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Knockered
I have a Ford Fiesta 1997, 1.25 Zetec. When I turn the key in the ignition the engine turns but it is as though there is no spark to continue the engine running and there is a knocking noise. Does anyone have any idea what this may be?
Asked on 3 January 2009 by
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I have a horrible feeling that the timing belt may have snapped. (S.W. later confirmed this)
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