Congratulations, a very exciting project series ahead! I don't know alot about these cars but it appears you found a hidden gem for sure! Just a guess, 60,000km for 1000 Euros??
Not sure if this information is useful for you but in my home country (Brazil) the XR3 was manufactured with totally different engines. First it came equipped with a Ford CHT engine (not CVH like in yours). The CHT engine was an old Gordini/Renault 4-cylinder with camshaft in the block and pushrods (OHV). Then in the late 80s Ford and VW formed a joint venture called Autolatina and Ford ditched its own engines and started equipping the XR3 with an overhead 8-valve, 1.8-liter, VW engine. It's quite bizarre to open the hood from Fords from that era and see "Audi/VW" markings all over it. Granted, the VW engine was so much better than the ancient Ford CHT. Also, another curiosity, back then just like all other cars manufactured in Brazil, the XR3 had two choices of engine: gasoline and ethanol. Because the ethanol engine had a higher compression ratio, it was noticeably more powerful. Have a look: ua-cam.com/video/vBpI-W-IYdE/v-deo.html
Looking at the condition of the driver's seat that'll have gone round once or twice. but I'm guessing the clock is at 34709km! I've seen it listed for sale, with a bit of negotiating the price should have been around 750. it's quite rough. The RS dealer kits aren't offered for sale that often, but are also not really sought after. The steering wheels are though, this one's probably worth about 120-150 if the leather is starting to crack. It's a 90hp KE-jetronic engine you've got there, the most mysterious and undocumented one of the bunch. Not all of the info on the 105hp K-jetronic is applicable, but getting a solid 5.5-6.0 bar of fuel pressure will be step 1.
@@lynxified thank you, very interesting comment. I was unaware there were multiple engines for this car. How did you recognize it was a KE-jetronic engine?
@@TheHunterHofman Well, Switzerland was a 'strict emissions' country according to Ford. The way to tell the difference is the lack of Warm Up Regulator on the little plate in the inlet manifold, and a blue module on the fuel distributor. There's also 2 ECU's on the upper bulkhead behind the fan housing. (one for fuel, one for spark) You'll find it's got a Cat and Lambda sensor as well. The 90hp engine is a lower compression ratio than the 105hp one too. It also uses a different exhaust manifold. Over-all there were 4 types of XR3i engines for the mk4 over the years, with the 102hp (/w cat) and 108hp (w/o cat) EFI engines being the other two types. All of them are CVH blocks though.
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Great car and video! Definitely following this project
Thanks gentlemen!
Excellent video and good camera! You deserve more views and subscribers
Ah thank you man, really appreciate that!
Anyway, good luck with your new project!
the bloopers are my fav section of the videos ngl
It's been standing still in a barn for 20 years. Puts it in a barn again :P. Looking forward seeing this cool car progressing.
@@Wazigeside haha yeah, poor thing thought it was finally freed up
Congratulations, a very exciting project series ahead!
I don't know alot about these cars but it appears you found a hidden gem for sure!
Just a guess, 60,000km for 1000 Euros??
@@mrmusic1880 buddy, thanks! Good guess, I’ll let you know soon!
Congratulations on your purchase. I know nothing about this car but I will be learning because I never miss a video.
Really appreciate your support buddy, the channel needs it! Thank you
gruwelijk! ga zeker volgen
Nieuwe aflevering pas in december 😘
Not sure if this information is useful for you but in my home country (Brazil) the XR3 was manufactured with totally different engines. First it came equipped with a Ford CHT engine (not CVH like in yours). The CHT engine was an old Gordini/Renault 4-cylinder with camshaft in the block and pushrods (OHV). Then in the late 80s Ford and VW formed a joint venture called Autolatina and Ford ditched its own engines and started equipping the XR3 with an overhead 8-valve, 1.8-liter, VW engine. It's quite bizarre to open the hood from Fords from that era and see "Audi/VW" markings all over it. Granted, the VW engine was so much better than the ancient Ford CHT. Also, another curiosity, back then just like all other cars manufactured in Brazil, the XR3 had two choices of engine: gasoline and ethanol. Because the ethanol engine had a higher compression ratio, it was noticeably more powerful. Have a look: ua-cam.com/video/vBpI-W-IYdE/v-deo.html
Very interesting mate, thank you for this! I will look into it. Much appreciated
Perhaps the Brit viewers could confirm but these wheels look like to be "Team Dynamics".
I’ll email them and ask, thanks
Looks really nice , would be lovely to get RS turbo running gear in it 👌🏼 as well as the Recaros and wheels 😁 i reckon its sone 44k miles
Good guess! I’ll let you know next video. First objective is to get it running, should be a challenge by itself already hehe
Looking at the condition of the driver's seat that'll have gone round once or twice. but I'm guessing the clock is at 34709km!
I've seen it listed for sale, with a bit of negotiating the price should have been around 750. it's quite rough.
The RS dealer kits aren't offered for sale that often, but are also not really sought after.
The steering wheels are though, this one's probably worth about 120-150 if the leather is starting to crack.
It's a 90hp KE-jetronic engine you've got there, the most mysterious and undocumented one of the bunch.
Not all of the info on the 105hp K-jetronic is applicable, but getting a solid 5.5-6.0 bar of fuel pressure will be step 1.
@@lynxified thank you, very interesting comment. I was unaware there were multiple engines for this car. How did you recognize it was a KE-jetronic engine?
@@TheHunterHofman Well, Switzerland was a 'strict emissions' country according to Ford.
The way to tell the difference is the lack of Warm Up Regulator on the little plate in the inlet manifold, and a blue module on the fuel distributor.
There's also 2 ECU's on the upper bulkhead behind the fan housing. (one for fuel, one for spark)
You'll find it's got a Cat and Lambda sensor as well.
The 90hp engine is a lower compression ratio than the 105hp one too.
It also uses a different exhaust manifold.
Over-all there were 4 types of XR3i engines for the mk4 over the years, with the 102hp (/w cat) and 108hp (w/o cat) EFI engines being the other two types.
All of them are CVH blocks though.
@@lynxifiedsuper helpful and interesting, thank you.
HJB&PM!
Old Fords are really cool and full of character. New ones, not so much.
@@slonkijippie agreed mate! Older cars in general I would even say
Wow, I spotted a rare Geodude! Did you catch it?
€550
Thanks for the guess mister Kroon. I did catch it yes, it was not his birthday yet.
1000$
Noted, I’ll let you know soon
Okay buddy, you won. It was EUR 900, so you guessed the closest. Send me a DM on insta and I’ll hook you up!
Oeeh, ik gok 999 euro! Hopelijk win ik de keychain!
My guess is €2500
Thank you, I’ll let you know in a week!
My guess is 1500 euro
@@PhillipODST thanks buddy, will let you know soon!
Sowieso 3,96€
Hehe crackieee
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Sure, you can start by subscribing and liking 😂