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2.0 Zetec Coolant Loss

catjon24
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Hello, I have a problem with my 2000my ford focus 2.0 esp.

recently noticed loss of coolant, then, after car stood for a few hours, it would missfire like hell on start up.

I bought some plugs and leads to replace just in case but on removing the plug from no3 cylinder, I can see water in the cylinder.

Guess ive found cause of missfire and coolant loss.

Anyone got any experience of this, am I looking at head gasket or possibly even worse???

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    Hello, I have a problem with my 2000my ford focus 2.0 esp.

    recently noticed loss of coolant, then, after car stood for a few hours, it would missfire like hell on start up.

    I bought some plugs and leads to replace just in case but on removing the plug from no3 cylinder, I can see water in the cylinder.

    Guess ive found cause of missfire and coolant loss.

    Anyone got any experience of this, am I looking at head gasket or possibly even worse???

    Sounds like a head gasket or even a cracked head to me :(

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    Sounds like a head gasket or even a cracked head to me :(

    yeah ide say gasket the 2.0litre head doesnt like being skimmed in fact you shouldnt skim them at all as they will never be right its cheaper to buy a second hand engine and have it fitted

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