new_horizon
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- Jan 26, 2012
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Hi All,
I recently picked up my 2001 (Y) reg 1.6 Ford Puma and was really enjoying driving it. It felt nippy and was like a little go kart. I had a few issues with the sale, in that the gentleman told me that the timing belt had been changed, when it actually had not (I called the garage to verify).
So I had a good friend of mine change the timing belt and waterpump and the car came back. All seemed well.
However, the car seems to have developed a misfire at around 1,800 revs - second and third gear are particularly bad. If I put my foot down, the misfire is unnoticable - it is only when I am trying to drive conservatively that it happens (which is most of the time to be honest).
I've been reading through the various forums and this one seems to be the best place for the most helpful and friendly advice. I've noticed that a number of members have suggested spark plugs, HT leads, coil packs, rocker cover gasket leak and lamda sensors.
My question is - would the above symptoms not cause an Engine Management light to come on? I have had a diagnostic check run at my local Kwik Fit (where a friend of mine works and therefore just leant me the diagnostic machine) and it found no fault at all.
I really want to clear this problem and plan to dedicate some time to investigating it at the weekend - so any advice or additional checks that anyone can offer would be great.
Best wishes,
Mark
I recently picked up my 2001 (Y) reg 1.6 Ford Puma and was really enjoying driving it. It felt nippy and was like a little go kart. I had a few issues with the sale, in that the gentleman told me that the timing belt had been changed, when it actually had not (I called the garage to verify).
So I had a good friend of mine change the timing belt and waterpump and the car came back. All seemed well.
However, the car seems to have developed a misfire at around 1,800 revs - second and third gear are particularly bad. If I put my foot down, the misfire is unnoticable - it is only when I am trying to drive conservatively that it happens (which is most of the time to be honest).
I've been reading through the various forums and this one seems to be the best place for the most helpful and friendly advice. I've noticed that a number of members have suggested spark plugs, HT leads, coil packs, rocker cover gasket leak and lamda sensors.
My question is - would the above symptoms not cause an Engine Management light to come on? I have had a diagnostic check run at my local Kwik Fit (where a friend of mine works and therefore just leant me the diagnostic machine) and it found no fault at all.
I really want to clear this problem and plan to dedicate some time to investigating it at the weekend - so any advice or additional checks that anyone can offer would be great.
Best wishes,
Mark