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Hi again guys. right ok so after spending a couple of hundred carrying out small repairs (new battery, oil change etc...) my mechanic (whom i trust totally) fears that the engine may be totally lost. If this is the case does anyone no of a place where i can get the engine re-built or a new...

No dont worry any info is most helpfull :) Any one want to chip in with a guess as to why it might be cutting out when the revs get low?

Hi guys, sorry its been so long since i posted just been mad busy as usual with work :( I have a bit more info on the Maverick that am having trouble with. Basically i replaced the battery and thought that would get me to the garage to get it looked at, sadly i was mistaken. The car keeps...

Hi again all, just wondering if someone could give me an idea of the best battery (either by review or personal experience) to buy for a FORD MAVERICK 3.0 XLT AUTO (2003). I have been looking at the Bosch 12V Silver Car Battery HSB075, and although i can afford to buy this was just wondering if...

My friend is going to fix the Maverick up for me, hes a mechanic whos shop specialises in 4x4. My other friend (also a mechanic) came and took a look last night and he feels it may be the cam shaft. He said its about 50 quid for the actual shaft and maybe 150-200 for the labour, anyone care to...

after giving that a quick once over, now i think about it, (although i still maintain it sounds like a tractor) it could be this tappet noise.

I am doing on the 28th :) no pennies till then :(

p.s. i'm also pretty convinced the timing belt needs changing too. Any ideas in terms of costs? :)

Hi clivvy, sorry about the delay, just been swamped in work this week :'( Well i had a good listen and look today, and in terms of noise it kinda sounds like a tractor. Obviously not as loud, continuious though. Tones down slightly when put into drive, its not very loud when in the car, but with...

Hi guys am Ben, and after months and months of searching for a quality used 4x4 (had to get rid of my peugeot finance car) i struck lucky and bought a 2003 FORD MAVERICK 3.0 V6 XLT 5DR (AUTO). I lived in the US for 2 years back in 06-08 and used to drive a Ford Expedition (which i loved), and...