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03 1.4 fiesta zetec

  • 02-03-2009 1:35pm
    #1
    ssmith6287
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭


    Just drove up from the town, the yellow engine light came on and it started chugging a bit. got home and took a look at it, noticed oil kind of spitting from the exhaust. anyone know what it could be?


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Are you sure it's not just condensation with a bit of soot in it?


  • #3
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Are you sure it's not just condensation with a bit of soot in it?

    With a Warning light on the Dash? Check the oil filler cap see if there is any white or yellow gunge in there if so head gasket...


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    The Real B-man wrote: »
    With a Warning light on the Dash? Check the oil filler cap see if there is any white or yellow gunge in there if so head gasket...
    The condensation and the warning light may not be related, condensation is quite normal and soot in the exhaust system can colour it black. Condensation inside the engine can also leave 'mayonnaise' on the inside of the oil filler cap without there being any problem with the head gasket.


  • #5
    ssmith6287
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    problem solved, water on the spark plugs,


  • #6
    Anan1
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    Emm, water wouldn't last long on the plugs unless it was getting in from somewhere? What exactly did the mehanic say?


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
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    Head gasket I fear.


  • #8
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Me too, i'm afraid.


  • #9
    alpha2zulu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭alpha2zulu


    Plonked my 03 fiesta through a flood at speed and had this problem too, water in the spark plug compartment and was a shudderey with the yellow engine light on until i dries it out with a air hose.

    However at the next service, the mechanic who used to work for a Ford dealer tole me that it is a flaw in the new fiestas/focus design that a slight gap lets water in easily to the spark plug box. Some silicone fixed it up. Sure enough the inside of the spark plug case was covered in rusty residue.

    At your next service worth giving it a mention.


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