Problem with a FORD MONDEO 2.0L TDCi 2007 173k

Lack of power on acceleration, going into limp mode and management light on, fault code stored for turbo boost actuator. No fault found with boost actuator when checked, the turbo was also checked with a camera scope showing carbon build-up on turbo vanes.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Forté Clean & Protect service carried out and Forté's Diesel Turbo Cleaner and Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment were added into the fuel tank.
After a week the owner reported the fault was cured and vehicle performance was restored.

Problem with a PEUGEOT 308 1.6 2008 30k

Lack of power and erratic idle found in a PEUGEOT 308 1.6. After further inspection it was found that the fault was caused by excessive carbon build-up on the valves.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, Forté's Clean & Protect service was carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment was added to the fuel tank. After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test.

Problem with a FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.8 TD 114k

Hesitation and lack of power in FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 1.8 TD 114k. The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Diesel I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, carrying out a Forté Clean & Protect and adding a Forté Advanced Formula Diesel Treatment to the fuel tank. After treatment an extended road test was carried out and the vehicle performance was restored.

Problem with a FORD FIESTA 1.3L 1997 50k

Poor starting, misfire and top end noise for a few minutes when starting from cold. Vehicle used as a courtesy car. Suspect fault due to sticking valves. After further investigation and removal of the rocker cover, it was found that the valves were sticking open and not locating the rocker arms in the push rods.

The fault was cured by cleaning the intake system with Forté Petrol I.M.V. Cleaner as per instructions, extended Forté Advanced Formula Motor Flush carried out and Forté Advanced Formula Gas Treatment added to the fuel tank. After treatment the vehicle was taken on an extended road test.

Thanks to Brian at White Hart Garage in Hope Valley, Derbyshire