Focus ST oil separator diaphragm
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Focus ST oil separator diaphragm
Oil separator diaphragm ahs gone on my ST.
Parts on back order at Ford probably due to high number of diaphragm failures. Could be weeks.
You can only buy full separator unit from Ford. Does any one know if the diaphragm itself can be bought on its own from Volvo perhaps and if so is it easy to change.
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Parts on back order at Ford probably due to high number of diaphragm failures. Could be weeks.
You can only buy full separator unit from Ford. Does any one know if the diaphragm itself can be bought on its own from Volvo perhaps and if so is it easy to change.
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Very common problem.
2nd generation T5 Volvo uses the same item.
If left for too long, it will cause engine breathing issues.
If you want to confirm that it is the diaphragm @ fault in the oil fiilte housing/separator, while the engine is running and the whistling is present, remove the dipstick and the noise should go almost instantly.
2nd generation T5 Volvo uses the same item.
If left for too long, it will cause engine breathing issues.
If you want to confirm that it is the diaphragm @ fault in the oil fiilte housing/separator, while the engine is running and the whistling is present, remove the dipstick and the noise should go almost instantly.
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Very common problem.
2nd generation T5 Volvo uses the same item.
If left for too long, it will cause engine breathing issues.
If you want to confirm that it is the diaphragm @ fault in the oil fiilte housing/separator, while the engine is running and the whistling is present, remove the dipstick and the noise should go almost instantly.
2nd generation T5 Volvo uses the same item.
If left for too long, it will cause engine breathing issues.
If you want to confirm that it is the diaphragm @ fault in the oil fiilte housing/separator, while the engine is running and the whistling is present, remove the dipstick and the noise should go almost instantly.
Do volvo sell this diaphragm separatley??
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No, it is the whole assembly. Ring your local Volvo dealer and ask if they have any in stock. Explain it is a 2nd Generation T5 engine and they will know exactly what you mean.
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Mate of mines had this fail on numerous occasions, fortunately all covered by the warranty.
I'm not 100% sure but there might now be an uprated one.
Anyway if your having trouble getting one from Ford, you might want to try Profile Automotive (Wolf/Code Red)
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TEL: 0161 406 9797
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FAX: 0161 406 9292
I'm not 100% sure but there might now be an uprated one.
Anyway if your having trouble getting one from Ford, you might want to try Profile Automotive (Wolf/Code Red)
Profile House Unit 2,
Balmoral Trading Estate,
Stuart Road,
Bredbury,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK6 2SR
TEL: 0161 406 9797
MOB: 07725 618835
FAX: 0161 406 9292
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Mate of mines had this fail on numerous occasions, fortunately all covered by the warranty.
I'm not 100% sure but there might now be an uprated one.
Anyway if your having trouble getting one from Ford, you might want to try Profile Automotive (Wolf/Code Red)
Profile House Unit 2,
Balmoral Trading Estate,
Stuart Road,
Bredbury,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK6 2SR
TEL: 0161 406 9797
MOB: 07725 618835
FAX: 0161 406 9292
I'm not 100% sure but there might now be an uprated one.
Anyway if your having trouble getting one from Ford, you might want to try Profile Automotive (Wolf/Code Red)
Profile House Unit 2,
Balmoral Trading Estate,
Stuart Road,
Bredbury,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK6 2SR
TEL: 0161 406 9797
MOB: 07725 618835
FAX: 0161 406 9292
I believe they now do an uprated one and have got it on back order.
Just want the car useable until it arrives.
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Focus ST oil separator diaphragm - failed :(
I think I'm having the same problem here... Interestingly mine happened straight after my 37.5k service on my ST3. I'm convinced Ford did this.
It's been back into Ford several times and they can't work out what or where the noise is (muppets) and have finally said you'll have to live with it and see if it gets worse!!! Could be the turbo they said, costing Ł2k. Jeez.
What a joke....
Anyway, I searched on-line and saw this post and I'm convinced this is what I've got, cold start, whistling noise raising with revs. Mine's bluefin'd and it makes the noise around 2000rpm.
Gonna do the test with the dipstick and then get straight onto Ford and get it in.
I hope Ford do this FOC as they have clearly damaged the unit.
It's been back into Ford several times and they can't work out what or where the noise is (muppets) and have finally said you'll have to live with it and see if it gets worse!!! Could be the turbo they said, costing Ł2k. Jeez.
What a joke....
Anyway, I searched on-line and saw this post and I'm convinced this is what I've got, cold start, whistling noise raising with revs. Mine's bluefin'd and it makes the noise around 2000rpm.
Gonna do the test with the dipstick and then get straight onto Ford and get it in.
I hope Ford do this FOC as they have clearly damaged the unit.
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Ok, so my ST3 has been into Ford now. They have confirmed it is the oil separator diaphragm that has gone.
I have been given a quote for the full unit of approx Ł220 + labour of 2.5 hrs
Can I get the part cheaper from somewhere else?
Please help?
I have been given a quote for the full unit of approx Ł220 + labour of 2.5 hrs
Can I get the part cheaper from somewhere else?
Please help?
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I think this has just gone on my mates ST, has anyone had the work carried out and how much was it to get done and where's best to buy part from
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Have a look on FSTOC , im sure theres a 'how to' guide on there.
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Its not a difficult job, you need to remove the airbox assembley to get to it which is a pain. sometimes the breather hose from the assembly to the block can be damaged which mine was and needed to be replaced as well.
Have a look on FSTOC , im sure theres a 'how to' guide on there.
Have a look on FSTOC , im sure theres a 'how to' guide on there.
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Its under the airbox at the front left of the engine. The oil filters are paper elements like in the VAG diesels. You can see it under the front left of the inlet manifold. The breather pipe is the one that goes under the spark plug cover at the front.
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Its not a difficult job, you need to remove the airbox assembley to get to it which is a pain. sometimes the breather hose from the assembly to the block can be damaged which mine was and needed to be replaced as well.
Have a look on FSTOC , im sure theres a 'how to' guide on there.
Have a look on FSTOC , im sure theres a 'how to' guide on there.
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Oil diaphram
Hell all
I had a loud howling coming from the engine and high oil preasure.. So I change the oil diaphram and the oil preasure is a bit better not as high.. BUT when I re attach the breather pipe to the crank case it makes a noise again not as loud but still there... Doing my Nut In.. Does anyone know W. T. F. Is going on.. Could the Crank be blocked???
Also lost power and Sod all boost just a whisper.. Keep looking at my slege hammer losing the plottt Now...
I had a loud howling coming from the engine and high oil preasure.. So I change the oil diaphram and the oil preasure is a bit better not as high.. BUT when I re attach the breather pipe to the crank case it makes a noise again not as loud but still there... Doing my Nut In.. Does anyone know W. T. F. Is going on.. Could the Crank be blocked???
Also lost power and Sod all boost just a whisper.. Keep looking at my slege hammer losing the plottt Now...
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