Ford escort mk4 restoration. The removal of the running gear. But what to heart should i refit?

In this episode of our Mk4 Escort Van restoration, we’re getting right down to the greesey bits. We completely remove all the running gear—engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and related components—before stripping back the entire engine bay. We’ll take you through the process of clearing the bay, removing old brackets, pipes and wiring, and stripping back years of surface grime. The goal is to get a clean, sound foundation ready for body repairs, full repainting and a fresh, upgraded engine installation later in the build. Watch along as we transform a tired, cluttered bay into a blank canvas—every bolt out, every surface cleaned, ready for the next stage of the restoration. What we cover in this video: ✅ Full removal of engine, gearbox and ancillaries ✅ Stripping suspension, brakes and steering components ✅ Degreasing and stripping back the engine bay ✅ Inspecting for hidden rust and damage If you’re restoring one of these classics or just love seeing old Fords brought back to life, hit subscribe and follow the full build. #Mk4Escort #EscortVan #FordRestoration #ClassicFord #VanRestoration #EngineBayPrep #rustrepair #ford #oldskoolford