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Does a timing chain ever need replacement through its life, I have a 2011 Ford KA 1.3 tdci, it has only 67,000miles on it.. my engine is a lot louder than usual but has got louder since its oil change "help"
I have fiesta mk6 1.25 2008 and it's losing a lot of coolant and very quickly. When I rev the car there is water spraying out by the battery underneath the cool pack what could this be?
The cam chain on my 2014 GALAXY split and wrapped itself round the shaft after 20,000 miles. The engine has been scrapped.Is this an expected fault. has the tensioner been modified since this engine was built.
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Engine pulsing on cold start up Ford Focus 1.6tdci
I have a Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 2001. Tensioner went on timing belt and engine died. 82,000 Miles. Question is it likely that the values have bent? Could there be worse damage? Costs 3 hours labour to have a check.
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Spark plug gap for ford ka 1.6i
Hi i have a mondeo diesel 2.0 115 06 it will run for about 40 mins then cuts out and will not start until cold
Hi. My Mondeo Verona 1.8 petrol x reg when driving about 60mph, the speedo goes to 0 and car loses a bit power. Then, it suddenly goes up to 60 mph and normal power?
When changing cam belt do I need to change the water pump Kd06xfe Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zenec engine. One person says belt does not go round water pump so need not replace water pump. Other person says it does so needs replacing ??
what is the right gap on a spark plug for a ford fiesta 1.4 16v 2010 plate
is there a wet belt on the 2008 ford mondeo 2.0 tdci
Does my Transit have a cam belt? It's a 2004 115 T350.
have oil leak will it be covered by warranty reg fe15 hfv
Do I need to use gasket seal when replacing the rocker cover gasket on a 2001 ford fiesta 1.3 endura engine?
HI, does my fiesta 2003 1.3 lx have a cambelt? or chain? reg FH03LVX THANKS
HI. Can you tell me please the torque specs for 1.6 TDCI Duratorq Engine 109 hp /80 KW (ford focus 1.6 tdci) for the "Head Rocker Cover" i need to replace the gasket. Thank you very much.
2002 1.3 timing belt or chain ford fiesta
start up is fine, bt after driving my car rattles under the bonnet when stationary, any ideas. some suggested a timing belt, I have 1.2- 2011 ford fiesta, 21,500 miles? thanks
Got a Ford C-Max just had head skimmed new gasket water pump thermostate now car losing power no go in low gears thank you
2004 transit van engine keeps stopping turn off and back on runs again
just got a focus c-max zetec 2ltr petrol reg FD06VTC, has it a belt or chain, if belt what the change miles. thankyou
My 2004 TDCI Fiesta has 125k on the clock from new and is taking up to 4 attempts to start in cold mornings, had new glow plugs fitted recently. Should I have a glow plug light on my dash when I switch on my ignition lights? I just wait until I hear a click, count to 5 and then crank her over.
My son has a ford mondeo 2.0 diesel 2010 but hes having a problem with the rear fog lights. they flicker on and then turn off and wont come on again until the engines switched off. can anyone help me please?
Hi I bought a 59 plate 1.8 diesel and it broke down garage says needs new engine. There is still oil in the engine. No leaks and the engines turns over when you start , there is no water leaks the timing belts ok they said it was oil pump failure but when you turn over engine the oil light goes out any ideas before I buy new engine
c an you tell me if the timing belt on this car is situated on the left hand side of the enging where it can be seen or is this a fan belt
o compression in no 1 cylinder in my ford modeo 2005
I have an07 plate fiesta zetec TDCI with 86000 miles, do I babe to change the cam belt???
i have a ford fiesta on 04 plate. the car is chain driven but there seems to be quite noisy when driving. would this usually be the case with chain driven as not had one before.
Hi I recently asked a question on the 19 of August regarding the problem with my cars uneven idling and sometimes stalling after a short drive fist thing in the morning, Thanks for your reply asking if it was petrol or diesel. The car is a1.8L petrol.
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2010 ford KA zetec. Looses power and engine light flashes intermittently early on my first mile or so. This only happens only on first journey daily. No problem starting. Engine also sounds a bit rough at start of journey if I stop at traffic lights... The garage has had it back twice - it behaved perfectly!
hi I have a ford focus c max and when driving (normally when coming to a stop in traffic or roundabout) the power goes and when I put my foot down on the accelerator the revs bob up and down and stalls!!! if it doesn't stall I can't move until the revs kick back in and a cloud of smoke comes out and seems to clear it and its fine!!! any help or ideas would be great.
Had my car serviced a month a go but yesterday broke down. Garage has said its core plug needs replacing. Should this have been picked up when it was serviced? Thanks
Hi I have a mondeo 53 plate, all runs fine but after a while of running when theres no load it squeaks, but when under load this goes then returns when take foot off gas, is it bottom pulley as ive been told? do they wear out very often on this model/ car?
I have a Ford Mondeo 2006 LX TDCI 115 1998cc coming upto 150.000 full service history Does this vehicle have Timing chain/Belts. When are they due for replacement? Thank You DJ51PSJ
I have a Ford Ka 1.3 2005 plate. Is it right that this has a timing chain and not a cambelt? Does the timing chain ever need replacing? Thanks
Hi I have a ford focus 2008 1.8zetec (AU080SB) with 48800 on the clock. When should I changed the cambelt? thanks
I was thinking of buying a Focus 1.6 TDI. I test drove it, the engine sounds fine and all seems well. Except that you need to depress the clutch a little before it will start!! turning the key on it's on just slowly churns the engine. Also when you come to a stop and switch off, there's a "Clunk" noise. Do have any idea what this can be and do you think it may be a costly repair?
What causes the engine to overheat with no apparent water leak
My reg is YR61WZV Can you tell me when i need to change the cam belt. Thank You
hi i have a ford fiesta 1992 diesel 1.6 the problem is i cant start it it looks about to start then stops i have checked the fuel lines and its ok help please
I have a ford ka 2002 1.3 and it shakes and cuts out when im in stop start traffic in first gear or i pull off in first gear and go to stop in first gear it cuts out why is this?
Changed fuel injectors cos no three wasn't working, but still sounds like timing is out. Car is seat ibiza 1.2 03 reg.
Looking to buy a 2006 Focus 1.8 "sport". Dealer is telling me its on a chain so I don't need to worry about it. I am sure I saw a belt when I lifted the bonnet. Please advise
Hi I,'ve just bought a 09 plate 1.8 focus zetec s reg SH09 MXM petrol . Can u tell me please when the timing belt needs changed ? Thanks
my ford focus 1.6 2000 plate (w) reg is over revving. when it is just sitting still its revving at about 2000 revs..
I have a Ford Fiesta 2010. Had oil leak two weeks ago and told it was damaged ring and need replacement rocca cover. But just started leaking again. Took it to a different garage and they are saying the rings are damaged and oil as leaked onto the timing belt. Any ideas what could be causing this. Thanks
Hi, I have a ford escort 1.8 diesel mk6 car, I was going along and the engine just died, I started looking to find out the fuel pump belt had snapped, I had to take out the radiator in order to get enough access but now the car doesn't want to even turn over, what should I look for?
Hi I have a Ford Street KA 1.3 reg: MT55 WFL. Can you tell me when I would have to replace the timing belt.. Many Thanks Lynda
hi i have a ford focus tdci 1.8 2002 , the problem is that the turbocharger got out of function and it started smoking a lot i tried to turn the car off but it didnt it stayed for 1 min accelerating and it stopped when i try to turn it on it doesnt thank you
hi my car drives fine for about 15 minutes, after this it starts making a weird creaking/buzzing noise which gets louder when I accelerate and then I get a horrid smell and smoke comes out the front sides, it has only been doing this for 2 days, oil has been drained and replaced, any ideas what this could be, is my engine ruined?? thanks
hi i have a ford focus 2002 tdci ive changed the injectors and the diesel pump from electric to a simple one the problem is that it smokes a lot thank you
I have an oil leak on the Rocker Cover gasket. Is this replacement an expensive repair The car is a 20000 Focus 1.8 petrol engine
Hi I can not start my 1998 freelander all I get a smell of petrol
Hi my ford focus c max 1.8 petrol makes a load noise lie a tank only when accelarating, if i build up speed very slowly its fine?
Hi I have a 2002 fiesta lx 1.3 petrol duratec, do theses have cambelts or drive chains ?
Hi, i have a Ford KA Sport 1.6 2004, Can you please tell me if this has a timing belt or chain, & if & when it needs changing?Thanks
HI, i have a problem with my ford focus tdi 2L on a 08 plate, when i am driving the car it sometimes loses power and will not rev up for a few seconds, it did this the other day when i was on a motorway overtacking a lorry.
hello, i have ford fiesta 2007 1.4 tdci engine has gone on the car so i was have another for fiesta which i was scraping, so i removed complete engine with gear box and swapped over, after job done car was first start no problem, after few days i could hear some noises and when press the clutch the noise will goes away , then i relies it colud be gear box not good then took it to garage to put back oreginal gear box and they did , since then the car wont start !! when put on computer it say (low fuel pressure) it starts by easy starter and runes for ours but it wont start by it self !! any help please what could be wrong with it ??
I have a 2007 1.8TDCi S-Max, 113,000 miles. It is particularly poor at starting, more so if left for more than a day, but once started is OK for the rest of the day. Engine turns over well but doesn't fire (as though the engine has no fuel). It will then catch but stall but eventually (5th attempt and much cranking) keeps running. Lots of either smoke and/or water vapour when it does start. Might I have an issue with water build up in the fuel supply (can I drain water off the filter?) or is it more likely to be another issue such as injectors/fuel pump. Major service (incl filter) at 101,000; diesel rail (leaking) replaced at 111,000 - could the system not have been bled properly after the rail was replaced? Thanks in antipation.
hi,my granddaughters ford fiesta 2001 turbo diesel car lost all water when a core plug rusted out.All core plugs were replaced after the mechanic took off the manifold and turbo for access. Now, there is no power,before it was very lively.What could be wrong?.
I've just bought a Ford Fiesta 2003 1.3 LX and was told it had a timing chain not a belt. Would that be correct and how can you tell the difference? it's done 101,000 and has full service history but no mention of any cam belt change.
Hi I have a 2005 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto runs fine no oil leaks or smoke, but when towing caravan (not heavy) struggles on inclines. Compression check reveals 185, 185, 150 and 100. What could be problem. have been suggested replace engine
My fiesta st has Light grey smoke coming out exhust! Water tank, being filled two / three times a day and fan keeps kicking in for long duration! The engine also judders n rattles! Wen came to a stop opened bonnet n temperature went up to 120 and all dash lit up like xmas lights saying hot temperature!
i have a 59 reg fiesta automatic I had trouble starting it so put in a new battery. Now it takes several attempts to start the car when it is warm
I have a mondeo st tdci when cold the car develops a misfire and smokes on startup when warmed up runs fine ive had a diagnostic done on the car and nothing has come up any ideas
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Hi I have a Ford Ka 1.3 2008 Reg. Recently the car has developed a small coolant leak, requiring a weekly top up, but there are no visible signs of leakage - external drips etc. I have tried the expensive radweld in case there was a head gasket leak (oil on dipstick is still clean and there is no 'gunk' on the oil filler cap) Some time ago the heater control could not turn down the heater, so the heater valve was changed but he problem persisted. I think that this is a duff electrical control on the interior panel, so I am looking for a replacement part. Do you think the coolant loss is related to this fault, or could you suggest possible causes/remedies for the loss of antifreeze? Thank you
Hi I have a 2001 1.3 fiesta flight but on start up it squeals like its missed a a cog. But then turn the key again and starts fine. Could it be starter motor?
Hi ive got a smax 2006 2l tdci, recent purchase (60thou miles), the engine has started to overheat intermittently and has water loss but from no area we can see, tried it with thermostat blocked open to see if it stopped it overheating and still does. the temp gauge reads low and then goes from half way to really hot in seconds and engine looses power. there is pressure in the water filler cap when you undo it, water level rises then falls again, we refill and have to squeeze pipes to help water go down. checked the water pump and looks like the timing belt has been renewed aswell a sthe pump. any ideas of what it could be? my dads a mechanic and said its not cylinder head as would do it all the time. fan working fine and all general checks.etc. Where do we go next with it is there a common fault with them that we have missed?
can I change the water pump on a 1.8 endura diesel engine in an 02 ford transit without removing the engine from the van ?
Where is the starter motor in a ford fiesta my car is a v reg i don't know where it is so where is the start motor located?
My timming belt tenssioner failed and my cambelt slipped on my 02 fiesta 1.25 zetech s Fiesta is there valve clearance or would i have bent my valves
My 51 plate Mondeo ghia 2 litre runs well until The engine gets hot,ie sitting in traffic.Then its really sluggish with no power at all (foot to the floor,in 2nd,doing 20mph).The temp gauge never goes above half way and the cooling fan comes on every 5 minutes when stationary.It recently had a new fuel pump and filter but this didn't fix the problem.
hi i have a ford Ka 1.3 2005 how much will it cost to replace the water pump. thank you
I have a transit connect and sometimes while driving the engine cuts out the heater light flashes on and off and all the dash goes dead apart from the flashing heater light if you turn the key off and it starts straight back up any idea what can be causing it
Good morning Jennings I have a Fiesta 1.4 TDCI 2003 & the water temp gauge indicator on the dash is red. Could this be the sender unit and where is it located Thank you
hi i have a ford fiesta zetch LX 1.2L 16v its starts first time but lately is cuts out when im slowing down this is first thing in the morning could this be due to cold weather or something els wrong?
hi I have a ford cmax 1800 petrol can you tell me why I have excessive oil consumption 2litres every 2 weeks how can I cure this
my 55 plate fiesta 1.6 diesel chugs when started but after 150 yrds it is ok
Hi. We have a 98 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec 16V. We think the Cam belt went last week but are trying to find out the extent of possible damage. Would the engine be a non interference engine as I cannot find anywhere that informtaion. VIN number is WF0BXXBAJBVA01893. Thanks if you can give us an answer.
Does a 85t260transit 55reg have a belt or chain thanks
just changed cam chain on mazda 3 1.6 diesel , now it will not go past 3000 rpm no warning lights coming on could it be a tooth out on the crank pulley
Hi, I have a 57 plated Focus C Max with the 2.0L Petrol Duratech Engine and even though it has a timing chain I am concerned about the water pump and when it should be changed, please advise Regards Ian
ford focus ghia 2006 plate cam belt or chain
is it a chain or cambelt in a mondeo zetec diesel tdci 2002
I have a Ford Galaxy 2 litre TDCI 140 automatic. 07 registration. At what interval should the cambelt be replaced?
Hi, I've recently had this problem where I'm driving along normally and all of a sudden, the speed gauge drops to 20mph, oil and battery light come up, this has done this when I've been going 60mph.
Hi there, I was told we need change the timing chain on our Fiesta 02 reg. How much will it cost to replace?
Hi, I have a ford focus zetec X reg which has 92 thousand miles on the clock (getting old!), its recently started making a very strange sound, almost like an airplane. It sounds like something is dragging underneath the car (ive checked and cant see anything). The car also feels heavier to drive. I'd be extreemly grateful if anyone could help me shed some light on what might be causing this? Thank-you very much.
just purchased zara Picasso 1.6 2002 sx petrol cambelt change at 72,000 now done 124,000 when should I change belt
Hi I have a2002 focus 1.6 temp went up all of a sudden checked water empty pot filled it up drove it home checked again pot empty all hoses and rad seem ok water is seeping out of the centre under the engine can u tell me what this part is cheers Ian
Hi, i have just had all the valves replaced on my st170 along with the cambelt and tensioners and i now have a ticking cam that wasnt there before can you help? Thanks
I have a 2002 Ford Focus Est, current mileage 70k - can you give me a reasonable idea of the cost to replace the timing belt, ideally using the timing belt kit which also includes tensioners etc....? Also, could this be completed same day....? Thanks, John Blake
I have a 2003 1.4 zetec fiesta. When the engine revs reach about 3000 rpm it makes a loud rattling sound which goes at about 4500rpm. Now the car will not start and sounds very different when turning over. Cam belt has not snapped. Any ideas?
hi all at Jennings. I have a 52 plate focus zetec 1.8tdci which had a cambelt change in 2008 at 115,000 can you tell me when this will need doing again, i was told every 50,000 miles
since the weather turned colder my ford fiesta 2003 reg has started cutting out when i start it unless i rev it for a while?
My 2004 transit van starts up with with the idle speed about 800rpm but after driving for ten minutes suddenly rises to 2000rpm sometimes the engine cuts out but after turning off then on is ok for a while only to happen again why
ford galaxy car received major service only two days ago. This morning the car took 7 attempts to start. Battery sounded ok but little response initially from engine. Temperature outside -4. What could be the problem?
just got a 1.6 fiesta tdci, when i turn the egnition off theres a wooshing sound from the engine? is this the turbo and normal?
I have a 2007 (CPO7XVO) FORD FIESTA 1242cc duratec when does cam belt need changing it has covered 59.000 miles
we have a Ford Focus Ghia 1600 Estate, have just been informed by a garage that it has a leaking number 3 fuel injector, it has been booked into Ford for work next week but was wondering if it was safe to drive in the meantime because of the smell of fumes that comes into the car? many thanks
Hi I have a 2006 1.6li gasoline Ford Focus. When do I need to change my timing belt. What timing belt accessories should I also replaced? Thank you. When do I need to change also my engine coolant, gear oil and power steering fluid and brake fluid? Thanks.
hi i have just recently brought a 1.3 ford ka collection 2004. firstly the engine light has come on and has just remained on now always. I first noticed after the car running for 10 or so minutes stationary a temprature warning light appeared on, and smoke was coming from the passengers side near the rad (under the bonnet) however after 5 minutes of driving the light turned off and the smoke had stopped. since this i have topped up the oil as it was just on the minimum. since this the temp light has not come back on, but the car even when run for 5 mins gets extreamly hot. Also when first started its now taking 3 or 4 attempts to start, with alot of revving or it conks out, once running though its fine. id just like a genuine pointer as to possibilites of what this could be, i havnt long had the car so will take it back for the man to fix as he owns a garage, but want to be sure he doesnt palm me offasilbe using the car alot on the motorways with my 4year old son in the back! it needs to be safe. thankyou ever so much for any advice and sorry this is so long.
hi, i have a ford mondeo diesel model 2001 reg y993eog. and i just bought engine oil castrol gtx 15w-40 A3/B3. i would like to know if i can use this engine oil for my car. thanks
hi . i have a 07 transit van and when i am driving the speedo and radio keep going off.. also some times when i start it it just makes a clicking noise and i have to keep trying . it dose this about 3 times then it will start. thanks
My focus zetec 1.6 has a problem with a failed spark plug but has only done 25,000 miles and is less than 3 years old. Its had yearly services and I've read they wouldn't normally be changed or even looked at until the 37500 mile / 3 year service. Will I be covered for this under warranty.
I have a 54 plate 1.8 forcus the ignition light sometimes come on when driving, also the engine has cut out and lost all power on approaching juntions, seems to be when put clutch in, but starts again first time
my cambelt snapped on me when i was driving at 25mph. i have got a escort 1.4 freedom. the year of make is 1996 on a p plate. can you tell me what it could cost for me to repair it.. thanks scott
hi i have a mondeo 18 tddi 2002 model the problem is it seems to be slightly jerking as im driving along and feels like its going to conk out if i dont rev it what could this be??
Hello, I have a ford fiesta 1996 1.25 engine, 40 000 miles on it. In the last three weeks it ate 2l of oil. Apart from that, it is often haunting, loosing power, especially on high rpm as well as wobbling. It has nothing to do with cold or hot engine, wet or cold, or whatever weather -- it can happen anytime, randomly, periodically. Although the most problems are on the motorway, when driving fast, on high rpm -- it is wobbling for a while, and that it is fine again. .. I went to service (not ford) twice and they didn't find anything (although between those 3 weeks it lost 2 l of oil). My friend, who used to work for Ford, told me that it is to do with engine calibration and that the software update will solve everything. Meanwhile, when I told that to Ford service, they said it won't fix the problem and offered me to book the car in for diagnostics (which I had twice anyway). Any solutions?
Hi, I have a ford Ka and the problem is that if the car has not be driven in the past few hours and I go for a drive the car judders for about 5 to 10 mins then after that the car runs fine & if I start go for another drive an hour later it will be fine to, any ideas what is causing the juddering? thanks
Hi, My car is a Focus 06. I have heard what seems to be a rattle coming from underneath the car (but only at certain revs) it sounds like a loose bolt jolting around inside my gearbox? it hasnt got any worse but it wasnt there when I got the car? my local dealer said to come back if it gets worse? I think they are trying to blag me? thanks
Ford Focus 1.8TDCi registered Jan 2005. I get a squealing noise on start up that may last a minute or so then disappears. This is most noticeable when weather conditions are damp/wet and mainly (though not exclusively) is not there if weather is dry. What is like source / cause? Also have had ignition light stay on on one occasion at start up for duration of short trip (1.5 miles or so). On switching engine off and restarting after this short trip it reverted to working normally and going out when engine started. Likely cause of apparent temporary malfunction?
hi i have a 1.6 td estate focus 55 plate it has done 85000 miles. The turbo went so i got a freind to get me one and fit it. but the replacemant turbo lasted about 30 miles and blew again. So i bought one and fitted it myself and the turbo lasted about 1 mile and blew the seals again.the turbo The oil is leaking at the air intake side of the turbo. its getting plenty of oil and the return pipe is clear, could it be the intercooler blocked. any ideas please
ihave just purchased ford fiesta finesse 1998 s reg 1300does it have a cambelt or chain driven
I have a Fiesta 1.25Ghia, 1998 S reg. Great runner except when cold - starts first time but then misfires/judders and loses power for first 3 or 4 miles. Something simple to put right?
hello, since last night i have noticed my car.. focus 1.8zetec v reg, kind of chugging and a bit of a smell which is kind of 'eggy' just wondering how bad this problem is etc, also there is another problem which i have had for a while where whilst changing gear or slowing down the revs seem to jump up before slowly settling? any help much appreciated. many thanks
what does it mean when you go through water as in, it has been raining really hard and there is puddles. The air is on and the belts start to squeel and your car battery light comes on and it feels like for a split second the car is shorting out? The battery light comes on and off. I drive a VW Jetta 2002 wagon with 59000 miles on it. Thank you
hi, i have a 2000 ford focus zetec 2.0 ESP, and i've just noticed the throttle cable has become slack, by about an inch, how can i tighten the throttle cable, or is there a chace its broken? thanks jack
I have a ford focus 2001 1600cc. How many 1000 miles should the engine last? its done 75000 at present.
I've just bought a 53-plate Sport KA with the 1.6 8v Duratec engine, can you tell me when the cambelt needs replacing? Someone told me that these engines are chain driven and therefore don't have a cambelt? Many thanks.
Hi, we have an x reg mondoe 2l zetec and when driving it upto 4000 revs it seems to struggle and it feels like its backing off even when you put the accelerator all the way down. We have checked the airflow and parts around it and everything seems ok, any suggestions please?? many thanks.
I have a 1999 Ford Ka, the engine misfires when it is idling. It has had 4 new spark plugs and also new HT leads, any ideas what the cause of the problem might be?
hi have purchased a 1.8dti ford focus starts first flick of the key but after about 1 minute idles uneven , no smoke problems , drives very well with no lack of power or flat spots no other problems other than uneven , low idle , does not cut out and still fires on all four cylinders ok any thoughts regards kevin ( hgv mechanic)
1.25 ford fiesta zetec 16v (2000) Car runs fine upto 30mph, then it starts to rattle, the higher the speed and the longer I rev, the worse the rattling gets until the whole car, pedals, steering and gearstick all wiobble excessivly everytime i accelerate, disengaging the clutch results in the wobbling going, as soon as i put my foot down it comes back. After about 30 minutes of driving, the wobble is so bad it can be felt at slower speeds of 15mph, and the dashboard gauges start to fail, first the temp gauge resets to exactly halfway, then the fuel does the same... 5 minutes later the rev dial gets stuck a 7000 revs, and then finally the speedo gets stuck at 0. If I turn off the car for a few hours the dials all work again, but the engine is still wobbly, it also makes a very feint rattle when revving (like scraping metal sound). Car has done 107k miles, recently had coils replaced, I think the timing belt was done at some point.
Hi can you tell me when the camshaft belt needs changing on a 1998 1.9TDi Galaxy, Thanks
Hi, I have an Fiesta Courrier endura DI (75PS). The whole cooling system is new (thermsotat, waterpump, radiator and fan). my car overheats when I drive uphill and when I try to keep my velocity (110km/h). If I drive the same road uphill at 90km/h, I have no overheating. there is no sign of headgasket failure (no leak of oil, no bubble in water, ...) any idea?? thank you - Yves from France
Hiya. I own a 2000 Ford KA Lux and recently there has been a distinct whirring sound coming from the engine, its particulaly loud when the engine is cold and when it first starts up. There are no warning lights coming on on the dashboard and apart from the noise it seems to be driving normally. It also seems to be louder in lower gears or when the car is in low revs. Could it be the fan belt? If so can i change this myself? Thanks for any help you can offer me xx
Hi. Can you please tell me if my forcus 2.0l ghia 2000 w reg is a non-interference engine. with thanks.
HI. If the cam belt gos on a focus 2.0l ghia 2000 w reg will it reck the engine. regards Matt.
I have a 1999 (V) Focus 1.8 tddi that has done 87000 miles. I have noticed that there is a significant amount of oil in the intercooler and also an amount of oil in both of the pipes leading from the intercooler. There is a similar amount of oil in both pipes, but slightly more in the one leading to the turbo. The car emits quite a lot of black smoke under full throttle and feels a little sluggish. Other than it drives as usual. Fuel economy is unaffected. What do you think could be causing this?
How do I get under the engine cover to change the spark plugs for a 2004 Ford c-max. I can open the front part but cannot get enough gap to get to the spark plugs as the cover is still attached at the back?
i have a ford escort estate with an 1800 zetec engine 1998, when cold will not tick over and when it does start the engine surges and runs eraticly and stops after reving up then slowing down then stops have you any ideas please
i have a ka 51 plate, about 3 months ago i noticed that the water was leaking, however topping it up once a week seemed to keep the problem at bay. then one day on the way to work the inlet manifold gasket finally gave way and we realised with the help of green flag and my local mechanic that this had been the problem all along. so happy it was fixed ive been driving about for two weeks. then this morning when i went to my car i noticed the ground was damp. sure enough its leaking again, not sure where from. but is this a car fault, or was the job not done properly in the first place, loath to pay to have the same problem fixed two weeks later!! if it is their fault will they make me pay a second time???
Hello there, can you just reassure and remind me that a Ford Galaxy Ghia 2.0 TDCI does not need a cambelt change. I did read it somewhere or some one told me already in the past but I am not sure if I was dreaming it. Can you put me out of my misery? Thanks! Kind Regards Dominic
I have a 03 plate fusion which sometimes got no go when ya put ya foot down (splutters/ chugs) & the engine management like has came on briefly twice
How do you remove the rear light cluster from a ford treet ka. Need to change the brake light bulb. Have removed the fixing nuts but it won't budge
I own a Fiesta Zetec 1.25, T reg. I drive for about 4~5 miles and the heater gauges on the dash board goes up to the red mark. When I go around 4k rev's the temperature gauge goes back to the middle point. I then drive for a while and the temperature gauge goes back upto the red mark. The temperature gauge again comes back down once I approach 4k rev's. The fan operates. What can be the problem? Thanks.
Hi I have a 52 plate Ka lux and was wondering when teh cam belt is dueto be changed but readin gother questions and answers it seems it may have a chain instead what does this mean with regards to maintaining the cars engine? Thanks
Focus 2.0 petrol 53 plate - 44000 miles. At idle and up to about 2000 rpm heard rattling noise from cam belt cover and tested with stethescope - sounds like belt/tensioner. Just had replaced but noise still there although not quite as bad. Garage suggests might be power steering pump resonating through engine. Water pump checked and is ok. Is there anything else it could be.
Have just purchased 1999 fiesta finesse 1.3 does this model have timing chain if so when will it need replacing. Also engine very rattly its done 92000 miles what causes should I be looking for? If well maintained will this engine be good for many more miles? Many thanks
i have a 04 mondeo 2.0 tdci when i try to start my car the starter motor spins and the car dont start is there an easy way to change the motor
Do you normally change the water pump when you change the timing belt and tensioners on a 1.6 petrol ford focus 2000? Many thanks
Could you tell me the estimated cost for changing the timing belt (and tensioners) and water pump for a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol
Dear Sirs 2001, X reg, Mondeo, 1.8, Verona, Zetex engine Appear to be slowly leaking coolant from the area around the thermostat / temperature sender housing. All hoses checked for splits and securement of hose clips. Leakage seems possibly come from where the black plastic housing which is bolted onto the engine. I have heard that this housing being made of plastic can distort or split . I would be most grateful if you could give me your expert opinion on what may be the possible causes of this leakage. Best regards Norbert
New drive belt fitted due to sqealing at start up on a 2001Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec.I am now experiencing since the new belt fitted an intermittent whirring sound coming from the engine.
Hi, I have a 52 plate Mondeo 2litre TDCI. While driving to work the engine cut out without warning and I rolled to a stop. I could not restart it and there were no warning lights to indicate a fault. There is fuel up to the injectors but the engine will not start.
I own a 2004 mk3 Mondeo 130 TDCI with 47k on the clock and over the past few months I've been having problems with the cooling system. When accelerating on the motorway the engine heats up as normal but as soon as I slow down in traffic or come off the motorway onto slower roads the temp gauge goes straight down to about 60 degrees and less sometimes. The thermostat was changed which made no difference and a diagnostic test was carried out by Ford which came up with nothing. As a last resort the thermostat was changed again and it seemed to do the trick, the engine was heating up very quickly from cold and the temp gauge showed 90 degrees at all times. This lasted about 3 weeks but for some reason the car is over cooling again with exactly the same symptoms as before. Can you tell me what you think the problem might be? Thanks in advance for any advice.
please can you advice of the gap for the tappets on my ford ka 1.3 on 52 plate thank you brian ps gap when eng is cold
i noticed a leak in my water pump and want to know how much it will cost to get a new water pump and have it repaired, i have a w reg z tec ford focus.
Hi I have a 52 plate 1.4 TDCI ford fiesta Finesse I have just done 92,000 miles can you tell me when the Timing belt requires changing. I also have a slight tick from the Engine which seems to be coming fromt he fuel Injector. I have had this problem previously and found the one of the seals gone on the inlet manifold. when replaced the tick went however it as returned but the seal is ok can you please advise.
My '07 (56 plate) Galaxy (approx 11000 miles) is pinking through gears 2-5. Worse between 2000 and 3000 rpm. The computer analysis is not showing a fault but one is clearly there. What could this be and what can be done? Thanks.
Hi I drive a 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi, which I have only had for a couple of months. Every now and again when I start my engine up the engine makes a rattling noise and shakes the whole car, but it only happens when I've returned to the car after a short period. It is fine when I start it up first thing in the morning or after a long period without driving it. I was just wondering if you have any idea what the problem could be?
Further to previous question regarding 2.0l Mondeo losing power on motorway, no warning, no smoke etc, problem due to large split on pipe from intercooler to intake manifold. Thanks, Mike
Hi, I have a 52 Ford Focus 1.8TDDI. Ever since I acquired it last year it has had a coolant loss problem which is baffling me. Sometimes it loses 1 Litre of coolant in about 300 miles sometimes less, sometimes more. The problem is the Ford dealer and an Independant garage don't seem to know where it is going. Looking for tell-tale signs, I have found pink/red staining on the top of the starter (the first starter I had to replace as it was heavily corroded and failed). I can never seem to find any wet patches though. The thermostat housing SEEMS OK, but there is plenty of surface corrosion on one of the pipes on the metallic bypass pipework underneath. Are there any weak spots where it is common to lose coolant in this vicinity? There doesn't seem to be any evidence that it is a head gasket issue.
Ford Mondeo Estate 2.00 litre 130bhp. The glow plug light has started to flash, is it safe to drive to the nearest Ford Dealer - 10 miles away? Many thanks. John Womersley
I have a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi on a 53 plate. What is the life expectancy of the turbo and is there any servicing that needs doing to the turbo.
Hi JenningsFord, I have a ford focus 2004 tdci with 90k on the clock. It makes a nasty noise upon start up whether cold or hot and the noise also continues as the car is idling. When under load, accelerating or cruising their is no noise. It sounds as if something is rubbing and at first I thought cambelt but on inspection it seems to be coming from the fanbelt or some other belt and I can smell something rubbing from down there! The betls all looks fine and the car drives fine, would do you think the problem could be?? Any other belts that could be rubbing or catching something??? Thanks in advance Richard Puddle
Hi, I have a ford focus 02 1.8 tddi bought a week ago. The abs and handbrake lights on dashboard are permanently on and second problem is when i am on the motorway i find it really hard to gain speed in fifth gear. some times In fourth gear my speed can go to 70 mph but if i change it to fifth gear it reduces and comes to 40 or 50 miles. can you please help me with this problem?Thanks
I have a 2004 Ranger and i need to know the injector sealing washer arrangement? I believe thst here are three washers and but i dont know the arrangement!
Hi, I have a 2002 1.3 Ford KA, I was just wondering if my Fod KA, has a Cam Belt, or a chain. Either way, what would the timescale / mileage be, for changing either the cam belt / chain?? Many Thanks
a ford transit van losing water no visual leaks, leaks when running but not when its not in use?
Does my '04 plate OHC Ford ka need the tappets checking every service like my '99 Pushrod Ka used to?
Hi, I have recently purchased a 56 plate 2.0 TDCI Focus. It is a year old with 11k on the clock. I have had the following messages come up twice in the last two weeks: "Engine System Fault" followed by "ESP System Fault" - these messages are displayed in the dash / trip computer area and the Engine fault has a corresponding red LED on the left of that area lit while the ESP fault lights an amber LED on the right. The ESP light also comes on in the speedo dial. Both times the AA have been out, told me no fault codes are stored, cleared the messages and the car seems fine. Both times occurred while the car was still relatively cold and under acceleration (one time accelerating hard and the other accelerating normally) - the faults seem to kill the car's power - limp mode? I have the car booked in at a dealer next week but would be interested in any thoughts you had and if you'd seen the problem before. The only mention I can find online about it suggests a faulty weld on the intercooler pipe? It's a real shame as I really like the car but currently have no confidence in it. Many Thanks, Jason.
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Hi, My 52 plate Mondeo TDCI 130 has just started overheating and the interior vents are only blowing cold regardless of temp position. The heater is manual not cc. Coolant level is ok, although expansion tank feels cold. Any advice please? Thanks
glowplug light stays on for 10seconds every time i turn ignition wether engine is hot or cold
Hi, recently disconnected battery to replace starter motor then reconnected now ABS light comes on and car jumps along road like someone learning to drive.Was wondering if this could have something to do with cars memory?
hi,i have an 03 transit tddi 2000,it wont start very well(need a lot of turning over) then it smokes like hell runs very rough and has no power,can anyone explain why it has only done 27000
hi could you help me please, i have just purchased a 1996 ford galaxy 2.0 petrol sometimes the car runs fine but others it seems to lack power like it has a flat spot when i accelerate. also the revs are at 1000rpm then dip down to 0 and rise back up whilst parked up, and sometimes when braking at junctions etc, mostly this happens when warm but does not happen all of the time i also noticed a fowl smell like bad eggs in and around the rear of the car please could you shed any light on these problems.thank you.malc
Hi, i have a ford fiesta courier 1.3 R reg Van, Which keeps cutting out at junctions and has lost power some times it wont even pull off in 1st and then you just feel the engine like kicks in and it pull really good. and some times im driving a long and it starts to kangaro and if this means anything if i go down the motorway the max speed i can get is 72mph no faster and it take about 15 mins on flat ground to get from 60 to 70 with my foot all the way down on the accelerator pedal. more info to try and cure the problems i have had a new idol valve fitted and a new tps sensor oh and a starter motor and before i had the above done i had plenty of power and reached 70 very easily. please help me many thanks ben
I have recently had a new turbo and erg valve fitted to my transit van, acceleration has improved but not 100% i now have a fault code of B214. could you possibly shed some light as to what this code means and what i need to do to rectify this. the transit is y reg 2000cc 280swb
hi i recently bought a 2004 focus c-max 1.6 tdci it has done 45000 miles. ive had to take it back to the garage i bought it from twice already and its going back again tomorrow. they have already changed a turbo pipe and turbo itself they said the turbo was starved of oil. but when i ask what could cause that they just say it could be a number of things. any idea why this would happen ? also since ive had it back and done only 700 miles its used a litre and a half of oil hence why its going back tomorrow again. could using this much oil damage the engine at all ? and any idea what could be wrong? thanks neil
can you tell me has a mondeo 2000 tdci got a timing belt or chain and how often it needs to be changed it is a 53 plate
i have a mondeo 2000 tdc1 53 plate it stalls very easy when i am moving off which is not normal for disil
I have a ford festia [reg J]. I have noticed a patch of oil on my driveway. What could be wrong. The car drives ok but when i first start it up alot of smoke comes out of the exhaust.
A couple of weeks ago water started rapidly leaking from my Ford Fiesta Finnesse 2000 model (W Reg), i got this checked out and it seems one of the core plugs is damaged. What could cause this as im having trouble finding an answer? also, what is the best way to change the plugs?
I have a Fiesta Flight 1.8 Diesel and rescently it has started to idle faster than normal when stopping at say a junction if I switch the engine off and restart it goes back to normal and back to fast idle again is there a switch or control faulty
I have recently bought a used Ford KA3. My dealer, driving instructor and motorcare shop assistant all told me it would be OK to use ANY antifreeze/coolant to top up the reservoir - even though it says in the manual not to mix different colours. Any of the containers I looked at in the shops are opaque and you can't see inside to see what the colour is anyway. Having triple-checked, I bought some and now that I have it, have discovered it's blue - and the stuff in my reservoir is an orangey colour. Is it DEFINITELY OK to use this to top it up?
Do the fuel injectors on a 2.5 litre normally aspirated Transit engine need to be maintained or replaced on a routine basis, and if so, at what frequency?
what rpm at tick over should a ford focus zetec 2.0 petrol be ,mine is 750, this seems too low for me ,is it possible to increase it to 900..,
HI I HAVE A 05 MONDEO 2 LITRE TDCi . IT MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHEN COLD BUT NOT SO BAD WHEN HOT. COULD IT BE THE TAPPETS ARE THEY HYDRAULIC OR ADJUSTABLE. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS
Hi, i have a ford fiest diesel 1800 on an N plate 96. I have trouble starting it. I have to turn the engine over for about 15 seconds everytime to start, when it starts it will run for about 3 seconds then cut out, then at second start it will run fine with puff of white smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had the heater plugs replaced but this has made no difference, could you possibly share your thoughts on this problem. Thanks Justin
I have a 1.6 2003 ford fiesta and it appears to be misfiring. It is more pronounced when the engine is cold and when it is pulling hard at lower revs. The car was serviced at a ford dealer less than a month ago. Any help appreciated
I have an early 2004 C-Max 1.8 petrol (120) Ghia. When sat in traffic I put on the electric parking brake, the problem is that I had to press the switch about four times before it would release - is this a common problem. Also the car seems to lack umph below 3000 RPM, once you get it over 3000 it flies, is this normal?
Hi, I have a '01 Focus which is overheating when driven at speed uphill, but is ok otherwise. The thermostat has been changed and it has been pressure tested without any sign of a problem. Any ideas? Could the coolant be incorrect? Thanks, John
The engine warning light for my Ford Ka keeps switching on despite having done the following: changed spark plugs, sensors(2), catalytic converter and exhaust pipe. On average it happens once every month! Thank you.
Hi I have a ford fiesta 16 si ,the problem is when you put your foot on the throtle, it whip the sterring to the left ,and when you take your foot of the throtle, it whips the sterring to the right can you help.
I am having a terrible time trying to find out how much it should cost to fix my EAC fault on my fiesta. I was told by my ford dealership that it was one of three things and i would have to start at point one...a new choke pedal. I have had to have the Choke pedal replaced which cost £80 but that worked for a day and then the EAC fail started coming on again along with the engine management sign. I took it back to the ford dealer who said that it will cost me a further £720 to have the car fixed, and there are no guarantees this will stop it! surely this is a bit too expensive, something to do with possibly needing a new ecu ? i have typed in EAC fail into google and hundreds of people seem to have a problem with this and i am finding it very frustrating and my partner has now said he wants a second opinion from another garage. The car has only done 15,000 miles in 4 and a half years and has been fully serviced and well looked after. Should it cost this much or am i being taken for a ride? or is this a known fault? nobody seems to be talking any sense
hi i have a v reg 2.3 for galaxy.for a couple of months now i have been having a problem with it and i am at my wits end as to what is causing it.when i am driving in the lower gears say i have just pulled away in first and sometimes while i am driving in second the car is really slow and sometimes judders then all of a sudden seems to get its power back then shoots off.i have changed the plugs,oil filter,air filter and fuel filter but it still happens.When i changed the plugs it rectified it for about a week.I have also noticed that when i am static at a junction the car revs at 1000rpm but it keeps dipping then comming back up like it is struggling.I have taken the car to a garage,they put the car on the computer but no codes came up.I asked them where we go from here and was told not sure it may be something you will have to put up with.needless to say i will not use them again. i hope you can shed some light on this.thanks
My 1997 Diesel Ford Fiesta will start 1st time but after idling for about 10 secs the revs increase and it cuts out after that it will take about 3 attempts to start then it will be fine until the next time i come to start it from cold the symptoms have been exactly the same for over a week now. Can you suggest what the problem might be please?
my 2.8 v6 galaxy is spitting water from the front facing side of the engine what could this be
hi , great site , i own a ford mondeo ( verona ) 1800 cc on a S (1998) plate . i check the car over once a week . this week i had the car running and noticed a noise ( wich seems to be comming from the drivers side of the engine bay ) the car is not using oil or water , the engine code is WM . how can i check if the noise is a water pump , power steering pump or air con pump fault ? the car drives well without any problems , just this noise . many thanks and keep up the great work .
when idling and with a/c on you can hear a definate solonoid click then the engine rattles like hell for about 10seconds before going back to normal this rattle also is quite audible when driving and as rev's drop say at a roundabout you can hear it till you touch the throttle again to accelerate. The performance of the car is unaffected and gives great performance both in economy and speed for the 2.0 litre diesel 5 door mondeo 05 130 I am about to have the aux belts changed will this fix or is it bigger prob?? oil /filter has been changed every 7k with the last one a week ago
my wife has put a 50/50 mix of fuels into a ford fiesta which is under warranty & they are telling me that the whole fuel system needs replacing including injectors,fuel pump etc. Is this neccessary ?
HI, I have a fiesta LX and I need to drain the coolant as it needs replacing. How do I do this?
i have a focus 1.8 tdci. when the engine is warm and i am driving in 4th or 5th gear between 1000 and 2000 rpm and try to accelerate there is a misfire. any ideas thanks.
i have a 1.8 td focus which keeps cutting itself out without warning only the heater plug light flashes if i turn the ignition off then back on the car will start but sometimes the pump goes into limp mode any idea ???????
My coolant levels are low and i have bought some antifreeze coolant is it okay to add this new coolant (mixed to the correct guidelines 50:50) directly. The coolant is SUPER COLDMASTER Antifreeze and my car is a Fiesta Flight '51 plate
I have a focus 1.6 lx and i have noticed a noise from my geerbox when the engine is cold is this normal
The engine in my Mondeo makes a strained rattling noise when I accelerate to over 4000 revs, but not at anything under this. Any ideas?
There is a whirring noise from my car's engine when it is idling. However it stops as soon as I press the clutch pedal. Is this serious and do you have any advice?
My car often overheats in hot weather. What should I do to prevent this happening on long journeys?
The engine on my car seems to be extremely temperamental. When I start it, it turns over very slowly until it cuts out. What could be wrong with it?
Recently, my fan belt broke and I fitted an emergency spare. However, I have not had the chance to get it replaced properly. Will it be alright to use the spare in the long term or is it only designed for the short term?
I have had several years of faultless service from my car, but recently it has become very difficult to keep the revs up far enough to keep it running when I stop at junctions. This is particularly bad first thing in the morning. What is the problem?
There is an odd sound, like a bag of nails, at the top end of my engine - particularly when it is cold. What is the problem and is it serious?
Whenever I am stuck in traffic or driving slowly in low gears my car overheats, although this does not happen on a fast run.
My car has started to use a lot of water. It has also started to misfire and seems to have lost acceleration. What could the problem be and are the symptoms related?


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An old friend made a comment on an old post today, which resulted in an email that reminded me that I had a blog. I blame Facebook for the memory loss. :P
My last post, which was more than a year ago, was "Oh my God, please, NO!" which was my reaction to rumours that the traitor in Malacanang had plans on extending her stay, which has been way too long for comfort as it is. I might as well have called this post, "Oh my God, WHY?!?"
Yes, even I in faraway Olomouc have heard the news about her candidacy for Congress. What is going to happen after that, no one knows, but many are afraid. And with good reason. Maguindanao massacre anyone?
Shameless. Brazen. Revolting. Vile. Evil.
I can't write a longer post, despite the long absence. I am in the middle of writing my masters thesis -- which is squeezing the life out of me. Hopefully I meet the deadline (thankfully extended until end of the month) so that I can go back to doing fun and inane stuff (like blogging, yes!), before I have to go back to real life and its problems -- like finding a job in this time of crisis. Anyone out there who knows of someone looking to hire a Master in Euroculture (whatever that is), please, please, point him/her in my direction. Thank you.
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Nine mosquito bites
Part 7 - Days in the life of a grandpa
Nine mosquito bites
Amanda and I finish our visit with Great-Grandma at the Care facility where she lives.
Then we are off to a local park where a path runs beside a small river.
A three level viewing platform is built out over the river. We usually pick up leaves or stones to throw in the water.
This day there are no leaves lying on the path, but we pick up stones from the gravel path and take turns throwing them into the water. We say "THERE!" when we see the two expanding circles made by our rocks touch as they ripple out from where the stones splashed in.
We walk further along the path to a bench where we always sit and rest. A larger river flows along before us. We sit in the warm sunshine and look for birds or ducks. We watch a speedboat roaring down the river. Sometimes a tug boat goes slowly by, towing a boom of logs.
Amanda looks forward to hearing me sing "her special song, that I made up for her just because I love her." I usually sing it to her here, while we sit and relax on the bench by the big river.
Hers is the longest song of all the songs I have made up for my grandchildren. It has twenty-two 4-line verses. I still get a few of the words mixed up. So I carry a print-out of the words in my shirt pocket to refer to when I get stuck.
Amanda pulls the paper out of my shirt pocket with a flourish. She relaxes in my arms and enjoys reading the words and singing it along with me. For a little girl just finishing kindergarten, she has learned to read amazingly well. She won an award at the school this year for her reading.
We sing through all 22 verses, and finish up with the last words -
Well, this song is finished; I have to say good-bye, - But one thing is very clear, - I love you and I will look forward to the time - The next time I see you, my dear.
We stand up and stretch, and start off down the next part of the trail. It's the shady part - through a stand of beautiful tall trees. A lady has already warned us that the mosquitoes are bad in the shade there.
We start off, and before we have gone thirty feet we are smacking mosquitoes off our arms. I have on jeans and a short-sleeved golf shirt with a collar. Amanda has on shorts and a tank-top tee-shirt that has more skin exposed for the mosquitoes to land on. I explain I will walk behind her and try to get the mosquitoes as soon as I see them land on her.
We end up running along the path, laughing as we try to "out-run" the mosquitoes. It is crazy. I have never seen so many.
We burst out into the sunshine a little further along, and we are free again. I guess mosquitoes like the shade more than the direct sunshine.
We relax out on a second viewing platform where the little river flows out and joins the big river. We walk onto the center part of a bridge that spans the little river just before it joins. We throw more rocks down into the water, and watch our widening circles until the ripples touch each other.
Then we start back. We are prepared to run this time through the shady part. I think we have gotten through unscathed.
(But the next day Beth drops by Daren and Jenna's house for something, and Amanda tells her to be sure and tell Grandpa that she got NINE mosquito bites on our walk.
She isn't upset with Grandpa, but she wants him to know. When Beth goes to leave, Amanda asks her, "Now Grandma, what are you going to tell Grandpa when you see him?" Beth assures her that she won't forget.
Beth tells me. I feel terrible. I thought I had protected her from the tiny aerial dive-bombers. But that's nine less bites she will have to endure during her life....)
But back to our walk....
If you'd like to read more stories -
- Stories about Days in the life of a grandpa
Read human interest family stories - grandparents and grandchildren can share family fun and children's outings strengthening family relationships


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- Yield
- 2 mains
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 pounds packaged baby carrots, from produce section
- 4-6 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon mild curry paste or 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half and half
- Coarse salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- Plastic condiment bottle or medium plastic food storage bag
- 6 blades fresh chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Preheat medium pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil, butter, onions and carrots and saute 5-10 minutes. Add 4 cups chicken stock, curry and cayenne, and about 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover and cook until carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes; add milk towards end. Place pot on a trivet next to food processor. Process soup in 2 or 3 small batches until soup is smooth and carrots are fully pureed. Transfer processed soup into a large bowl as you work to make room for more soup in the food processor. Return completed soup to the soup pot and place back over low heat. If the soup is too thick, add remaining stock, up to 2 cups, to achieve desired consistency. Adjust seasonings. Place sour cream in a plastic condiment squeeze bottle or into a medium food storage bag. Cut a very small hole in the corner of the bag with scissors. Ladle soup into bowls and squirt a swirl of sour cream around the bowl from the center out to the rim. Drag a toothpick from the center of the bowls out to the edges, forming a spider web design on soup. Pile a few pieces of cut chives at the center of each bowl to resemble green spiders in their webs! Cool!
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Nutritional Info
- Calories831
- Carbohydrates72 g(24%)
- Fat51 g(79%)
- Protein24 g(47%)
- Saturated Fat25 g(124%)
- Sodium3058 mg(127%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Fiber16 g(64%)
- Monounsaturated Fat18 g
- Cholesterol114 mg(38%)


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We demonstrate the coherent transfer of optical orbital angular momentum (OAM) to the center of mass momentum of excitons in semiconductor GaN using a four-wave mixing (FWM) process. When we apply the optical vortex (OV) as an excitation pulse, the diffracted FWM signal exhibits phase singularities that satisfy the OAM conservation law, which remain clear within the exciton dephasing time (~1ps). We also demonstrate the arbitrary control of the topological charge in the output signal by changing the OAM of the input pulse. The results provide a way of controlling the optical OAM through carriers in solids. Moreover, the time evolution of the FWM with OAM leads to the study of the closed-loop carrier coherence in materials.
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It's certainly been a while since we've heard any major rumblings about Apple's rumored streaming radio service, but that's changed today with the emergence of a new report that claims that a launch may not be far off. In an article on the music industry and streaming services like Pandora, The Verge says that it's been told by "multiple music industry insiders" that Apple has made substantial progress in its talks with the Universal and Warner music labels, adding that the Cupertino firm is working to get its streaming radio service ready for a summertime debut. "iRadio is coming. There's no doubt about it anymore," one source said.
We first got wind of Apple's streaming radio service late in 2012, with reports claiming that the Pandora-like offering will offer more user interactivity than other services. Of course, Apple isn't the only major company that's rumored to be cooking up a music streaming service, as recent reports have suggested that Google is working on its own service that could arrive in Q3 2013. Both Apple and Google are already selling music to consumers as well as video, books, magazines and apps, and so it looks like streaming music could be the next arena that the two firms enter. That's not a shock given the rise in popularity of services like Pandora, Spotify and Rdio in recent years. What will be interesting is seeing how Apple and Google's offerings (if they do indeed come to market) differ from existing services. What would a streaming service from Apple or Google need to have in order to convince you to sign up?
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Today, DIY projects are becoming more common than ever, thanks to the arrival of new online video tutorials and innovative technology that makes it easier to avoid paying for the help of a contractor. However, as any creative mind will know, you're only as good as your tools.
Since choosing the right DIY products can be a nightmare for even the most experienced crafters, we decided to create DIYHappy.com as your ultimate source of objective, third-party reviews and case studies. Our team does the hard work on your behalf, purchasing, trying, and testing each product to find the one that's the most efficient and effective for your project. Recently we did a review of the best ear wax removal tools and a separate review of the perfect smile veneer and best working mosquito trap you can build on your own.
Real, Authentic Reviews
Authenticity is at the heart of our company. We don't believe in writing dime-a-dozen reviews based on the information anyone can find online with a quick Google search. Instead, we actively purchase and test the items that we write about, so that we can deliver unique insights into the marketplace and help you to make the most informed choices about your tools.
To make comparing products easier for you, we make sure that every review covers some of your most frequently asked questions, from how durable a specific product might be, to whether it delivers good value for money. This means that you'll be able to make a choice based on the features that matter most to you!
A Simpler Way to Make a Strategic Choice
We're living in a world where there's more competition from companies than ever before. It seems as though a new brand joins the battle every week, meaning that shelves both online, and offline are becoming increasingly crowded with new options. Unless you have the time and patience to sift through dozens of Amazon reviews, there's a good chance you could end up making a mistake with your purchasing choices.
At DIYHappy.com, we're here to reduce the risk of any unwanted purchases. By purchasing each product in the marketplace and exposing them to a strict variety of in-depth tests, we can deliver comprehensive insights into the solutions available for your next DIY project.
We'll even do our best to give you a complete score for the product in question between 1 and 10 by the end of the review, so you can compare our experiences with other testimonials you find online.
Fresh, Unbiased Content
We know from experience just how difficult it can be to find the resources you need for a complicated DIY project. That's why we don't cut corners with our review process. We believe that it's our duty to help consumers to make the best decisions on everything from power tools, to shelf-hanging solutions.
Although we do our best to stay on top of the changing trends in the marketplace and refresh our current reviews with new data, it's worth noting that you may not see an update from us in a while if we disagree with some of the latest opinions being published, or we feel that nothing needs to be changed.
We genuinely hope that you get some value out of our clear, unbiased reviews. Feel free to get in touch with us and share some of the products you'd like to hear about or follow us on social media!


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Features | Written by STARBURST 15/10/2016
What Gaming Does to Your Brain
For an all-round brain function-enhancing game, online poker is a good place to start. Over 40 million people play poker regularly, and the ones that are flourishing are those who have begun to understand the positive benefits the popular card game is having on their brains. The World Series of Poker has recently witnessed a rise in younger champions, who seem to have understood the value in keeping fit and healthy to maximise their brain power for the high-stakes tournaments.
A skilled poker player must utilise their memory to think about which cards have been predominant in recent hands, but also to remember how certain players bet when they were dealt particular cards. Did player A go high pre-flop when he had the pocket aces? Or did he bet gradually to draw the other players in and subtly win their money? These are the kind of questions poker players need to ask themselves when thinking about whether to bet against someone. They must also tap into maths skills to be able to calculate percentages, and in doing so work out their odds of receiving the card they need on the river to complete a hand.
Along with training general memory sharpness, research has shown that gaming actually has an effect on chemicals within the brain. A study by Dr Hans C. Breiter of Massachusetts General Hospital found that during gambling, blood flow to the brain increased in a similar way to when people take euphoric drugs. They also found that the more money involved, the more excited a person became. High stakes games like roulette and blackjack are prime examples of how to achieve this rush.
"Brain Training on DS Lite" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Lord Biro
For those that don't like gambling though, there are plenty of other games that can be played to keep your mind sharp. Over recent years, brain training apps for mobile have become hugely prevalent. Peak is a collection of mini-games designed to improve memory, language, mental agility and attention, and Cognito is geared towards improving players' logic skills.
Massive Mulitplayer Online Role Playing games like World of Warcraft can help to advance people's social skills, as the aim of the game is to meet like-minded people and embark on quests together, and online shooter games like Call of Duty can help players develop their cooperative skills.
So not only do games help release pleasure inducing endorphins that stimulate the brain and cause excitement, they also perform a secondary function in sharpening up cognitive skills. So gamers, don't feel bad about playing your favourite game for hours on end. It's having a positive effect on your brain.Header image: "Gaming" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by matsuyuki


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Face it, if you don't have reservations for New Year's Eve by now then you are better off enjoying a nice dinner at a Burger King drive-thru. OR you can roll over to Rackhouse Pub for some fare and a special NYE tap takeover by Longmont's Left Hand Brewing. This collaboration has been in the works from the moment they finished cleaning up your sloppy, drunken mess from last year's party.
This year? Upwards of 23 different Left Hand taps, no cover, music from local artists PrettyMouth and Bottle Rocket Science, and a Stranahan's Whiskey toast at midnight (because champagne is for amateurs). Gotta leave it up to Rackhouse to make sure you forget the last days of 2012 and a 2013 hangover worthy of the history books!
Don't forget about Rackhouse's usually fantastic menu of wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches (and the mac and cheese, the gift from the gods) to lay down a hearty, booze-soaking base. As always – be sure to forget your keys if you drink too much. Snag a DD, hail a cab, or order up some Uber action. Either way, stay safe and we'll see you on the other side of the calendar page!


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Join USA Triathlon Florida Region in recognizing the first class of Hall of Fame inductees at the Hall of Fame luncheon on January 30, 2016.
Four accomplished individuals —Official Coordinator and Contributor, Thomas Reilly, local race director, Fred Sommers; national and world champion age-groupers Virginia Poyner and Joe Bonness — will join the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame as the first induction class in a ceremony presented by USA Triathlon Florida Region on Jan. 30 at Holiday Inn Across from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs.
"As always, we are pleased to announce the Class of 2015 for induction into the USA Triathlon Florida Region Hall of Fame," said Hector L Torres, chair of the USA Triathlon Florida Region. "If one were to review the goals and purposes of the Hall of Fame, these four individuals would meet every criterion. Based on their athletic abilities and positive influences within the sport of triathlon, four more worthy people could not have been chosen. We look forward to the celebration of their induction in Orlando, FL on Jan. 30."
Beginning in 2015, the USA Triathlon Florida Region Hall of Fame will recognize the best performances and contributions in the sport's 41-year history. The four inductees will be celebrated at an induction banquet presented by USA Triathlon Florida Region on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 12 p.m. EST at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Across from Universal Studios.
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Individual tickets to the banquet, presented by USA Triathlon Florida Region, will be set at $25 and include the lunch, and inductee presentation.
You can purchase your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-triathlon-florida-region-hall-of-fame-luncheon-tickets-20588499757?ref=gh
Corporate or sponsor tables (8 seats) are also available for $500 and include a company logo in the program and registration platform, company logo on table and emcee mention during the ceremony.
More information and registration questions should be directed to email@example.com or call 321-443-0073.
Tickets will be available until Sunday, January 25, 2016 or the 60 attendee limit is reached.
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Please be aware that the dress code is business casual. This is defined as slacks and collared shirts, but a jacket is optional. Jeans, shorts, baseball caps or t-shirts are discouraged.


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There are certainly many benefits to playing at a PayPal casino. Paying by PayPal is a great way for players to remain security conscious whilst playing at your favourite PayPal casino on a mobile device. PayPal provides an easy and compatible payment option for players looking to deposit using a mobile device. The handy app feature is sure to appeal to any mobile gamer as any deposit made from your PayPal account can be tracked and should appear in your PayPal casino account instantly. This means you won't have to wait for any pesky processing time and can enjoy playing on your favourite PayPal casino gaming content instantly!
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Good morning Cwtchers!
Today we have the first of a little series of favour inspiration! Its one of those lovely traditions, to gift your guests to say thank you for coming and celebrating with you.
The tradition is steeped in history and began in 16th century France as sugared almonds. The intention behind this gesture was meaningful, as it was believed that sugar had health-giving properties.
Sugared almonds also carried additional significance at weddings, as the bitterness of the almonds and the sweetness of the sugar was thought to symbolise the bitter-sweetness of marriage.
This lovely ritual has remained as a perfect opportunity thank guests, for centuries.
However, the prospect of finding a small something for each and every guest can be daunting. You want to find something meaningful, that won't be thrown away and that will remind your guests of your day.
Well fear not. We are here to help you and inspire you. The first we have is a wonderful little business, Mrs Browns Bakes. She makes the most beautiful (and delicious) biscuits, with personal messages stamped on. Its can say anything you like, the couples names, date of the wedding, a special message to your guests, really, anything.
So, over to Paula to tell you all about herself and the gorgeous biscuits you can have for favours….
Favours Inspiration: Mrs Browns Bakes
I have loved baking for as long as I can remember.
Baking, for me is like this
"…..when she baked, she could feel herself coming back to centre,
that everything else fell away, and she remembered who she was supposed to be"
(from 'Handle with Care' by Jodi Picoult)
So starting a bespoke biscuit company that includes working with couples to create a favour that is unique to them as they plan their special day, has been an absolute joy.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to making bespoke biscuit wedding favours with the wide range of cutters available.
One recent example is wedding favours I made for Michelle & Kathy. They are intrepid explorers and had travel as their wedding theme, including boarding pass invitations.
We worked with lots of different ideas but in the end they chose aeroplanes with their initials and wedding date on trimmed with ribbon to match their colour theme.
Their wedding was in Northern Ireland and was my very first wedding favour postal order. They landed safe and sound and so now I now feel confident and able to offer that service to other couples across the UK.
Working with wedding venues and organisations, such has Pride Cymru, is exciting. They hosted a 'Wedding Fayre for All' early this year.
Then working with Wye Life magazine who worked with Glewstone Court in Ross of Wye to host a wedding fayre this month, has also been an exciting development of my new business.
As well as giving couples and their families an opportunity to taste the product and see what I offer it's also a great networking opportunity, which is an important aspect for any business.
Particularly when, like me, you are a lone worker. It helps to make you feel part of a team and to promote one other's business & celebrate in one other's success.
So I am excited about the future, for all the couples I have yet to meet and all the memories I will have a part in making.
To find out more, make sure you contact Mrs Browns Bakes, they truly are gorgeous and a wonderful addition to any wedding.


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Believing is Seeing, Part Four
"Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe."
- Voltaire
Imagine life without the magic of faith. Not faith in a religious sense but confidence in life itself. How desperate we would become… much the way we have become in a world withering through lack of true faith.
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The ability to believe without proof that we should believe, knowing that it's safe to believe, and that what we believe in this way will be right and true and won't bite us… this ability isn't something we're taught in school! School teaches us otherwise, to have faith in absolutes, absolutes — it turns out — that are actually mysterious. Remember the atom, that final building block of the material world? It's mostly space!
Einstein advised that we must "learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." The kind of questioning he champions is fundamentally different from the cynical demands for proof before faith. This noble skepticism dwells in faith, within an evolving universe — not out there somewhere … but right here in this personal universe of the moment.
Attention is fickle. It's easy, plus, it's a learned habit, to be fragmented, to labor on our multi-tasking treadmills, senses dulled to the emerging reality we're soaking in. When we stop questioning we stop learning and we settle for life in the shadows, where complaining about what we've lost becomes a lifestyle. Meanwhile, as it was in Plato's famous cave, the sun is shining outside our self-created prison.
Believing is seeing. I can choose to believe that this moment, with all that it holds, is somehow uniquely perfect and I can embrace it. I will feel the good, the bad, and the ugly. All of them "prove" I'm alive. I can also question what I've believed before this very moment, exercising my mental resiliency by opening to the novelty of creation, a happening of the present moment rather than a story in a book. Doing this thing, I ease into the experience of divinity that has eluded me for eons. Here it was, this pearl of great price, this enlightenment, here where it has been all along, within me! And now, like a dammed spring that has been released to flow freely, faith flows and the desert of a lonely, Godless existence is rapidly nurtured back to health.
Spiritual epiphanies mark the biographies of famous sages and good for them. But let's not leave it to them. And let's never deny ourselves the blessing of a good cup of coffee or the trembling little joy we feel when a bird chirps in our direction and we imagine that she sees us without fear. In this wide human world of surprises that we have struggled to control and stuff into boxes of the ordinary, freedom and fulfillment is always just a choice away. That peak experience we imagine could free us from the treadmill may never come. But now is here, isn't it? And, with it, another choice. And another, and another.
Eternity is not a long time; eternity is beyond time. The timeless moment is where we live; the rest is illusion. Centered here, now, we sense the magic… if we don't we're not here! The magic lives here, beyond belief, beyond hope and striving. Life itself is it, not the accessories!
French poet Guillaume Apollinaire wrote a compelling invitation to this experience of faith before belief:
"Come to the edge," he said.
"We can't, we're afraid!" they responded.
"Come to the edge," he said.
"We can't, We will fall!" they responded.
"Come to the edge," he said.
And so they came. And he pushed them. And they flew."
If there is value in writing such as this, it is to push us over the edge so we can fly. Yes, we feel the fear of that moment of choosing, of risking. But, as Shannon L. Alder wrote, "Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. Faith is the solvent that sets you free."
This completes a four part series on Believing is Seeing, offered to help push you over your own personal edge. That sounds dramatic and it is. But it's also simple because this is not some heroic feat reserved for special occasions, it's the opportunity of the moment. That's the real value of our questioning, to evoke a new understanding right here to this moment, and to fly right now!
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1. Friedrich Nietzsche, from The Gay Science, Section 125, tr. Walter Kaufmann
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Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu has been appointed general manager and chief executive of champions Rangers with immediate effect.
This followed Monday afternoon's fact-finding meeting between Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi with the board, management, players, supporters club and other stakeholders of Rangers.
After this revealing parley, the governor announced the appointment of the former captain and coach Rangers 'Chairman' Chukwu as the new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the club.
He takes over from Paul Ozor Chibuzor, who has led the team for about 10 years.
The rest of the management has also been affected by this order from the Governor. The decision may not be unconnected with the unimpressive performance of the club in the new NPFL season. The poor financial position of the club despite the prompt release of funds by the government is also believed to have caused this change.
Next month, Rangers will take on Souara of Algeria in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.