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smax

mockysham · 2013-02-24 14:49:43

hi,lads i have a 07 ford smax cut out yesterday and pushed started to get home had a look this morning seems coolant had leaked on to the starter and solenoid have dried them best i could but she wont start well i havent found the leak either just wondering is the starter goosed r will it dry out ,thanks :(

24-02-2013 2:49pm

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mockysham

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hi,lads i have a 07 ford smax cut out yesterday and pushed started to get home had a look this morning seems coolant had leaked on to the starter and solenoid have dried them best i could but she wont start well i havent found the leak either just wondering is the starter goosed r will it dry out ,thanks

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#2 24-02-2013 7:14pm

Esel

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Push-starting not recommended as it can fubar the catalytic convertor.

Not your ornery onager

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#3 24-02-2013 7:53pm

George Dalton

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What engine is in it and what mileage is on it?

Did it cut out while driving or fail to start having been parked?

What exactly is it doing at the moment when you try to start it?

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#4 25-02-2013 7:18pm

mockysham

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sorry cudnt get back to ye sooner thanks for the replies its a 1.8 td sent it to mechanics just waiting damage report thanks again

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