STAFFY OWNER

Last week my other half had the timing belt changed on her Focus, it's a 2002 1.6 Zetec. Since having it done she says it's sluggish when travelling slowly. I haven't driven it since but i have been a passenger and it definitely seems to splutter slightly when under load at slow speeds (haven't driven it at speed yet).
Any suggestions as to what it could be? Timing out maybe?

saph4be

Sounds like timing out ceartainly worth checking

RS2000CUSTOM

As above

Most likely is the crank cambelt gear has moved as the crank pulley was being tightened - this catches a few people out

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

The coil pack isnt on its way out is it??

The crank pulleys on these engines are free floating so if the crank isnt in the right place when its been timed up the timing could be slightly out.

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

Timing out most likely, who did it?

Reason is these engines have no scribes, nor keyways, so it's very easy to get it wrong, although thats no excuse for a decent mechanic!

It won't be far out, however, else you would have damage, is the engine nosier than before?

Also you want to ensure a new crank pulley bolt was used!

Martin

studabear

presuming it was done with locking pin and locking bar?

Are all plug leads back on ok and in good condition?

STAFFY OWNER

Don't think so, it was driving fine before it went in.
It was done by a local garage who have been in business for many years. Most of her family use this garage as it is based in the village that they all originate from and they have always been pleased with the work and service.
I will have to check them out, we only noticed it was not running right today as we have been using my car for the last few days and i haven't had a chance to look at it.

Probably best to just get it back over to them to get them to check the timing and anything else that might be suspect.

Thanks for your suggestions guys, appreciate them .

Rax

iTrader: (1)

sounds like its not timed up properly,any difference in the running temperature ? had this on older cars when they were a tooth or two out and felt flat.