Stephen Veteran Posted June 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hey, while we were on holiday a few months ago, my mums car's engine got flooded, and she caleld RAC out, they said the spark plugs needed replaceing, long story short, we now have some new sparkplugs, but carnt figure out how to get the air filter off the engine block to replace them. we've removed the two hex bolts seen on the front of it, but there seems to be a hiden clip on the back left we carnt get to. any ideas? it is a ford zetec 1.4 petrol thanks ste Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalledChaos Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 check under the car and see if you can get to them that way Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589478567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loople Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've tried googling it and came up with next to nothing to help. If it helps your searching at all I think you're referring to the engine cover and not the air filter (the air filter is very different). I would first ask at a ford forum, then I would look to see if I could 'acquire' an electronic version of the Haynes Manual, failing that I would buy one from the high street, it will be about ?10-15. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589478999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 actually it looks like the air filter IS the engine cover judging by the pic. Taker off the bolts on top and uncrew the screw for the clamp on the left hose (I don't see one on the right, which is very odd) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589479025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Can I ask how it flooded while you was on holiday ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589479601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loople Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 actually it looks like the air filter IS the engine cover judging by the pic. Taker off the bolts on top and uncrew the screw for the clamp on the left hose (I don't see one on the right, which is very odd) Ah yes, is that the air intake going into the top left of the engine cover? Seems odd to me! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589479993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Ah yes, is that the air intake going into the top left of the engine cover? Seems odd to me! looks like the external hose is the one on the right, and going into the engine is one on left. VERY odd setup Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Punk Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 If I were you I'd get one of those Haynes manuals for your car, that'll tell you how to get to the spark plugs. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Why haven't you removed the cover yet? What year is it? Does it have plugs? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodcase Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Why haven't you removed the cover yet?What year is it? Does it have plugs? he's trying to find out how to take the cover off.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Veteran Posted June 13, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted June 13, 2008 Can I ask how it flooded while you was on holiday ? that was kinda my fault, i started it on a slope and aparently the guy said its cos i started it on a slope o_0 will be looking at this this weekend, thanks for the replys. ste Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Matthew S. Subscriber² Posted June 13, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted June 13, 2008 ...any ideas? it is a ford zetec 1.4 petrol thanks ste What year is it? and the Engine cover says Duratec not Zetec... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589480793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Veteran Posted June 14, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted June 14, 2008 What year is it? and the Engine cover says Duratec not Zetec... yeh, but it is a ford fiesta zetec see: the year of the car is 2004 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589482410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 that was kinda my fault, i started it on a slope and aparently the guy said its cos i started it on a slope o_0 :huh: That would be a first. Starting your car on a slope should bring no damage to your air filter whatsoever, especially not to an air filter in a 2004 car. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589482706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Veteran Posted June 14, 2008 Author Veteran Share Posted June 14, 2008 :huh:That would be a first. Starting your car on a slope should bring no damage to your air filter whatsoever, especially not to an air filter in a 2004 car. erm, i flooded the engine, RAC man came, cleaned the spark plugs, then said we could do with some new ones, so weve bought the official ford ones, and then we are strugling to get the air filter off, at no point have i said i damaged my airfilter ste Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589482854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastage Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 found this after googling various word combos http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=125957 Take the two screws out of the front of the airfilter housing which sits on top of the engine (the flat black bit with "Duratec" written on it). Then all you have to do is lever it off the rear two posts on which it is located and held there by rather grippy rubber washers. this can be difficult and you may give up because you think you might break something. You can unclip the large air inlet pipe (on right as you look at the car) and the small breather pipe in the middle. You should then have enough manouverability to turn it over and take out the ten screws holding the two halves of the housing together. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589482866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalledChaos Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 How many KM or Miles are on that car.. for an 04, if it has under 100,000KM you shouldnt need new Spark Plugs. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589485133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 erm, i flooded the engine, RAC man came, cleaned the spark plugs, then said we could do with some new ones, so weve bought the official ford ones, and then we are strugling to get the air filter off, at no point have i said i damaged my airfilterste Sorry mate, I got a little confused and linked two items to each other. Blame my Saturday night promotion drink. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589485562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 What year is it? and the Engine cover says Duratec not Zetec... Ford still uses Zetec as a trim on some cars. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-589498590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie99 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ford still uses Zetec as a trim on some cars. Apologies for hijacking the thread but I'm hopeful someone can answer. I've got a fiesta (52 plate) with the duratec engine and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the engine cover off. I've removed the 2 screws that hold the air filter housing onto the cover, removed the air filter, removed the inlet pipe on the right hand side and wiggled and wiggled and wiggled the cover but it will not budge. The 2 rubber grommets just below the air filter part seem to be moving but it feels like there is a bolt or something still holding the cover on at the top. The engine cover looks like it's made in 2 parts with 15 snap type connectors holding it together - I've tried to release these but have been unsuccessful as I get about 4 of them loose and then they pop back into place - bloody annoying! Hopefully someone can help. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-590202924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'd say remove the 2 hoses, undo the 2 bolts, take out the filter, see if there is a bolt under it on the inside of the box, if you don't feel one anyplace on the box, maybe then it just pulls off. Wish I could help more, but those arn't in America. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-590359058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim St Thomas Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 http://www.patrickcraig.co.uk/diy/mazda2sparks.htm Dim Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-592458994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I think he must have fixed it by now, LOL :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-592463240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim St Thomas Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I think he must have fixed it by now, LOL :p It was not intended for the person who asked the original question. If someone searches for how to replace fiesta spark plugs on Google they will probably end up reading this thread. Proof that people will read this thread even though it was started 2 years ago is provided by your reply. LOL :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-592491520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Matthew S. Subscriber² Posted April 27, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted April 27, 2010 Proof that people will read this thread even though it was started 2 years ago is provided by your reply. LOL :p Actually it's because your reply bumped the thread making it appear as unread :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/642868-changing-the-spark-plugs-on-a-ford-fiesta-14-zetec/#findComment-592549040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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