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19-04-2013, 04:01 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Hi all,
I have a '08 Focus TDCI with 95000km on the clock. Been going great until about 1000km ago when it started to get really noisy, heaps of diesel clatter. I had it serviced 2500km ago and have always serviced it on time. Any ideas??? |
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19-04-2013, 08:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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19-04-2013, 08:24 PM
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tufLTD
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Gympie, Qld
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Maybe try some injector cleaner, we've had real good results with the genuine Toyota cleaner (in the brushed aluminium bottle).
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19-04-2013, 10:43 PM
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Starter Motor
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i've been getting it serviced by a local guy who specialises in european cars. Its services every 10 to 12,000km.
I'll try the injector cleaner. |
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19-04-2013, 10:54 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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Mines really clattery on cold starts, and recently more so when warm, and sounds like slight lifter/rocker noise when on the accelerator slightly at low RPM.
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05-05-2013, 05:20 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Noise has gotten worse.
It now has a loud knocking noise at idle and sounds bad with even light throttle. Still has good power. Time to find a good mechanic. Anyone know of someone in Frankston Vic area? |
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05-05-2013, 07:31 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Hey Kalex,
Hope it all turns out well for you. Please post your findings for all those interested. Cheers |
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06-05-2013, 11:56 AM
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Thailand Specials
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http://4bfabrications.com.au/ They are very professional |
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09-05-2013, 10:29 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Well, just got the news from the mechanic, it's the clutch.
Very bad news since the Focus uses a dual mass flywheel, the parts are $1600 and have been quoted around $800 in labour. Anyone got a spare $2400 lying around??? Hunting around for a better price. |
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09-05-2013, 10:42 AM
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Thailand Specials
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Dual mass flywheels are ********.
I wonder if you could do a normal flywheel conversion while its all apart? Would save you all this junk later on in the future. |
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09-05-2013, 10:48 AM
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http://www.rmeuropean.com/ or https://www.rockauto.com/ for parts and two weeks delivery , will save heaps then have the work done the ford clutch is used in several EU cars so don't fall for that old phurphy Last edited by atec77; 09-05-2013 at 10:54 AM. |
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09-05-2013, 10:53 AM
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Thailand Specials
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http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford...3367_c_885.htm
Give these guys your VIN and see what they can do. |
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09-05-2013, 10:58 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Thanks,
I'm used to importing parts from the UK since i have a Land Rover Discovery and there are heaps of suppliers there. At under half the price sounds like the way to go. |
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07-02-2015, 06:51 AM
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LW Focus TDCI
Join Date: Sep 2013
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it was your bottom end?
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