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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Serviced car last month 01-04-05 » Post Reply
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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..... | |
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: 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? | |
PaulW |
posted on 23rd May 05 at 15:17 |
mine drinks oil but I have no leaks or smoke on startup/running/load... | |
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 |
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. |