Why does my Ford Focus lose power? Is it related to replacing the turbocharger?

I have a V-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDi. The turbo went and covered the whole engine in oil, so I had that replaced and the engine cleaned off, but now i have a problem where I will be driving and the only way I can describe it is that I feel a slight jolt and then lose power. The glow plug light comes on and the engine doesn't stall, and once I turn the engine off and re-start it it works fine, until it does it again. Also, if I park on a hill for more than 10 minutes it wont start, however it never has problems at any other time with starting.

Asked on 12 August 2010 by xD

Answered by Honest John

I think this is an electronic throttle fault, nor related to the turbo failure, unless oil from the failed turbo oil seals got into it and is causing the problem.

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