I Took a CHANCE on a Cheap Mondeo 3.0 V6 Ghia X Manual - I May Have Got it WRONG

A couple of months ago I saw a friend on Facebook was advertising an interesting Mondeo on behalf of a friend. Although it had some issue, it was a rare 3.0 V6 manual that wasn't an ST220 so I enquired further, and a deal was done.
Fast forward 2 months and I suddenly remembered one morning that i'd bought (and partially paid for) a car, and it was due for delivery in a few days.
This is delivery day.... but did I make a huge mistake?

[@sawoy]

That's a great car you've bought! I have same color (Platinum Metallic) Mk3 Ghia 2.5 manual, so I love this model - best Mondeo generation ever

[@NeilsCarsAviationTravel]

Yes, good handling cars too.

[@user-ip5cd4lv8u]

Check the metal coolant pipe that runs along the head of the front bank just above the exhaust manifold. These pipes are prone to developing pin-holes which could explain the coolant loss. As it drips under pressure onto the hot exhaust, it will evaporate before you can locate the leak.

[@NeilsCarsAviationTravel]

Thanks. The car has gone to a guy who has a few Mondeo V6 so hopefully he will sort it.

[@user-ip5cd4lv8u]

@@NeilsCarsAviationTravel youre welcome :)

[@fatwalletboy2]

Thing is arent there 2 heads on these so which gaskets leaking if only one??? May have no option but to take both off :(

[@NeilsCarsAviationTravel]

Yeah 2 heads, and it’s an engine out job. Planning to do a bit more investigation as I’m not entirely sure about HG failure.
Either way, I’m probably going to move the car on as I have other projects that need my attention.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

They're junk, the worst Mondeo. The best was the Mk4
Rear subframe looked good. GM make a better V6

[@NeilsCarsAviationTravel]

Thanks for your input.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

@@NeilsCarsAviationTravel Although this is unique and interesting. I'd buy it, unusually good.

[@robertgascoyne8194]

Had my 3.0 Ghia x for seventeen years ‘ only replaced tyres ‘ battery ‘ 3 bulbs ‘ brake discs and pads ( still on original clutch and exhaust “ no reliability issues and no rust anywhere 😊

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

@@robertgascoyne8194 I've owned four MK3 Mondeo's, and four Vectra C's. The Vauxhall's were far better quality, and felt a lot better made. The Mondeo's did handle a lot better though