Posted March 19, 201014 yr My escort 1.6 has started playing up. For no reason when driving it will start shuddering and really hard to drive. It doesnt happen all the time but has now done it twice this week. If I pull over the check the engine is really really hot but the gauge is in the normal zone. What could this be? Cheers It like jerks when it does it.
March 19, 201014 yr My escort 1.6 has started playing up. For no reason when driving it will start shuddering and really hard to drive. It doesnt happen all the time but has now done it twice this week. If I pull over the check the engine is really really hot but the gauge is in the normal zone. What could this be? Cheers It like jerks when it does it. start by changin spark plugs
March 19, 201014 yr My escort 1.6 has started playing up. For no reason when driving it will start shuddering and really hard to drive. It doesnt happen all the time but has now done it twice this week. If I pull over the check the engine is really really hot but the gauge is in the normal zone. What could this be? Cheers It like jerks when it does it. start by changin spark plugs errr why? could be anyyyything. try a garage.
March 19, 201014 yr My escort 1.6 has started playing up. For no reason when driving it will start shuddering and really hard to drive. It doesnt happen all the time but has now done it twice this week. If I pull over the check the engine is really really hot but the gauge is in the normal zone. What could this be? Cheers It like jerks when it does it. start by changin spark plugs errr why? could be anyyyything. try a garage. because ive had exactly the same problem and changing the plugs sorted it, yes it could be something else but try cheapest option 1st
March 19, 201014 yr My escort 1.6 has started playing up. For no reason when driving it will start shuddering and really hard to drive. It doesnt happen all the time but has now done it twice this week. If I pull over the check the engine is really really hot but the gauge is in the normal zone. What could this be? Cheers It like jerks when it does it. start by changin spark plugs errr why? could be anyyyything. try a garage. because ive had exactly the same problem and changing the plugs sorted it, yes it could be something else but try cheapest option 1st its not cheap when you change everything and its not them tho. could be cat, could be vaccuem hoses, could be injectors, could be fuel pump, could be electrics...best get someone who knows what they are doing to check it.
March 19, 201014 yr because ive had exactly the same problem and changing the plugs sorted it, yes it could be something else but try cheapest option 1stHaha isn't this somebody's sig? Something like: Do it the EVO way, change everything until the problem is fixed
March 19, 201014 yr But what would cause the engine to get extra hot after only 1 mile? are you sure it is tho? is header tank hissing or bubbling? is te water pump working? and is the oil creamy as could be a sign of head gasket going. also check thermostat.
March 19, 201014 yr Author No hissing or bubbling and gauge on dash shows normal. The metal around the oil cap is boiling hot and u could easily fry an egg on it.
March 19, 201014 yr But what would cause the engine to get extra hot after only 1 mile? are you sure it is tho? is header tank hissing or bubbling? is te water pump working? and is the oil creamy as could be a sign of head gasket going. also check thermostat. thats what i thought. maybe is no hotter than normal whats oil level like? are you using 5w30 oil?
March 19, 201014 yr Author Oil level seems ok and have topped it out with 5w30 but the metal top is really really hot to touch and smoke comes out the oil cap if removed.
March 19, 201014 yr the main cause of heat build up in that area is friction? could be a whole number of things mate, Is all the oil 5w30 oil? not much good topping up 10w40 etc
March 19, 201014 yr Author All the oil is 5w30 mate, nay idea what else it could be in that area? Been using Semi Synthetic 5w30
March 19, 201014 yr No hissing or bubbling and gauge on dash shows normal. The metal around the oil cap is boiling hot and u could easily fry an egg on it. You'll need a new engine, and possibly a rear spring.
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