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oakesylad
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7th Jan 05 at 19:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hi

my g/f is going to go look at a L reg Corsa 1.5 Diesel done 92k whats best to look out for on them any known problems with the engines or anything else ?

Thanks

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infinitycorsa
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7th Jan 05 at 19:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cracked b pillars m8
worn bearings
smokey
worn seat is a sign of higher miles than stated
full service history


erm is there anything in the tutorial section?
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there's nothing of alot of use on what to look for incase of any problems thanks for the info. are the engines good for high miles ? there the izusu engine according to info i know already just not know anyone who has one everyone i know who has a corsa has a petrol.
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The engines should be fine that millage just make sure the cam belt was changed at around 60k, it may even be wirth doing it again and havin ur own service done......
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Just go for a ride and lift a bit the oil dipstick with engine still running if you see smoke getting out the engine is on it way out!

[Edited on 08-01-2005 by Cossie]

 
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