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Old 04-03-2007, 07:27 PM
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What would you expect a standard 1800 zetec in the escorts etc to rev to?

Mine struggles like fuck after 4000 it's nothing to do with the fuel crisis shit either but not sure if it's normal for a 70,000 mile car to be a bit poo lol




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Old 04-03-2007, 07:28 PM
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its not a diesel is it
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Has it been looked after and had a good servicing? my GTi shoots past 4k but it doesnt very often(my choice)
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It has full service history from fords but it was owned by a bird from day one so not sure if thats anything to do with it lol

I will give it another full service next week and see if it improves it



No it's not a bloody diesel lol


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Collapsed cat?
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Originally Posted by Flip2k3
Collapsed cat?
to be honest that was what i was thinking.... whats the best way to check?
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Originally Posted by S2martin
It has full service history from fords but it was owned by a bird from day one so not sure if thats anything to do with it lol

I will give it another full service next week and see if it improves it



No it's not a bloody diesel lol


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Old 04-03-2007, 07:58 PM
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mine used to rev to about 6500 most days. think you have a problem
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Originally Posted by S2martin
Originally Posted by Flip2k3
Collapsed cat?
to be honest that was what i was thinking.... whats the best way to check?
I'd like to know this too
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Originally Posted by GTi_iTG
Originally Posted by S2martin
It has full service history from fords but it was owned by a bird from day one so not sure if thats anything to do with it lol

I will give it another full service next week and see if it improves it



No it's not a bloody diesel lol


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