does a ford ka 1300cc r reg 98 have a belt or chain drive and what bad things should l be looking for
2006-09-10 03:52:56 · 9 answers · asked by annie belle 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
nothing wrong with the car, check spark plugs have been changed as these seize in, check the steering rack for leaks.
its chain drive engine, not modern by todays standards but service regularly and have the valve clearances set once a year and it should be fine.
2006-09-11 06:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ka has the Endura E engine which has a camchain and not a cambelt. The engine is a 40 year old design, based on the original Kent Crossflow from about 1968. The engine is overhead valve, and not overhead cam as most modern engines. In my opinion, it's one of the best engines ever made for reliability. Just keep that oil and filter changed regularly.
Try to find a Ka that has been cared for, has a service history, and do an HPI check on it to make sure it hasn't been crashed, stolen, or outstanding HP on it.
The AA and the RAC both do vehicle exams if you are unsure of your own judgement.
2006-09-10 04:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give up. What the hell is a ford ka?
2006-09-10 04:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dwayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I KNOW THE OLD 1300 ENGINES WERE PUSHROD AND THE BAD POINT ABOUT A KA IS IT IS A FORD
2006-09-10 04:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by GEOFF R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It must tell you something when the majority of the answers to your question are not, shall we say, very complimentary. It really is a horrible little car.
2006-09-10 20:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not a ford Ka, they are crap.
2006-09-10 05:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reviews :
www.honestjohn.co.uk
- car by car breakdown
www.parkers.co.uk
- reviews - owners reviews
www.peachorlemon.co.uk
www.reliabilityindex.co.uk
Prices :
www.wisebuyers.co.uk
Deals :
www.autotrader.co.uk
www.exchangeandmart.co.uk
www.desperateseller.co.uk
I hope this helps.
2006-09-10 04:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by David C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No accountting for taste, its in bred you know, pity you've got none
2006-09-10 04:00:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local dealer.
2006-09-10 03:59:21 · answer #9 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋