I'm in the process of buying this car, and have been assured that the engine chatter while accelerating is normal.  Never heard this before on any diesel I've driven.  It's a metallic/rattle sound.  Can anyone advise if this is normal please?

Hi,

2018 is a crossover year between two different marks and two different engines.  Can you confirm whether this is a late Mk3 or an early Mk4?

1 hour ago, Louise Jeffs said:

It's a metallic/rattle sound.  Can anyone advise if this is normal please?

Is this a high mileage vehicle ?

Before we can offer any advice we need to know the answer to Tom's question as to which model Focus it is.

2 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Hi,

2018 is a crossover year between two different marks and two different engines.  Can you confirm whether this is a late Mk3 or an early Mk4?

I believe it is an early Mk4.

1 hour ago, unofix said:

Is this a high mileage vehicle ?

Before we can offer any advice we need to know the answer to Tom's question as to which model Focus it is.

It's the Mk4 I believe, mileage is 68,000.

2 minutes ago, Louise Jeffs said:

I believe it is an early Mk4.

Oh dear.  The cam-chain is probably about to snap.  Becoming very common on this engine now.

Yes have to agree with Tom. The cam chain should be replaced as a matter of urgency. 

2 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Oh dear.  The cam-chain is probably about to snap.  Becoming very common on this engine now.

OK, thanks.

1 hour ago, unofix said:

Yes have to agree with Tom. The cam chain should be replaced as a matter of urgency. 

 

1 hour ago, unofix said:

Yes have to agree with Tom. The cam chain should be replaced as a matter of urgency. 

Thank you.

Just now, Louise Jeffs said:

OK, thanks.

 

1 hour ago, Louise Jeffs said:

 

Thank you.

 

If you manage to get whoever is selling you the car to replace the cam chain, make sure they replace it with the 8mm chain. Otherwise walk away from the purchase.