Re: Mondeo TDCi - breakdown


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> <snip>> > Car is 52 plate Mondeo TDCI 130 LX.
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> > The lack of power would be caused by the high temp seen by the ECU.
> > These engines go into reduced power mode during overheating.
> >
> > First thing to establish is whether the engine is actually overheating.
> > If it is overheating, then that's the problem.
> > If it isn't overheating, then chances are it's a fault
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> Actually, the diagnosis is a failed water pump. Apparently the splines
have
> worn (I assume these are the bits that actually move the water), so if
given
> some welly the cooling doesn't keep up. Should be under Ford warranty -
but
> I'll know for sure tomorrow. I hope this isn't going to lead to cylinder
> head problems?


The impeller is plastic and they do occasionally fall off the shaft, but
i've not heard of any fauilures on the TDCI engine til now!

Some VAG cars are a different matter though!

Tim..


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