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(Message started by: Ewing1 on Jul 3^rd, 2009, 11:12pm)

Title: a very alarming noise
Post by Ewing1 on Jul 3^rd, 2009, 11:12pm

Hi All.
I have a problem with my scorpio 2,0 dohc 16valve. the car runs great but occasionally there is a metallic klonk from the engine and the car won´t hardly move for a few minutes. It happens mostly when the engine is running below 2000rpm. its quite alarming when it happens as the whole car is shaking.

my guess.- please don´t laugh.. is that it could be a cylinder or maybe the gearbox (coupling- is that the word?) sorry about my english

best regards
Ewing1

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Highlander on Jul 4^th, 2009, 12:00am

Auto or manual?

Might be the thrust bearing if its a manual

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 4^th, 2009, 2:01am

Could be clutch related if manual........if automatic, then possibly a sticking autobox solenoid :-/...... :)

Does it happen in drive or when stationary ?

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Ewing1 on Jul 13^th, 2009, 6:21pm

hi. thanks for the reply. I´m sorry for this delayed response. It´s an automatic. It happens mostly when the car is is stationary but also sometimes when driving slowly or fx uphill:(

Any advice is most welcome as Im hesitating to take it to the local ford garage (they´re so d.. expensive:(

best regards
Ewing1

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 13^th, 2009, 7:11pm

Is the aircon on when it happens ?.....I wonder if the aircon compressor is starting to seize :-/

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Ewing1 on Jul 13^th, 2009, 7:57pm

hi. thanks. yes, the air con is always on. i guessthat would be cheaper to fix than the auto box

on 07/13/09 at 19:11:13, Jonnycab wrote:

Is the aircon on when it happens ?.....I wonder if the aircon compressor is starting to seize :-/

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 14^th, 2009, 12:54pm

Try it with the aircon off then ;)....If you think the compressor is suspect then, with the engine off ;), try to turn the clutch wheel (on front of compressor) by hand, it should turn quite easily :)

Title: Re: a very alarming noise
Post by Kenboy on Jul 14^th, 2009, 5:04pm

Hi Remove relay No 24 from the fuse box passenger side this will isolate the air compressor, then see what it is like the relay is blue in colour had a similar problem with mine turns out it was indeed the compressor that had clutch engagement problems.

Good Luck. Kenboy