Had car accident need some advice please

mjn

Depends. I could on my 330d. In fact, you could barely tell the difference

IronGiant

It's a good old fashioned test though for a low power engine:
Park up.  
Engage handbrake.
Engage 4th gear.
Drive off...

1) you drive off: the hand brake is rubbish
2) The car stays still and you smell a horrible smell, clutch is rubbish.
3) Car stalls, both are good...

gibbo52

Sounds like you need to let someone(garage)look at it.

GalacticaActual

Did this today, car stalled, so that's fine.

Thanks matey

GalacticaActual

Hi everyone,

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but as its about the same car i thought it would be beter here.

I was wondering if anyone would know if this particular focus has a timing belt or chain?

The engine is

1.8L Duratec HE PFI (125/130PS), petrol,  but , i dont know what i am looking for so cant tell either way.

Can anyone help ?

Thanks.

outoftheknow

(Chain as per the other thread)

Good to see hand brakes and clutches and reverse gear we’re all good at least I’m assuming they are since you haven’t mentioned they aren’t

GalacticaActual

Well  does still crunch a bit in reverse if you don't wait a couple of seconds before engaging it .

Hand break us fine though.

Still not sure on the clutch, but it hasn't failed yet .....