... anyway my 03 tdci focus is misfiring and wont idle, it also emits smoke from the dipstick, please help!! thank you..
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focus tdci engine probs
Started by holdenhsv, Nov 19 2008 10:03 PM
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holdenhsv
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Posted 19 November 2008 - 10:03 PM
im new to the site, as i have just bought a focus tdci( i own a holden)... anyway my 03 tdci focus is misfiring and wont idle, it also emits smoke from the dipstick, please help!! thank you..
... anyway my 03 tdci focus is misfiring and wont idle, it also emits smoke from the dipstick, please help!! thank you..
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Posted 20 November 2008 - 04:16 PM
this could be a blockage in the pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) check the rubber hoses, or worst case senario it could be a blown head gasket check on the oil filler cap for any signs of a cottage cheese substance build up. it sounds like moistuer is getting into the engine causing the smoke.
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