The Day Has Finally Arrived! First Start on my FORD SIERRA RS500 | RS500 EP11 | Raj's Garage

Grab the latest Slam Sanctuary clothing here and use code RAJ15 at the checkout for 15% off!: https://slamsanctuary.com After owning this Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth for over a year, and with the car having been off the road for more than four years, it's finally time to turn the key. This isn't just another update, it's the biggest milestone of the entire restoration. After countless hours of work, a brand-new engine, many rare parts sourced, thousands spent on new and refurbished components, and an incredible amount of dedication from everyone involved, we finally attempt the first engine start. Will it fire into life first time? Or will there be more obstacles to overcome? Join me and Jamie from J-Tech Automotive as we reach the moment every petrolhead dreams of! If you've been following the RS500 restoration series from the beginning, this is an episode you absolutely won't want to miss. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next chapter as we get this legendary RS500 Cosworth back where it belongs... on the road. Follow on Instagram for more frequent updates and to see the rest of my collection: @rajsangha911 J-Tech Automotive. Bryants Farm House, Kiln Road, Reading RG4 9PB - Tel: 01189 479 555 https://www.jtechautomotive.co.uk/ Links to previous episodes: EP01: Introducing the RS500 to the channel:    • The Rarest Cosworth Ever? 500BHP RS500 Bar...   EP02: The first clean after nearly 5 years:    • Reviving a Forgotten Legend: Cleaning My M...   EP03: The restoration journey begins:    • The RS500 Restoration Just Got a Lot Harde...   EP04: Facing the truth about the engine:    • Facing the Truth About My Barn-Find RS500 ...   EP05: We have a new engine for the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500:    • We have a new engine for the Ford Sierra C...   EP06: I FOUND the original engine builder :    • I FOUND the original engine builder! Ford ...   EP07: We Tracked Down The ORIGINAL Engine:    • We Tracked Down The ORIGINAL Engine! Ford ...   EP08: Engine is finally coming together:    • It's Looking GREAT! Ford Sierra RS500 Upda...   EP09: New engine & gearbox reunited:    • It's Looking GREAT! Ford Sierra RS500 Upda...   EP10: Engine in & expensive parts!:    • ENGINE IN and it looks AMAZING! Ford Sierr...   EP11: New wheels and we're nearly there!:    • Wheel Change, New Parts + A Few Issues! | ...