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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Default Re: tappets? stalling? help?

Originally Posted by rst in progress
hey, i was drivin my 2.0 fiesta si today when the sump bolt came out!!! which i was un aware of as i was driving. when i came up to a roundabout and pushed the clutch down it stalled (i didnt realise the oil till a minute later when i was parking) could this be ive lost the oil so the tappets have built up air in them as it no longer runs on tickover? but is fine when i rev it?? its louder now when i rev it (not realli loud though) any help much appreciated, cheers guys
Absolutely, definitely needs a new bottom end, or if you're handy with the spanners, a full rebuild. Ouch. Not a nice start to the new year.
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