midhertsgalaxy Posted February 28, 2007 Report Posted February 28, 2007 All of a sudden the news is full of the story about defective petrol in the South east. Having read yesterdays topic on the subject, it seems to suggest that Galaxy's are unaffected. I beg to differ. My Galaxy went in to Fords yesterday for a service, but also because it was running very rough. I had filled up with Tesco's fuel on Both the 13th Feb and last Sunday (Feb 25th). The mechanic there was stumped and muttered something about the inlet manifold melting and the air valve not closing properly. I shall get on to him first thing in the morning and mention this fuel thing, but in the meantime, is there anyone out there in Galaxy-land (in particular, South East Galaxy-land) who is having the same problem? Do Galaxies have Lambda sensors that get clogged up, or has mine actually got something else wrong with it I await replies with interest and will keep you posted about what Fords think it is tomorrow Cheers Midhertsgalaxy Quote
katman Posted February 28, 2007 Report Posted February 28, 2007 All of a sudden the news is full of the story about defective petrol in the South east. but also because it was running very rough. I had filled up with Tesco's fuel on Both the 13th Feb and last Sunday (Feb 25th). It would be interesting to know the definition of "South East". The BBC news website has a couple of stories about this http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6405051.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6405701.stm "I think that we've got a corridor in east Anglia, London and the South East where somehow a dodgy batch of petrol has crept into the system. " It doesnt say how far into East Anglia but I have noticed a few times in slow traffic recently that my engine has suffered a momentary drop in power as if I was about to stall but it then recovered. In all cases I was doing very low revs and just assumed that I let the revs get too low but as far as I am aware my driving style hasnt changed so why I have had these hesitations is a mystery. It does say "Drivers from across south-east England believe they may have been sold petrol containing ethanol, which has damaged their cars. " so maybe all the affected people have been bying some of the newer Green fuels rather than normal petrol. I used to have a transit in the 80s and it it ran fine on good old 4 star until the amount of lead was reduced in the run up to the introduction of unleaded fuel and it then ran like a pig. I had to have a new carb fitted to cure the problem and the garage said loads of cars had suffered similar problems. Because of that I am vert wary of trying any new fangled fuels particularly on an older vehicle. It will be interesting to see the final outcome of this because when I saw the original warning on here yesterday I googled for more info but didnt find anything. Quote
seatkid Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 I wonder how long it'll be before they discover that the people "affected" are all employees of Sainsburys :wacko: Quote
Smilge Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 Should have bought a diesel ....... mmmmm wonder if those who have had their ECU's re-mapped are having mega problems?...... :wacko: Quote
PhilT Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 Should have bought a diesel ....... Yes to the diesel (for mpg if nothing else) but I bet my 1972 MG Midget will be OK. Twin SU carbs and no new fangled computers, sensors, etc. to screw up. KISS (keep it simple stupid) Quote
AndeeeH Posted March 1, 2007 Report Posted March 1, 2007 Apparently the only thing they have found in the dodgy fuel that shouldn't be in there is silicon. Quote
midhertsgalaxy Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Posted March 2, 2007 Ford say it is the Lambda Sensor. They think it was going anyway but I think it's too much of a coincidence. Am I really the only galaxy owner affected. Quote
mumof4 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Posted March 2, 2007 im in the wrong area.....im....south west i think.... Quote
mumble_bee Posted March 2, 2007 Report Posted March 2, 2007 I havent filled up in 2weeks on any of my cars.... prolly have to this week.... so not affected (yet) Quote
Smilge Posted March 2, 2007 Report Posted March 2, 2007 Labda sensors ...mmmmmm...sexy principles! ........stoichiometric ratios .....yummy! Quote
mumof4 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Posted March 2, 2007 Go and have a lie down.....take the red pill..will help you forget alllllllllllllllllllllll about the sensors..think happy pink fluffy clouds Bleeno...really..helps me!! :P :ph34r: Quote
drewkaren Posted March 3, 2007 Report Posted March 3, 2007 mine going in tuesday with engine warning light illuminated. ford peeps think it may be the fuel. Quote
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