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Hi, i've been to see a mechanic who thinks its the downpipe/manifold connection on the exhaust but i'm not convince that could make that amount of noise, its very loud and is getting slightly worse. Anyone have any more info thay'd like to share? Thanks Andy

Hi, i've done this recently. Mine is a 95 1.8 zetec, theres three bolts which connect it to the flywheel/clutch housing. Two run nearside to offside, and one runs the other way. They are tight, possibly rusted on, and they are a right bugger to get too, Try all combinations of socket extensions...

Hi, i have a problem where i can only start the car with a push start in the mornings. Theres plenty of battery power, turns over great, just no spark but when you turn the engine a few times via a push start it fires and runs fine throughout the day. Again, the next day or after being left for...

hi, can anyone help with a problem i'm having. There is a clicking/creaking noise coming from the front (possibly offside) when either depressing the clutch pedal after being in gear or releasing the accelerator suddenly whilst in gear or even occasionally on acceleration.It is also present...

hiya, it could be the CV joint but it still makes the noise when driving over pot holes or speed bumps in neutral. This points to suspension but i will have a look at the CV joint later. How else can i isolate it from other problems. Full lock forward and backwards??? Thanks for your help. Andy

hi, just thought you might know about another problem i'm having. There is a clicking/creaking noise coming from the front (possibly offside) when accelerating, depressing the clutch pedal or releasing the accelerator suddenly whilst in gear. It is also present in reverse. It is becoming...

hi jonny, thanks for all your help, i've looked at the haynes manual i've been using and the 1.6 zetec engine has its starter motor on the frontside of the flywheel whereas my 1.8 has it on the rear. This could be why the haynes manual says remove the starter motor first, but in my case it...

Hi, i have had the starter motor off but there's nothing behind it. On my engine the starter motor is on the rear of the engine block. Any other suggestions? THanks. Andy

Hi, I have a 1.8 16valve zetec engine in my escort which has intermittent starting problems. The breakdown guy said it is the crankshaft sensor which needs a clean or replacement. I have looked in the haynes manual etc but have had no joy locating it. Please could anyone let me know where it is...