Hello dear Ford community, and that seems to be the engine of the Escort (tournament, 1.4 engine, EZ 1998) from my uncle over to the background: Yesterday my uncle wanted to park and drive with us. He told me that there was a dull blow and he didn’t get the reverse gear out (engine was still running, but did not take any more gas). I then went down and we got the gear out by “swivel”. He tried to start again (engine turned) After the second start attempt the starter only made a crack, but the engine did not turn (battery was now also empty). I looked at the thing, but could not notice much because of the lack of light and tools. I only saw that the VDD was leaking, it came out of the oil filler bits of blue smoke and there was no oil to be seen on the oil measuring rod (it had only 0.5 L refilled in August). ADAC called and had to be dragged to the next workshop (was unfortunately Sunday evening). Today the workshop had called and told my uncle that the engine can no longer be turned off and is apparently solid. What do you think? Could the timing belt have been torn or have the pistons got stuck because of lack of oil? Is there still something to save or does a new engine have to come (Sorry have no idea of Ford engines, my area is Opel)? What is the engine code of the 1.4 of the 98 Escort and which engines would fit too? MfG Sven