Going to look at one this week, 135KM. Other than the hood bubbling, and asking if the plugs have been changed, anything else to look out for that's specific to this car? I am well versed in repaint and accident repair and general mechanical.
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Going to look at one this week, 135KM. Other than the hood bubbling, and asking if the plugs have been changed, anything else to look out for that's specific to this car? I am well versed in repaint and accident repair and general mechanical.
Cam phasers like to fail on those I believe.
Originally Posted by ludacris
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Suggest, hear it fire from dead nuts cold to fully warmed up.
If it's been properly serviced from day one, non issue.
Check for water leaks on passengers front side / pull kick panel n check carefully.
Also prone to rear axle seals (venting problem).
Alternators can be troublesome
^ Yes they can.
All the above
The axle seats and alternator don't worry me toooo much lol...but good to know! Where does the water get in on these cars?
Just so you know, if alt should fail, easy to get burned as it can present as anything from not charging to cam sensors failed to running so badly n making noises that would suggest the engine has let go.
Google search S197 water leaks and or Smart junction box failures.
Cars are basically solid, water leaks n electrical issues (+ of course spark plugs) are the most common problems.
Treed
my new OEM Alts been fine , rick fixed my axel seals and I think added a vent .
There's a tsb re water I can dig up Ed sent it to me and I gotta give it another go , first Ford attempt was a fail . There's worn or missing grommets , pinch welds that may req sealing , gaskets around window trim
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