RobMk6 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Been trying to find 'the right' ST for a while now and found one yesterday with all the right bits attached..... However I've a few questions.... Car was stone cold when I wet to view it and had not new through the valet yet so under the bonnet was exactly how the last owner left it, which I like to see, took the oil filler cap off and found a small amount of 'mayo' under it, showed the sales person etc.... Cleaned it off and refitted. Took it out for a run and it's clearly had an ecu upgrade.... Goes like the mess off a shovel compared to others.... Pops and bangs on over run and is not de-cat'd Got it back after it was all warmed up and had a good test..... On a standstill it's got a VERY slight vibration at about 2k rpm, and there was mayo back on the filler cap.... Now I'm most likely leaving well alone but curiosity has got me on this one, I'm thinking it's either HG failure or it's cracked a liner due to excessive boost.... Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My thoughts are don't buy it if you have any doubts, there are plenty to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'd steer clear, not worth the risk....unless you can use the mayo to get a huuuge discount on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Wouldnt shift on price AT ALL, also rang me back today to say the car doesn't actually have any history..... so thats dead in the water then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Aye, hold out for better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 wouldn't even touch a car if there's mayo mate, steer well clear, theres literally thousands for sale cause people cant afford to run them these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 ask on here http://www.focusstoc.com/forums/ if any one knows it you never know.as said theirs loads about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscortNreg Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 In answer to the ACTUAL question you asked.. I personally don't have a clue! Im no mechanic! I had mayo when a HG had gone on my old escort but i presume there are other causes. It's nice to have advice though, no matter how obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 is ther other reason for the mayo? as my little bros corsa has mayo under the cap and thats been fine for the past 11 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 If you regularly don't get the oil above 100c, then you will retain moisture in the oil which can cause build ups in the filler cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 If you regularly don't get the oil above 100c, then you will retain moisture in the oil which can cause build ups in the filler cap. so no gurantees its the head maybe worth the op either asking for new gasket or get a mechanic to get it checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Well I've looked at another three today, all of which have the same, The dealer of the one in question is willing to extend their warranty slightly just incase. But I'm still not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScORTED Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 go compresison test it and then do a leak down test, a tester will cost you about £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMk6 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Their doing all that, it's been sent off to a RR and is being compression tested and everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScORTED Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 do you trust them or are they trying to sell you a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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