1.3 Kent Fitted to base models the tappets get noisy with age and timing chains rattle. Look for oil fumes when revved coming from the filler cap suggesting worn piston rings. 1.6/2.0 Pinto The oil spray bar can become clogged if the oil has not been changed regularly (every 5000 miles). This leads to oil starvation to the camshaft which wears rapidly as a result. Re-designed spray bars with bigger holes cost about £6 and help stop clogging. the cambelt needs to be changed every 30,000 miles. If the timing belt cover has been removed the belt can get wet and snap as well as rubbing on any surrounding pipework. Ford VV carburettor's are often replaced by 32/36 DGAV Weber's (found on 2.0's) as the VV spindles wear and the diaphragm is prone to splitting. Thanks go to MH_Cortina from the buysellcortina forum for the image of the Kent engine. If I have mistakenly used any pictures without your prior permission please let me know and I will remove them.