Ford Fiesta 2004 Cam Belt gone

goldspanners

jeannieblue wrote: »

Been really really busy - note the Avatar

cant see it?

jeannieblue

goldspanners wrote: »

cant see it?

You blind??? If so, know what you've been doing............:D:D:D

jeannieblue

ellies_angel wrote: »

I checked with the Ford Dealer, the Fiesta is 10 years or 100,000 miles, if it had needed it sooner I would have.

It has been serviced at a Ford approved garage with original parts since new following their specifications.

It is at my garage which is the main Ford Dealer who have looked after the car since new.

Greenflag towed it today, I did call them to let them know it was coming and what they suspected it may be. I realise I won't know for sure until they "open it up" but it seemed that way. It was booked in for an MOT Thursday. Think thats a Fail!!! Will call them tomorrow to see if they have had a chance to look at it (busy after the easter weekend) and let them know that I intend to chase Ford for the repair.
Thanks for all your help and advice

I'm hoping for some goodwill from Fords here! But I wouldn't hold your breath! But must admit, when I have had to deal with their customer service at Warley - they have been excellent, shame the dealers let them down, well they do in my neck of the woods....

jeannieblue

Sorry about this OP - but this is for Goldspangles............

Goldie - meet Jim..............................

http://www.canyouputthekettleon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_mg_5814.jpg

goldspanners

jeannieblue wrote: »

Sorry about this OP - but this is for Goldspangles............

Goldie - meet Jim..............................

http://www.canyouputthekettleon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/_mg_5814.jpg

very nice,so thats the soulmate then. hes looking good

jeannieblue

goldspanners wrote: »

very nice,so thats the soulmate then. hes looking good

He's only a little soul - but manages to take up more room on the bed than you ever did............

goldspanners

jeannieblue wrote: »

He's only a little soul - but manages to take up more room on the bed than you ever did............

i knew i would be for the off as soon as something cuddlier came along. :rotfl:

jeannieblue

goldspanners wrote: »

i knew i would be for the off as soon as something cuddlier came along. :rotfl:

Ah well - at least he's loyal and hasn't pee'd on Anewmans car, yet. :rolleyes:

Shoshannah

The old Ford DOHC engines had the same 100,000 mile limit on their timing chains (they had chains, not belts, but same function I guess?).

From what I've seen they tend to go pretty much bang on 100,000 miles. Others have gone at half that. Having said that, I replaced mine a couple of years ago at 170,000 miles and it was the original one.

In short I think it is completely unpredictable.

ellies_angel

Don't you love it when they get it wrong...........................its the 02 sensor..yippeeee so happy.....

Thank you for all your advice x