Elliot150
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Ok so coming home from work just now and was letting my frustration out on the car, giving it a good seeing too 
Suddenly couldnt feel any power, car slowed right down then wouldnt start again sounds strange wen i try and start it again! Oil light is constantly on, could it be that there is no oil? possibly dry?
Any ideas? anyone awake? lol
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Tom J
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this the clio?
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Eck
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If its been starved of oil you could be in serious trouble mate. I ain't no expert but that could cause head gasket failure I think.
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Elliot150
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Yes mate but not my 1.2, i have a 1.8 16v nowadays.
Head gasket was replaced about a month ago, oile light had only just came on so not starved.
[Edited on 05-08-2006 by Elliot150]
[Edited on 05-08-2006 by Elliot150]
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Dave A
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oil light will be on until the engine is running.
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Tom J
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yeah check petrol
[Edited on 05-08-2006 by Tom J]
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drax
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Is there any petrol in it?
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Tom J
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then check for spark, if its not spark check for fuel (pump might have gone)
[Edited on 05-08-2006 by Tom J]
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Elliot150
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Deffo a bit of petrol in it, checked oil, it is low, so its a possibilty. i really hope it is!
could it be a case of just putting some oil in? engine made a strange noise wen tryin to start it up
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Dave A
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low oil wont stop it from starting.
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Ian
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If its low, stop trying things and start filling it up!
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Elliot150
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Havent tried anything yet, will do when its not 2am
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Doug_SRi
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timing belt?
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Half Pint
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i have a 1.8 16v in the garage if you want a good deal on it, engine box and ecu
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