Ford Probe Smoke and Rattle on Acceleration

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VINCEPROBE
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i have a e reg 2litre petrol ford probe,it as done 135k,it does smoke slightly,mainly on starting,the problem is when i accelerate there is a slight rattling noise and aceleration is poor,can you help,the noise only ocurs when i accelerate hard,thanks,vince
Feb 19, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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Lite smoke on start up is normally valve seals based on that the noise you are hearin could be a bad valve.
Feb 19, 2006 at 5:53 AM
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VINCEPROBE
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hi thanks,how can this be resolved,is it worth doing :?
vince
Feb 19, 2006 at 7:27 AM
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Verify the advice and price it with a garage then you can make a choice. You may want to consider having a remanufactured head intalled. If the car is in decent shape I think you can get it done for about a grand.
Feb 19, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Bad valve seals like the man said. If you don't find a bad valve check the knock sensor.

Good hunting and let us know. :)
Feb 19, 2006 at 11:35 AM
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Have a garage confirm worn valve seals and whether a valve is bad. If the car is in decent shape, price a remanufactured cylinder head. If no bad valve is found, check the knock sensor.

Conversation Summary

The owner of an E-reg 2.0 petrol Ford Probe with 135,000 miles reports slight smoke mainly on startup, poor acceleration, and a slight rattle only during hard acceleration. Experts say startup smoke commonly indicates valve seals and that the noise may be a bad valve. They recommend verifying the diagnosis and cost with a garage, considering a remanufactured head if the car is sound, and checking the knock sensor if a bad valve is not found.

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