I think you are mixing up 2 engines.
The old Ka has only ever had a 1.3l version of the "Kent" crossflow
fitted and later on the 1.6l version in the streetka etc.
These do get very tappy, probably because the tappets are supposed to be
adjusted in the services but don't get done.
The 1.25 and 1.4 engines you are thinking of are the Yamaha Zetec S 16v
which were used in the Mk4/5 Fiestas.
Also the 1.4 and 1.6 versions were used in the Focus and 1.4 and 1.7
versions in the Puma.
These do seem to have a bearing issue, just look on ebay.
Jim
On 14/12/2010 09:29, [email protected] wrote:
Just like to add my congrats to eddie :-)
Re: engines , i thought the 1.25 and 1.4engines from the Ka and later
fiestas had bearing issues at relatively low mileages, even without
failure they do seem to get very "kent" style tappy quite early in
their lives.
what about rover engines? the headgasket issues that plagued the early
k series seems to have gone quiet and both std type auto and flappy
paddle cvt gearboxes are available depending on model(see
gearboxproblems below)
Re:gearboxes , sorry tony,you and i would be left wanting as the Ka
has no auto variant(if they did i would have had to get the missus a
convertible version for her a long time ago). the late fiestas had the
odd semi auto option (a manual but well toleranced gearbox with some
servos and a electrical/hydraulic operated clutch system added
on)which due to changes in weight and aerodynamics could cause some
ecu issues , but also had the CVT that the earlier models had(almost
exaclty the same as the one i have in the coupe),but i have only ever
seen them on the 1.25 although it was apparently made in 1.4 as well.
the only other option if space permitted would be the boxes from the
late focus , a proper auto but quite a bit bigger.
Re: other thoughts.
a while back i did some research together with jim to find an
alternative rear axle for coupe and 2+2 models. i measured a few
fiesta mk3,4 and Ka axles.therewere many track variants but all were
quite a bit wider than what we had.i will have to look the data up but
i seem to remember it being about 70mm!! oversize.
i dontknow what thoughts have been made of windscreen but if the
whole body was being split centre front to rear to widen for the
windscreen/dash then axle and engine bay width problems would also be
resolved anyway.
Darren
ps Eddie if you want to mail me off list with any thoughts or to
bounce any ideas i would love to assist as best i can
On Dec 14, 12:08 am, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi there
I have just checked and the Ford Puma was in production from 1997 to
2001
this would be a potential problem as the donor car is already 9 going
on 10 years old. This would mean that whilst the donor cars would be
cost effective now, they will soon be hard to find and parts
intresting to get hold of. Not good.
The Fiesta has gone from mk3 1989 to 1997 again now ageing, whilst the
mk4 was built 1995 to 2002. The mk 5 took over in 2002 and went all
the way to 2008
these are more expensive as they get newer and thus ups the price of
the build. Plus the parts changes could cause problems at the design
stage on the Quantum shell.
The Ka however was built from 1996 to 2008 and that gives builders
the option to tailor the age of the donor to their pocket. Also the
suspension is near identical to the Fiesta and Puma. I do totally
agree that the engines are a pain, as most come with the 1.3 Ltr,
however there are some available with 1.6 and 1.7 engines. Work may be
needed at the factory to re engineer the looms to work with bigger
engines but I will have to find out how the IVA test will be affected
by changing the engine over though.
With regard to the thought of changing the Ka into a Quantum, the mk2
Fiesta was much better when changed into the Coupe as the fiberglass
shell was much more ridgid and thus handled better.
If anyone has more thoughts please air them as you input is valuble
for me to make the next 2+2 an absolute winner
thank you
Eddie
If anyone has any ideas about engines
On Dec 13, 9:57 pm, Waterboy182<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Ed,
My logic behind it all comes from a couple of different angles for
both you and the end user...
In my humble opinion whatever you base future models on needs to have
a fairly modern and potentially powerful engine range, and an already
established reputation as a sports car will add much kudos if
possible. When looking at a potential base for any kit I always
thought commercially one of the most important things is affordable
donor availability for the immediate future, and of course it is handy
if the donor has a tendency to rust making the car practically
worthless! Hence previous succesful kit periods being mostly based on
Cortina's, Escort's and Mini's... with the occasional Spitfire, Rover
etc thrown in!
There are masses of Puma's out there suffering badly from rot, and
regularly suffering from over exuberant driving so donor's are really
easy to come by and even the interiors are reasonably good, especially
if you can find the leather clad ones. The 1.4 powered version would
be cheap to tax and insure yet still pokey, and the 1.7 with it's
uprated gearbox is probably one of the best engines in some ways put
in a Ford in recent years. Obviously the Fiesta has similar heritage
but will be able to offer less in the way of interior 'cred' and the
engines aren't quite as desirable from the MK4 range which the Puma is
based on, hence the Fiesta boys doing Puma conversions... plus of
course you can take on the Puma's excellent reputation as a drivers
car and a proper fwd sports car! Much easier to appeal to potential
new Quantum enthusiasts by selling them a 're-bodied', tuned and
improved Puma than Ka I would think. I also fear 1.6 Ka donors may be
a bit thin on the ground, now and in the future i'm afraid.
On the rwd Jap route, similarly there are 100's of MX5's, import and
UK, rusting away all over the UK but with very durable engines and
superb gearboxes! Spares back up is fantastic, and what with people
constantly crashing them as they are not used to a rwd sports car
there are even plenty of later ones coming up for salvage.
Although i'm not much of a mechanic I am pretty ok on research, sales,
purchasing and marketing, if you ever need a hand or a chat please
drop me a line, would be happy to help in anyway I can. I admire you
for taking on a project/dream as big as this one, and thank you for
saving the parts back up for my missus' H4!
On Dec 12, 11:02 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote:
Good points that.
The Fiesta and Pumas do indeed share many similarities to the Ka. I
will obviously be considering as many options as possible. The Jap
route is indeed a nice thought and RWD would be fun, but it is often
harder to find cheap sources of parts in the scrap yards on these
cars.
Eddie
On Dec 12, 10:23 pm, Waterboy182<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Ed,
I would like to also wish you all the best with the new venture and
look forward to seeing the new models however (and I apologise if this
is taken the wrong way)...
with SVA the way it is would the newer mark fiesta's, or even a Puma,
not be better for the future? With the KA only having a 1.3 as
standard won't single donor status be tricky unless the original
engine is used, and the rest of the components are a little suspect
too (brakes, suspension etc) in comparison to the readily available
Fiesta or Puma donors?
I for one would especially welcome a move towards a jap based Quantum
based on the Almera, or maybe a rwd mx5? Just thoughts, probably on my
own with the jap route and may be too much work to achieve!
I'd especially love to see a new saloon/coupe, minus sunroof and pop
up lights!
On Dec 12, 5:21 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all
Thank you for the kind words that have been expressed here about my
taking on Quantum. Some of the comments have been quite humbling.
I have given much thought about taking on Quantum, this decision was
not taken lightly.
I must thank John& Rosemary who have been very suportive of my taking
Quantum on.
I wil now have everything I need to support all of the older models
from moulds to spares.
It is important to now progress Quantum, and to that end I have
decided that the 2+2 model will have an update. It is looking likely
that it will be re engineered to run on a Ka donar and also have a
styling update. Don't worry, the styling update will be more evolution
rather than revolution.
I am planning on a factory open day towards the end of June / begining
of July so that you are able to see the progress.
I look foward to working as closely as possible with the QOC and
giving new life to the cars that we love.
Eddie
On Dec 10, 2:18 pm, vince<[email protected]> wrote:
I would just like to add my best wishes to Eddie on his new venture .
We all know things are "safe" in Eddie's hands.
Well Done
Vince [The Merchandising man]
You know where to come !
On Dec 8, 1:59 pm, "Hamish Freeman"<[email protected]> wrote:
How nice for once to see a logical progression such that someone who has made
an effort to provide updates and improvements for the Quantum Marque for some
time now has actually been able to buy the company - a touch of Victor Kiam?
Congratulations and hope you are able to make a thriving business of it!
Hamish& Trish
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Heaton
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:11 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars is born.
Hot off the press.........Quantum Kit Cars is born..........and the
new owner lives in Bristol.........often is accused of loosing the
plot.......but we no him better as Eddie Ruskin.
Eddie and I have had many discussions over the last few weeks and with
a little bit of help, Eddie has completed the purchase today........well done
and good luck and all being well you should have a smooth handover on the 18th
Dec....
Eddie will fill you in with further details of what's to happen later.
I shall look forward to Saturday Evening when we can open a bottle of
champagne at the Southern Area Xmas Bash.
Best Wishes
Andy Heaton
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