I DIAGNOSE & FIX MY BROKEN FIESTA ST180! *CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD*

[@85NickT]

Grats on the 10k, keep at it. Don't drive yourself insane trying to come up with content ideas or worrying about views. Sometimes people just respond to someone who seems like a nice guy doing something they're interested in.

[@geedee1999]

👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, means a lot! I just record anything I’m doing and hope people enjoy it 😎

[@michiel5160]

I have a '14 ST180. - Drinks a litlle bit of coolant. - Rough idle (RPM not constant, a bit of little pops from the exhaust). - Engine hesitates under load (better now, but not completely solved with a new injector). - Spark plug on driver side (LHD) is stuck. Spark plug were supposedly changed 5000 miles ago. Do you think there is any chance it will be the head? Do you know of any heads of better quality?

[@meganjay30]

@@michiel5160 I got same car with same problem... struggling to get any help too.. have you found what is causing your misfire yet? mine is still idling rough and nobody knows what it is so I have no choice but to try figure it out myself...

[@skottie1712]

Hey mitch awesome video i enjoyed watching the process of the rebuild on the other hand doesnt fill me with joy knowing i have recently purchased a ST and the problems you had really hope i dont have the same but well see only time will tell still low miles on mine currently 52k but if i could do the work you done i wouldn't care as much saved alot of money there by doing it yourself all best moving forward and i will be keeping a eye on the channel for future content

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate! I wouldn’t stress too much, my ST was a 64 plate (early ST) and apparently these early heads were slightly more prone to spark plug threads cracking 👍🏻 Keep on enjoying yours, I do kinda miss mine! 🥲

[@mickducati1947]

OMG only been listening for a few seconds and you said stage free and freds it`s (three & threads ) 🤦‍♂🤷‍♂

[@Mk2Mitch]

Is my accent really effecting you that much? It’s a FREE video, if you don’t enjoy the way I pronounce some words then please click off the video 👍🏻

[@graemew7001]

@@Mk2Mitch Haha! I'm from the North East, he'd really love the way I talk!! I don't give a toss about accents, we're all petrolheads and that's what counts here 👍

[@paulwilkinson-u1f]

Mk2 transit amazing job

[@jobeblogs4539]

Pretty sure the Ford engine quality massively reduced after the mid 2000s. Hope you can fit a 2.0 Duratec in it and never have this issue again!!

[@antmk2dreaming614]

excellent job. good to hear it running again. good old ford ecoboom engines! just one tip for you when jump starting a modern engine with voltage sensing on the neg battery terminal, always put you earth directly to the engine, not to the battery , as i have seen many cars that have a voltage spike , blowing the voltage sensor and in rare cases the ecu. New car sounds like a van.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Your completely right, thank you for the advice 👍🏻

[@eth_an0468]

What what the symptoms for you mate was it no compression and excessive smoke out the back

[@maggiedellow57]

Hi Mitch, Just finished watching your vlog on the fix of your ST. We are hoping to come to your Show in Hitchin in our Pinto powered 100e,what time does it start Mitch?.😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’d love to see your 100e! The gathering starts at 11am onwards 😁

[@maggiedellow57]

@Mk2 Mitch Thanks Mitch,looking forward to coming.🙂

[@calvincolledge1781]

Hi . Can anyone help me ? I got a st2 mountune fiesta 2013 today . The car itself was absolutely fine and i really couldnt believe the power of it . However just as i decided to come home i gave it a little and the car like pulled back completely lost power it was kinda dangerous as i didnt expect it . Then all the way home it would have power again briefly then loose again but i was expecting it this time . Then i got a engine light come on amber still not flashing and to top it off i cant even look under the bonnet as the latch doesn't seem to work 😅 . Its on warranty for 3 months and the man said he would pay for repair on engine and latch. It has a outstanding recall which ford have it in to be looked at .... but i dont have aclue what they are going to do they havent said much to me . I really am a little frustrated as i have had the car one day . Please someone talk some sense and help me have a understanding of possible issues before any looks at it for peace of mind . I do like the car and dont want to return it so any one with facts please help 🙏

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi pal, take the car straight back. If they don’t fix it under the warranty ask for a full refund. Do not get roped into trying to get it fixed yourself etc this is the sellers problem as you’ve only had it one day! 👍🏻

[@calvincolledge1781]

@Mk2Mitch thanks mate. He said he's going to fix it .. was just wondering what it could be .it has rough idle then idles fine then looses power

[@guy4469]

My 1984 mk2 2.8i granada ghia 167000 miles the head gasket went well cooked its self But it didnt warp the head . i put a bottle off head gasket sealer in £30 quid its still fine 2 years later fine and now on 223000 miles .

[@Mk2Mitch]

The joy of old cars 😎

[@angrydwarf6563]

Great content fella. Really interesting. Good to see someone who knows what they’re doing.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, it was good to show viewers what I’m capable of 👌🏻

[@Hani_Bdj]

Well done mate great job there, Whats the torque specs and sequins for the cams caps please?

[@jimmykneesall]

Great work Mitch. Well done on fixing the ST and on getting 10k subs. The hard work is paying off.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 😎

[@maljef2026]

Was there not a recall on early st for cracked heads?. Maybe im wrong? What year is best to avoid this

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’m not too sure, there might’ve been? This is a 64 plate 👍🏻

[@1066gaz]

Top video mitch. Congrats on reaching 10K. Not be that long i bet until your on 100K.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, I hope! 😅

[@ChrisTheCarBuilder]

Fair play to that Chris The Car Builder bloke for the free head! Sorry it didn't work out man thanks for the shout out though 🤘🏼

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha, honestly thank you mate! Just a shame it didn’t work 😎

[@COMA69BAND]

Gutted for you, great little cars....but they don't call them ecoboom for nothing....looking forward to seeing it fixed

[@Mk2Mitch]

It’s all fixed in this video..! 😆

[@COMA69BAND]

@@Mk2Mitch yep! Posted as I was watching....good job buddy, sounded spot on.

[@kevinhaigh3962]

Well done young fella on 10 k quite a achievement, i really like you're channel seem like a nice easy going lad and keep your head in bad time's I love car's but I'm 60 years old and struggle changing a bulb 😂, car's these days are so complicated and expensive to repair in my eyes, but anyway keep up the channel I will be watching definitely have fun mate

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the positive comment mate, I try and get over any hurdles that life throws at me! 😬

[@NickHudson2]

Nicely done Mitch good to see you’re all sorted and back on the road with a daily again, I reckon the new addition is a mid 90s Escort 1.8 diesel van 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Nick, your not too far off with your guess 👀

[@Bucharestguidedtours]

Great video and some interesting insight into modern Fords, they don't make em like they used to. Best wishes, and congrats again on the 10K.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@thurmanmerman9099]

i'm looking to buy a fiesta st180.. but that has put me right off

[@Mk2Mitch]

Don’t let it put you off, they’re usually great reliable cars 👍🏻

[@susanhenderson2322]

That moment of anticipation after a big repair prior to turning the key, nice job, since of satisfaction.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I was nervous but quietly confident 😅

[@charliejackman2953]

Well done on the 10K Mitch! Made a good job of that head too. Got to be an Anglia

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@S61MBO]

Grade A content mate, keep it up!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@bnew275]

Well Done on the 10k 🎉👍🏼

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal!

[@phatwayne]

Good job you've got the skills and contacts to sort it yourself.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I agree, if I sent this to a garage the price to repair would outweigh the price of the vehicle!

[@phatwayne]

@@Mk2Mitch and that would have been a tragedy!

[@neill4133]

Well done to you Mitch, nothing ventured nothing gained! Modern cars are so complicated to work on now

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, yes very complicated but glad it’s back up and running 😁

[@neill4133]

@@Mk2Mitch Now get shot of it!

[@DevineStalker]

Hi friend, I'm glad everything went well.. Please can you give me some guidance, I have a similar Fiesta, and when I accelerate while moving it makes a noise in the engine I think it's coming from the passenger side, the noise sounds like they are hammering, I don't know what it could be? Thank you for your attention.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi, it could be down to a worn engine or gearbox mount but I would advise you to book it into a garage so they can thoroughly inspect the vehicle before you waste money replacing parts 👍🏻

[@DevineStalker]

@@Mk2Mitch Hello good morning, thank you for your response, the problem is already being resolved, it was a cylinder that was not working. The mechanic is looking, thanks again. hug

[@sutt16v]

Well done Mitch. Great work.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@danielclose78]

what alloys are these mate?

[@Mk2Mitch]

17” Ford performance alloys 👍🏻

[@malcolmcowan9554]

I drove a 1 litre ecoboost st line turbo at my work at Petervardy. i must confess im very impressed with the car. i might get one in couple years time

[@seanking393]

At what mileage did this happen please? Didn't hear any reference in the video. Thanks

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi, sorry don’t think I mentioned. The ST was on roughly 90 thousand miles and had been serviced/maintained according to manufacturers spec 👍🏻

[@seanking393]

@Mk2Mitch thank you very much,, great video 😊👍

[@paulcushnie]

My guess is that you bought a transit guessing a car transporter

[@LilMan2k14]

Im having mine serviced next week including sparkplugs im very very nervous now🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Mk2Mitch]

Don’t be nervous! I’m sure this issue is with a small number of ST’s only 👍🏻

[@darrenrevill8664]

Mk7/7.5 fiestas don't seem to be the most reliable. My 1.6 tdci titanium has had a few nigglylittle problems in the 3 year's I've had it. 2 sets of wish bones,starter motor,heat shield above back box,wiper stalk,thermostat housing,heater temp control, sure there's other bit's too

[@Mk2Mitch]

Sounds like a fair bit you’ve changed, they aren’t built to last anymore!

[@TheEryk03]

is your fiesta tuned?

[@Mk2Mitch]

No, completely standard

[@dreammaker730]

Fair play , proper mission. 👍🏻. Think how much a garage would charge . Time to get the mk2 escort on the road . You doing house clearances now 😂😂😆😜

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal 👍🏻

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

Bad Casting of some kind maybe. I'm not an expert on the process but I know sometimes a few bad heads get through the quality control system. I think you just got unlucky.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I agree, fault in the casting process and just got unlucky!

[@paulriggers1558]

looks like the back of a cab on a transit chassis cab, buying a recovery truck to get your dodgy new fords back home? well done on 10k never had trouble with a throttle potentiometer on my twin 40s...

[@Mk2Mitch]

Good guess…👀 thank you pal!

[@millie1107]

Really chuffed for you with the ST rebuild and the 10k 👍 I also think the new daily is a Ford but i'm thinking a MK2 diesel Fiesta / Fiesta van.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the positive comment, not too far off with the guesses either 👀

[@RJK59man]

Are all classics/ modern classics welcome at your show? Have a mk2 VW Scirocco.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Of course, all classics welcome! 😁

[@G4RY1159]

Fair play fella, fair play

[@drivesoserious6548]

Does a mk1 focus rs count?

[@craigmccarthy2114]

If ye dont service they new ford's paper oil filter breaks up and goes inside the bottom end of engine not metal can filter anymore do more than 12000 miles a year better changing it twice a year

[@Mk2Mitch]

I agree but only service by the mileage. If it’s only doing 10,000 a year the one full service will do 👍🏻

[@MrFent819]

Awesome channel, Mitch. New sub here buddy 👍🥊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for subscribing pal 👍🏻

[@DominicDaniels-wr9qe]

Sounds like a landrover👍

[@Draxindustries1]

You were given wrong info ref the cam buckets on the used head. The cam buckets are of different thickness to suit the valve clearance. What you should have done is taken the buckets from your old head and put them into the used head and reassembled the head with the cams . The valve clearances now need to be measured. If for instance the valve clearance on one valve ( between the back of the cam lobe and the bucket) is 0.1mm too big you get a new bucket 0.1mm taller to compensate. The bucket sizes are on the underside. What you now have is a head with unmeasured valve clearances. With a tight clearance you now risk burnt valves. If you were selling the car anyway the easy fix is clean out the thread with brake cleaner and use JB Ultra weld on the plug threads. Using a good amount replace the plug and leave for 24hrs. The plug will never come out again. It would have been 'fixed' for £10..

[@Mk2Mitch]

Very interesting comment about the cam buckets etc. unfortunately the bodge you described towards the end of the video is not what I’m about. I do not and will not bodge a car up just to make a profit and watch someone else loose from my actions. Luckily in this video I repaired the engine properly and it’s all up and running again 👍🏻

[@statementleaver8095]

​@@Mk2Mitch Could you get the Spark holes Drilled and Sleeved?? Aluminium and Steel both Weldable then just tap n dye.🤔🤔 Good to have a Spare when owning a Flog Or Repair Daily 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

@@statementleaver8095 I explained in the video you cannot get the spark plug hole re-tapped or a insert installed as the stark plug hole has a taper. The old head is only good for the bin 👍🏻

[@statementleaver8095]

@@Mk2Mitch Misunderstood in the video.👍 Thought you hadn't thought of CNC Machinist. Obviously it was made previously by Ford....Can't create clean Thread a few millimetres whilst Foundry casting.🤔 Being a Metal worker myself.......Drilling and Plugging has never been an Issue. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Doesn't matter how much is Cut away when Molten is the solution to infill.👍 Although Price of Repair is usually the problem resulting in Binned for New. Taper seems a bit of an Excuse considering the Head is Mass produced......Technology's come on a long way in 20 years Any gap big enough for a Spark Plug is sufficient for a tap&dye. Whilst Thread on Spark Plug only at Bottom cm. Rest is Fall space for Coil/HT. Cutting tool is no bigger than Drill Bit. Personally I think You got Fobbed off👍👍

[@johnnymurphy2195]

Congrats on the 10k Mitch well deserved. I think think your new purchase could be a caddy or escort van

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate 👍🏻

[@msmrepo3271]

That plug looks like it was put in cross threaded

[@Mk2Mitch]

Definitely wasn’t cross threaded 👍🏻

[@paulbailey6344]

Great work on car I wouldn't know were to start. Congratulations on 10 k keep up the good work 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Paul 👍🏻

[@iwishcolincampbell1541]

Good job done well there mitch . Alot different from my day l😅

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha, cheers pal 👍🏻

[@ism671]

Well done Mitch with the subscribers landmark,nice work rebuilding the motor 👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal 😁

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Mitch,bloody awesome video, this ranks with the best of them, I really enjoyed watching it, this is the way! lol 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mikey 👍🏻

[@carlhobson1578]

A transit! 😂😊

[@carlomahony3016]

Another great video Mitch also great been able to do all your own work I have a 208 gti and was thinking of getting an st but I am going to stay clear now keep up the great work

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha, yeah stay away from the early mk7 fiesta ST’s 👍🏻

[@richardjones7036]

How did you do that without on dr pepper pal fairplay wicked work

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha Dr Pepper kept me going behind the camera 🤣

[@alxgu198]

Well done Mitch, and congratulations on your first 10k subs 🤝 well deserved mate 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate 😁

[@richarddinning6901]

You can tell this not your first rodeo your like a brain surgeon doing this big job much respect to you mitch our Marcus Hayes would be proud of you.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal 👍🏻

[@ressybastien6002]

I have a similar issue, thanks for the help

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad this video was useful! 👍🏻

[@richardpearson4248]

Fantastic video great job stay safe 🇬🇧👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate! 👍🏻

[@markbrisbane8929]

10k congratulations 👏 and keep up the great content 👊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! 😁

[@Sc1Z]

Amazing job, its crazy to see how they look stock anymore, I am pushing around 300hp out of mine here in the states. 75k miles no problems. Sucks you have had so many issues.

[@Mk2Mitch]

That’s good going, I bet that’s a load of fun! I’ve been informed some of the early cylinder heads are faulty (hence my issues)

[@Sc1Z]

@@Mk2Mitch that would make a ton on sense, I am thinking about just swapping out to the stage 2 Montune heads before I change out the fuel system.

[@JohnBrookes6128]

Great engine rebuild Mitch and great video 👌👍 looking forward to the next one 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate 😎

[@Challenger540i]

Love your vids - nice one Mk2!!!!!!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@davidhamilton91]

Well done Mitch, keep the videos coming.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you David 👍🏻

[@sidsxr3irestoration]

Well done Mitch on the 10k well done one the head swap 👌👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate 👍🏻

[@mariemccann5895]

Excellent work!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you 😎

[@andybrace4983]

Sweet mate well done 💥💥💥💥

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers Andy!

[@cross13000]

Great video, well done.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@martinbennett9028]

Top work mate 👏👏

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers Martin! 👍🏻

[@davidbryant5881]

Top job mate

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Good job mate.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@fasthracing]

As an ST owner can I ask what caused the engine to go boom? What sort of miles has it done? Cheers (Just subscribed by the way)

[@Mk2Mitch]

It was the cracked cylinder head, if you watch the whole video I explain everything and show it all fixed and running again 👍🏻

[@MarinPetrofff]

​@@Mk2MitchIs this common issue with these engines? I thought cracking heads are typical for remapped STs only ? Your Fiesta is stock right ? Sorry for my english. Thank you and congrats for 10k

[@teaboyuk]

Nice work! I love the tesco protective cover😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Every little helps when rebuilding a engine 😎

[@teaboyuk]

@@Mk2Mitch great job mate, that's no mean feat on your driveway. You're quite the mechanic!

[@Mk2Mitch]

@@teaboyuk thank you! The fiesta tested my patience a bit, but we got the job done!

[@nickwhitney1534]

Top job, nailed it.👍

[@nickwhitney1534]

Congrats on the 10k subscribers as well.👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Nick 😎

[@thehightonesmduk]

Definitely a skoda Fabia pd130 😆 nice work for the fiesta, glad you got it sorted!!! Congratulations on the 10k 🔥🔥🔥

[@mikeymike3240]

I thought it was a Trabant ,lol 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, slightly off with your guess 😉

[@RobsSierraCosworth]

Thank you Mitch for an entertaining and informative video, well done on the ten thousand subscribers. I hope the weather is good for you on the 8th of May, pos Transit camper.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, glad you enjoyed the video! 😁

[@peterbenbow3832]

tranny van ??

[@mikespikeey4625]

I WOULD OF PUT A NEW TIMING BELT ON

[@Mk2Mitch]

I DID…🤣

[@mikespikeey4625]

@@Mk2Mitch OK.....JUST LOOKED DIRTY

[@Mk2Mitch]

@@mikespikeey4625 did you even watch the video? I change the timing belt, water pump, tensioner etc…

[@mikespikeey4625]

@@Mk2Mitch yes i watched it all and you said you put on new head gasket and every thing but i never heard you say i put a new belt on ill watch it again

[@Mk2Mitch]

@@mikespikeey4625 I replace the timing belt and everything else surrounding it 👍🏻

[@escortmexico6909]

Well done matey ! Can see why you haven't been on the more door ! Lol

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for being understanding mate, escort videos coming again soon 👍🏻

[@drucowan643]

Good job mitch..something a bitty difrent the day ..i agree with time to move this one on…a retro daly would be cool 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😎🔩😣 14:47

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you Dru, your guess is bang on!