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thc6

Member Since 22 Dec 2012
Offline Last Active Jan 02 2013 08:23 PM
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In Topic: Help With Engine Choice Please

02 January 2013 - 08:23 PM

Having looked at a 1.6, I ended up going for the 2.0 TDCi, I found there wasn't a huge amount of difference in the insurance cost, just tax slightly more expensive. There are alot more cars to choose from if you go for the 1.6 or 1.8 though. For me the computer shows the mpg at approx 45 so far, but I'm not sure how accurate this is.

I'd be more concerned for the DPF issues if the car has done low mileage for its age or is approaching 100k and hasn't yet had it replaced.

I'd also be watching out for symptoms of dual mass flywheel failure, again depending on the mileage of the cars you're looking at.

In Topic: Noise, Only When Clutch Fully Depressed?

02 January 2013 - 08:10 PM

Clutch thrust bearing?


Apologies for the slow reply, but any chance you could elaborate on this? I've had a quick search around - I take it this still a job that would require the clutch out?

I've also noticed a slight rumble(?) when stationary in neutral maybe every 20-30 secs on average - would you say this is more likely to be flywheel related?

On another possibly related note, the car doesn't always start on the first attempt - perhaps 30% of the time. When it fails to do so, it always starts straight away second time. Is this common in Ford diesels?

Cheers

In Topic: Whats The Best Focus Mk2 Trim/model?

02 January 2013 - 07:59 PM

I bought a 2005 Titanium, and whilst it has a few extras such as the half leather and Sony headunit, I think the spec overall is slightly lower than the 2001 Leon I had prior to the Focus.

Pricewise, I don't think the Titanium has much of a premium over the Zetec or Ghia trims, at least not amongst the 2.0 TDCIs - it's just they are harder to come by in the first place.

In Topic: Noise, Only When Clutch Fully Depressed?

22 December 2012 - 01:27 PM

Could be the Dual Mass Flywheel on its way out


This had crossed my mind, but the car seems alright running in all gears, I have literally just noticed this when at a standstill. The car doesn't seem to be rattling or shuddering whilst driving, although I suppose it could be in the early stages?

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