Recent content by rhinosaw

Ok thanks Harry

If I get the two belts done is that back to being a normal engine, no other silly parts to go wrong? Also, if belt broke what damage is done, pistons and valves knackered or more

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Matter of interest what do u have to do to change the belts, is oil pump belt done with just sump off? What about the other belt, what part of the engine has to be taken apart or it engine out job?

Matter of interest what do u have to do to change the belts, is oil pump belt done with just sump off? What about the other belt, what part of the engine has to be taken apart or is it engine out job?

Thanks, will remember that

Yes, am sure you're right. Also your service record would have to be spot on carried out at main dealer,

Hi CDBE U say 'sold as a non replaceable lifetime part', wouldn't that make Ford liable for the repair if it breaks?

Thanks for your comments, would the £1000 cost include changing both belts or just the cambelt. If only the cambelt is the oil pump belt just as complicated to change. Thanks again

Ok, thanks

Yes, I am Def doing that. By the way, on another subject, I have read bad things about the cambelts on these engines , I think they're semi immersed in oil, prone to snapping and should be replaced at 8-10 years at over £1000. Any comments, thanks

Fair comment, thanks, is rocker box gasket a possibility, slightly wet at the front but can't see the back

Ok, thank you, yes suppose could be many things. Will have to take it in

I have a 2016 1.0 Ecoboost Focus with low mileage. Recently I have noticed some drips of oil coming off the tray under the engine, noticeable on garage floor Just wondered if anyone had any ideas , sump gasket poss? thank you

further to my battery query about 10 days ago when I said that my new battery was reading 12.4 v Now after a couple of days idle the battery read just under 12.2 v, went for a longish drive , then left the car for 4 hours and the battery read over 12.5v. alternator is reading OK. just...