Ahmed Bayjoo was a guy who worked for Ford mtorsport and a freelance tuner. He worked in conjunction with Harvey Gibbs of SCS in Peterborough on many projects. I used to have his chip on my RS Turbos back in the day. Ahmed sadly died a few years ago. Car looks great good luck with the resto.
Thanks for the comment Gary and the information, much appreciated. Good to know you think the Sierra is a decent car - please do stay tuned for progress. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Lovely car and looking forward to future content. I think you stole thar car but I'm so envious and will definitely be following you from now on. Good luck 👍
Thanks for the comment Adam, really appreciate it. I have been following your Sapphire build and enjoying it - I'm really glad you got in touch. Give me a shout if you do need any particular bits as I'd be glad to help out and hope you stay tuned for the updates on the Sapphire. Keep up the good work Fella and hope to hear from you again. Who knows, when these Sapphires of ours are done, maybe we can meet up as they both originate from Scotland and both needed saving... might make a nice video! Cheers for watching.
I follow your channel Adam and have really enjoyed your series on the white sapphire cozzy you have rescued. Always great content on your channel mate 👊
Thanks for the comment Steve, it is great to know you like the Sierra. When you get chance take a watch of the updates on the car... you'll see I go a lot further than originally planned! Hope you enjoy the videos and stay tuned to my Channel, I appreciate it. Look forward to hearing from you on some of my other and future videos.
Thanks for the comment and appreciate the information. I am really glad to have bought the car, but lots to do so please do stay tuned as I'll try to feature it all. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and advice. I have seen the horror stories regarding failing fuel pressure regulators - I will certainly be replacing mine. Glad you like my Fords, thank you for watching.
Your video popped up in my feed and I just watched it in full. I really enjoyed it. This was my dream car many moons ago, before I even passed my driving test. Wish you well with your project. I’ll be following. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback on the video and the Sierra. My dream car too and I feel very fortunate to own one, albeit I imagine it is going to cost me lots! Thanks for staying tuned to follow the process, I hope to hear from you again.
I came across your video by chance but really enjoyed it. It was very nostalgic for me as I was the Sales Manager in Dalblair of Ayr back then and worked there for many years. That car would not have originated there but may have been sold second hand although many RS owners ordered number plates from us at the time as they liked the look, they were a little bit different. Good luck with the restoration, I'm sure it's going to be terrific. They really were brilliant.
Thanks for the comment, it is really good to hear from someone who worked at Dalblair of Ayr. I will certainly be keeping the numberplate, albeit new ones have been ordered as part of the restoration. Really hope you stay tuned to see how the Sierra turned out, thanks so much for watching and getting in touch.
Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it. Thanks also for staying tuned - I will post an update soon, and in the meantime if you like Fords then check out a few of my other videos. Look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
The can looking thing is for the crank case pressure to vent when you constantly use excessive boost. Then you can drain the cooled down gasses that form a liquid. 👍
@@therealsidschuster3180 can't be full if its piped back to the sump? Its a 2 inlet 1 outlet can not a 2 inlet with a drain cock on the bottom... that can has a lower pipe thats piped back to the sump...its constantly drains and as such cant fill up
I've fitted these and removed them for a similar issue, the catch cans allow liquid oil to return, but they do get full with a thick emulsion, over time, if it was just fitted and left it will most likely be full. If theres a clear piece of tube on one side thats the indicator level, but trust me they do fill up!
What a great video pal! I think you paid a fair price - there is a lhd in moondust on ebay for £18k currently. Will be fantastic when it's finished. I think it really suits the wheels on it and they're still ford RS but totally understand you going back to original...
Thanks for the comment, I am really pleased you enjoyed the video. Also, good to know your view on value. Do stay tuned as I will be featuring the restoration (which is getting out of hand 😂). As for the wheels, I also really like the Softlines but it's going to have to go back on the Lattice... for now at least! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the comment Chris, really appreciate the sub. Glad you like the Sierra - do stay tuned as I will feature the good, the bad and the ugly on the restoration. Thanks for watching.
I genuinely thought the price was going to start with a 2! Great value in my opinion, not a very common colour can’t say I’ve seen many moondust examples. I did check the mot history and that mileage 😱 i think you have done extremely well here :)
Thanks for the comment Daniel and for your thoughts on my Sierra, glad you think it was good value. Like you, I am really impressed with the Moondust Silver paintwork. Do stay tuned and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you stay tuned to the Channel as it’s not all Ford (albeit we are having a bit of a run on Fords at the moment!). Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment - it was a decently little stop (nice pie!) and a chance to take a look around the Sierra. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you can stay tuned to see the restoration progress.
The algorithm brought me here and love these cars, as well as Volvo cars of this era. They're wonderful and I hope you can give it the love, care and attention that it deserves.
Thanks for the comment and for taking a look at my Channel, it is appreciated. Good to know you like the Sierra, please do stay tuned to see the progress updates. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Yes, BWC is a Chelmsford registration number, I’m 95% sure it is ex Ford Motor Company originally, I worked at a Ford dealer in my teens, the Sales Director ran J701BWC as his company car for a while (a Granada Ghia), I remember consecutive plate cars lined up at ADT Auctions Blackbushe for sale. Whilst I don’t remember your car specifically, there were numerous Cosworths there, a lot were bought by Police buyers. Well worth enquiring further.
@@cornishcarcollectors mateys guessing totally like they allllll do , fact is any ford dealer in Essex had the same regs ford motor Co used but he’s lost interest in the stone cold facts and when I was selling ex fomoco closed auction cars it weren’t adt selling them so again matey don’t really know what he’s talking about in the pre 92 K reg era
For the price you paid for a 4x4 Cosworth you definitely robbed them of that car cracking price I must say as its the cheapest one I've come across good luck and if you're ever wanting to sell get in touch as I'd be interested
Been a while since I've sat in one but it looks like a 2.5 bar Racetech gauge, if so then it looked like it built 1.5 bar of boost on that one acceleration run, if it's meant to be anything much over 300hp I'd suspect that the intercooler is not standard (RS500 version was a popular mod). That engine in standard tune is boring, there is an optimum level of tuning whereby it drives and runs as calmly as a factory motor but will keep up with fast bikes when you want to, it appears the previous owner was aiming for that level of tune. Friends and family had a string of XR4x4 Turbo Technics conversions done back in the day, and a couple of Cosworths for weekend fun, I remember many happy trips to Severn Valley Motorsport who were one of the go to garages back then. Can't wait for you to get that timing belt cover back on, stresses me out just thinking about it 🤣.
Thanks for the comment and details about the tune, plus your friend's XR4x4 Turbo Techics cars sound interesting. The missing timing belt cover drives me mad too - one of the jobs I am really looking forward to doing. Thanks for watching and for staying tuned, it is appreciated.
What a find! I remember getting a buzz out of looking at my friend's dad's speedo and seeing 170 on the clock - felt the same emotion when you showed the picture of yours. I think it's my favourite car from my childhood. I need one too! :)
Thanks for the comment - glad it brought back some memories! This was my childhood dream car and I do feel lucky to have one, albeit I am not so sure how lucky I'll feel by the end of the restoration! Please do stay tuned to see the progress and thanks for watching.
Looking forward to following the project. I hope you've had a good look underneath. I've not seen a single car from Scotland that isn't extremely rusty underneath, even ones.that.are just a few years old, never mind 30+ years old.
Thanks for the comment; good to know you are staying tuned for the restoration - I appreciate it. I'll feature some content about the floor... I am hoping it is not too bad. I have bought a few cars from Scotland, including my Focus RS Mk3 and MG ZT260 V8. The MG needs some work underneath, and hoping the Focus is not too bad come MOT time! Thanks for watching.
@@rallycrosscraig put the reg in mot checker , tells you underneath was like a rotten sock , welded and covered in underseal, exhaust sounds nice though
Thanks for the comment, good to know you think it was a sensible price (let's see if we still think that at the end of the restoration). Promise to feature all the good and bad as I progress with the car so thanks for staying tuned.
Had a lot of welding done underneath and covered with underseal to hide it , pretty crazy considering it hasn't done many miles, must of parked it near the beach for 30 years
Thanks for the comment Karl. I believe my Sapphire will need a fair bit more welding as part of the restoration as I am determined to ensure it is solid. Please do stay tuned to the Channel to find out. Thanks for watching.
We just put our mk1 xr4x4 back on road after 20 years. Engine hasn't been apart, just a good service, and replaced fuel pressure regulator o ring... it's had a very minor recommissioning. Done 1700 miles since end of May with no issues...and achieved 30mpg on a longer run sitting at 70-75 mph...
Thanks for the comment - good to read about your recommissioning of the XR4x4 (brilliant car). Stay tuned to see the progress on this Sapphire. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and advice, much appreciated. My restoration of the Sierra is now underway and I'll post an update soon so hope you stay tuned to see the progress. Thanks for watching.
Lovely classic car 😊. Reminds me back in my days when I owned my Renault 5 GT turbo, we were forever going to car meet ups around the UK. The good old days 💕
watching this as just relighted my desire to own a Sapphire Cosworth, also must say your a legend driving it all the way back from Scotland because its probably the best way to get to know your new Cossie, all the best with restoring the car
Thanks for the comment. I ruled myself out of ever owning a Sierra Cosworth a few years ago, but as you say something can reignite the need and I was fortunate to find this one. Stay tuned for the next Sierra update as the restoration has gone way further than originally planned! Thanks for watching.
Awesome car! Always dreamed of having one, one day, sadly hasn't happened as yet. Hopefully I might have the opportunity to own one. My family were Ford mad during my youth, from uncles to my brothers, they all had Ford Sierras, all the exact same colour (Azur Blue I think) 2.0 Ghia Automatic, we collectively had around 8 of the exact same cars at one time. At parties, our relatives thought we were mad. 😂
Thanks for the comment, it is good to know you like the Cosworth - I hope you get one at some point in the future... if you do though, be ready for some work! Nothing wrong with a 'Ford family', it sounds to me your family gatherings sound more like a Ford show than anything else... very cool! Thanks for watching. Hope you stay tuned to see the progress with my car.
Great video and what memories. I had one of these back in the day, it was jet black. Unfortunately in my part of London it attracted the attention of scum who like to break into cars, 3 times in total so I had to get something a little less flash. But boy did I love that car.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. I couldn't afford the insurance back in the day, but having said that will struggle to afford the restoration today... so not sure which way around would be best! 🤣 I know what you mean about the unwanted attention - sorry you had to sell yours, but great that you enjoyed them back when they were very special. Thanks for watching.
I suspect that is an oil catchcan? It collects oil and other crap which is caused by blowby? Correct me if I'm wrong:) Lovely video! Great to see you've got a Cosworth!❤️
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, it's an oil catcher... working on removing it, along with a lot of other engine work. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
I like that the cam pulleys are shown...don't like the covers on a cosworth engine, the pulleys are a must see for me. Just found your channel...looking forward to the rest of the build.... Nice car...
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your view on the camchain being exposed... I am trying for the OEM look so the cover is already back on the car, which I hope you have seen in the update videos. Thanks for following progress with the Sierra... another video coming soon.
Sometimes cars that have stood for a long time can use oil initially and then may settle down and not use oil unless pushed. The drive home may be a good indication. I once bought a 244 Volvo that was using oil but after a couple of weeks of use it did not use oil for the next 150K with normal service intervals. It had a blocked crankcase breather which fixed that issue (supposed to be changed every oil change). The replacement breather gauze cost one pound. Best of luck settling it down.
Just came across this - great video and great value. I remember test driving a friends one in mint condition , loved beyond measure. He wanted 5k and I thought that was steep so went with an evo instead. Have regretted it ever since. Fascinating content will subscribe as I am sure you will of sorted the issues by now
Thank so much for the comment and for subscribing, it is great to know people are still discovering this video and you can follow the restoration over the next seven videos... be sure to watch them in order! 😂 Hope you enjoy my other cars and content too, and I look forward to hearing from you on some of the other videos.
Lovely lovely looking car, my Dad had a 3dr Cossie in black around '87 for a year or so, but I always liked the Saph. You should have far far more subscribers, you present very very well and keep it entertaining. Great video. 😍
Wow, thanks for the kind feedback about the video and Channel, much appreciated. Must have been nice to have experienced a 3-door Cosworth back in '87. Thanks for watching.
Great project car, oil catch can filling up? Excessive crankcase pressure, blocked breather or worn piston rings. Empty the can and monitor how quickly it fills up. I had use of a customers one for a month great car I was so impressed I went out and bought an 8 year old urquattro- I regret ever selling it!
the catch tank is an engine oil breather. uprated boost pressure in the engine causes oil to be pushed up past the piston rings (completely normal for modified turbo engines). the set up thats on your car will have a pipe from the crank case and the cam cover. they are supposed to drain any excess oil to atmosphere. getting rid of it will more than likely cause premature engine failure over time and certainly cause premature wear. the oil that you see from the exhaust could also be signs of a worn turbo. id be more concerned about the temperature gauge not working.
Thanks for the comment and advice, really appreciate it. Updates coming soon on the turbo, oil breather and various gauges... still work on it! Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned - all the advice is welcomed!
Stage 3 tuned 😂😂 wtf is stage 3 tuned on a cosworth then haha you’ve been fed bollocks there mate. Mint find though at £15k!! Put £10k into a restoration and you’ve got an absolute minter for £25k
Thanks for the comment. There are several modifications on the engine plus the engine management; however, do stay tuned as there's lots going on with the engine and I'll share an update soon. Thanks for watching.
Great cars, I remember a customer who had one as a company car and it was always getting nicked.. so much so that I joked the thieves did more business miles in it than he did! Nevertheless it looks like a great little project!
Lovely car, a great vid, really enjoyed it,well done. One thing iirc the wheels are off a 2nd cosworth, the 4wd wheels were different and unique to the 4wd. Looking forward to the build. Subbed.❤️
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback on the Sierra. Thanks for the info about the wheels - the early (pre-facelift) Sapphire Cosworth 4x4s had the earlier Lattice wheels; the 'Shark Tooth' alloys where fitted to the post-facelift cars (the ones with the curved dashboard). My car is an early '91 meaning the Lattice wheels are correct. Thanks for watching and the sub, I appreciate you following the restoration. 👍
I did 600 miles from Aberdeen to Aylesbury in a sight unseen 33 year old car. So I wouldn’t worry. In fact this car is newer than any of the cars I own. I daily drive an F reg car and regularly do journeys this length. I really think you worry.
Thanks for the comment - your car collection sounds interesting! The Sierra drove really well and whilst I was fairly confident I'd make it, you never know in these older cars! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you! Your Sierra made it and it’s a very nice car indeed! The fleet: 1978 Land Rover Series III 88” 1982 Bedford CF250 Flatbed 1983 Triumph Acclaim CD (the car I drove from Scotland) 1988 Volvo 240 GLT Saloon (Daily Driver) 1992 Carbodies Fairway Driver
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the value; I hope your valuation is accurate albeit I think £50K might be strong for a decent Sapphire right now (who knows what the future will bring). I hope you watch the other videos in my Sierra Cosworth series as I am some way into the restoration now... and please do subscribe and stay tuned to see the car finished (I am a couple of months away).
This was really good, I got hooked right from the start to the end . Wondering if the guy selling it started the engine before you got there because worn valve stem seals are more common to smoke on cold start worse than driving . Very interested to find out the outcome . And yes a very iconic car that is . I drove a 2WD once . Was nothing else like it at the time
Thanks for the comment, it is really good to know you enjoyed the video. The seller did tell me the car smoked a little particularly on overrun, so I knew what I was getting in to. Appreciate you staying tuned to watch the progress, I look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
I used to have a black one in 1993 I called the car ollie the fun I had with that car was unreal I wonder if he’s still on the road I sold him to a guy from Aberdeen I live in Glasgow but your cosworth is a Beauty it will come up a treat that motor enjoy it and yeh it sounds a bargain at £15750
Thanks for the comment Mike - I appreciate your thoughts on the car and the price. I am sure you do miss your black Cosworth... worth a check on the mot.gov to see if it is indeed still on the road. Thanks for watching.
That’s not a project…lol a rich guy picking up fully running toys, lol. If you want to see a real project watch vice grip garage, those videos are real projects…
Ha... 'rich guy'! Thanks for the comment Jon; worth mentioning I am far from being a 'rich guy' - I work hard and my cars keep me poor, but I enjoy them. Do stay tuned to see how far I go with the Sierra. Thanks for watching.
I am coming to the conclusion if I want one of these! I need to get off my jacksy and head way up north :) EDIT: I live in Exeter! I would have loved to have seen this car :)
Thanks for the comment. Got to be a little careful when buying from Scotland as some of the cars can be rusty - stay tuned to the restoration videos (coming soon) to see the condition of my Sapphire! Nice drive back from Scotland to Exeter. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and the advice. Difficult to know where to start (and where to stop) when it comes with bodywork, but please do stay tuned as I will post an update in January. Thanks for watching.
The engines probably under so much pressure the catch can is needed if not the crankcase pressure gets to much especially running more boost catch cans are must on most highly modified I think so stop blowback/blowby etc they get full quick so need emptying often but if doing daily or weekly then there's another issue like you said seals etc ....dont quote me on that I just read it somewhere 😂 Lovely motor 👍
Thanks for the comment and advice. I still hope to remove the oil catcher, but as you say it will be necessary if I keep the bigger power on the car (watch this space for updates!). Thanks for watching.
My 3rd car was a f reg Sierra sapphire , you could put your finger through the body work it was that full of rust lol it was £1400 at the time , thanks to that car I can parallel park anything lol .
Thanks for the comment. The 3-door certainly does look more aggressive, but not sure I agree that the Sapphire doesn't look very special too... in a different, more reserved way. Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
I had a one new a 1993k reg fast cars of the day but not the most reliable I recall mine having loads done under warranty . BTW none of the alloys in the video belong on that car, none are correct , if memory serves me right that car is supposed to have the later wire type with large centre cap that was from all J regs to the last K reg cars like I had .
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from someone who owned one back when new. The early 1991 Sapphire Cosworths came with the 15" Lattice wheels, which are supplied with the car; however, late 1991 and through to end of production the Cosworth cane with the Shark Tooth alloys. Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, much appreciated. Also, it is great to know you think the Sierra was good value. Stay tuned for the restoration. Thanks for watching.
What car is it, couldn't quite hear what you say? Haha Had a lovely 2wd diamond white saph in 2014, this video brings back memories. Saved since I was 17 and bought one at 24. Rebuilt it from the ground up. Enjoy the car chap
Excellent stuff and definitely top-notch commentary !!!! really enjoyed this upload of my boyhood dream car which I could afford to buy at the time in the late 80s but could not, unfortunately, afford to insure 😢😢
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the video. My boyhood dream car too and, like you, I could not afford the insurance! It is nice to have one now, but as you'll find if you stay tuned... it's needed a fair bit of work! Thanks for watching.
Great car for the age love this era of cars loving the shape of the sapphires i akso like the BMW E30 325i which is a similar shape to the cosworth looking forward to the next videos
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Couldn’t agree more about the ‘three-box’ design of the Sapphire (and the BMW E30). Hope you stay tuned and follow the Sierra restoration - I have gone much further than originally intended!
lovely colour, and beautiful car, one of my dream projects, first time I saw a sierra cosworth it was the rwd model. I was about 14 waiting with my friends to be picked up by one of our parents, we were kind of in an industrial area and this thing came rumbling along, the guy must have seen 3 of us with our jaws open in awe, and he went round this roundabout got the backend out, and I just remember the noise, and this monster going sideways up the road with fire coming out of the exhaust. Instantly fell in love with cossies! Anyway great video I enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback on the video. Similar to you, I can remember the Sapphire Cosworths in my early teens and I just loved them from then on. I feel very lucky to have one, but let’s hope I continue to feel ‘lucky’ as the restoration progresses. Thanks for watching.
I used to own a Moondust Silver one too, J725 BNO. They’re some of the last ones ever made. Some “experts” say they’re not genuine as they didn’t make them in silver 😂 shows what they know! I absolutely loved it, I wish I still had it now but glad to be able to say I’ve owned one. I paid 8k for mine, around 2004!
Thanks for the comment Martyn. Your Moondust Sapphire Cosworth sounds nice and, as you say, it is nice to have a Cosworth in your car history. Wish I'd bought one in 2004! 🤣 Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you staying tuned for the restoration... I'll have an update out soon. I do feature some other manufacturers here on the Channel, so hope you find other videos of interest. Thanks for watching.
Owning a rare car I find really annoying with people knocking on you door wanting to buy it or leaving notes on the windscreen. Going about your normal everyday business with people pestering you to buy your car is really annoying
Thanks for the comment. Owning a modern classic does attract attention, even from those who just want to chat with you about it as opposed to make you an offer. It’s actually a part of classic car ownership that I really enjoy, people coming to talk about my car and to reminisce. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Rick. I'll definitely be having the engine work done by professionals, as you say the oil catcher will be there for a reason. Also, the rocker cover has been drilled to enable to catch can to draw oil / pressure from the top of the engine. Please do stay tuned as I will share how things progress. Thanks for watching.
13:02 i believe that is an oil catch can designed to only allow the crankcase fumes to re-enter the engine and catch any liquid oil. Btw, how much was that expensive litre of oil?
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the information. Please do stay tuned to see what I do with the oil catcher can as part of the restoration. The oil was £35 for 1ltr... criminal! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. Part way through 1991 the wheels changed from the Lattice to the Shark Tooth at the same time the Sierra received a bit of a facelift (different dashboard design). My Sierra is a pre-facelift car so should have the earlier Lattice wheels. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment, I a glad you like the Sierra and could not agree more with you regarding the exhaust - going to neaten that up as part of the restoration. Please do stay tuned to follow the progress with my Cosworth. Thanks for watching.
I just randomly came across your video so I thought I'd give it a watch and I am so glad I did. That video was brilliant and what a lovely example your Cosworth is. I think you paid a very fair price for the car and once you've restored it you won't fail to make money on it. I am so looking forward to the next video, I can't wait to see the restoration done on this beautiful car. I had to subscribe to this channel, intact I think it might be my new favourite channel?
Wow, thanks for the kind comment. Lots of work currently going into this car which I promise to feature here on the Channel along with my other cars. Really appreciate the support, thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Neil, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and like the Sierra. On my Sierra Cosworth the Lattice wheels are correct, the alloys changed to Shark Tooth alloys part way through 1991 when the Sierra received a bit of a facelift (with changes to the dashboard). Mine is a pre-facelift car so should be on the Lattice wheels that came with the car. Thanks for watching.
I never forget my trip to Blackpool in the late 90s there were 20 of us going in 4 cars and it turns out my lift was a tuned up Sierra cosworth, we were in Blackpool in 1hr 5 mins coming from pontefract…I was shaking when we got there and had to change my pants..I’ve never forgot the sound of the dump valve, beautiful
For me it always seems to be Wales when I spot a vehicle I’m looking for. (I’m based in Cornwall too) Been up there 3 times in a year for motorbikes and recently a car (last week).
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from another Cornwall resident! These cars (and bikes) are never close, but usually worth the journey if the seller has been honest. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned to see the restoration of the Sierra.
Thanks for the comment and feedback. Trying to include all aspects of my experiences with my cars in the videos, including the actual cars themselves, their history and story... that's the reason I include chapters to enable viewers to skip to bits they want to watch, like the walk around the car. Video seems to be doing fairly well with lots of good feedback; hope you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the comment Marty. The drive certainly was enjoyable, once I had a few miles under my belt and had built a bit of confidence in the Sierra! If you like your Mk3 Granadas then please do stay tuned... you may like the next video, which is due next week! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Michael, it is good to hear from people who see the potential in the Sierra. Hope you stay tuned to see the progress. Thanks for watching.
Your video appeared for some reason on my home page (likely due to my love of various car restoration channels.....gotta trust the algorithm, eh?!). I'm excited to follow your journey with this car, I LOVE a Sierra, always wanted my dad to buy one, but he never did. Good luck, you have a new subscriber, and I look forward to the updates. So glad it made it back to Cornwall for you! :)
Thanks for the comment and the sub, really is appreciated. Great to know you like the Sierra and really pleased to know you'll be staying tuned for the restoration updates... one is coming soon! My Dad did have a couple of Sierras, but nothing high performance which I too always hoped he would buy... turns out I am making up for it now! 🤣 Thanks for watching - look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
I was thinking around £14,000 to 15,000 for it . So you got it for a fair price 👍.. Iv had a lot of fords in my time ,but never a cosworth ..iv had A sierra sapphire 2litre glx in magenta .a few Gls hatchbacks . Cortina MK3 4 and facelift (5) . Capri mk1 ,2 and 3 . Escort mk1 and 2 Fiesta 1 &2 .. A host of vauxhalls BMW and Audi ,golf GTi mk1 and also a triumph spitfire to name a few 😂.. ATM I have a Vauxhall calibra and an Astra G van
Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on the price... good to know other people think it was a good / fair price. Great car history, and your current Calibra is a cracking car (and very rare these days). Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned to my Channel.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks ,my current Calibra I bought in 2017 as a bit of nostalgia as I owned my first 91 H plate redtop in 1994 ,but had to sell it to get a mortgage ,I promised myself I'd get another one day although I didn't anticipate it would be 20 odd years later lol . As you rightly say they are very rare now due to a lot being stripped of their engines /parts ,for nova's ,corsa's and other cars . Iv enjoyed this Calibra and it too has attracted a lot of attention from people who had one back in the day ,iv had the thumbs up driving along in it ,and quite a few petrol garage conversions 😁 It's also been the only Calibra at various local car shows too. Subscribed 👍
Thanks for the comment. I'm going to have to Google Dalblair of Ayr as several people have said they used to sell some decent stock. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for a nice documentary about a Cosie. I believe the XR4x4’s developed 200 bhp while the 4x4 Cosie developed 204 bhp. Surprisingly little difference
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I believe the 2.8 XR4x4 Sierras were 150bhp, but you may be talking about the Turbo Technics XR4x4? Both nice cars! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors it was a good 30 years ago now before they replaced the lead in the fuel. I will look forward to seeing your documentary on those cars as it will certainly bring back some memories for me
Love a ford Sierra I have a 1992 black dohc glx estate Recently got it back on the road Bodywork to do but lucky all the arches and sills are perfect It was sat up for 12 years and still runs sweet Being a low mileage car sat at 81,000 miles Love a Sierra Looking forward to seeing more
Congratulations on your purchase from a new subscriber from Plymouth now living in London. You got a great buy and the only way is Up while you enjoy the project and the outcome 🔥
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, much appreciated. Good to know you think the car was good value and worth doing - please do stay tuned to see the progress and keep an eye our for the Sierra when next in Plymouth! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Chris. I value the car precisely as you do, but I fear the restoration costs (plus purchase price) is going to far exceed the £25K valuation. Please do stay tuned to keep up to date with progress. Thanks for watching.
Great video following your journey home after picking up the RS. I think you have a great starting point for putting your touches on the car. Would be interesting to see what's it like underneath tho. Sure is an investment and I will be definitely following your progress 👍I use the millers fuel treatment in my mk3 focus ST and the diesel version for my Tiguan and in my opinion are great products.
Thanks for the comment, really good to know you enjoyed it. Do stay tuned to see the progress updates on the restoration - I am currently going much further than originally planned! Thanks for the info about the Millers treatment and thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
Thanks for the comment - great to know you like the Moondust Silver. My first choice would have been Magenta, but I am really pleased with the Silver. I'll share the underside of the car in a future video. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on how I should proceed with the Sierra. The power delivery is a bit of a quandary as it does not feel like 300bhp, so I am hoping to manage the power down a little whilst improving performance! Stay tuned to see how the car progresses. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment and interest in my Sierra, albeit I am unsure whether you'll want to buy it after the restoration as I have gone way further than I originally intended. Please do stay tuned to see the progress. Not sure I'll ever sell this one, but we'll see. Thanks for watching the video.
Gosh does this beauty look stunningly awesome!Beats any Tesla and its likes hands down!Great vid, pal!Definitely a good deal you have clinched here, so I feel. You do not own such a car because of some rational reasons, but because it ignites you and makes you feel free and alive:) Which car manufacturer can claim their babies do the same?
Thanks for the comment Paul and kind feedback about the Sierra. As you say, the Cosworth or any performance car from the 80s and 90s is just so special and great fun to drive, not like these modern cars we are all driving today. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks.
@@cornishcarcollectors Spot on!No disrespect meant, but I feel "sorry" for the current generation of young people, who do not have the foggiest as far as real wheels are concerned. To them it's all about the comfort and driving pleasure + safety, but we know it's about something totally different and I mentioned it in my previous feedback. Used to drive a souped-up Sierra back in the mid-90's and it felt absolutely fantastic and so normal. I only know it now after having driven countless of modern-day cars with oodles of useless bells and whistles (one of those features being a notorious Stop'n'Start-hate it!), but with little "character" and dicey reliability. Most cars these days are overengineered and so bland... Just like today's music I cannot stand, so are the cars geared up to suit the preferences of the public. Here's proof of the pudding: imagine it's freezing out there. You gotta bolt. It's an emergency situation. Would you rather drive a time-proven Cossie/Merkur XR4Ti/Sierra/Cortina or, say, a Tesla/BYD, Chery, etc.?Did I ever mention the fact most countries have neither the charging infrastructure nor the adequate expertise to take care of EVs? It will take years and in the meantime lots of folks will get their fingers burnt owning a modern EV of some sort.
Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from people who think the Sierra was good value. I know some of the prices being asked overseas are high, but $100K is crazy! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. Update is coming this week… I finished filming it today. Taken longer than planned. Thanks for the interest, appreciate you following the Sierra.
Great video, new subscriber! I think you paid a fair price, and good to see things like the original seized boot lock, shows previous owners cared. Good luck with the resto!
Thanks for the comment Nick - good to know you think the Sapphire was decent value. Really appreciate you staying tuned for the updates. Thanks for watching.
Ahmed Bayjoo was a guy who worked for Ford mtorsport and a freelance tuner. He worked in conjunction with Harvey Gibbs of SCS in Peterborough on many projects. I used to have his chip on my RS Turbos back in the day. Ahmed sadly died a few years ago. Car looks great good luck with the resto.
Not heard that name for years, guy was top notch, sad news.
Thanks for the comment Gary and the information, much appreciated. Good to know you think the Sierra is a decent car - please do stay tuned for progress. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Lovely car and looking forward to future content. I think you stole thar car but I'm so envious and will definitely be following you from now on. Good luck 👍
That's sad to hear my series 2 RS Turbo went extremely well with his chip. Rip 🙏
Back in the day I new Harvey gibby well lol. First rs turbo then sapphire cossie both with Ahmed bayjoo chips
Awesome project fella. I could do with some of your spare parts!!
Look forward to seeing the progress 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment Adam, really appreciate it. I have been following your Sapphire build and enjoying it - I'm really glad you got in touch. Give me a shout if you do need any particular bits as I'd be glad to help out and hope you stay tuned for the updates on the Sapphire. Keep up the good work Fella and hope to hear from you again. Who knows, when these Sapphires of ours are done, maybe we can meet up as they both originate from Scotland and both needed saving... might make a nice video! Cheers for watching.
I follow your channel Adam and have really enjoyed your series on the white sapphire cozzy you have rescued. Always great content on your channel mate 👊
Come on now Adam.
Just emery papering the serrated abs rings and cleaning the end of the sensors usually works 👍 don't get conned into buying four new sensors 👊
Thanks for the comment and advice.
It’s called oil, catch no point in my telling you what it does it’s best to watch videos on it and see the benefits of them.
Thanks for the comment and advice, much appreciated. Thanks for watching.
This is my first of your videos Lovely colour, love the softlines, car sounds nice, looking forward to seeing progress
Thanks for the comment Steve, it is great to know you like the Sierra. When you get chance take a watch of the updates on the car... you'll see I go a lot further than originally planned!
Hope you enjoy the videos and stay tuned to my Channel, I appreciate it. Look forward to hearing from you on some of my other and future videos.
Decent engine to clock over 500 miles in 2 days definitely worth keeping and restored
Thanks for the comment Andrew and thanks for watching. Hope you stay tuned to see the updates.
It’s an oil breather kit handy to have on these engines lovely car 👍
Thanks for the comment and appreciate the information. I am really glad to have bought the car, but lots to do so please do stay tuned as I'll try to feature it all. Thanks for watching.
make sure you upgrade that fuel pressure regulator, and next time a fire extinguisher to be safe mate, loving the fords!
Thanks for the comment and advice. I have seen the horror stories regarding failing fuel pressure regulators - I will certainly be replacing mine. Glad you like my Fords, thank you for watching.
Your video popped up in my feed and I just watched it in full. I really enjoyed it. This was my dream car many moons ago, before I even passed my driving test. Wish you well with your project. I’ll be following. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback on the video and the Sierra. My dream car too and I feel very fortunate to own one, albeit I imagine it is going to cost me lots! Thanks for staying tuned to follow the process, I hope to hear from you again.
I came across your video by chance but really enjoyed it. It was very nostalgic for me as I was the Sales Manager in Dalblair of Ayr back then and worked there for many years. That car would not have originated there but may have been sold second hand although many RS owners ordered number plates from us at the time as they liked the look, they were a little bit different. Good luck with the restoration, I'm sure it's going to be terrific. They really were brilliant.
Thanks for the comment, it is really good to hear from someone who worked at Dalblair of Ayr. I will certainly be keeping the numberplate, albeit new ones have been ordered as part of the restoration. Really hope you stay tuned to see how the Sierra turned out, thanks so much for watching and getting in touch.
Those plates are the stuff of legend
@@cornishcarcollectors Originally registered in ESSEX!
Came across this video by accident but really enjoyed it, can't wait to see what you do to the 'cossie' 👍🏻
Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it. Thanks also for staying tuned - I will post an update soon, and in the meantime if you like Fords then check out a few of my other videos. Look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
The can looking thing is for the crank case pressure to vent when you constantly use excessive boost. Then you can drain the cooled down gasses that form a liquid. 👍
Thanks for the info Ian, much appreciated.
The catch can will be full, as above they can be drained, if full it will leak!
@@therealsidschuster3180 can't be full if its piped back to the sump? Its a 2 inlet 1 outlet can not a 2 inlet with a drain cock on the bottom... that can has a lower pipe thats piped back to the sump...its constantly drains and as such cant fill up
I've fitted these and removed them for a similar issue, the catch cans allow liquid oil to return, but they do get full with a thick emulsion, over time, if it was just fitted and left it will most likely be full. If theres a clear piece of tube on one side thats the indicator level, but trust me they do fill up!
What a great video pal! I think you paid a fair price - there is a lhd in moondust on ebay for £18k currently. Will be fantastic when it's finished. I think it really suits the wheels on it and they're still ford RS but totally understand you going back to original...
Thanks for the comment, I am really pleased you enjoyed the video. Also, good to know your view on value. Do stay tuned as I will be featuring the restoration (which is getting out of hand 😂). As for the wheels, I also really like the Softlines but it's going to have to go back on the Lattice... for now at least! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Chanced upon the video and really enjoyed it! So nice to see someone giving it the TLC it deserves! Subscribed!
Thanks for the comment Chris, really appreciate the sub. Glad you like the Sierra - do stay tuned as I will feature the good, the bad and the ugly on the restoration. Thanks for watching.
I genuinely thought the price was going to start with a 2! Great value in my opinion, not a very common colour can’t say I’ve seen many moondust examples. I did check the mot history and that mileage 😱 i think you have done extremely well here :)
Thanks for the comment Daniel and for your thoughts on my Sierra, glad you think it was good value. Like you, I am really impressed with the Moondust Silver paintwork. Do stay tuned and thanks for watching.
Quality content. I'm not a ford man but your adventures from Cornwall to Edinburgh then driving back keep me interested
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you stay tuned to the Channel as it’s not all Ford (albeit we are having a bit of a run on Fords at the moment!). Thanks for watching.
Nice place to stop… Cairn Lodge services M74 👍👍
Thanks for the comment - it was a decently little stop (nice pie!) and a chance to take a look around the Sierra. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you can stay tuned to see the restoration progress.
The algorithm brought me here and love these cars, as well as Volvo cars of this era. They're wonderful and I hope you can give it the love, care and attention that it deserves.
Thanks for the comment and for taking a look at my Channel, it is appreciated. Good to know you like the Sierra, please do stay tuned to see the progress updates. Thanks for watching.
Yeah nema Louise I'll keep him on the looks good Yeah I'll only set the car off Keep them alloys on it
Thanks for the comment Ian and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. 👍
It’s originally ex Ford Motor Company, will have been sold via closed auction at ADT Auctions (now BCA) and then used car stock at a Ford dealer.
Thanks for the comment - are you saying the first registered owner of my Sierra was Ford? That is interesting, how do you know? Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Yes, BWC is a Chelmsford registration number, I’m 95% sure it is ex Ford Motor Company originally, I worked at a Ford dealer in my teens, the Sales Director ran J701BWC as his company car for a while (a Granada Ghia), I remember consecutive plate cars lined up at ADT Auctions Blackbushe for sale. Whilst I don’t remember your car specifically, there were numerous Cosworths there, a lot were bought by Police buyers. Well worth enquiring further.
@@cornishcarcollectors mateys guessing totally like they allllll do , fact is any ford dealer in Essex had the same regs ford motor Co used but he’s lost interest in the stone cold facts and when I was selling ex fomoco closed auction cars it weren’t adt selling them so again matey don’t really know what he’s talking about in the pre 92 K reg era
For the price you paid for a 4x4 Cosworth you definitely robbed them of that car cracking price I must say as its the cheapest one I've come across good luck and if you're ever wanting to sell get in touch as I'd be interested
Been a while since I've sat in one but it looks like a 2.5 bar Racetech gauge, if so then it looked like it built 1.5 bar of boost on that one acceleration run, if it's meant to be anything much over 300hp I'd suspect that the intercooler is not standard (RS500 version was a popular mod). That engine in standard tune is boring, there is an optimum level of tuning whereby it drives and runs as calmly as a factory motor but will keep up with fast bikes when you want to, it appears the previous owner was aiming for that level of tune. Friends and family had a string of XR4x4 Turbo Technics conversions done back in the day, and a couple of Cosworths for weekend fun, I remember many happy trips to Severn Valley Motorsport who were one of the go to garages back then. Can't wait for you to get that timing belt cover back on, stresses me out just thinking about it 🤣.
Thanks for the comment and details about the tune, plus your friend's XR4x4 Turbo Techics cars sound interesting. The missing timing belt cover drives me mad too - one of the jobs I am really looking forward to doing. Thanks for watching and for staying tuned, it is appreciated.
What a find! I remember getting a buzz out of looking at my friend's dad's speedo and seeing 170 on the clock - felt the same emotion when you showed the picture of yours. I think it's my favourite car from my childhood. I need one too! :)
Thanks for the comment - glad it brought back some memories! This was my childhood dream car and I do feel lucky to have one, albeit I am not so sure how lucky I'll feel by the end of the restoration! Please do stay tuned to see the progress and thanks for watching.
Will keep an eye on your project and drop a few tips as you go along 👌
Thanks for the comment - hints and tips are very welcomed; I like to hear people's opinions on the Sierra. Thanks for watching.
Looking forward to following the project. I hope you've had a good look underneath. I've not seen a single car from Scotland that isn't extremely rusty underneath, even ones.that.are just a few years old, never mind 30+ years old.
Thanks for the comment; good to know you are staying tuned for the restoration - I appreciate it. I'll feature some content about the floor... I am hoping it is not too bad. I have bought a few cars from Scotland, including my Focus RS Mk3 and MG ZT260 V8. The MG needs some work underneath, and hoping the Focus is not too bad come MOT time! Thanks for watching.
It’s going to be rotten unless it’s spent most of its life not in Scotland .
@@rallycrosscraig put the reg in mot checker , tells you underneath was like a rotten sock , welded and covered in underseal, exhaust sounds nice though
I did something similar with an Fiesta
Thanks for the comment. Got to travel for the right car! Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Seems a good price! Hopefully it isn't too rusty once you start digging!
Thanks for the comment, good to know you think it was a sensible price (let's see if we still think that at the end of the restoration). Promise to feature all the good and bad as I progress with the car so thanks for staying tuned.
Had a lot of welding done underneath and covered with underseal to hide it , pretty crazy considering it hasn't done many miles, must of parked it near the beach for 30 years
Thanks for the comment Karl. I believe my Sapphire will need a fair bit more welding as part of the restoration as I am determined to ensure it is solid. Please do stay tuned to the Channel to find out. Thanks for watching.
We just put our mk1 xr4x4 back on road after 20 years. Engine hasn't been apart, just a good service, and replaced fuel pressure regulator o ring... it's had a very minor recommissioning. Done 1700 miles since end of May with no issues...and achieved 30mpg on a longer run sitting at 70-75 mph...
Thanks for the comment - good to read about your recommissioning of the XR4x4 (brilliant car). Stay tuned to see the progress on this Sapphire. Thanks for watching.
Catch tank is necessary, you can plumb the pipe which vents to atmosphere back into the block, “recirculate “ and no more oil on the ground.
Thanks for the comment and advice, much appreciated. My restoration of the Sierra is now underway and I'll post an update soon so hope you stay tuned to see the progress. Thanks for watching.
Lovely classic car 😊. Reminds me back in my days when I owned my Renault 5 GT turbo, we were forever going to car meet ups around the UK.
The good old days 💕
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the Sierra. I was privileged to drive a Renault 5 GT Turbo 25 years ago and I loved it. Thanks for watching.
Me too I had a 5 raider loved it from new. Sending good thoughts 🧠💪🙋♂️💕🙏
26:10 100 thousand subscribers? Am I missing something here. I can see 5.29K but certainly not 100k!
Thanks for the comment... I meant 100K views; you will see in the video I put a comment on screen as a correction. Thanks for watching.
watching this as just relighted my desire to own a Sapphire Cosworth, also must say your a legend driving it all the way back from Scotland because its probably the best way to get to know your new Cossie, all the best with restoring the car
Thanks for the comment. I ruled myself out of ever owning a Sierra Cosworth a few years ago, but as you say something can reignite the need and I was fortunate to find this one. Stay tuned for the next Sierra update as the restoration has gone way further than originally planned! Thanks for watching.
Awesome car! Always dreamed of having one, one day, sadly hasn't happened as yet. Hopefully I might have the opportunity to own one. My family were Ford mad during my youth, from uncles to my brothers, they all had Ford Sierras, all the exact same colour (Azur Blue I think) 2.0 Ghia Automatic, we collectively had around 8 of the exact same cars at one time. At parties, our relatives thought we were mad. 😂
Thanks for the comment, it is good to know you like the Cosworth - I hope you get one at some point in the future... if you do though, be ready for some work! Nothing wrong with a 'Ford family', it sounds to me your family gatherings sound more like a Ford show than anything else... very cool! Thanks for watching. Hope you stay tuned to see the progress with my car.
Great video and what memories. I had one of these back in the day, it was jet black. Unfortunately in my part of London it attracted the attention of scum who like to break into cars, 3 times in total so I had to get something a little less flash. But boy did I love that car.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video. I couldn't afford the insurance back in the day, but having said that will struggle to afford the restoration today... so not sure which way around would be best! 🤣
I know what you mean about the unwanted attention - sorry you had to sell yours, but great that you enjoyed them back when they were very special. Thanks for watching.
I suspect that is an oil catchcan? It collects oil and other crap which is caused by blowby?
Correct me if I'm wrong:)
Lovely video! Great to see you've got a Cosworth!❤️
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, it's an oil catcher... working on removing it, along with a lot of other engine work. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
I like that the cam pulleys are shown...don't like the covers on a cosworth engine, the pulleys are a must see for me.
Just found your channel...looking forward to the rest of the build....
Nice car...
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your view on the camchain being exposed... I am trying for the OEM look so the cover is already back on the car, which I hope you have seen in the update videos.
Thanks for following progress with the Sierra... another video coming soon.
Sometimes cars that have stood for a long time can use oil initially and then may settle down and not use oil unless pushed. The drive home may be a good indication.
I once bought a 244 Volvo that was using oil but after a couple of weeks of use it did not use oil for the next 150K with normal service intervals. It had a blocked crankcase breather which fixed that issue (supposed to be changed every oil change). The replacement breather gauze cost one pound. Best of luck settling it down.
Thanks for the comment and advice, much appreciated. Stay tuned as I will feature whatever it is I find as the car is restored. Thanks for watching.
Just came across this - great video and great value. I remember test driving a friends one in mint condition , loved beyond measure. He wanted 5k and I thought that was steep so went with an evo instead. Have regretted it ever since. Fascinating content will subscribe as I am sure you will of sorted the issues by now
Thank so much for the comment and for subscribing, it is great to know people are still discovering this video and you can follow the restoration over the next seven videos... be sure to watch them in order! 😂
Hope you enjoy my other cars and content too, and I look forward to hearing from you on some of the other videos.
Nothing wrong with the boost gauges I’d leave them in
Thanks for the comment and thoughts on the gauges... hope you watch the update videos on this car as you'll see what happens.
Thanks for watching.
Lovely lovely looking car, my Dad had a 3dr Cossie in black around '87 for a year or so, but I always liked the Saph. You should have far far more subscribers, you present very very well and keep it entertaining. Great video. 😍
Wow, thanks for the kind feedback about the video and Channel, much appreciated. Must have been nice to have experienced a 3-door Cosworth back in '87. Thanks for watching.
Great project car, oil catch can filling up? Excessive crankcase pressure, blocked breather or worn piston rings. Empty the can and monitor how quickly it fills up. I had use of a customers one for a month great car I was so impressed I went out and bought an 8 year old urquattro- I regret ever selling it!
Thanks for the comment and advice, much appreciated. Cosworth and a Quattro, two iconic cars... very nice. Thanks for watching.
the catch tank is an engine oil breather. uprated boost pressure in the engine causes oil to be pushed up past the piston rings (completely normal for modified turbo engines). the set up thats on your car will have a pipe from the crank case and the cam cover. they are supposed to drain any excess oil to atmosphere. getting rid of it will more than likely cause premature engine failure over time and certainly cause premature wear. the oil that you see from the exhaust could also be signs of a worn turbo. id be more concerned about the temperature gauge not working.
Thanks for the comment and advice, really appreciate it. Updates coming soon on the turbo, oil breather and various gauges... still work on it! Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned - all the advice is welcomed!
Stage 3 tuned 😂😂 wtf is stage 3 tuned on a cosworth then haha you’ve been fed bollocks there mate. Mint find though at £15k!! Put £10k into a restoration and you’ve got an absolute minter for £25k
Thanks for the comment. There are several modifications on the engine plus the engine management; however, do stay tuned as there's lots going on with the engine and I'll share an update soon. Thanks for watching.
Great cars, I remember a customer who had one as a company car and it was always getting nicked.. so much so that I joked the thieves did more business miles in it than he did! Nevertheless it looks like a great little project!
Thanks for the comment - let's hope I avoid any run ins with 'the law' once the car is properly back on the road. Thanks for watching.
Lovely car, a great vid, really enjoyed it,well done. One thing iirc the wheels are off a 2nd cosworth, the 4wd wheels were different and unique to the 4wd. Looking forward to the build. Subbed.❤️
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback on the Sierra. Thanks for the info about the wheels - the early (pre-facelift) Sapphire Cosworth 4x4s had the earlier Lattice wheels; the 'Shark Tooth' alloys where fitted to the post-facelift cars (the ones with the curved dashboard). My car is an early '91 meaning the Lattice wheels are correct. Thanks for watching and the sub, I appreciate you following the restoration. 👍
I did 600 miles from Aberdeen to Aylesbury in a sight unseen 33 year old car. So I wouldn’t worry.
In fact this car is newer than any of the cars I own. I daily drive an F reg car and regularly do journeys this length. I really think you worry.
Thanks for the comment - your car collection sounds interesting! The Sierra drove really well and whilst I was fairly confident I'd make it, you never know in these older cars! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors thank you! Your Sierra made it and it’s a very nice car indeed! The fleet:
1978 Land Rover Series III 88”
1982 Bedford CF250 Flatbed
1983 Triumph Acclaim CD (the car I drove from Scotland)
1988 Volvo 240 GLT Saloon (Daily Driver)
1992 Carbodies Fairway Driver
Just shy of 16k you’ve literally robbed the guy ..fully restored you have 50k plus car happy days …nice investment too
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the value; I hope your valuation is accurate albeit I think £50K might be strong for a decent Sapphire right now (who knows what the future will bring). I hope you watch the other videos in my Sierra Cosworth series as I am some way into the restoration now... and please do subscribe and stay tuned to see the car finished (I am a couple of months away).
My dad bought his burgundy E-reg Sierra Sapphire 2.0GL from Dalblair Ayr.
Thanks for the comment, I hope my video brought back fond memories of your Dad’s old car. 👍
This was really good, I got hooked right from the start to the end . Wondering if the guy selling it started the engine before you got there because worn valve stem seals are more common to smoke on cold start worse than driving . Very interested to find out the outcome . And yes a very iconic car that is . I drove a 2WD once . Was nothing else like it at the time
Thanks for the comment, it is really good to know you enjoyed the video. The seller did tell me the car smoked a little particularly on overrun, so I knew what I was getting in to. Appreciate you staying tuned to watch the progress, I look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
I used to have a black one in 1993 I called the car ollie the fun I had with that car was unreal I wonder if he’s still on the road I sold him to a guy from Aberdeen I live in Glasgow but your cosworth is a Beauty it will come up a treat that motor enjoy it and yeh it sounds a bargain at £15750
Thanks for the comment Mike - I appreciate your thoughts on the car and the price. I am sure you do miss your black Cosworth... worth a check on the mot.gov to see if it is indeed still on the road. Thanks for watching.
What you paid for it, I think it's spot on personally, can't wait to see it finished
Thanks for the comment and thoughts on price paid. I look forward to sharing the updates and appreciate you staying tuned. Thanks for watching.
That’s not a project…lol a rich guy picking up fully running toys, lol. If you want to see a real project watch vice grip garage, those videos are real projects…
Ha... 'rich guy'! Thanks for the comment Jon; worth mentioning I am far from being a 'rich guy' - I work hard and my cars keep me poor, but I enjoy them. Do stay tuned to see how far I go with the Sierra. Thanks for watching.
I am coming to the conclusion if I want one of these! I need to get off my jacksy and head way up north :) EDIT: I live in Exeter! I would have loved to have seen this car :)
Thanks for the comment. Got to be a little careful when buying from Scotland as some of the cars can be rusty - stay tuned to the restoration videos (coming soon) to see the condition of my Sapphire! Nice drive back from Scotland to Exeter. Thanks for watching.
Nip up to Barnstaple and see Lee at Barum Engines if you need any work ..they have a great you tube channel too ..cosworth engine specialists....
Thanks for the comment Tony and for the advice. Hope you stay tuned to see the updates. Thanks for watching.
Paint some rust converter on the places you will not change to prevent further rusting whilst its waiting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the comment and the advice. Difficult to know where to start (and where to stop) when it comes with bodywork, but please do stay tuned as I will post an update in January. Thanks for watching.
The engines probably under so much pressure the catch can is needed if not the crankcase pressure gets to much especially running more boost catch cans are must on most highly modified I think so stop blowback/blowby etc they get full quick so need emptying often but if doing daily or weekly then there's another issue like you said seals etc ....dont quote me on that I just read it somewhere 😂
Lovely motor 👍
Thanks for the comment and advice. I still hope to remove the oil catcher, but as you say it will be necessary if I keep the bigger power on the car (watch this space for updates!). Thanks for watching.
My 3rd car was a f reg Sierra sapphire , you could put your finger through the body work it was that full of rust lol it was £1400 at the time , thanks to that car I can parallel park anything lol .
Thanks for the comment, always good to hear from people who have owned and driven Sierras. Thanks for watching.
The hatch back Cosworth looks far more dramatic. The Sapphire Cosworth just looks like an old Sierra Sapphire
Thanks for the comment. The 3-door certainly does look more aggressive, but not sure I agree that the Sapphire doesn't look very special too... in a different, more reserved way. Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
I had a one new a 1993k reg fast cars of the day but not the most reliable I recall mine having loads done under warranty .
BTW none of the alloys in the video belong on that car, none are correct , if memory serves me right
that car is supposed to have the later wire type with large centre cap that was from all J regs to the last K reg cars like I had .
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from someone who owned one back when new. The early 1991 Sapphire Cosworths came with the 15" Lattice wheels, which are supplied with the car; however, late 1991 and through to end of production the Cosworth cane with the Shark Tooth alloys. Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Personally it was cheaper than I thought. Came across this video by chance. Now subscribed 👍
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, much appreciated. Also, it is great to know you think the Sierra was good value. Stay tuned for the restoration. Thanks for watching.
What car is it, couldn't quite hear what you say? Haha
Had a lovely 2wd diamond white saph in 2014, this video brings back memories. Saved since I was 17 and bought one at 24. Rebuilt it from the ground up. Enjoy the car chap
Ha! Thanks for the comment. Your 2WD Cosworth must have been a brilliant car, I like them in Diamond White. Thanks for watching.
Excellent stuff and definitely top-notch commentary !!!! really enjoyed this upload of my boyhood dream car which I could afford to buy at the time in the late 80s but could not, unfortunately, afford to insure 😢😢
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the video. My boyhood dream car too and, like you, I could not afford the insurance! It is nice to have one now, but as you'll find if you stay tuned... it's needed a fair bit of work! Thanks for watching.
Great car for the age love this era of cars loving the shape of the sapphires i akso like the BMW E30 325i which is a similar shape to the cosworth looking forward to the next videos
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Couldn’t agree more about the ‘three-box’ design of the Sapphire (and the BMW E30). Hope you stay tuned and follow the Sierra restoration - I have gone much further than originally intended!
lovely colour, and beautiful car, one of my dream projects, first time I saw a sierra cosworth it was the rwd model. I was about 14 waiting with my friends to be picked up by one of our parents, we were kind of in an industrial area and this thing came rumbling along, the guy must have seen 3 of us with our jaws open in awe, and he went round this roundabout got the backend out, and I just remember the noise, and this monster going sideways up the road with fire coming out of the exhaust. Instantly fell in love with cossies! Anyway great video I enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback on the video. Similar to you, I can remember the Sapphire Cosworths in my early teens and I just loved them from then on. I feel very lucky to have one, but let’s hope I continue to feel ‘lucky’ as the restoration progresses. Thanks for watching.
I used to own a Moondust Silver one too, J725 BNO. They’re some of the last ones ever made. Some “experts” say they’re not genuine as they didn’t make them in silver 😂 shows what they know! I absolutely loved it, I wish I still had it now but glad to be able to say I’ve owned one.
I paid 8k for mine, around 2004!
Thanks for the comment Martyn. Your Moondust Sapphire Cosworth sounds nice and, as you say, it is nice to have a Cosworth in your car history. Wish I'd bought one in 2004! 🤣
Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Oil catch can I believe it is
Thanks for the comment and info Paul. Do stay tuned to see what I end up doing with the oil catcher. Thanks for watching.
Looking forward to seeing it get restored. I am no great Ford fan, but these Cosworths are quite special.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you staying tuned for the restoration... I'll have an update out soon. I do feature some other manufacturers here on the Channel, so hope you find other videos of interest. Thanks for watching.
Owning a rare car I find really annoying with people knocking on you door wanting to buy it or leaving notes on the windscreen. Going about your normal everyday business with people pestering you to buy your car is really annoying
Thanks for the comment. Owning a modern classic does attract attention, even from those who just want to chat with you about it as opposed to make you an offer. It’s actually a part of classic car ownership that I really enjoy, people coming to talk about my car and to reminisce. Thanks for watching.
Before you start disassembling your cars catch can better get some info....dont think its there for laughs..😏
Thanks for the comment Rick. I'll definitely be having the engine work done by professionals, as you say the oil catcher will be there for a reason. Also, the rocker cover has been drilled to enable to catch can to draw oil / pressure from the top of the engine. Please do stay tuned as I will share how things progress. Thanks for watching.
13:02 i believe that is an oil catch can designed to only allow the crankcase fumes to re-enter the engine and catch any liquid oil. Btw, how much was that expensive litre of oil?
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the information. Please do stay tuned to see what I do with the oil catcher can as part of the restoration. The oil was £35 for 1ltr... criminal! Thanks for watching.
Pretty sure the 4x4’s had different wheels? Cross spokes. Those are 2Wd wheels…
Thanks for the comment. Part way through 1991 the wheels changed from the Lattice to the Shark Tooth at the same time the Sierra received a bit of a facelift (different dashboard design). My Sierra is a pre-facelift car so should have the earlier Lattice wheels. Thanks for watching.
Nice motor, these are the last of the cheap cosworths. I remember when you could grab one for less than 5k lol.
Get rid of the droopy exhaust tho 👍
Thanks for the comment, I a glad you like the Sierra and could not agree more with you regarding the exhaust - going to neaten that up as part of the restoration. Please do stay tuned to follow the progress with my Cosworth. Thanks for watching.
I just randomly came across your video so I thought I'd give it a watch and I am so glad I did. That video was brilliant and what a lovely example your Cosworth is. I think you paid a very fair price for the car and once you've restored it you won't fail to make money on it. I am so looking forward to the next video, I can't wait to see the restoration done on this beautiful car. I had to subscribe to this channel, intact I think it might be my new favourite channel?
Wow, thanks for the kind comment. Lots of work currently going into this car which I promise to feature here on the Channel along with my other cars. Really appreciate the support, thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors you are most welcome 👍
Cosworth 4x4 project you say = subbed!
Thanks for the sub and for watching, really appreciate it.
Love the car, and the video. Get some 4x4 wheels though if returning to standard. Those are 2wd wheels.
Thanks for the comment Neil, it is great to know you enjoyed the video and like the Sierra. On my Sierra Cosworth the Lattice wheels are correct, the alloys changed to Shark Tooth alloys part way through 1991 when the Sierra received a bit of a facelift (with changes to the dashboard). Mine is a pre-facelift car so should be on the Lattice wheels that came with the car. Thanks for watching.
I never forget my trip to Blackpool in the late 90s there were 20 of us going in 4 cars and it turns out my lift was a tuned up Sierra cosworth, we were in Blackpool in 1hr 5 mins coming from pontefract…I was shaking when we got there and had to change my pants..I’ve never forgot the sound of the dump valve, beautiful
Thanks for the comment. What a great memory and fab car, thanks for share. Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video.
For me it always seems to be Wales when I spot a vehicle I’m looking for. (I’m based in Cornwall too)
Been up there 3 times in a year for motorbikes and recently a car (last week).
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from another Cornwall resident! These cars (and bikes) are never close, but usually worth the journey if the seller has been honest. Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned to see the restoration of the Sierra.
Start the video with the look around the car. Imho, that is the usual way for good reasons. No one really cares about the journey to collect it.
Thanks for the comment and feedback. Trying to include all aspects of my experiences with my cars in the videos, including the actual cars themselves, their history and story... that's the reason I include chapters to enable viewers to skip to bits they want to watch, like the walk around the car. Video seems to be doing fairly well with lots of good feedback; hope you enjoyed it.
Great price! 😎👍 Never seen this channel before. I've subscribed. Can't wait to see the build process.
Thanks for the comment and sub, really appreciated. Hope you like my videos and my cars, and I look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
What a dream ,driving a Sierra cosworth to Cornwall .l had a 1989 Granada and it had and problems
Thanks for the comment Marty. The drive certainly was enjoyable, once I had a few miles under my belt and had built a bit of confidence in the Sierra! If you like your Mk3 Granadas then please do stay tuned... you may like the next video, which is due next week! Thanks for watching.
Good deal there well done A bit of tinkering bodywork I will definitely changed Loyal filters bits and bobs like that make a nice car
Thanks for the comment Michael, it is good to hear from people who see the potential in the Sierra. Hope you stay tuned to see the progress. Thanks for watching.
Your video appeared for some reason on my home page (likely due to my love of various car restoration channels.....gotta trust the algorithm, eh?!). I'm excited to follow your journey with this car, I LOVE a Sierra, always wanted my dad to buy one, but he never did. Good luck, you have a new subscriber, and I look forward to the updates. So glad it made it back to Cornwall for you! :)
Thanks for the comment and the sub, really is appreciated. Great to know you like the Sierra and really pleased to know you'll be staying tuned for the restoration updates... one is coming soon! My Dad did have a couple of Sierras, but nothing high performance which I too always hoped he would buy... turns out I am making up for it now! 🤣
Thanks for watching - look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
You can configure to your boot lock to the existing key it’s so easy it’s covered in a Haynes manual.
Thanks for the comment - I did not know this. I will look into it. Thanks for watching.
I was thinking around £14,000 to 15,000 for it .
So you got it for a fair price 👍..
Iv had a lot of fords in my time ,but never a cosworth ..iv had
A sierra sapphire 2litre glx in magenta .a few Gls hatchbacks .
Cortina MK3 4 and facelift (5) .
Capri mk1 ,2 and 3 .
Escort mk1 and 2
Fiesta 1 &2 ..
A host of vauxhalls BMW and Audi ,golf GTi mk1 and also a triumph spitfire to name a few 😂..
ATM I have a Vauxhall calibra and an Astra G van
Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on the price... good to know other people think it was a good / fair price. Great car history, and your current Calibra is a cracking car (and very rare these days). Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned to my Channel.
@@cornishcarcollectors Thanks ,my current Calibra I bought in 2017 as a bit of nostalgia as I owned my first 91 H plate redtop in 1994 ,but had to sell it to get a mortgage ,I promised myself I'd get another one day although I didn't anticipate it would be 20 odd years later lol .
As you rightly say they are very rare now due to a lot being stripped of their engines /parts ,for nova's ,corsa's and other cars .
Iv enjoyed this Calibra and it too has attracted a lot of attention from people who had one back in the day ,iv had the thumbs up driving along in it ,and quite a few petrol garage conversions 😁
It's also been the only Calibra at various local car shows too.
Subscribed 👍
Dalblair of Ayr, remember it well had a fair few decent cars in the window back in the 90's
Thanks for the comment. I'm going to have to Google Dalblair of Ayr as several people have said they used to sell some decent stock. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for a nice documentary about a Cosie. I believe the XR4x4’s developed 200 bhp while the 4x4 Cosie developed 204 bhp. Surprisingly little difference
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I believe the 2.8 XR4x4 Sierras were 150bhp, but you may be talking about the Turbo Technics XR4x4? Both nice cars! Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors it was a good 30 years ago now before they replaced the lead in the fuel. I will look forward to seeing your documentary on those cars as it will certainly bring back some memories for me
Love a ford Sierra
I have a 1992 black dohc glx estate
Recently got it back on the road
Bodywork to do but lucky all the arches and sills are perfect
It was sat up for 12 years and still runs sweet
Being a low mileage car sat at 81,000 miles
Love a Sierra
Looking forward to seeing more
Thanks for the comment - good to hear from a fellow Sierra owner. I like the GLX and very nice in estate form. Thanks for watching and staying tuned.
@@cornishcarcollectors factory extra
1992 ford CD player
I'm gonna save the old girl
Congratulations on your purchase from a new subscriber from Plymouth now living in London. You got a great buy and the only way is Up while you enjoy the project and the outcome 🔥
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, much appreciated. Good to know you think the car was good value and worth doing - please do stay tuned to see the progress and keep an eye our for the Sierra when next in Plymouth! Thanks for watching.
I was thinking 18k and probably worth 25k when all sorted
Thanks for the comment Chris. I value the car precisely as you do, but I fear the restoration costs (plus purchase price) is going to far exceed the £25K valuation. Please do stay tuned to keep up to date with progress. Thanks for watching.
Just seen your video I live in Plymouth how was your take it Alan Jefferies
Thanks for the comment Jon; good to hear from someone local. The engine will be visiting an engine tuner, so do stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Great video following your journey home after picking up the RS. I think you have a great starting point for putting your touches on the car. Would be interesting to see what's it like underneath tho. Sure is an investment and I will be definitely following your progress 👍I use the millers fuel treatment in my mk3 focus ST and the diesel version for my Tiguan and in my opinion are great products.
Thanks for the comment, really good to know you enjoyed it. Do stay tuned to see the progress updates on the restoration - I am currently going much further than originally planned! Thanks for the info about the Millers treatment and thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
Super rare in silver nice find. If it’s lived most of its life in Scotland it will be totally rotten underneath (sadly).
Thanks for the comment - great to know you like the Moondust Silver. My first choice would have been Magenta, but I am really pleased with the Silver. I'll share the underside of the car in a future video. Thanks for watching.
keep the catch can it stops oil being sent into the intake system. and don't be a boring old fart and de-tune it :(
Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on how I should proceed with the Sierra. The power delivery is a bit of a quandary as it does not feel like 300bhp, so I am hoping to manage the power down a little whilst improving performance! Stay tuned to see how the car progresses. Thanks for watching.
If you ever want to sell it after the restoration, please let me know as I will gladly buy it off you.
Thanks for the comment and interest in my Sierra, albeit I am unsure whether you'll want to buy it after the restoration as I have gone way further than I originally intended. Please do stay tuned to see the progress. Not sure I'll ever sell this one, but we'll see. Thanks for watching the video.
Gosh does this beauty look stunningly awesome!Beats any Tesla and its likes hands down!Great vid, pal!Definitely a good deal you have clinched here, so I feel. You do not own such a car because of some rational reasons, but because it ignites you and makes you feel free and alive:) Which car manufacturer can claim their babies do the same?
Thanks for the comment Paul and kind feedback about the Sierra. As you say, the Cosworth or any performance car from the 80s and 90s is just so special and great fun to drive, not like these modern cars we are all driving today. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks.
@@cornishcarcollectors Spot on!No disrespect meant, but I feel "sorry" for the current generation of young people, who do not have the foggiest as far as real wheels are concerned. To them it's all about the comfort and driving pleasure + safety, but we know it's about something totally different and I mentioned it in my previous feedback. Used to drive a souped-up Sierra back in the mid-90's and it felt absolutely fantastic and so normal. I only know it now after having driven countless of modern-day cars with oodles of useless bells and whistles (one of those features being a notorious Stop'n'Start-hate it!), but with little "character" and dicey reliability. Most cars these days are overengineered and so bland... Just like today's music I cannot stand, so are the cars geared up to suit the preferences of the public. Here's proof of the pudding: imagine it's freezing out there. You gotta bolt. It's an emergency situation. Would you rather drive a time-proven Cossie/Merkur XR4Ti/Sierra/Cortina or, say, a Tesla/BYD, Chery, etc.?Did I ever mention the fact most countries have neither the charging infrastructure nor the adequate expertise to take care of EVs? It will take years and in the meantime lots of folks will get their fingers burnt owning a modern EV of some sort.
Cheap.
Aussie sellers want 100k or more 😂😂😂
Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from people who think the Sierra was good value. I know some of the prices being asked overseas are high, but $100K is crazy! Thanks for watching.
Cracking buy money in the bank , not tomowrow but I 5 years you will own that for nothing.
Thanks for the comment Graham and for your thoughts on the car. Hope you stay tuned, thanks for watching.
Whats happened to this? So many channels get good cars then never update them...
Thanks for the comment. Update is coming this week… I finished filming it today. Taken longer than planned. Thanks for the interest, appreciate you following the Sierra.
Great video, new subscriber! I think you paid a fair price, and good to see things like the original seized boot lock, shows previous owners cared. Good luck with the resto!
Thanks for the comment and for the sub, really appreciated. Good to know you think the Sierra was a fair price. Do stay tuned and thanks for watching.
£15750 A good price. Good luck with the restoration and I look forward to hearing all about it.
Thanks for the comment Nick - good to know you think the Sapphire was decent value. Really appreciate you staying tuned for the updates. Thanks for watching.