Hank

When I use to work for an engine reconditioner (many moons ago!) we use to say if you are happy with the car and you can get another 3 years use out of it then fit another engine ... what you need to consider is yours has done 200k so how long before the gearbox etc starts to go ... There is an engine on Ebay at the moment http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-GALAXY-1-9-TURB...VQQcmdZViewItem Buy-it-now price is

Just an update - finally got my Gal back Yipppeeeeeeeeee! :( The garage said that the compression on cyliders 2 & 4 were very low + the diesel pump was not pumping out enough fuel ... unfortunately the pump was badly worn & could not be reconditioned :( Seems I was unlucky in having both faults at the same time ... Anyway all done now & many thanks to all who helped

Yes I have been thinking that myself - the car wouldnt start from cold but was running like a dream up to the day before - the engine has been rebuilt so assume the timing is correct ... They are saying the pump is not pumping out enough fuel for it to start - strange that & nakes me think this was the problem in the first place & not low compression as they originally diagnosed .... Very suspicious ... not much I can do about it now .... will go to the garage Monday see what they say & to get the numers off the pump .... Car only done 130,000 which I thought was nothing for a diesel engine ... Not a happy bunny :(

Just heard from the garage - my diesel pump needs replacing & the old one is too worn to be reconditioned :P I have been told a new pump is around

On my car the water temp sensor is at the front in the hose - just a clip holding wiring to it + a horseshoe type clip to remove then the sensor will just pull out of the hose ... Not sure what you are looking at down the back of the engine ... maybe 1 of the experts on here will know?

Glad you got your car sorted Bolt - still waiting for mine :16: Suppose to get it back today or tomorrow or next week-month-year the way it is going :blink: They say the Injector pump is not delivering enough fuel so maybe that was the original cause? :blink: Still once its done its done so hopefully I will have no more problems for a year or two (fingers crossed) Will let you know when I get it back .....

Hi Mike When I checked my relay it was in a blank holder further up on the same bank - it had obviously been replaced & just shoved into a blank hole ;) I cannot think what number was painted on the top of the relay - another member said he had a different number on top of his relay as well so maybe your 'relay 30' is actually there but in the wrong place? Sorry I cant check the number on top of my relay as the Gal is in the garage having an engine rebuild but I am sure if you do a search for relay 30 the thread I am refering to will appear Hope you get it sorted soon

Blimey thats bad! ;) Surely you must have some recourse with the seller especially as he failed to mention the cold starting problem - not as if he deny there is a problem with it .... I would certainly mention it to the seller if it was sold to me ... I sincerely hope the slipped pulley is the only problem with it and it continues to give you many miles of happy motoring Congrats on the baby - I can remember my first son being born as if it was yesterday ... a fantastic experience that I would not wanted to miss for the world! All the best wishes to you and your partner :blink:

Just an update - went to the garage today and the tests they have done shows worn bores :lol: Quoted

Thanks for the tip Jaroth ... I usually put about

Thanks for the info Chris - will definitely check the fuse ... the car is at the garage but will either get over there to check it myself or get the mechanic to check it ... Thanks Chris

Hi everyone just an update ... finally got the car to the local garage that fitted the cambelt 15 months ago ... just heard from them tonight that it is low on compression :angry2: Does this sound feasible? Even the mechanic said she runs like a dream when she does actually start & starts first time when warm ... (kept in a warm workshop it apparently started readily ... with a bit of help of some Easystart I suspect) Meeting the mechanic tomorrow so will have more details

I had a problem with a cracked pipe on my air con this summer - a new pipe from Frauds was

Many thanks for your replies Seatkid & Brookydave I agree with your comment about diesels - having been brought up on petrol engined Vivas, Escorts & Granadas (god I am showing my age here! :rolleyes: ) I am just starting to get into the diesel world - once you have done a certain job you know what to expect - its just making that first move ... Having searched through this excellent forum I have decided to invest in a Vag-Com as it will save me money in the long-run - just a quick question ... they list two types the Key-USB & the Hex-Key USB (CAN) - am I right in thinking the CAN version is for the later mk II Galaxy? If I get the CAN version I assume it will work with my mk I ? Sorry for all the questions ... just trying to get it right first time Thanks again for all your help - will keep you updated

Thanks for the link Bleeno - had 1 reply there suggesting pump timing has slipped ... I am certain I filled with diesel not petrol Seatkid as I filled up the week before when the tank was very low & the car was running fine uptil last week ... Can the timing be checked without a lot of dismantling? I am getting confused here as this is my first diesel car ... is pump timing different to cam timing? Am I right thinking I need special tools to check & adjust pump timing? Sorry about all the questions ... as I say this is my first diesel car so keen to learn more about it