Howdee guys

For about £70 I was able to get a MKIV cortina complete engine, automatic gearbox, rear axle, propshaft and front suspesion assembly (brakes, upsrights the lot). I am going to find a manual gearbox though.

I need some guidance on the rear axle. what modifications am I going to have to make,to get it to fit?

Your help would be appricitated. Any details on sump modifications to get the engine to fit would also be helpful.

Thanks Jayce

http://www.rhocar.org.uk/buildtipz/021.shtml

thats the sump chop covered, i dont know about the axle though. All that can differ is width, diff ratio and type of brakes, i think. maybe wheel offset as well.

Thanks Joelp

I appreciate the help. Have you done a similar conversion?

Cheers Jayce

i did my sump, though i got a mate to tig weld it up as my attempt leaked. I'm using a sierra so its IRS, hence i dont know much about axles. Someone will know what to do though! Goodluck...

You will do the same as with an Escort or Capri axle. Cut the original hangers off and weld your fabricated ones on. The Cortina axle is a bit wider so they will be mounted more inboard. The extra width will give you better wheelbase and fill your rear wheel arches without resorting to spacers and different offsets.

yours, Pete.

Thanks Pete

I appreciate the help, can I envisage any problems in shortening the propshaft, or much I just follow the recommendations in the book?

Regards


Jayce

people often recommend getting the prop done professionally, cos its really bad news if it snaps. if you do it yourself consider bracing the transmission tunnel to prevent it smashing its way out if it snaps.

Thanks Joel

I think I will rather not chance it. I am already wondering whether my welding will be up to scratch. I dont need the additional worry of a propshaft ending on my lap.

Cheers Jayce