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thunda
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   29th Aug 04 at 17:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

just went to see a corsa thats for sale its a redtop with these problems, any help?

1) its idling up and down, not sounding too well
2) overheating
3) slightly tappy
4) speedo dont work
5) gear selector feels loose
6) as i went to drive off back wheel at passenger sides was'nt movin but then started to move
7)brake pedal low with abs light on

hmmm i aint too good with these things anyone kno whats causin these problems
3CorsaMeal
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29th Aug 04 at 19:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

sounds like someone has chucked the engine in quickly, hoping to shift the car quicker
J da Silva
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quote:
Originally posted by thunda
just went to see a corsa thats for sale its a redtop with these problems, any help?

1) its idling up and down, not sounding too well = fault 41 on diagnostic computer, clean ICV or replace oil pressure switch
2) overheating = Could be due to number 1 or problems with headgasket?
3) slightly tappy = Possibley a worn engine, getting slight engine knock or maybe low oil? boot it for a few miles and try n get oil flowing in the lump
4) speedo dont work = Snapped cable? or maybe the speedo rotor has lost a few teeth
5) gear selector feels loose = Could be linkage problem or maybe you've not tightened something up right on the gear rod
6) as i went to drive off back wheel at passenger sides was'nt movin but then started to move = Brake shoe might be sticking, may be a good idea to leave the car in 4th gear with handbrake off in future then compare it
7)brake pedal low with abs light on = Worn your brakes out mate?

hmmm i aint too good with these things anyone kno whats causin these problems


just a few possibles there for ya, maybe wrong
thunda
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29th Aug 04 at 19:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cheers venom
J da Silva
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like i said i could be wrong but doesnt hurt to have a little check of them things, have a wee nosey at your oil pump also,water pump, radiator and thermostat
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quote:
Originally posted by thunda
just went to see a corsa thats for sale its a redtop with these problems, any help?

1) its idling up and down, not sounding too well

idol contol valve/afm

2) overheating

thermo switch on rad, fan fault, head gasket prob
3) slightly tappy

xe allways are


4) speedo dont work

could be a electronic speedo: sensor on back of disks are working
mechanical: speedo ring thing not plug in gearbox

5) gear selector feels loose

fadscorsa does, could need adjsuting or bushings replaced

6) as i went to drive off back wheel at passenger sides was'nt movin but then started to move

? not sure

7)brake pedal low with abs light on

not sure ?

hmmm i aint too good with these things anyone kno whats causin these problems
thunda
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thanks j,always a help
Mistamist
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1) could be ICV (idle control valve) or a sensor of some sort on the Fuel injection circuit
2) Temp sensor or Thermostat or Head gasget gone
3) Valve lifters could be on the way out or worn cams
4)If cable driven might have come loose from the back of the dials, if electronic might need a new sender
5) tighten it
6)Seized Rear drum/disk or bearing
7) Brakes pads/shoes low, fluid renewal needed
J da Silva
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29th Aug 04 at 23:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

c20xe's and the c20lets are same block designs, they do run very hot, they perform better at higher constant speeds, but as we al know there should be
sufficient cooling, also eratic idle due to faulty oil pressure switch, its either leaking or mucky, replace it
Fad
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1) could be ICV (idle control valve) or airflow meter poss?
2) Temp sensor or Thermostat or Head gasget gone or even fan may not be cutting in so fan switch?
3) Valve lifters can be easily sorted by a new set of possiblysoaking the old ones in degreeaser to unblock them. Knocking bottom end would be worrying tho
4)If cable driven might have come loose from the back of the dials, if electronic might need a new sender
5) tighten it
7) Brakes pads/shoes low, fluid renewal needed, just renew fluid and bleed and new discs and pads

 
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