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Ford Galaxy 2009 diesel opinions?

  • 11-11-2013 9:43am
    #1
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,073 ✭✭✭✭


    What is the 09 galaxy like. Diesel version.

    Are they expensive to repair?


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  • #2
    Interceptor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    cena wrote: »
    Are they expensive to repair?

    Depends how many bits its in.

    MOAR DEETALES PLZ


  • #3
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,073 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Shocks, engine repair etc


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    1.8 TDCi has a "wet" timing belt and they are snapping prematurely, not cheap to replace proactively either. They like to go through DMFs too.

    2.0 TDCi is a PSA unit, smoother and more powerful given the size and weight of the Galaxy. Spare parts and servicing are average priced for the class of car.


  • #5
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,073 ✭✭✭✭cena


    How often do the dmg have to be replaced or does it depend on your driving style?


  • #6
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    DMF or flywheel usually goes on them generally as the mileage creeps up but there is no specific time or mileage and driving style can be a factor. This is a flaw in most modern day diesel engines not just Ford but it seems to be more common on the 1.8 TDCi.


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  • #7
    Wigster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭Wigster


    I have a 2008 galaxy 1.8 (125) tdci uk import. I contacted 5 ford garages and got 5 differing recommendations on the timing belt. Last garage who checked the chassis no said 200000km and bot belts normally changed. Car now has 115k miles?? Spoke to mechanic in Ford garage last month and said 1k to 1200 to change both belts??


  • #8
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Ahh 1200 is mad altogether, did you import privately, or buy off a dealer?


  • #9
    navara man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 196 ✭✭navara man


    Wigster wrote: »
    Spoke to mechanic in Ford garage last month and said 1k to 1200 to change both belts??
    price wise that about right for main dealer. got a quota myself for ford and it was 1000 euro :eek: to do them.. independent garage do them for about 600 euro .....


  • #10
    Wigster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 94 ✭✭Wigster


    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    Ahh 1200 is mad altogether, did you import privately, or buy off a dealer?

    Bought it off an independent dealer over 2 years ago. I reckon I must get belt done soon.


  • #11
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    You should definitely get it done soon. You are well into danger territory with it at this stage.


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  • #12
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Wigster wrote: »
    Bought it off an independent dealer over 2 years ago. I reckon I must get belt done soon.

    100,000 miles is the recommended interval. My advice would be to bring it back to where ya bought it, most dealerships will treat their past buyers with good aftersale prices. Thats what I did and it set me back €450.


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