Hey /o/, I have a manual trans 2003 ford focus with 133k miles

>>16723496
>133k miles

just replace the fucking clutch

>>16723500
I was leaning towards that, I'm just concerned some problem with the engine will pop up in like 6 months. Same thing could happen with a used car though, so I guess I'm just conflicted between repairing this or using the $1500 for a down payment on a new car. I think you're right though, 133k doesn't seem like that much.

>>16723511
Just fix it. Another shitbox comes with new problems. Stop worrying about spending more than its worth.

>>16723531
Yeah I think you're right, maybe could get the rest of the engine inspected first to make sure there aren't any other obvious problems, if it's just a clutch $800 is pretty cheap for a fully functioning car.

>>16723547
It doesn't even matter. Even if the head gasket blows its worth fixing that too. 1500 is shit for a down payment.

>>16723511
unless there is some obvious sign the engine is going to have problems its gonna make it to at least 200k if you don't treat it like shit

>>16723559
Well I have some savings I could put towards the down payment but I get your point.
>>16723567
Right makes sense, that $800 would go a long way, alright I think it's pretty obvious just replacing it is the best choice, think I'm going to do it. Thanks for the advice /o/

>>16723511
SPI or ZETEC? ZETEC are non interference and are easily 200k+ engines.

I can't believe your clutch went already, I have 160k on mine and can still bark the tires in 2nd there's so much material left.

>>16723643
I'm not sure, I got the car at like 80k miles when parts of the engine were replaced. I imagine the clutch went already because my brother and I both learned how to drive manual with this car, having two new people on an already aged clutch probably did it in. Also I would guess the stop and go nature of Los Angeles traffic probably doesn't help, but it's a lesser factor.

>>16723697
Can you take a picture of your engine?

The SPI is a shit engine, with terrible power and known for dropping valve seats on the exhaust side(usually cyl 3).

The ZETEC is worlds better, 30% more power from the same displacement, reasonably reliable and like I said earlier it's non interference so if the timing belt goes it doesn't kill your engine like a Honda.

If you have the SPI, I'd honestly get rid of it. ZETEC I'd keep it.

>>16723733
Interesting, I'd love to but the car's at the shop right now having a general inspection making sure the clutch is the only problem, I imagine I'll probably have it back in like 3 hours or something though, I can take a picture when I get it back.

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>>16723733
This, Zetecs are a great engine. Not as good as the Duratec, but I still like them. The Split Port Cock is just a shit tier engine.