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jonpic46
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It breaks my Heart to announce the passing away of my Beautiful car.
Everything happened last week. Firstly a Lady (driver) managed to run into the back of me coming up the A1. In pouring rain everyone else on the Motorwasy managed to stop except her. So I had to whisk that into the Body repairers for an Estimate (HOW MUCH  ) In the meantime I was doing a run To London on the M11/A406. When all of a sudden the warning indicator for the Oil came on and then she dust died, I am distraught. My son seems to be certain that water is getting into the engine,would that be Gasket or a crack in the Block? Any Theories on this would be very much appreciated.
I am now going to bed and cry myself to sleep,
Goodnight all 
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Dave
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #1 on: Nov 22nd, 2006, 10:47pm » |
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 Sorry to hear of your problems.
Have you had a look at the car? What does the oil and water look like? Which engine is it?
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #2 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 12:31am » |
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I know it's boring but a few more details of your car may help you gain a quicker diagnosis or ideas from members.
Year, Mileage, Engine size and configuration , manual or auto, Etc. 
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Matt
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #3 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 3:07pm » |
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What engine is it?
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jonpic46
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #4 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 7:46pm » |
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hi all,sorry about that.she is a..1997,1998cc,auto,170,000.miles.and beautiful with it.thanks for getting in touch. JONNO
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TiberiuS
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #5 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 9:50pm » |
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Cracked head I fear...I live in constant fear of it myself
Good luck mate, whatever you choose to do 
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #6 on: Nov 24th, 2006, 8:14am » |
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If it is something like a cracked head, why not pop a new head/engine in if you really like the car?
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jonpic46
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #7 on: Nov 24th, 2006, 10:41am » |
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thanks guys,in hospital at the moment (nothing to do withcar)will ponder on it.any idea about cost of replacements,also availability? thanks again,you've been great.JONNO
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #8 on: Nov 24th, 2006, 6:37pm » |
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if your lucky you'll find a scorpio in a scrappy, i found a 2.0l in my local, i had the head off that for my 2.3, they wanted £60 but i got all the intake and exhaust manifolds with it
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jonpic46
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #9 on: Nov 25th, 2006, 8:31am » |
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thanks matt,i will put my mind to that when i get out,did not realise one could interchange,many thanks.JONNO
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #10 on: Dec 1st, 2006, 9:47pm » |
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Good evening everyone.
Right! I have got hold of a unit for my Darling, and I have got someone who will put it in for me ( Ford mechanic on weekend leave ) Engine + Instillation for £250, Have I got a good deal ? Will keep you posted.take care
Jonno 
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Dave
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #11 on: Dec 1st, 2006, 11:06pm » |
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Sounds pretty good to me! Well done that man 
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #12 on: Dec 1st, 2006, 11:36pm » |
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Thanks Dave,much appreciated.
Jonno
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TiberiuS
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #13 on: Dec 2nd, 2006, 7:24pm » |
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Good luck with it
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #14 on: Dec 2nd, 2006, 10:10pm » |
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Cheers Bruce,that was good of you.
Jonno
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #15 on: Dec 18th, 2006, 7:47pm » |
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Hi all
Things are not so good,still not managed to get the engine in for one reason or another,as time goes on I am beginning to fear the worst.Anyway, I have got another one to drive about in ( COSSIE) Is there anything I need to know? Also How does one replace the Sun roof motor? is it a job and a half, or just a job.
I WILL TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS ( What,with a Cossie) NEW YEAR.
Take care All, JONNO 
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #17 on: Dec 18th, 2006, 7:58pm » |
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Merry Christmas Jonno
Methinks your 2.0 faces an uncertain future now you have the Cossie, best of luck with it
Regards, Bruce
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #18 on: Dec 26th, 2006, 11:03pm » |
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Hi All
Things have yet to happen with regards to my engine replacement but will keep you posted.
However maybe one of you could give me some advice on this......
Occasionally (Twice / three times a seek) both my Traction control and my ABS lights come on. Then after a while they go out again . Has any of you got any ideas of why this happens? many thanks.
Jonno
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Re: R.I.P.
« Reply #19 on: Dec 27th, 2006, 12:11pm » |
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Hi Jonno,
do they come on then go off when you start the car, then come on again when you get above 15mph? If so then there is a good chance that the rear ABS sensors (also work the traction control - hence both warning lights) need cleaning.
Take the wheel off and the ABS sensor is held in the hub by 1 bolt.
Have a look at this page for more details:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/abssystem.htm
All the best
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