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Picked this 03 Escape up dirt cheap. Issues I have found so far both front coil springs are broke bank 1 converter is plugged. Ordered a new converter. Yesterday I replaced the front springs and struts.

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Posted: Tue Apr 16th, 2019 06:05 pm

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Sits the way it should with new springs and struts. Also scored a set of wheels with like new tires from work today

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Posted: Tue Apr 16th, 2019 08:46 pm

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Cant say no to a smoking deal!
Nice work thus far

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The part is coming up. I have to replace to cat on the front of the engine along with the y pipe muffler and tail pipe

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Posted: Wed Apr 17th, 2019 09:11 am

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hey you wanted one of these transverse mounted engine nightmare projects I hope you have small hands!! LMFAO!!

Kidding! seriously though I HATE working on FWD cars/trucks but I do it because SOMEBODY HAS TO!!

You got this
PB blaster that stuff now

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I watched a 45 minute long step by step YouTube video on the removal and replacement of the converter. Looked simple they removed 2 parts ac compressor easy 3 bolts fold it out of the way and the oil filter. It seemed easier then putting plugs in it

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Posted: Thu Apr 18th, 2019 05:34 pm

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Scored a y pipe at work today and a tail light. Now just waiting on the FedEx guy to drop the new converter off tomorrow. Then clean it up and flip it. So far total investment is $598. That includes buying the car and the converter. So far all other parts have been free.

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Looks like a good show

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free parts sure does help!
Are you going to do any tune up parts, oil change, filters that sort of thing?

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Posted: Fri Apr 19th, 2019 09:59 am

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Yea oil change and plugs. Plugs and intake gaskets came in yesterday

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Can you put a 5.0L in an Escape ?

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It would be tight. I've seen a focus with 5.0

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Let the fun begin... For $98 on Ebay I'm very impressed with the quality. The part looks good. Now I just hope the fitment is as good as the looks

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Can you put a 5.0L in an Escape ?
I know right? That would be crazy. Lol

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If you were to make the escape RWD it could take a SBF I am sure, but if you did put a sbf into an Escape you would deserve to be smacked! That is one less SBF that can go in a Ranger or heaven forbid the early Bronco dudes get their hands on another one of our Explorer drivetrains LOL

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You guys have me thinking now. A 5.0 powered Escape 4x4 with a solid axle sitting on 33's

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black06xlt wrote:
You guys have me thinking now. A 5.0 powered Escape 4x4 with a solid axle sitting on 33's
I think that would be the balls... !

What a sweet ride that would be, I decent looking Small SUV and plenty of power.

I always thought the engine bay would need some alterations, what exactly I wasn't sure but the Escape has a small area up front !

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Go for it!!!

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The cat swap went ok except the broken manifold bolt. Next on the list is set of plugs. Which means removing the intake.

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Bronco II's are like $300 :) Good starting point and they are already 4x4 with a frame! LMFAO

"decent looking Small SUV and plenty of power."

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New ball joints are in. The rear cat is ordered along with new muffler. 6 spark plugs are the plan tonight.

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Bronco II's are like $300 :) Good starting point and they are already 4x4 with a frame! LMFAO

"decent looking Small SUV and plenty of power."
That's a good point, I saw an immaculate '89 BII today, sweet ride, all Stock, I was thinking, it would be nice !

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I've had several b2's through the years and a few explorers. This escape was bought to flip. I gave $300 for it and with parts I'm up to about $700

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While browsing Ebay looking for a grill. I came across a 2" lift kit. Curiosity kicked and I clicked on it. Pretty nice kit actually will clear 31's. So by this time I'm out in driveway looking at the Escape and invisioning it sitting on 31's. I did a quick Google search for lifted Escapes found a few liked what I saw. It will be here next week. Now the problem that is facing me I how I'm going to hide this from the wife.

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