Guest pet1963 Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Having got a VW mechanic to take a look at the engine today he has found that two HT leads were not connected properly and a breather pipe was blocked.Connected HT leads properly and fitted new breather pipe and hay presto!! the engine runs a lot better!! Not finished yet, going to replace all leads and plugs and then see. Regards Peter Quote
Guest nimrod Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 I take it this is the same engine that a Ford garage said was beyond repair?you say it runs better? but what does it sound like now and drive like? Quote
seatkid Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 Not bad for a 3 cylinder engine!! <_< :lol: Well it only goes to reinforce that 80% of running problems on petrol engines are down to simple electrical ignition faults. I trust you will report the ford dealer who wrote your engine off to Fords customer service (do it in writing) - the more people who complain about the scandalous service quality at a dealer, the sooner something might be done about it. I wonder how many other car owners have been taken in by this dealer? Quote
Guest pet1963 Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 To All Yes this is the engine that was unrepairable!!!!!!!!! Total cost so far Ford dealer Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 ...platinum plated plugs perhaps? Quote
Guest pet1963 Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 paid for what was available locally at 3pm Sat !!! No he does not live in scotland but drives a Discovery V8 petrol!! Latest news: replaced HT leads and engine runs fine up to 2500 rpm then runs rough, checking injectors next. Peter Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 Not the injectors....look elsewhere. More info required Quote
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