CrazyInWeston Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Right, I bought a new car last September, because some ****T wrote off my previous car, I paid £1,700 for it, its a 2005 30th December registered Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol. Since then I've had to have the cambelt, water pump, fuel pump injection, a VVT pullley replacement and 2 sensors related to the VVT, resulting in an eye watering £1,400 in repairs. (before anyone says I should've checked cambelt history, I did, but the new VVT pulley results a new one as have to take the old one off) Its the special 1.6 petrol 115BHP engine rather than the standard 99bhp one. Car still isnt right, if in 2nd or in 3rd, and I LET GO of the accelerator, the car is very very shuddery and jerky, it doesnt do this in 1st, 4th or 5th. I'm asking here because I do not wish to spend more money just to "find" the problem and was hoping to avoid that if any of you members know the what the problem is for free, those repairs I had done has ate all the money I had saved. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 On 15/04/2017 at 00:23, CrazyInWeston said: Right, I bought a new car last September, because some ****T wrote off my previous car, I paid £1,700 for it, its a 2005 30th December registered Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol. Since then I've had to have the cambelt, water pump, fuel pump injection, a VVT pullley replacement and 2 sensors related to the VVT, resulting in an eye watering £1,400 in repairs. (before anyone says I should've checked cambelt history, I did, but the new VVT pulley results a new one as have to take the old one off) Its the special 1.6 petrol 115BHP engine rather than the standard 99bhp one. Car still isnt right, if in 2nd or in 3rd, and I LET GO of the accelerator, the car is very very shuddery and jerky, it doesnt do this in 1st, 4th or 5th. I'm asking here because I do not wish to spend more money just to "find" the problem and was hoping to avoid that if any of you members know the what the problem is for free, those repairs I had done has ate all the money I had saved. Thanks. I am taking pity on you, because:- A) I like your avatar; B) No other bastard will help you. Either get it fixed by a proper ford specialist (get a quote first), or get rid, as you are throwing good money after bad. It does sound as though your car is f*****d good n'proper. You won't thank me for saying it, but get a car professionally inspected before you buy it, as it can save you £thousands, so the £100 it costs is well worth it. Next time steer clear of old Fords and Vaux', and anything French, and if you buy from the trade at least you should get at least 3-6 months warranty. Best of luck, and "keep spanking!" tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Totally agree - your just chucking good money after bad. What your describing could be anyone of numerous things - and you will;l be spending more money on it just to get the fault diagnosed.. When I buy a 'bike or car , I look at the owner more than the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Digging into some of the Ford pages there are a couple of things that might be easy enough to try. Firstly, fill up with Super unleaded (98RON, not the usual 95); it may have a beneficial effect. Ford are pretty tight to the performance envelope and fuel is often critical. Secondly, it might just be the airflow sensor that has become a little dirty; a careful clean up may help. The last comment could just be that the Ti-VVT engine needs a good kicking! Typical Ford - treat 'em rough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 19 hours ago, Erithacus said: Digging into some of the Ford pages there are a couple of things that might be easy enough to try. Firstly, fill up with Super unleaded (98RON, not the usual 95); it may have a beneficial effect. Ford are pretty tight to the performance envelope and fuel is often critical. Secondly, it might just be the airflow sensor that has become a little dirty; a careful clean up may help. The last comment could just be that the Ti-VVT engine needs a good kicking! Typical Ford - treat 'em rough... Condensed version: "it's ******". tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 I had a 58 focus and mine was also very jerky occasionally, but it was on cold mornings though. A full service (at Ford) did seem to sort that problem. I have just traded it in though for a 64 reg focus though, as it was beginning to make a few noises from the engine. Took it to a local garage (in Essex) and they said it could have been one of about 5 or 6 things, but as it was an intermittent problem and it wasnt a bad noise, he advised me to keep on running it until it became more of a consistent noise. Decided it just wasn't worth throwing anything at it. If you can find a garage local to you (maybe a recommendation from someone on here more local than me?), explain the history of the car, what's happening, and say that you're worried about spending too much on it, they may be able to give you a rough idea about what it may be and what that would cost. They may just turn around and say they need to look it over, but there are some good ones out there that won't screw you over. Alternatively, do you have breakdown cover? Depending on your policy, some will come out and have a look for you, and then at least that would give you another clue. If you have Ford Assist (breakdown cover through Ford - get it with my service foc), give them a call and they'll send someone out - usually the AA. That is how I got my original diagnosis for the problem I had with my old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 5 hours ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Condensed version: "it's ******". tfj FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily, or if you don't... Found On Road, Dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, Erithacus said: FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily, or if you don't... Found On Road, Dead. I always say Fork Out, Repair Daily. 5 hours ago, Taz said: I had a 58 focus and mine was also very jerky occasionally, but it was on cold mornings though. A full service (at Ford) did seem to sort that problem. I have just traded it in though for a 64 reg focus though, as it was beginning to make a few noises from the engine. Took it to a local garage (in Essex) and they said it could have been one of about 5 or 6 things, but as it was an intermittent problem and it wasnt a bad noise, he advised me to keep on running it until it became more of a consistent noise. Decided it just wasn't worth throwing anything at it. If you can find a garage local to you (maybe a recommendation from someone on here more local than me?), explain the history of the car, what's happening, and say that you're worried about spending too much on it, they may be able to give you a rough idea about what it may be and what that would cost. They may just turn around and say they need to look it over, but there are some good ones out there that won't screw you over. Alternatively, do you have breakdown cover? Depending on your policy, some will come out and have a look for you, and then at least that would give you another clue. If you have Ford Assist (breakdown cover through Ford - get it with my service foc), give them a call and they'll send someone out - usually the AA. That is how I got my original diagnosis for the problem I had with my old one. @CrazyInWeston Dunno if car is capable of making it up to Bristol or if you are in Bristol regularly enough but call Neil Scull on 01179089267. He runs the Ford Rapid Fit/Quicklane on Winterstoke Road, opposite AG. It's to the right hand side of the main Brunel Ford dealership. Neil's a good bloke and he looked after my mother's aging Mondeo for donkeys years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Septic Peg said: ... 15 hours ago, Taz said: ... On 4/17/2017 at 21:33, Erithacus said: ... On 4/17/2017 at 14:06, Taxi for Johnson said: ... Okay guys, thanks for all the replys I'll try the Petrol first, no harm in that I suppose. I hardly go to Bristol, but I do work in Portishead, short drive from there really isn't it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 58 minutes ago, CrazyInWeston said: Okay guys, thanks for all the replys I'll try the Petrol first, no harm in that I suppose. I hardly go to Bristol, but I do work in Portishead, short drive from there really isn't it. Thanks. Don't waste petrol on that car. Put the money towards a replacement vehicle and take the bus. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Put the money towards a replacement vehicle and take the bus. I would if there was a 24hr bus service, but since I start at 5am and there are no buses, Car only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just now, CrazyInWeston said: I would if there was a 24hr bus service, but since I start at 5am and there are no buses, Car only option. Motorbike. Pedal bike. Car share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Motorbike. Pedal bike. Car share. 'fraid not. I live in WsM certainly aint peddlin' my way to Portishead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 minute ago, CrazyInWeston said: 'fraid not. I live in WsM certainly aint peddlin' my way to Portishead Is the coast path open yet?? tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInWeston Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Is the coast path open yet?? No idea, I know going the other way into Brean opens in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 In London they have a very good high speed boat service on the Thames. Does either Weston or Portishead have such a thing? Admittedly Weston would need a very long pier - and they would have to maintain it for once .............. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have checked this out and can confirm there is NO regular passenger boat service either between WSM and Portishead, or Portishead to WSM. When the new metromayor gets in I am sure this will change within 25 years. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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