Common questions

Does a TDCi have a turbo?

Does a TDCi have a turbo?

1. TDCi – Turbocharged Diesel Common rail Injection. Means it is a diesel engine which uses a turbocharger and common rail injection system to deliver fuel right into the combustion chamber. It sprays pressurized fuel as per engine loads for better performance and least emissions.

Are there any problems with the Ford Focus Turbo?

At that time I wasn’t aware of the problems surrounding turbos on these models. Apparently the engine is manufactured by Peuoget and is used across a number of different manufacturers cars including the Stuido TDCi. Last week, just four months later the turbo failed again. My garage then took it to the local Ford main dealer.

What to do if your Ford Focus turbo spins?

The will prevent the turbo spinning up. there is a lever on top of the turbo from the actuator to the wate gate, They can sometimes seize up, but are easy enough to free off. Depending on how mechanical you are feeling, you could disconnet the the outlet pipe from the turbo to the manifold or intercooler and then rev…

Where is the turbo pipe on a Ford Focus?

The Focus 1.8 TDci has a very common problem with the rubber turbo pipe on top of the engine….the one with a metal pipe attached that has an electrical connection on it. The pipe is usually at the driver’s side on top of the engine. It is very common for the rubber pipe to split giving the symptoms you mentioned.

How old is the Ford Focus diesel engine?

The car has been serviced regularly, is a 55 plate with 50.000 on the clock – hardly old for a diesel. Cars Vans Classics Good Garage Guide Kit Sign upLog inProfileLog out

At that time I wasn’t aware of the problems surrounding turbos on these models. Apparently the engine is manufactured by Peuoget and is used across a number of different manufacturers cars including the Stuido TDCi. Last week, just four months later the turbo failed again. My garage then took it to the local Ford main dealer.

How to easy bleed off a Ford Focus?

Tip for easy bleeding of a Ford Focus 1.8 tdci – YouTube After having had too much trouble bleeding off my car after filter changes, I’ve added a hand bleed off bulb to make the process quick and easy. After having had too much trouble bleeding off my car after filter changes, I’ve added a hand bleed off bulb to make the process quick and easy.

The car has been serviced regularly, is a 55 plate with 50.000 on the clock – hardly old for a diesel. Cars Vans Classics Good Garage Guide Kit Sign upLog inProfileLog out

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