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IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 18:34

would a pressure test determine whether it is a gasket problem? or any other problem?


IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 16:27

Just a thought.....
If i was to do all this, would there be a better option to tune up the engine at the same price instead of going back to standard fix? or would i have to pay sh!tloads more to get it tuned?

[Edited on 23-05-2005 by IlfordCorsa16V]


Fad

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 16:08

prices vary as its a very labour intensive job its a head off, new gaskets and a head skim possibly also :( See if you can find a decent mechanic as Vaux will string you up by your balls :(


IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:46

u kno of how much this is to fix, cos i think this is my problem? all during winter and cold nights, i see grey/blue smoke from the exhaust.


Fad

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:43

quote:
Originally posted by IlfordCorsa16V
what would of caused that, are there signs if it was the steam seals or piston rings?
is the 15/40 oil thicker?

Thanks for your advice SRi-Co


Dont just stick thicker oil in it wont solve it.

you got a 1.4/1.6 16v? If so stick to 10/40 and when topped up run the car and check the rate at which its burning/loosing oil.

I suspect what u mentioned earlier piston rings/valve stem seals. Keep an eye out for blue smoke tis a give away that this will need doing.


IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:18

what would of caused that, are there signs if it was the steam seals or piston rings?
is the 15/40 oil thicker?

Thanks for your advice SRi-Co


PaulW

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:17

mine drinks oil but I have no leaks or smoke on startup/running/load...

go figure :lol:


Rileysport

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:13

try some 15/40, failing that you'll be looking at stem seals or piston rings :(


IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:11

i use 10w40 Halfords oil, the one recommended for high milage cars.


Rileysport

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:07

didnt put thinner oil in did you ?


IlfordCorsa16V

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:01

i have a kinda grey blue smoke coming from exhaust yes. what is causing this problem?


Rileysport

 posted on 23rd May 05 at 14:57

Burning oil, blue smoke from exhaust :thumbs:


IlfordCorsa16V

 Icon depicting mood of post posted on 23rd May 05 at 14:55

It looks like my engine oil is running low again. It had done 70017miles when it went in for a service, now it is on 71590miles and the oil light comes on when i go round corners or round abouts. It also makes tapping noises when i first switch on the engine.

Any reason why the car is using so much oil? i have checked for obvious leaks but no signs of oil stains on the roads.

Any help would be appreciated.