Why was my Ford Fiesta at the workshop for 8 days?

Why was my Ford Fiesta at the workshop for 8 days?

The main cam sprocket (or sprockets, since it’s DOHC) has to be removed to change the seals- but they are held on by bolts which have to be replaced, as they are “single use only” or torque to yield. They don’t come in the kit and this caused a delay of 4-5 days (with a weekend in the middle), so the car was at the workshop for 8 days.

When did I buy a Ford Fiesta Zetec?

I purchased a 2009 WS Fiesta Zetec last October and found it required the timing belt change when I read the manual. Given the previous owner’s attitude to servicing, there was no way it would have been done. I did this: I bought the required parts online.

How much does a new Ford Fiesta cost?

All up cost for me was $1200, but that included a service with oil filter and 5W-20 oil (the recommended grade), a new driveshaft seal plus fitting, a wheel balance and a few other odds and sods. If no other work is required and you don’t change the cam seals it might be in the $700 to $800 region.

How do you change timing belt on Ford Fiesta?

A curious and annoying aspect of the timing belt change was the cam seals, which come with the belt kit. The main cam sprocket (or sprockets, since it’s DOHC) has to be removed to change the seals- but they are held on by bolts which have to be replaced, as they are “single use only” or torque to yield.

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Why does my 2003 Ford Fiesta not start?

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Is the Ford Bantam Rocam the same as the Ford Fiesta?

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