Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 26, 2018 Yeah it was the same sound I've heard from coilpack shorting out. Like a small click type sound. Only noticed it yesterday as i had bonnet up and engine running when i got out of car. I'm not getting my hopes up though. Can see it still doing the same tomorrow :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 27, 2018 Just moved the car, has made no difference, still running rough :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted November 27, 2018 Well it’s another problem off the list Jim . Bit like my idle problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 27, 2018 Wonder if it could be head gasket related. Coolant is going down with no signs of leaking. Not sure what else to try at the moment. Will vagcom it again see if anything shows up. Spose it could be bad fuel, i did fill it up and then problem started about 6 miles later. Just don't fancy fitting the new engine and still have the problem when trying to run it in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted November 27, 2018 Mmmm. Like you say if the coolant is going down and there’s no visible leak. I would have thought it has to be leaking in the engine. It does sound like the head gasket Jim . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 25, 2019 Found the coolant leak, its the thermostat housing so that easy to sort out. Still not sorted out the rough running, not really been too bothered since getting the Fiesta ST but now the weather is nice i fancy taking corrado out. Not sure where to begin though. Starts fine and idles ok, but as soon as you try to accelerate it goes really lumpy and misfires with pops and bangs etc Think i need to start from the beginning and just go through everything, nothing shows up on vagcom. Can a cat falling apart inside cause this, might take it off and have a look as its the original one still. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted February 25, 2019 The rough running is the Corrado airing it's disappointment as you get behind the wheel of a Ford! ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted February 25, 2019 Hope you sort it Jim . I’ve been busy on the interior, so have left my sketchy idle and miss fire. I had a look on Sunday, still can’t find the fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 15, 2019 Still not got it sorted, the corrado has sat in garage for ages now and i need to get on with it. Might just fit the new engine and see if the misfire is still there, am starting to think the engine in car is to blame, i put new plugs in it and noticed the one in cylinder 6 is all black and looking in the cylinder with my scope it appears all wet and oily in there. Other cylinders also seem to have a coating of black gunk but a couple look dry and cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culshaw 1 Posted June 12, 2020 How are you getting on Jim? Any progress? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
