Ford Fiesta problems

[LeMarchand]

Hey everyone, Thought I'd give you an update.

 

With so much going on lately I didnt keep on schedule and missed the last 2 services.

 

The spark plugs were compltely battered and because I ran it for 2 weeks after the engine light came on it meant the middle cylinder got very hot and melted. I'm an idiot. I should have dealt with it sooner but once the light went out I thought it might have gone away. Stupid I know.

 

Needs a complete new engine and rebuild as well as some extras like brake pads need doing, then acomplete service etc.

 

Hoping it will make it to the garage to see if I can get anything for it and trade it in.

 

Have decided to get rid and start again from scratch. Annoying but I'l learn to take better care next time.

 

Ouch! Hope you find something affordable.

[MrEprise]

Is it worth adding some Redex?

 

I don't ever recommend running Redex through a modern car. I stupidly did it on my old 2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v and before long, cylinders 2 & 3 started filling up with oil.

 

Yes on some cars, Redex will eat away at some of the rubber seals in the engine. In my case, it was the valve seals that perished!

[Sonic007]

Got £1000 for it. No blagging could get away from the fact it sounded like a tractor and had white smoke coming out.

 

Picked up another cheap Fiesta to get me to work and back. More money spent, but this time I will make sure I keep on top and not neglect it as much.

[3s-gtech]

They're great cars, at least without an early 1.0 Ecoboost. Unless you know exactly what you're doing or what's causing it, don't ignore warning lights in future (I have done so, but with knowledge of why they were on and how to fix it).

[Sonic007]

There was talk going around of EcoBoost being renamed EcoBoom! but I think as long as they are serviced then it should be OK. I've learned my lesson with forgetting servicing.

Apparently they can be quite fussy on oil so I won't use supermarket car oil ever again and will make sure the engine is kept in good condition.

 

 

They may be little cars but for what I use them for to work and back with the occasional trip on holiday then they do me fine.

 

Heres the one I've just picked up:

 

[3s-gtech]

Wet cambelts are a bad idea. Look after it this time!

[MrEprise]

I kind of hate people calling them the Ecoboom but only because I own a Focus with one!

 

It gets regular services and I make sure only the recommended oil (Castrol Magnatec 5w20 or I think Duckhams also has a similar oil) gets used as anything else can also issues including causing the timing belt to degrade.

[Sonic007]

I will be making sure this one is well serviced plus as it is a second hand car I made sure to get a 3yr Warranty.

[Andrew_C]

I made sure to get a 3yr Warranty.

I can almost guarantee that it will NOT cover anything that breaks...

[LeMarchand]

I can almost guarantee that it will NOT cover anything that breaks...

 

Yep, I got one and it was extremely limited and not easy to activate if you did think it was going to be covered. Was with the RAC and you had to get it looked at at one of "their" places etc etc.

[Sonic007]

Ok, maybe I've been mis-sold then. I was shown a leaflet which said it naturally does not cover wear and tear, brake pads, tyres, etc but engine related things and a bunch of other things are covered and I can just bring it back in during that time.

[LeMarchand]

Ok, maybe I've been mis-sold then. I was shown a leaflet which said it naturally does not cover wear and tear, brake pads, tyres, etc but engine related things and a bunch of other things are covered and I can just bring it back in during that time.

 

Maybe you got lucky, but worth a thorough read through.