stu 40 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My petrol S-reg Ford Fiesta's engine has just started to sound like a diesel taxi!!! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 What engine is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu 40 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 It's a 1242cc petrol engine. Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'd get the top end checked. May be worn valves or the tappets need adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu 40 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Cambelt has now gone on the car - think it's terminal this time!!! £500+ to repair it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Sorry to say it definitely sounds terminal. R. I. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Cheaper to source a cylinder head if you intend to keep it. An S reg won't be worth much but what's it worth to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frund Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 With prices rising all the time I have started using my local motor factor for the spart parts. Much much cheaper. If you went down the 'change the head' route you will need new gaskets etc these places can be a helluva saving. Get jenned up and do as much of your own repairs as you can. I used to do my own a few years ago but with work being so busy i used local garages .....not cheap but useful. Head removal is not difficult but if the valve has damage a piston more trouble but have a look. You will have to fit a new belt and (tensioner on your model ?) and time the engine. This bit is more tricky ...a few years ago we would get cyl 4 tdc with valves rocking and set cyol 1 to firing. you may get the answer to timing here on the forum. good luck. hub nuts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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