 07-02-2007, 05:15 PM

Pazuzu · 07-02-2007, 06:50 PM

Thanks a tonne for that, people. Great help. Should make it to the swap meet, where in Richmond is it?

blueline · 07-02-2007, 10:28 PM

across the road from the raaf base they have the showgrounds. its in there. well worth a look cos even they they dont have the bits you need, you can sometimes find bargain tools, and not just dodgy ones either. i could say see ya there but its freakin huge.

Regs RS · 11-02-2007, 11:56 AM

I ordered a Gregorys manual No 125, through my local Supercheap for around $40.00