How to check engine size

[cpdm]

Hey Guys, just picked up a new Fiesta but have a rather strange question. Basically I initially ordered a 1.25 but had a change of heart a few days later and switched it to a 1.4. Now I've been told my car does have a 1.4 in it and I do believe Ford, after all why would they lie, but part of me just wants to be 100% sure.

I've had a look at the engine and can't see any stickers/wording that says what it is and wondered if any of you on here had an idea how I could check this?

Sorry for the random question, maybe I'm just being overly paranoid :)

[Sarc]

I'd also like to know the answer to this, if you don't mind me jumping on the band-wagon. :)

When I ordered my car, I was told I could have one that was already on order for the dealers themselves, (presumably as a showroom model or demo), and they would just re-order one for themselves later-on. This would save a couple of weeks off the waiting time by doing it this way.

The car they had ordered for themselves was to be a 1.25 Zetec, but they said they would arrange with Ford to fit a 1.4 engine when it was being built, (as that was what I prefered). Anyway, when it does eventually arrive, I'd also like to know how to double-check to see if they have actually fitted a 1.4 engine instead of the 1.25 (I don't really trust the 'paperwork', so would like to see if there's anyway to physically look at the engine, [or stamps/plates etc] to determine the size).

Cheers,

Sarc.

[harweyko]

try to look here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index...ost&p=32811

[cpdm]

Thanks, will have a look this evening if I can. Can't see the text on those images tho but guess it isn't that big :)

[titanium_s_spec]

look on log book at co2's and also tax disc but may i ask why would ford go to the trouble of changing an engine in a car when they could get a car from the factory :unsure:

[cpdm]

look on log book at co2's and also tax disc but may i ask why would ford go to the trouble of changing an engine in a car when they could get a car from the factory :unsure:

Thanks will have a look. What would be on the tax disc to indicate engine size?

I just wanted to double check that they placed the right order to the factory and not the 1.25 I initially paid for. I'm sure they did place the right order, but just want some peace of mind :)

[titanium_s_spec]

the price you pay for road tax will be on tax disc and also the co2's will giive the game away

[Sarc]

Also, thanks for the replies - very useful, (and thanks cpdm for letting me share the enquiry). Sorry, must have missed the old topics - and I thought I'd read just about every page on this forum over the last few weeks! :)

I realize that Ford wouldn't actually need to physically change the engine, and that it would all be done on the build-day, but like cpdm, I just needed to know that there was a way of checking when I eventually get my car - just in case there was a 'communications breakdown' between my dealer and Ford.

Cheers all,

Sarc.

cpdm - let us know, when you have time to check, if you do actually have the 1.4 stamped on your engine block. (Can't check mine yet as it's still en-route from Valencia - though I've now been told it's on British soil, so it's survived the high seas and pirates).

[TurboZutek]

Uhmmm, check the V5 or delivery document?

Chris...

[cpdm]

Had a look at co2 in the book but the 1.25 82PS and 1.4 96ps have the same emissions so going to have to look under the bonnet in daylight.

I have 2 delivery/order documents so not sure which one is correct. Anyways will let you know Sarc when I've had a chance to look under the bonnet :)

[andy64]

Hey Guys, just picked up a new Fiesta but have a rather strange question. Basically I initially ordered a 1.25 but had a change of heart a few days later and switched it to a 1.4. Now I've been told my car does have a 1.4 in it and I do believe Ford, after all why would they lie, but part of me just wants to be 100% sure.

I've had a look at the engine and can't see any stickers/wording that says what it is and wondered if any of you on here had an idea how I could check this?

Sorry for the random question, maybe I'm just being overly paranoid :)

My 1.6 Ti-VCT petrol has a white sticker on the engine's plastic cam belt cover - over the pulley nearest the windscreen - which says "1.6" - a bit hard to see as it's quite low down though! Found this as I was wondering too because my 1.6 engine doesn't look like the 1.6 petrol in the manual - apparently the manual drawing's wrong!

[cpdm]

Sarc just received my new V5 documents and can confirm it says 1388cc. As this comes from the DVLA I'm almost certain it is the 1.4.

Still haven't had a chance to look closer at the engine but I'm not too concerned now that I've seen documentation outside of Ford confirming the engine size :)

[cpdm]

My 1.6 Ti-VCT petrol has a white sticker on the engine's plastic cam belt cover - over the pulley nearest the windscreen - which says "1.6" - a bit hard to see as it's quite low down though! Found this as I was wondering too because my 1.6 engine doesn't look like the 1.6 petrol in the manual - apparently the manual drawing's wrong!

Thanks andy, will have a more detailed look this weekend when I can see the car in daylight :)

[Sarc]

Sarc just received my new V5 documents and can confirm it says 1388cc. As this comes from the DVLA I'm almost certain it is the 1.4.

Still haven't had a chance to look closer at the engine but I'm not too concerned now that I've seen documentation outside of Ford confirming the engine size :)

That's good news - you can rest easy now. Just hope mine says the same when I get it. :)

[cpdm]

That's good news - you can rest easy now. Just hope mine says the same when I get it. :)

Am sure it will be :)