On 30 Nov, 10:41, Critter <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > This is my first post on this forum guys so be gentle.
Hi Trevor, welcome to the group. We don't bite, honestly.... well, maybe not too often ;-) > I have recently purchased a H4 with a 1.8 Zetec engine and although > the previous owner sold it at a price to replace the engine I'm still > not conviced it needs it. > > Apparently the head gasket blew and the head was removed, skimmed and > pressure tested, I have double checked the timing and the compression > and both are ok and there is a spark on all leads. Having had similar problems with injected cars in the past, I'd check the engine earth, then I'd wonder if it's a fat enough spark - can you borrow a coil pack to see if that's the problem? They seem to be a fairly common failure on Zetecs as they get older, and the aftermarket ones seem to be of very variable quality. > Has anyone any other suggestions?, I could check the wiring to the > EECIV or possibly buy one of those cheap error code readers, has > anyone had any experience with these ? and also where would the EECIV > be mounted on a H4. As you look into the engine it's on the bulkhead at the top right corner Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
