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(Message started by: jonpic46 on Nov 22^nd, 2006, 9:03pm)

Title: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Nov 22^nd, 2006, 9:03pm

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 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Nov 22^nd, 2006, 10:47pm

:( 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?

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 23^rd, 2006, 12:31am

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. ::)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Matt on Nov 23^rd, 2006, 3:07pm

What engine is it?

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Nov 23^rd, 2006, 7:46pm

hi all,sorry about that.she is a..1997,1998cc,auto,170,000.miles.and beautiful with it.thanks for getting in touch. JONNO

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by TiberiuS on Nov 23^rd, 2006, 9:50pm

Cracked head I fear...I live in constant fear of it myself :'(

Good luck mate, whatever you choose to do ;)

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Nov 24^th, 2006, 8:14am

If it is something like a cracked head, why not pop a new head/engine in if you really like the car?

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Nov 24^th, 2006, 10:41am

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

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Matt on Nov 24^th, 2006, 6:37pm

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

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Nov 25^th, 2006, 8:31am

thanks matt,i will put my mind to that when i get out,did not realise one could interchange,many thanks.JONNO

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:47pm

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 :)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Dec 1^st, 2006, 11:06pm

Sounds pretty good to me! Well done that man :D

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 11:36pm

Thanks Dave,much appreciated.

Jonno

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by TiberiuS on Dec 2^nd, 2006, 7:24pm

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Good luck with it ;)

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 2^nd, 2006, 10:10pm

Cheers Bruce,that was good of you.

Jonno

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 18^th, 2006, 7:47pm

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 :D ;D ::)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Dec 18^th, 2006, 7:52pm

Congrats on the Cossie! Nice choice :D

Sunroof motor instructions here:

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/electrical/intbasic/MotorSlidingRoof.pdf

Doesn't look difficult at all.

Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New Year too :)

All the best :)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by TiberiuS on Dec 18^th, 2006, 7:58pm

Merry Christmas Jonno ;)

Methinks your 2.0 faces an uncertain future now you have the Cossie, best of luck with it :)

Regards, Bruce :)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 26^th, 2006, 11:03pm

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

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Dec 27^th, 2006, 12:11pm

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 :)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Matt on Dec 27^th, 2006, 12:59pm

Hey,

the cossie has quite a solid lump, you'll of probably noticed it rattles a bit on start up, thats just ford using value engineering of the chain tensioners. apart form fule the only real cost in running them (unless something goes wrong) is that it's recommended to change the oil every 6 months or so, depends on the milage you do. also best to use the best oil you can afford.

a few members on here will tell you that there car has seemed to be running fine but when tinkering around have discovered it's only using 5 cylinders!! check the plugs and keep an eye on the fule gauage!

hope that helps

matt

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Dec 28^th, 2006, 4:44pm

Cheers, Matt and Dave, for that advice and insight into my Cossie. I have invested in a set of plugs + oil which I plan to do ASAP.

Dave,the warning lights come on at random,not necessarily on start -up.they stay on until the next time I turn the ignition off. Then when I restart the Lady,they don't come on. Anyway, I am going toi check out that address you very kindly gave me.

many thanks, Jonno

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Jim on Dec 28^th, 2006, 7:52pm

Check the main plug to the ABS unit is clean and seating properly. This can give similar faults.
Jim

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Tony_Bradley on Dec 30^th, 2006, 11:17pm

Hi Jonno

Glad to hear you've got it sorted, where are you in the country ?

I've got a 2.9 24v Granada Cossie with Head gasket problems that Could be sorted by a skilled cossie mechanic

Let me know

Best Regards

Tony

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Jan 10^th, 2007, 8:50pm

Hi Tony
I live in Norfolk.I am still waiting to have my engine installed,it has been one thing after another,though I hope to have it done in the not too distant future. I have got a Cossie as well as my 2ltr. but driving around in her is costing me more in fuel. Anway,thank you for your message.

regards JOHN

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by jonpic46 on Jan 10^th, 2007, 8:51pm

Hello all,
Is there things that I should look out for with regards changing my driver's seat?

take care, JOHN

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Dave on Jan 10^th, 2007, 9:10pm

Hi John,

not done a seat swap myself but the seats guides are on this page:

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/seatsmanual.htm

Cheers :)

Title: Re: R.I.P.
Post by Kjetil S on Jan 10^th, 2007, 9:25pm

It's easy. Undo the 6 or so bolts that hold it in place, unplug the connectors, swap, reconnect, bolt it back. ;D