arnie70

My Galaxy's (1.9 TDi Zetec (w)2000) engine developed a major fault yesterday, horrible clunking noise and loss of power. Local garage reckons its lost compression on No 4 cylinder (but doesnt knw why as its unusual on a galaxy) and it needs major engine rebuild or replacement engine but said he doesnt think its worth it as looking at over

Driving in town yesterday evening, just set off from traffic lights and heard/felt a loudish crack, car still drives but vibrates on acceleration, mileage curently 90k. Any ideas & likely cost? Thanks

Hi, My wiper linkage is slowing down a lot now, need to replace it or do the strip out & refurb. Considering the most complex job I've done before now is changing a wheel or fitting new bulbs, how hard of a job is it to do? Thought about buying replacement but local Fords want

Thanks, will give it a try!

Thanks for the replies, sorted the 2nd problem, it was down to a faulty connection on the negative terminal, changed the terminal clamp & ok now. Clamping the battery in place still not fixed but now know why, the old battery had a square lip at bottom but the new battery (and all batteries I've looked at) have a angled lip at bottom, my battery clamp is designed for the old one! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/arnie70/untitled.jpg Have jammed a bit of wood under clamp to hold it in place for time being. Will I be able to get a different clamp?

Had to jump start my gal a couple of mornings in the last few weeks. Had battery tested & it on its last legs. Went to my local Ford's and have got new battery, but got a couple of problems! 1 - new battery won't clamp in place?? Does the new battery need to be exact diamensions of old one? 2 - When tried starting car with new battery, turned on ignition, dials on dash went mad & just a clicking sound, engine never attempted to turn? So put old battery back in & started no probs? Confused!!

Got an ABS warning light showing, local garage has said its the O/S/F speed sensor and has quoted me

Thanks for that, I will have a search!

My Gal has developed a small problem. It has began to struggle to start and when switching ignition off the radiator fan kicks in for about 20-30 seconds (even if only been on a 2 min journey!). Recently had it MOT'd, passed fine, I mentioned these probs they think problems are linked & some sensor playing up somewhere, but they said it could be a bugger to find and would have to go on there computer (think they charge bout

Give my Gal bit of a xmas treat yesterday, was trying to swap wheels from front to back to even out tyre wear. The locking wheel nut on front drivers side was stuck solid, give it a bit of elbow grease & the bugger came apart! :) Any tips on how to remove it now?? Thanks

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Thanks for that, looks like a trip to Ford's as I only have 1 black key. :25:

My Mrs has just passed her driving test so gonna let her drive my Galaxy :lol: (I must be mad!). Only have the one key for my car, so going to get a spare key. Went to local key cutters in town, he said key can't be copied :lol:, that I would have to go to Ford dealer - he reckons about

I too have had the creaking steering on n/s. Took it to my trusted garage they changed the anti-roll bar link arm (

:D :D can't comment I know an idiot who bought a nice bright new 'ford' badge to replace his washed out tatty one - only to find its a 4" one for mk1 gals :wacko: :wacko: Ps anybody wanna buy a nice new ford badge - 4" wide :P :P :D :D :D :D :D

I have got a Ford Galaxy Handbook dated 2000 thinks its MkII model for sale on Ebay if anyone is in need of one. Some idiot bought the wrong one for his Galaxy!! :wacko: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Ok peeps, thanks for that! :rolleyes:

Have disconnected MAF and car is performing much better! You state that leaving it disconnected will not cause any problems, therefore is it worth spending the money to replace the MAF? will I get even better performance with a new MAF connected then running with faulty MAF disconnected? :rolleyes:

Thanks for that!!

If I find that the MAF is faulty, would I be able to leave it unplugged till I get a replacement or would this cause more problems? :lol:

By pulling the plug out as in step 1 photo, does this act as disconnecting the MAF to see if it is faulty? or would I need to do something else?

It sounds a bit odd but on a mkII it may possibly a brake switch (2 on the pedal) do your brake lights work ok ;) :D Hi thanks for that, having checked this morning my brake lights are not working! :D So it will be going back to garage tomorrow to have door, Air-C and brake lights looked at!

Hi, I'm new on here so please be gentle! Purchased a Galaxy 1.9 td (110) 2000 last week which I thought was a bargain. Having a couple of worries now and starting to think it wasn't such a bargain. 1 - AC not blowing very cold. 2- One of doors not locking. 3- driving today and the glow plug light (or is it a coil?) started flashing on & off. Any help gladly received!