Springett212

Hi All,

I have been saving for a while now and its time for me to upgrade to a new car and get away from my horrid first car.

I would like to get hold of a Mk5 1.6 Zetec S in Imperial Blue,I thought who better to ask about problems than ford owners.

Is there anything I should look out for on them when going to look at one?

Also are there any good mods I can do to the car that you would suggest?

I am eventually hoping to make it a 1.7 Puma but with insurance that is not viable yet.

Thanks All,

Ryan

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

Rusty rear arches are common, also make sure it's been serviced regularly. Worn rings and stem seals are common on poorly maintained ones, as well as bottom end problems. But if it's been serviced and the oil level maintained, then they're fine. Also rear beam bushes are crap, upgrading them to polybushes is a brilliant idea. In all, they're a fun little car!

CrOwSoN15

If you can, go for a later one with the blacktop engine.
Everything else has been pretty much covered by Sam.

HCV is common as well, but easy fix.

Springett212

Thanks Guys for the tips, a few people have sed about Polybushes ill have a look in to them some more is there any you could recomend?

Thanks

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

Powerflex bushes are the best to go for.

STeve

iTrader: (11)

I use a phase 2 model as my daily and cant fault it, if lucky you can pick up one thats high spec with A/C heated screens and electric mirrors etc, rear bushes are weak as hell so defo go polybush route

Springett212

Ok thank you very much, Ill have a look at getting hold of some befor I purchase the Fiesta.

Cheers for the advice guys

STeve

iTrader: (11)

if you have no joy im open to offers on mine as I'm after a new day to day toy

Springett212

Its a very Nice one, If I have no luck Ill definatly consider it thanks.

Also is there any exhaust system you would recomend Iv been looking at the Miltek system but not to sure.

Thanks

Jimbo.

I had a full piper system on mine with a decat which sounded great.

Personally not a fan of Miltek, sounds to raspy like a wet fart.

STeve

iTrader: (11)

I'm with jimbo if you want to mod but I'm also happy with OE and could not 2 hoots about noise etc nowadays

Springett212

Nice one thanks guys Ill update you once I have found one I like and have purchased it

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

I had a full Milltek on mine which sounded lovely at high rpm, but wasn't too loud when just driving around town etc. I'm not a fan of really loud deep exhausts on Fiesta's, doesn't suit them.

Springett212

Thanks Man Yer I have to agree one of my mates has a full miltek system on his and I do love the sound of it and doing my research it looks like the best option for me personally.

Thanks