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ford mondeo help

  • 29-12-2010 4:38pm
    #1
    Fatlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    I have a '04 mondeo zetec 1.8 with 105k on the clock . Has anyone any advice on what work i should have done to keep her going ? Its only ever had a couple of services since i bought it 3 years ago . Dont want to spend a fortune but cant afford to change it either . Also it has a rubbing noise in the front passenger side wheel when turning left . I'd appreciate any advice . Thanks


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  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Erm, what's wrong with it?


  • #3
    cyrusdvirus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,752 ✭✭✭cyrusdvirus


    That rubbing noise is probably a bearing, you need to get that taken care of


  • #4
    macroman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 980 ✭✭✭macroman


    Timing chain could be due for renewal soon, 100,000 miles is the recommended interval for these.

    The rubbing noise could be ball joint

    When being serviced next time have them change the gearbox fluid, unlikely it's been changed ever. Not essential, but will prolong the life of the gearbox. They claim they're oiled for life - complete joke IMO.


  • #5
    Fatlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Fatlad


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Erm, what's wrong with it?
    just dont want stuff to pack up on me . timing chain , water pump , spluttering valve etc...


  • #6
    Fatlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Fatlad


    macroman wrote: »
    Timing chain could be due for renewal soon, 100,000 miles is the recommended interval for these.

    The rubbing noise could be ball joint

    When being serviced next time have them change the gearbox fluid, unlikely it's been changed ever. Not essential, but will prolong the life of the gearbox. They claim they're oiled for life - complete joke IMO.
    yep , good point , gears are a bit sticky until up and running for a few miles . hope this aul jalloppy dosent become a money pit . Ta !


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  • #7
    maidhc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,722 ✭✭✭maidhc


    macroman wrote: »
    Timing chain could be due for renewal soon, 100,000 miles is the recommended interval for these.

    Is it? Fords with a belt need it done at 100,000k, I would have assumed the chain would last longer.

    There isn't much in particular you need to do to that car. It will do 300k with normal routine servicing. Get it serviced by a reputable mechanic every 12,500 miles or whatever the interval is and it wont see you wrong.


  • #8
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,310 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    With the timing chains they generally last the life of the car. Only change if you start to hear a noise from it.


  • #9
    Fatlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭Fatlad


    gatecrash wrote: »
    That rubbing noise is probably a bearing, you need to get that taken care of
    any idea if thats expensive ?


  • #10
    cyrusdvirus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,752 ✭✭✭cyrusdvirus


    Think i paid 170. There was a bit of other damage done too though, new brake pads etc. Have the docket around somewhere, and that was a ford main dealer


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