|
Not logged in [Login - Register] |
You Are Not Registered Or Not Logged In |
Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » 1.4 16v Headgasket » Post Reply
|
ainsley_brader |
posted on 27th Jan 05 at 19:42 |
on a 1.4 16v the only sign of headgasket failure is usually loss of coolant into number 4 cylinder, eventually resulting in clouds of white smoke! | |
Cybermonkey |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 22:29 |
if you have no other signs of head gasket failure, i would tend to say that it probably isnt the problem, but never say never!! | |
Will_Sport |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 21:48 |
why would a faulty water pump cause loss off coolant? leaking? | |
nassau |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 21:45 |
if there's no residue in oil or exhaust sounds like waterpump going/gone, mine did that around 70k. have a listen down by timing belt side for a 'rattley' noise, if there is a noise thats what it'll be. | |
Will_Sport |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 21:31 |
where would i get a compression test done, please don't say vauxhall dealer, i'm not a millionaire lol. how much would it cost? | |
Will_Sport |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 21:29 |
its only got 64k on the clock, might have to check spark plug 4 tomorrow then, i've never had any problems with it though (changed the set about 5000 miles ago i think) | |
ainsley_brader |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 20:56 |
the water jacket on the 1.4 16v is very close to no 4 cylinder! | |
Stu_22 |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 20:26 |
compresion test will tell you what the level of compression is in each cylinder and if the head gasket has gone then the compression will be a lot lower | |
Will_Sport |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 19:54 |
how do i do i compression test and what is it testing compression of? if you mean does it go hiss when i take off the bottle top cos there is pressure build up then yes it does. headgasket set with all other bits will only set me back about £50 and a day or so of work on it with help from a mate who knows how. | |
Lee 16v |
posted on 26th Jan 05 at 00:37 |
mine went 2 weeks ago, my wallet didnt like it though :( | |
Adam_B |
posted on 25th Jan 05 at 22:38 |
do a compression test | |
russb |
posted on 25th Jan 05 at 22:37 |
mines loosing a bit of fluid as well, not sure what it could be either, i just keep topping up and hope it will last till i get the money for a C20XE! | |
Will_Sport |
posted on 25th Jan 05 at 21:48 |
Have any of you had the head gasket go on urs??? |