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Ford Fiesta 2004 Spark Plug Schedule


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the spark plug had blown apart !

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the rest of the spark plug still screwed in - with a hoe straight through to the cylinder where the core used to be

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chunks of insulator and rust from the spark plug well

 

I'm wondering whether the blame can be placed on the main dealer for not changing the plugs. Given the amount of rust blowing around inside there I wouldn't be surprised if some has been ingested.

 

Mike

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I would say they should have platinums in there then. In that case dodgy plug or not changed "naughty naughty" cooper core = every 12.000 platinums = 30,000 iridiums = 50-60 + depending on use and conditions.

 

What potential damage could have been caused?

 

I'm wondering whether I can get an independent report as to whether the plugs have been changed, and then taking the car to the dealer and demanding they sort it under "warranty".

Looking at the other plugs there is that much rust around the plugs that I very much doubt they have been changed. Would someone like the RAC provide a report, or would I need to get it to another garage - it's not drivable at the moment.

Or should I even bother with the report?

 

Cheers for the replies guys.

 

Mike

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  • 2 weeks later...
Guest mikhay77
most modern spark plugs are good for at least 40 50 thousand ml sounds like just a duff plug

 

Due to the corrosion,2 things to look out for,there are 2 core plugs between the plugs,these rust through and leak coolant around the plugs also check if it has had the modified washer jets (rubbers on the underside)

Had this problem on a focus,rain water leaking in through the jets then directly onto the cam cover and down around the plug leads.Check cam cover after a heavy nights rain!

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