JayG90 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I need advise help whatever really to get me out of this situation. Any help will be great. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73henny Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Call the AA or RAC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Managed with a lot of luck to get a friend who i haven't seen for a good 12 years round who was a mechanic. He's reset the timing belt and still won't turn. He's thinking maybe the valves so waiting on a compression tester. If not of that pretty much screwed. Car is at my house so no doubt just tow me to a garage at £120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Had the timing belt set and still nothing. He and another lad said it's the valves. They've done a compression test and came up as 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Did you have the correct tools to do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 He did, that's all I know as he was a mechanic. They've redone the timing and still won't tick over and his friend had a compression tester and came as 0. I don't know anymore than that, other than he says the valves are bent. However i cant find anywhere that sells mk7 fiesta zetec s intake valves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 But how did you lock and set the engine up to start with when you did it? Floating cams and crank.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 All i know is he set the two cams the holes to the top, and put a bolt in the crank till it wouldn't go anymore. I didn't touch it as I've no idea what I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky1973 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Sounds like u have made a baws up of it Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Sounds like someone has made a monumental mistake somewhere. I have just done one on Friday afternoon along with the waterpump. I've done enough of them now - I didn't even remove the tools to rotate the engine to ensure everything still lines up. It's quite a difficult one to mess up if you have the correct tools and follow the procedure. But sounds like you'll have valve damage if the timing is set correctly now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Sparky1973 said: Sounds like u have made a baws up of it Sent from my iPad using Ford OC As in the timing? I've not personally touched it like i say friend touched it. But I'm just completely lost and it's caused major argument with the other half as had no car for 2 days. Pretty much lost at the minute. As I've no idea what exactly is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 How much do we think this will cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky1973 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 As stef says sounds internal damage now Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky1973 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Better just sticking another engine in Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 does sound like whoever did replace the water pump didnt set the timing belt up correctly , therefore the piston and valves have touched . its essential to use the correct tools . its head off and inspect the damage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just now, iantt said: does sound like whoever did replace the water pump didnt set the timing belt up correctly , therefore the piston and valves have touched . its essential to use the correct tools . its head off and inspect the damage. So could be more than valves? Sounding like a stressful time and a pricey one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 It's a bare minimum of valves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl46 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 https://www.247spares.co.uk/engines/ford/fiesta http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Ford-Fiesta-Car-Engine-Cylinder-Heads-Head-Covers/61363/bn_1265328/i.html http://www.wiganengines.com/product.php/ford_fiesta_-_focus_zetec_14_16v__re-con_cylinder_head/?k=:::5348051 Just for starters. Check your local area for engine reconditioners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Certainly don't let your 'mate' loose with a valve spring compressor lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky1973 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 So has the other half packed yer bags [emoji23]Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Sparky1973 said: So has the other half packed yer bags Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Pretty much close to it haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well update is Ford are charging 276 for 8 valves but willing to give me 10% discount, so 248 i think it was... Nice of them. Though before it's touched, car is hopefully getting moved to a local garage... *Touch wood* it's only valves. Should i keep you guys up to date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 £248 for what? just the parts? Because that job is a whole lot bigger than £248 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, stef123 said: £248 for what? just the parts? Because that job is a whole lot bigger than £248 lol Just valves. Anything else I've no idea about yet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 minute ago, JayG90 said: Just valves. Anything else I've no idea about yet lol If thats the price for JUST the valves/parts and nothing else you need to look elsewhere lol to add to that job you'll need headgasket (or head set), head bolts, coolant etc and quite a number of hours labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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