rubberjohnson
Member
My gf was driving yesterday and pulled up at some lights. Tried to move off and found she's stalled (didn't notice over loud music). Couldn't get going again. I had a look later and noticed the trip meter had reset and the battery was looking ropey, so thought it was that. New battery in this morning, still no joy. Loud clunk from starter, looks like it engages the engine but is stopped straight away. Can't push start either.
So... simple starter problem, maybe broken part inside seizing everything, or engine seized? I'll try to test both next week, just wondered if anyone had any thoughts or similar experiences. The fact I can't push start makes me worried. I think it's had a cam belt change when recommended, as it's been serviced by Ford from new, but I'm worried. I had to scrap my last Puma a year ago for a blown gasket. That one was too rusty to spend money repairing, but this car's rust free. Be gutted if it's popped.
As a precursor to bad news, any recommendations in SW London for replacement engines (1.7) and fitting?
Aargh!
So... simple starter problem, maybe broken part inside seizing everything, or engine seized? I'll try to test both next week, just wondered if anyone had any thoughts or similar experiences. The fact I can't push start makes me worried. I think it's had a cam belt change when recommended, as it's been serviced by Ford from new, but I'm worried. I had to scrap my last Puma a year ago for a blown gasket. That one was too rusty to spend money repairing, but this car's rust free. Be gutted if it's popped.
As a precursor to bad news, any recommendations in SW London for replacement engines (1.7) and fitting?
Aargh!