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06-12-2010, 10:23 PM
#19
What I didn't factor into the equation was the injector issues, nor all the issues I've had with getting the front end straight - I fitted Eibachs, only to find I had self levelling suspension, then I fitted the Bilsteins, the s/h wishbones I fitted 'went', so I had to fit two more new ones. Then a pair of replacement hubs, track rod ends and drop links. The bearing went in one of the replacement hubs, and then again... and again. It turns out the hub flange was worn, which kept taking bearings out (think I've replaced 5 now), it also gave some nasty (and random) 'pedal to the floor' instances as it made the hub nut come loose constantly. Then it transpired that the other hub was bent, so the tracking and camber were way out, which had other consequences... such as it eating bearings! That's not to mention the the rear bearings, and bent control blade.
Engine wise - in a bid to track down the boost problem I've spent literally hours stripping and rebuilding it. It's now got a fully refurbed turbo, a decat pipe, 4x brand new new injectors, recent fuel pump, Airtec intercooler, decent brake discs and numerous other bits like the EGR bypass, replaced vac solenoids etc etc..
In short there's loads of really good bits on the car and it's still only on 87K miles.
It's a case of 'better the devil you know' and I keep thinking that there can't be that many more things to go wrong!!!! Having said that a couple of weeks ago the pinch bolt that we stupidly reused decided to let go of the balljoint, so as I manoeuvred out of a space it went 'bang' and the wheels ended up pointing in opposite directions!
If I'd known then what I know now, I'd have bought the car back, and stripped it for spares, but as I'd just done that with my ST200 I really couldn't face doing it again.
But to answer your question, I do (bizarrely) really like the car. When it works it's really good, plus I've learnt loads about diesels and Mondeos as I've had it apart so many times. Although if I never see another front hub it'll be too soon!!!!!
06-12-2010, 10:49 PM
#20
Fair enough! Definately had some work put in. So is it finally running properly now then?
Gotta say, they are a storming car, really easy to drive and a great work horse. I still rate them as the best car in that class by a good margin. Just a shame about the random issues they seem to suffer from. Modern diesels seem to have gotten really good from a performance point of view, but I think there's a few problems they need to iron out still.
I was going to ask if you have modification plans, but I don't think I'd want to push my luck if I was you!
Gotta say, they are a storming car, really easy to drive and a great work horse. I still rate them as the best car in that class by a good margin. Just a shame about the random issues they seem to suffer from. Modern diesels seem to have gotten really good from a performance point of view, but I think there's a few problems they need to iron out still.
I was going to ask if you have modification plans, but I don't think I'd want to push my luck if I was you!
06-12-2010, 10:52 PM
#21
Fair enough! Definately had some work put in. So is it finally running properly now then?
Gotta say, they are a storming car, really easy to drive and a great work horse. I still rate them as the best car in that class by a good margin. Just a shame about the random issues they seem to suffer from. Modern diesels seem to have gotten really good from a performance point of view, but I think there's a few problems they need to iron out still.
I was going to ask if you have modification plans, but I don't think I'd want to push my luck if I was you!
Gotta say, they are a storming car, really easy to drive and a great work horse. I still rate them as the best car in that class by a good margin. Just a shame about the random issues they seem to suffer from. Modern diesels seem to have gotten really good from a performance point of view, but I think there's a few problems they need to iron out still.
I was going to ask if you have modification plans, but I don't think I'd want to push my luck if I was you!
It's also got a dent in the rear quarter that I've yet to sort - hence why all the pics in the mag for the past year have been taken from the driver's side
07-12-2010, 06:58 AM
#23
So when are you going to do a mondeo special then
In the article you mention spending money on it straight away rather than looking for cheap fixes, but would you have found the other issues you had with the car had you just gone to a diseasal specialist who would have found out your I jectors wernt coded?
At least stu's had a good chance to explain how they work
In the article you mention spending money on it straight away rather than looking for cheap fixes, but would you have found the other issues you had with the car had you just gone to a diseasal specialist who would have found out your I jectors wernt coded?
At least stu's had a good chance to explain how they work
07-12-2010, 08:16 AM
#24
So when are you going to do a mondeo special then
In the article you mention spending money on it straight away rather than looking for cheap fixes, but would you have found the other issues you had with the car had you just gone to a diseasal specialist who would have found out your I jectors wernt coded?
At least stu's had a good chance to explain how they work
In the article you mention spending money on it straight away rather than looking for cheap fixes, but would you have found the other issues you had with the car had you just gone to a diseasal specialist who would have found out your I jectors wernt coded?
At least stu's had a good chance to explain how they work
There's no explanation as to why it didn't take the codes, nor why the Delphi agent gave shagged injectors a clean bill of health.
It's runing really well now, although it still kicks out shed loads of dieselly smoke in a morning - The colder it is the worse it is.
07-12-2010, 07:58 PM
#37
It's not sooty though - it's white and stinks of diesel! And no, I'm not overly worried about it TBH!
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