Old Jul 14, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Default '99 Escort 1.6 16v shaking from cold start

Hey, I have noticed a similar thread to mine but I believe my issue to be relating to a different fault on the car

I have a 1999 1.6 16v finesse estate, 45k miles, serviced 1k miles ago.
When starting from cold in a morning the engine is shaking/juddering until it warms up and you can feel the movement in the car. It isnt even that cold at the moment so im a little worried as to the cause.

The only previous issue I have had is irratic idling which was eventually fixed with a new ICV - but the car has a new icv, maf sensor, and lambda sensor. The recent service included oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs. All it didnt include was the HT leads and fuel filter.

Is it possible that HT leads or the fuel filter could be contributing to such violent shaking when starting from cold?

The only other faults I can think of are 1) the clutch needs replacing, (but shouldnt be engaged when idling anyway?) and 2) I "think" there is a small hole from which the exhaust is blowing (only seems to be present when increasing revs on the move)

Other than the above I have no idea what could have started this especially on such a low mileage car

Any help you can offer will be much appreciated

Thanks

Mike
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