Restoration of Merkur Scorpio in Russia

[Vovan]

There were 2 versions of the rear beam. Mine is from '98, you only need to replace the differential cover. Before '98, there was another one.

Wow, that's crazy. So there was one from '94 - '97 and then the one you have was '98 only!?

Yes

[Vovan]

Impressive work on the key

Thak you

[brokencase]

I am also impressed with the key work Vovan.

Like yourself I just had to have a functioning flashlight key:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5902984

Car looks great - I'm glad you posted the pictures as I suggested.

[Vovan]

I am also impressed with the key work Vovan.

Like yourself I just had to have a functioning flashlight key:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5902984

Car looks great - I'm glad you posted the pictures as I suggested.

What printing method did you use? It looks very high quality.

[brokencase]

I used an AnyCubic Photon Mono UV resin 3d printer.

Like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364953315085

[andyofcolumbusmerkur]

It's cool what you do to that old car.

[Vovan]

It's cool what you do to that old car.

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[brokencase]

I should have bartered for a later and thicker rear anti-sway bar in exchange for the US spec headlights I sent to him!

In any case Vovan, please keep us updated on your progress. We do not often see full restorations like that which you are performing.

I do hope you will be able to source some original leather seats in good condition.

[Vovan]

Engine overhaul












Had to mill the pistons











Aluminum cylinder head covers from 2.8

[Vovan]

Cabin filter integration
I bought a housing from a Ford Scorpio 2, where a cabin filter was provided at the factory.
It had to be modified in order to combine the climate control element from Merkur with this housing.
I also reviewed the remaining components and either replaced or repaired them. I also replaced all the seals.

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Bent rods? Did the engine inhale some water?

New pistons and rods I presume, yes? Oversize pistons?

Looks good - keep the pictures coming!

[brokencase]

I like the cast aluminum valve covers. Rare items. I don't like them painted blue but that is your personal choice.

I hope you inspected cylinder heads for cracks, they have been known to crack if engine overheated.

The blower power module can fail. Instructions for DIY repair are in the IMON email archives. Don't need to worry about it now. Can be fixed later if needed.

Nice that they were able to fit cabin filter in later Scorpios. Make sure you put some good lubrication on the plastic fan motor bushings. Like Teflon grease or something like that.

It all looks great Vovan.

I am also curious - How did that con rod bend?

[Vovan]

I don't know how the connecting rod got bent. I didn't even notice it right away, the engine was working pretty well. I took it apart to change the gaskets and clean it, but I found a bent connecting rod and an ellipse in another cylinder. Yes, the pistons are new, oversize (0.5 mm) from 2.8. Accordingly, the compression ratio will be increased.

[Vovan]

I like the cast aluminum valve covers. Rare items. I don't like them painted blue but that is your personal choice.

I hope you inspected cylinder heads for cracks, they have been known to crack if engine overheated.

The blower power module can fail. Instructions for DIY repair are in the IMON email archives. Don't need to worry about it now. Can be fixed later if needed.

Nice that they were able to fit cabin filter in later Scorpios. Make sure you put some good lubrication on the plastic fan motor bushings. Like Teflon grease or something like that.

It all looks great Vovan.

I am also curious - How did that con rod bend?

What color valve covers would be preferable?

[brokencase]

What color valve covers would be preferable?

Ultimately you paint them the color that you desire.

Original valve covers were sort of a silver/titanium. More silver than titanium.

With age and heat of the engine they took on a golden hue, which several owners have erroneously assumed was the original color, and so they incorrectly re-paint them in a silver gold color.

I have attached pictures of "new" and "old" valve covers. Photos courtesy of Paul West.

Note the attachment points on the original valve covers for the ignition wire separators.
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