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miles

 posted on 6th May 04 at 07:13

Waterpump probably went, causing it to overheat, which could well have fried something. Looking for fueling is probably looking in the wrong direction as the overheating wouldn't have affected that. Do a proper compression test.

I take it this car doesn't have a temp gauge on the dash?

I dont think you should class that compression test as useful.


leafgreencorsa

 posted on 6th May 04 at 06:24

quote:
Originally posted by tainboy
What you got to worry about most is why it overheated on a motorway!!

Doing 70mph on the road puts a LOT of cold air into the engine bay - so something is boogered - possibly head gasket and worse still the head. What compression were you getting?


I should think loss of all or most of the coolant means it would have overheated at any speed!!


danregs

 posted on 6th May 04 at 00:02

wasnt a tech compression test. just put my finger over the plug hole and was def getting compression. for all i know tho it could be low

so it could be water pump, temp sensor or head gasket you reckon?........ :o


tainboy

 posted on 5th May 04 at 20:52

What you got to worry about most is why it overheated on a motorway!!

Doing 70mph on the road puts a LOT of cold air into the engine bay - so something is boogered - possibly head gasket and worse still the head. What compression were you getting?


miles

 posted on 5th May 04 at 20:40

water pump is on the cam belt side at the back of the engine. The CTS is is about £7 from Autovaux.


danregs

 posted on 5th May 04 at 18:23

cheers guys ;)

any1 else?


geordie smurf

 posted on 2nd May 04 at 00:21

temp sensor switch blue 1 just under madifold on a 1.2 8v mine started just changed that now starts all the time £21 from dealer


Adam-D

 posted on 1st May 04 at 19:21

water pump could be gone
as for not starting it may be flooded
let it dry out and try starting it and clean the plugs


danregs

 posted on 1st May 04 at 18:28

hi guys,
my mates nova isnt starting..... he was drivin on a motorway and it overheated and since then it hasnt started....

i checked the LT/HT and i know the coil and everything is working as i'm getting sparks all round
i am getting compression ok cos i checked
havent checked the fuel pump yet to see if fuel is getting to the carb but there was a smell of fuel from the plug holes when i turned it over with no plugs in.......

i filled the coolant reservoir with water again and the water just leaks out from the bottom of the engine. its possibly leaking from around a sensor (not sure whether its oil/water temp?) dunno why leaking water would mean the engine wont start tho :boggle:

nothing is seized as far as i can see cos the engine is turning over fine on the starter

anyone know what could be wrong with it?

cheers,
dan