98 Ford Fiesta MK4 1.3 Encore

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Tue 19 Apr 2005 10:45
98 Ford Fiesta MK4 1.3 Encore - Ches
Hi All,

Recently started work on repairing the other halfs Fiesta.

At the moment I have two mains problems with it.


1)The engine dies at full revs when driving and I have to lift off slightly to get power back. Does anyone know what this is - a fuel problem or HT lead?


2) It needs a new clutch. I have got the new plates for it but have realised that this is beyond my capability! How much will I be looking at roughly to have this job done at a local garage ?
There are only 2 garages near me and both have quoted £100 + vat which seems mightily excessive to me just for labour.


Cheers


Andy
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Tue 19 Apr 2005 12:32
98 Ford Fiesta MK4 1.3 Encore - Altea Ego
"£100 + vat which seems mightily excessive to me just for labour."

Sounds rather cheap to me.
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Tue 19 Apr 2005 17:47
98 Ford Fiesta MK4 1.3 Encore - mfarrow
1) sounds like a fuel starvation problem. I'd replace fuel filter as first port of call.

2) You're not going to find a better deal than that.

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Mike Farrow
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Tue 19 Apr 2005 18:41
98 Ford Fiesta MK4 1.3 Encore - Adam {P}
I could have gotten a new clutch done on a Mk4 Fiesta for £90. That's taking into account the bloke owes me a few favours.

As RF and Mike have said, £100 = get it done.
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Adam
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