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focus has died - blue_light - 07-03-2010
At almost 350,000km the timing chain broke and took the valves with it.
RE: focus has died - GFXjamie - 07-03-2010
dont you mean timing belt? and throw in a new motor! revive her!
RE: focus has died - SL8RZZX3 - 07-03-2010
damn that's pretty good for an SPI
new motors for those are pricey since they are prone to go and often
Zetec swap that bizitch
RE: focus has died - Mystake - 07-03-2010
engine swap!
do ittttt
RE: focus has died - Scorcher000 - 07-03-2010
Duratec it!
RE: focus has died - Mystake - 07-03-2010
(07-03-2010, 05:02 AM)Scorcher000 Wrote: Duratec it!
duratec swaps are too involved. easier to go with a zetec.
RE: focus has died - hardk0re - 07-03-2010
Go for broke V8!
RE: focus has died - Oscar The Grouch - 07-03-2010
I agree with Hardcore. Krugel V8 Swap with a 429 Super Cobra Jet Twin Turbo.
RE: focus has died - scottmcleod - 07-03-2010
(07-03-2010, 05:16 AM)Oscar The Grouch Wrote: I agree with Hardcore. Krugel V8 Swap with a 429 Super Cobra Jet Twin Turbo.
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... on a more serious note:
- Was there any warning signs?
- What did it sound/feel like?
- How healthy was the engine, otherwise?
RE: focus has died - ZTWsquared - 07-03-2010
(07-03-2010, 05:16 AM)Oscar The Grouch Wrote: I agree with Hardcore. Krugel V8 Swap with a 429 Super Cobra Jet Twin Turbo.
Isn't this the exact same advice we gave you before you decided to go boost?
Wha' happened LOL??
RE: focus has died - blue_light - 07-04-2010
Whats all involed in switching to a ztec?
RE: focus has died - 02ztsian - 07-04-2010
1. Buy Zetec donor car cheap.
2. Swap over everything.
3. Drink beer.
Note: step 3 can be substituted for step 1, 2 or inserted where deemed necessary.