£200 Car Challenge FAIL !!! PT 1

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£200 car challenge fail !!!
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
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@midlifecrisis.2409 4 года назад

I'm placing my bet on fuel filter or some form of blockage before the high pressure pump. I'm using my armchair expert diagnostic scanner!

@sruk 4 года назад

Midlife Crisis. Lol I like it 👍

@UnknownUnknown-kz9nt 4 года назад

Them engines do 400k delphi system...great taxi car

@sruk 4 года назад

Supreme Builds what is it ?

@Bootneck-RMC 4 года назад

Should have gone to Spec-Savers, you scrolled past Ford twice Rob. Even with this little problem, it's still a cracking little motor for what you paid for it.

@sruk 4 года назад

Bootneck I did mate I was to busy trying to hold the camera 👍

@Unknown24182 4 года назад

Anyone else notice the Upside down Ford badge on the back :p

@sruk 4 года назад

Yusuf Jama well spotted 👍

@dimitrisk02 4 года назад

I did as well

@mattb96 4 года назад

I did

@cmb1972 4 года назад

I did and so did my dog.

@sruk 4 года назад

C M B 😂

@brenglover72 4 года назад

Ran perfect before it was parked up. The titanic was alright when it left Southampton.

@claesnielsen 3 года назад

ouch

@thetruthwillout3347 4 года назад

Could be microbiological growth in the diesel. It grows in diesel that has been sat too long and the water content in the diesel increases over time. It'll block everything up from tank to injectors. I spent 21 years working for Esso and MBG was something that we had to regularly monitor. A friend of mine bought some "cheap" red diesel to put in his boat....the fuel had been sat too long and it made an absolute mess of the fuel system on his Volvo Penta Diesel.....he broke down in the middle of the River Tamar. I helped him clean everything up. Of course it could just be a relay 😀

@alungibbon9146 4 года назад

What's the shelf life or should I say tank life of petrol ? I understand it becomes unusable after a certain amount of time.

@alungibbon9146 4 года назад

@@TheMentalblockrock I don't own a diesel, but I have a petrol that's sat for the same amount of time.

@sonofedmund5004 4 года назад

@@alungibbon9146 petrol loses calorific value over time also now petrol is 5% bio ethanol which is hydroscopic e.g. it absorbs water. If the petrol is 6 months old top it up with fresh petrol should be ok. Really old nasty petrol can be bad for your fuel injectors etc and it would be better to get rid.

@alungibbon9146 4 года назад

@@sonofedmund5004 I'm aware ethanol is added to petrol in the USA. Is UK ethanol added to UK petrol?

@birdman4274 4 года назад

I had one too. A 58 plate. Bought it at 101,000 on clock. It cut out about 10 times. Had 2 injectors changed cost over £1400. It broke down again and I had the diagnostics plugged in. No fault codes found. That occurred alot, even when RAC turned up, no fault codes. I got rid of it. Death trap just cutting out. When it ran it was a brilliant car to drive, but it did my head in at the end.

@birdman4274 4 года назад

The other thing to watch out for is the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). Another costly failure. When I was idling with clutch in, you could feel a slight rocking as the car just idled. They (Ford) advised that the DMF was on the way out.

@nathanhacking1 4 года назад

The mic sound great and I’m going to say diesel

@sruk 4 года назад

Nathan Hacking 👍

@jlmcminecraft 4 года назад

@@sruk Starts with the mic. Next up a nicer camer set up, a nice canon 80d would improve the quality loads. Keep up the good work!

@bewildered5444 4 года назад

Bought a '56 plate 1.8tdci hatchback about 3 years ago. Almost straight away it started to play up - occasionally stuttering or cutting out, with the instrument cluster also behaving weirdly. Finally it died and went into immobiliser mode. The AA didn't have a clue, but a local auto-electrician knew it was the instrument cluster itself. He took it out and sent it away for refurbishment, got it back, refitted it and hey presto! That was at about 111K, I've put a lot of faultless miles on it since then. Apparently its quite a common fault, and Mondeos can suffer the same. Love your videos by the way.

@junkbarny6958 4 года назад

Being sat for 6 months with a nearly empty tank is a recipe for diesel bug, creates sludge in fuel

@Roverturbo 4 года назад

Just sold my wife’s 56 plate 1.8 tdci, 170k. Ford went over to a wet belt for the lower cam belt at around that year, so two belts, the earlier engines where chains on the lower. Total arse to change. 100k interval changes. Didn’t wanna risk it, so sold it. Also, these don’t have lift pump.. so are a arse to bleed. Vacuum fill the filter after fitting it and you may have to crack the injector pipes while cranking.

@mcgamingz5608 4 года назад

You need to do more of these I would love to see you do more challenges

@sruk 4 года назад

mc gamingz I will be trying to do one a month 👍

@mcgamingz5608 4 года назад

Sound mate can’t wait

@Adam-wu7vt 4 года назад

Hi Rob, first thing I would check are the cambelts, you have a top belt and a bottom chain, but yours is boarder line when they changed for a bottom wet belt. A quick spray with easystart would rule them out if it starts. Word of warning, if you change the fuel filter you have to pressurise the fuel system with a primer bulb or it will never start 👍🤞.

@martinguitarhd28 4 года назад

That's cause it's a negative pressure system and needs to be bled of air.

@Elaba_ 4 года назад

My Focus 1.8 TDCI stalled too in the past. It was an air leak on one of the connectors of the fuel line in front of the engine. I found it myself.

@DerKaktusAvant 4 года назад

An air leak on a fuel line😂

@Elaba_ 4 года назад

@@DerKaktusAvant Air got into the fuel line. The Mercedes W202 had a similar problem.

@grahamberrie2644 4 года назад

Fixing problems, waffling, integrity, no wonder you’re heading for 100000 subs, great twist in this tale. From absolutely beautiful to guys I can’t believe it! and you standing next to a conked out car. Best video for me to date🙂

@Colingoldsmith36 4 года назад

I had one done same thing, that been sitting, changed filter had to tow it to start but never a problem after that, hope that helps 👍👍👍

@sruk 4 года назад

colin goldsmith cheers mate 👍

@richardnorth5994 4 года назад

Very clear with the new mike. Wind noise doesn't affect voice . Noticeably better going from wind to indoors same volume .

@Sol-su2mi 4 года назад

The quality is a lot better with your new mic- also nice car, I wouldn't mind a petrol version of that for the ulez

@howdymartin6258 4 года назад

Rob - I love it even when it does not go according to plan - just so honest and straightforward --- good luck with the £200 car

@smithy5271 4 года назад

That is a nice looking run around for someone Rob, I can see that up for £795 on gumtree and getting it. Just to sort out the teething problems.

@Divingbigpete 4 года назад

Yup all day long

@vass500 4 года назад

Rob you must be over the moon how well the channel is doing . Great job your doing with it, a good mix of things .

@mrwhite2930 4 года назад

glad you beat corona virus rob 👍🏼

@sruk 4 года назад

co durone it was just a cold 👍

@neilstokes6327 4 года назад

Mic Sounds great. Rushed back from work last night to see 2nd part but sadly u haven't posted it yet. Love the channel Rob 👍

@sruk 4 года назад

Neil Stokes lol I can’t fix it that quick 👍

@neilstokes6327 4 года назад

@@sruk LOL.. 😊

@mondodaftasabrush 4 года назад

New microphone make you more professional Well done Rob Dagenham dustbin challenge Now you know the reason why it was parked up Thought you where away on holiday spending a bit of profit

@jackcarter66 4 года назад

That is what I used to call back in the trade days as a ‘proper little spunker’! Presentable, modern(ish) and practical - it’s the kind of car that people were always asking you for - when you hadn’t got one! Then it goes and disgraces itself and reminds you why it is you don’t deal in snotters!! Guess it’s fuel, but bizarre that it didn’t miss or judder before packing up. I knew a fella that had a fleet of these nationwide, all 1.8 tdci’s - he liked them because they were cheap and easy to repair- but he swore that the engines would always fail at around 220k miles - you could almost time it, apparently- love the vids, can’t wait for the next one, Cheers.

@mattwalker4034 4 года назад

Hope it's a simple fix. Looks like a tidy car for the money. The mike was a great improvement 👍

@G40daily 4 года назад

Could be instrument cluster issue, quite common on that shape. Push the clocks in whilst your trying to start, or give the dash a thump

@russellharris3423 4 года назад

Love the new mike. Almost definitely fuel, but you two love a challenge!

@sruk 4 года назад

Russell Harris 👌👍

@g8wqj 4 года назад

Hi Rob, could be dry joints on instrument cluster, have repaired lots of these. If you can code read the instrument cluster it will have faults logged for loss of canbus communication. You might find it will start again once the cluster cools down. HTH

@mattytarling4273 4 года назад

That mic sounds spot on bud, nice little car that, my money is on blocked fuel filter🤔🤔

@rgp905 4 года назад

The new Mike sounds so much better, way to go... As to the Focus what a find. £550.00 for anyone would be a steal.. Love it.. I am sure it's either the fuel, the filter or a leak. With no codes that's a good sign...

@russduck10 4 года назад

It's been standing a year ..be the diesel filter and diesel in tank ..👍great little video bro 🤣🤣🤣👊👊👊

@sruk 4 года назад

russ harrison 👍

@alanparis7256 4 года назад

Hi Rob. This is exactly why we watch this channel. Good honest stuff and this is perfect channel content with a bonus of a 2nd video fault finding ! Great stuff Rob & Chris

@tommytee8387 4 года назад

I love it when you take a dirty Car to the Car cleaners and they get the hump..what do they want only clean cars to wash..WTF..My guess fuel filter dragged up crap from the tank...

@danutplesu3352 4 года назад

Could be Instrument Cluster PLUG soldering joints. Common issue with this model. I have an 08 Focus. It has been great for me, a real swiss knife of a car. I re soldered the instrument cluster, works great.

@mikes747 4 года назад

I had one and it did exactly the same! Cost lots to get running again! Would run a mile from them from now on!

@sruk 4 года назад

Michael Smith very strange it was fine 👍

@birdman4274 4 года назад

@@sruk Did it go into limp mode?

@AmigaA-or2hj 4 года назад

Typical Ford! Every time you’d see a broken car on the hard shoulder, it’s ALWAYS a Ford!

@birdman4274 4 года назад

@bill Bloggs Not sure the diesel TDCi has wheel sensor. Just to clarify to everybody, when I say mine cut out, it would actually go into limp mode which is just as dangerous as it drops down to about 15mph max. First time it happened was on the M56. I was doing about 80mph and the warning lights and ford sound went off on the panel. So F dangerous. I managed to get it quickly onto hard shoulder. No way was I sitting in the outside lane. I would rather the speed kept up and the engine melted than Fking limp mode.

@tonywalters5396 4 года назад

Easy fix. Spotted it straight away. The Ford badge on the tailgate is upside down. Clearly early the problem. 😉

@sruk 4 года назад

Tony Walters lol 👍

@michaelw2104 4 года назад

i 'm having a guess a fuel issue when diesel's left stood for a while the diesel can go to jelly clog things up Fix Or Repair Daily

@mdukasa 4 года назад

While the estate versions of the Focus may seem practical, but are hard to park properly.

@jamietaylor2900 4 года назад

Your gonna need to turn the ford sign at the rear upright

@sruk 4 года назад

Jamie Taylor ?

@PandH24 4 года назад

The badge on the rear is upside down 👍

@ronniekray6918 4 года назад

Jamie Taylor yes I spotted that as well

@Jamesthankyou 4 года назад

Noticed that one 😂😂

@jamieshannon9809 4 года назад

Should have knocked the seller a few quid for that upside down badge.

@TheSjd001 4 года назад

Nice find. I would check all the fuses first. Could be the water from the car wash has hit a circuit somewhere. Check the fuses first. That something I’ve learnt from experience.

@bruceshaw2402 4 года назад

Usually when they just stop without juddering etc it's electrical , bet there's a wire adrift somewhere .

@steveoutdoors5964 4 года назад

Was thinking the same.

@michaelthom6005 4 года назад

The mic has made a massive difference 👍 As for the breakdown I'm guessing fuel blockage. A mate of mine had a discovery that had been laid up about a year and the diesel in the filter and pump had turned to black gunge.

@ricbrook7059 4 года назад

If I remember correctly, these had a habit of cutting out, crazy as it seems it's the dash clocks unit that causes the issue.

@mercedes_and_more 4 года назад

I'd go with fuel filter. Had this on a Mondeo that I bought that had only moved 500 miles in the year before I bought it. New filter, new oil/filter and clean up the EGR she ran perfectly. Good luck 👍

@martinburbridge7545 4 года назад

hopefully it be ok with a new filter from experience fords love there diesel filters changing regular the 1.8 tdci suffer from pump failure but hopefully cheaper filter love these little videos keep up the good work rob

@sruk 4 года назад

Martin Burbridge 👌👍

@terryjacobs2536 4 года назад

Hi Rob, After reading all comments so far i recon check all fuel possibilities and if ok then electrical, reminds me of my late dad's Chrysler Avenger would drive beautifully 1 minute then cut out the next and even the AA couldn't get it going turned out a previous owner had lost the fuel cap and used corrugated paper as a temp measure and yes you've guessed it it went into the tank and semi dissolved. ended up new fuel tank etc. Again i say the joys of motoring...

@goingdark1916 4 года назад

Looking at where that was parked up! Rodent damage! They love the old fuel lines!!!! 🐀

@sruk 4 года назад

The General 👍

@thirdwatch1965 4 года назад

Mic sounds really good, very clear. Sorry about the car, looks a steal for £200. It will be a little problem like a blocked fuel filter or faulty fuel pump, easy fix. Look forward to your fix the focus video to see what the real problem is. Take care and stay out the rotten weather.

@zyndhel 4 года назад

The mic is a good investment

@carlfirth97 4 года назад

The mic does the job, I wouldn't worry too much, if the car is knackered, like you say you can flog it for spares or repairs and get your money back but hopefully it'll be a cheap fix which will make a more interesting video finding out what's wrong with it. Keep the vids coming Rob, all worth the effort

@georgewarren5565 4 года назад

the mic makes a real difference

@sruk 4 года назад

George Warren 👍

@davidmcque627 4 года назад

Looks like a nice little car. I had a Focus estate as a firms car about 10 years ago. Never missed a beat and I really racked up the mileage on it.

@daveycarling9299 4 года назад

Ford was on the machine it was in the middle column lol

@sam-dn9hr 4 года назад

I had an 08 cmax had the same problem multiple diagnostics could not find the fault not even fords own! Mine also used to go into limp mode constantly Hope you get it sorted

@GundogJake 4 года назад

Shit in the tank (that’s not an instruction) 😂

@mattb96 4 года назад

Ha ha well worded

@nippynidge 4 года назад

Nice!

@dj_efk 4 года назад

The Grateful Freds - First thing I thought when reading that was to ask you whether that’s the problem or the solution!! Rob might appreciate you swapping out the S word for something tamer btw - RU-vid keep pulling him up over swear words in comments on his vids

@johnweaire3389 4 года назад

@@dj_efk We will have to ask permission to breathe soon !!

@RWL2012 4 года назад

@@johnweaire3389 I think Rob doesn't like it himself because of young viewers.

@allandavies9488 4 года назад

Always a good start to change the Diesel filter, and fit a reputable make.

@hojnikb 4 года назад

Looking at the engine bay and sound of the engine, this might be 1.8tdci, correct? I'd start by looking at the cam position sensor, These tend to break after a while and engine will immediately stop running. Then there's the usual fuel issues (1.8tdcis dont have a low pressure fuel pump, so you can skip looking at those). As others suggested, fuel filter, air in the system, sludge diesel or water could be the issue here. If you plan on changing the fuel filter, i highly recommend installing non return valve style hand pump in the fuel rail (easiest to do in the plastic rail just above the fuel injectors). This will get rid of any air, when you change the filter and make your life much easier. Renault DCIs use this kind of pump from the factory! Snapped belt(s) or dead high pressure fuel pump could also be the issue, but probably less likely. Also, i'd invest into a forscan compatible obd scanner (around 5-10$ on ebay, software is free). It makes diagnosing these suckers much easier.

@harrisonhunter7512 4 года назад

Great buy there Mate well done,plus the mic 🎤 is great no distorted noise at all 👍.

@306hdipug 4 года назад

Diesel pump ? That’s why Ibet they’ve parked it up

@kevinjones2402 4 года назад

Fuel Pump is my bet

@sim77410 4 года назад

Another great video Rob. Was all going swimmingly then pissed down on you like the weather! New mic is great. Really helped cut out all the wind noise on that lay by. Looking forwards to Part Deux!

@jimmer1976 4 года назад

Probably the reason why matey parked it up. 🤣

@nippynidge 4 года назад

Hi Rob - new mic is so much better... gotta be an electrical gremlin - failed once it got warm. Good luck!

@RavemasterX 4 года назад

Weird cutting out with no fault codes stored problems on Focuses (and related cars like CMaxes, Transit Connects etc.) can be caused by the solder joints on the main connector for the clocks cracking- this causes CANBUS faults. I think normally you get weird warnings and limp mode before it dies completely, but it's quite an easy job to whip the clocks out, dismantle them and re-solder the joints, so maybe worth a go. Took me about an hour to do my brother's. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ei7JguJ0apE.html

@gtidan8467 4 года назад

Hope it's just the filter but I've had experience of a couple of transit connects with this 1.8 tdci which have suffered complete pump failure with no warning signs before hand. They like regular filter changes and not to be run low on fuel. Good luck!

@tallgest 4 года назад

Dirty fuel from the bottom of the tank has clogged the fuel filter.

@robp8218 4 года назад

The new mic has made a massive difference. Shame the Ford didn't go smoothly, looking forward to the next video though.

@andy_v4443 4 года назад

1st :D love this channel

@sruk 4 года назад

andy_v 👍

@mattsbeamer 4 года назад

What a great channel. I have just found it. You are such a great inspiration. I really would love to do this for a living. Keep up the good work

@1701_FyldeFlyer 4 года назад

Like wheeler dealers!

@sruk 4 года назад

Gonads1259 apart from they make it home 👍

@alexdalgleish1061 4 года назад

Much preferable to Wheeler Dealers, trust me.....

@priteshchampaneri4311 4 года назад

Better than wheeler dealers in my opinion

@stevenjones19-m8i 4 года назад

Hi Rob,what a bargain at £200,being valeted it's a nice looking car,and the interior is tidy enough,the problem maybe fuel filter,the fuel being stale,but the next video will tell us hopefully.great video.

@sruk 4 года назад

steven jones 👌🤷‍♂️👍

@mothertrucker9875 4 года назад

Fix Or Repair Daily... jus sayin🤙

@marcusmaximus451 4 года назад

james walker 👍 and also Found On Road Dead or Four Old Rusty Doors 🚗🤣

@johno4521 4 года назад

But 'First On Race Day'......

@marcusmaximus451 4 года назад

Glad you like it just a couple more you may have heard of......FIAT....FIXED IT AGAIN TODAY......LOTUS....LOADS OF TROUBLE USUALLY SERIOUS 👍

@marcusmaximus451 4 года назад

johno4521 yep 👍 nice one

@michalspo 4 года назад

Good luck bleeding and changing the fuel filter! It is an absolute nightmare! Well the bleeding part. I would advise to change the insert filter and fill the fuel to the top of the filter housing before putting it all back. I have also poured the diseal into the outlet pipe going into the injectors and the reassemble. Only then it has started :)

@springy-2112 4 года назад

ok buddy , not sure then , ive seen diesel cars travel a fair distance on the fuel in the filter and lines after the pump has packed in. But i think 20 miles would be pushing it on 1.5 litres of diesel..I had a call out to a diesel that had died about 10 miles after visiting a garage for broken wipers..the fuel pump was not running..i checked the fuses..guess what he had used the fuel pump fuse to replace the blown wiper fuse !! I got it running again with a fuse..then had to find the bad earth that killed the wiper fuse..such fun ..ok it was a long shot but looking forward to seeing how it goes..thanks again for the great videos..peace and love 👍🏻☮❤

@alextripp1230 4 года назад

Hi Rob, great video, real day in the life of jobby, soon as you explained how it died I thought fuel fault.!! In any case what a result for £200 plus your few more quid today, win win. Keep us bang up to date with this one mate, it's got interesting lol, and keep your eye out for more £200 challenges, great viewing. And.. new microphone much better. Cheers, Alex.

@garyhurst386 4 года назад

cheapest option 1st , put a delphi fuel filter on it , also prone to blocked egr valves , and turbo actuator sticking , but normally the glow plug light comes on

@grantpaterson1918 4 года назад

Aw my god rob 👍 all was going so well than that happens hope it's a cheap fix still loving the videos 👍 looking forward to the next one aw picked up the wood for your sign so will get started on it soon 👍👍👍 enjoy your weekend

@sruk 4 года назад

grant paterson cheers bud 👍

@dansmith6909 4 года назад

Sound is good in this video. Shame it broke down, i was thinking "bugger the tip run, that's a daily beater for me, another 50 thousand miles in that!". I look forward to finding out what the problem is... oh wait.. there's a part 2! wwaaahhheeyyyy!

@RealDave10W 4 года назад

My car just cut out one day, turned out to be a Crankshaft Position Sensor. This was a petrol Mercedes, not a diesel but it literally just cut out while I was driving along! Good luck Rob, love your channel and look forward to the next esipode! 👍

@pompeyjon1979 4 года назад

Audio was great, mic is working well. Hope you can sort out the issue and it’s not too serious looking forward to the next video. 👍

@richardgreene3460 4 года назад

One of my saddest days was when my 2004 Mercedes S500 suddenly cut off with NO warning! It threw a rod destroying the engine! Perfect maintainence with full of fresh oil 40 miles before. I KNOW this is not your problem, but it brought back memories of the same frustration!

@desholman8853 4 года назад

Mic is a good addition and working well, nice little runabout that focus and I'm seeing the ads during your vids. Bring on the LSE be good to see her on the open road in all her splendour.

@bobby4speed 4 года назад

I would head over to the relay and fuse box...... I had the same issue with a vehicle i had. Driving along with no signs of issues, then the engine cut out, all dashboard lights came on..... After around a hour later, tested the fuel pump Relay, and that fail the test. Replaced relay and the old bird sung again.....

@bobby4speed 4 года назад

the new Mic is spot on...... Next thing now rob, your logo to be at the start of each video.....

@DerKaktusAvant 4 года назад

Take the injectors out and try starting the engine. If diesel sprays out of the injectors it is not a fuel issue. It could be a compression issue or a timing issue. It does sound like you might have had the cambelt skip a tooth, it as been sitting for a while somtimes the cambelt can get a bit stiff.

@kirby2kirby 4 года назад

Ignition switch on the back of the barrel??? Common on these Pop it out and see if it will start with a flat head ??? Loving the content as always

@dubsskyline 4 года назад

Great sound from the mic...love them focus’s one of the best cars I’ve ever had.

@ChazzCoombes 4 года назад

10.06 sheppy crossing in the back ground. cool vids

@danpearson7119 4 года назад

Just come across the channel and 2 things. 1. What a nice bloke, far from the stereotypical car trader. 2. I like how you encourage people to give it a try themselves. Mic is great on this in comparison to the fiesta videos.

@jackmillin 4 года назад

Top video, the wind noise was non existent with the mic, a lot better than normal when your in the wind. Fingers crossed it's something and nothing and you get it up and running, it will be interesting to find out. Cheers 👍 Jack

@danieldoherty919 4 года назад

That’s a big fat 10/4 on the mic rob 🛠🔧 🇬🇧

@MegaDexter1978 4 года назад

My dad broke down 4/5 times in a 55plate one and had it towed to various mechanics who swapped out fuel pumps until I checked out the plug on top of pump and it was all corroded. Cleaned connection and no more fuel pumps.

@acorndogs904 4 года назад

It's a shame she broke down but on the bright side at least we get more content. Waffle to ur hearts content.

@talksr 4 года назад

Another fantastic video Rob. 6 months ago, I had the same Focus but 59 plate TDCI, very similar mileage...best car I have ever owned (had it about 7 years). I commute in and out of London, the car cost me nothing but pads and disks, oil and the odd set of tyres. By far the cheapest and most reliable car I have EVER owned. It had the Lynx engine which was solid as anything. Started getting quite a lot of oil leakage at 160k, the cost to get an indy to clean engine and work out where the leak was was going to be costly, so sadly, I traded it in for a brand new ULEZ compliant car. Wish I could have kept it as it was solid as anything. Hope you can get this one sorted as I loved mine and did a similar mileage to your one in it.

@petemoring67 4 года назад

Hey Rob; I drive a diesel Berlingo which suffers from Turbo-Lag especially when pulling out of a junction infront of a lorry or bus :-( ................... It also has a rather annoying habit of just simply cutting out without warning. I have to drift to a standstill, wait a few minutes, turn the key a few times and eventually it'll fire-up and won't happen again for several months. It runs 'perfectly' other than those annoying blips ................ I blame the turbo - don't trust 'em - Good luck though :-)

@lynyarwood7977 2 года назад

Only watching this now but I had a 1800 Mondeo which quit in the fast lane of a motorway in the same manner that was the diesel pump which took 4 weeks to get and needed to be calibrated according to FORD. The car was under 6 months old and low milage.

@andyjolley1451 4 года назад

From the euphoria of getting that 200 quid motor started, cleaned and MOT'd in a couple of hours to the despair of it breaking down on a miserable February afternoon miles from nowhere. Rob, you certainly put us the grinder sometimes ............. and with dirty fingernails as well ........................it's what we all love watching, keep it going please

@davidhughes1634 4 года назад

Hi Rob,for my 2p worth,I would thing it fuel lines need cleaning, new diesel filters etc,as was running ok until you put more diesel in & could have moved some crap around,im just about to have my focus,full service,new cam belt,water pump etc not cheap I no,Hope you sort it out nice & cheaply as looks a great run around to take the dogs in👍

@jlewis1688 4 года назад

Your lucky you have your own recovery truck , I broke down and the RAC took 4 hours to come and pick me up, yes you heard that right 4 hours waiting Rob keep up the good work!

@jaysonmcduck5476 4 года назад

It's a nice little car it could be a lot worse and cleaned up well . The new mic work fine . I had a similar problem and was a bug in the diesel it meant a system clean out plus filters it's still running sweet 👍🙂

@fiveminuteman 4 года назад

Looks like you bought it from a farmer. Manky red diesel? Check ecu for moisture. I had a golf gti that used to cut out and the windscreen drain holes were blocked so water slurped over ecu. Had to use to wait 10 minutes before it started again.

@kit131179 4 года назад

Glad to see you picking up a cheap motor and trying to turn around a small profit again... missed this! The mic works great, makes a real difference in the wind. My bet is it’s the fuel filter. Cant wait for the next instalment!