Sierra XR4Ti

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Hi guys!

I am about to buy a Sierra XR4Ti. This car has a 2.3l Pinto engine. Parts are hard to get for this type of engine in Australia, just wondering if anyone knows anywhere in Aus that sells them?

Also...how hard is it to put a 2.0l Pinto into it? Remembering it has a ECU...

Thanks

[Polyal]

why would u go back to a 2.0?

any pics? love these cars but i wouldn't get one unless it was in A1 condition

[fast1]

this is immac and its got the RS body kit so it looks like a cossie.

I;d go back to a 2.0 coz parts for the 2.3l are almost impossible to get in Australia.

[Polyal]

well if I was you then I would keep the 2.3, and save up and just gte parts from teh UK. Expensive yes, but it has to be better in the long run.

Look on ebay..might be something there

[RSgerry]

i have an XR4i which is the 2.8 litre V6. loads of torque, sounds sensational, drinks fuel at the rate of 10-15mpg and is a complete bastard to get bits for. just about everything has to come from the UK. i have been waiting for 9 ommths for tie rods...1st time the container arrived, they hadnt been packed, second time they sent the wrong item, hopefully it will be 3rd time lucky. nice car though.

[outback_ute]

How many engine parts do you plan on needing? For normal servicing stuff just get a box of goodies sent out, enough to last you a while. Ideally find someone shipping stuff out with some spare space in a container or something.

I have to say though I wouldn't really use it as a daily driver or only car.

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RSgerry - where do u get parts from....

[irsa76]

Technically it's not a Sierra. It's a Mercury Merkur. The Sierra never had the 2.3 engine, which was shared with the Mustang and T-bird turbos. I belive that only the crank is different, longer stroke on the 2.3.

Originally Posted by RSgerry

i have an XR4i which is the 2.8 litre V6. loads of torque, sounds sensational, drinks fuel at the rate of 10-15mpg and is a complete bastard to get bits for. just about everything has to come from the UK. i have been waiting for 9 ommths for tie rods...1st time the container arrived, they hadnt been packed, second time they sent the wrong item, hopefully it will be 3rd time lucky. nice car though.

hi there mate i have a xr4ti & a xr4i both black one rusty but still quick i was buyin parts in us & uk then i found parts in nz for heaps cheaper your tie rod end just get it repacked

Originally Posted by Mr Stationwagon

Technically it's not a Sierra. It's a Mercury Merkur. The Sierra never had the 2.3 engine, which was shared with the Mustang and T-bird turbos. I belive that only the crank is different, longer stroke on the 2.3.

matey i have both they are the same one has v6 179 hp other has 2.3 385 hp parts fit both of them

[RSgerry]

Originally Posted by mudduck

hi there mate i have a xr4ti & a xr4i both black one rusty but still quick i was buyin parts in us & uk then i found parts in nz for heaps cheaper your tie rod end just get it repacked

i hadnt thought of new zealand...DOH!

oh well, i have been assured they will be here sometme this week. a great car to drive. tons of torque, a pity i have never had the chance to try it on a circuit.

hi there matey

Hello from the UK . I run a 2.3ti in a MK5 cortina , how are you getting on with the project.

Hi there,
I don't know if you have got your XR still, but if you are still having problems getting parts try a company called rockauto in the US.(rockauto.com.) I had an XR4Ti for two years and spent a lot of time and money on it only to have a 4x4 ute write it off last year. I also had two sapphire cossies, one 2wd and one 4wd many years ago, so I still have contacts with RS breakers in the UK if you need any parts. I would also advise you to keep the 2.3Ltr motor as(in my opinion) it is far superior to the standard 2ltr motor