February 2008
I took my car in to have the tappets replaced. During the work the garage did something to the head so had to replace it (at their own expense). Since then (and after them doing an oil change) the car used up all the oil on a 500 mile trip and has blue smoke coming from the exhaust on start up and in traffic.
Apart from being extremely embarrassing I would like to know if the garage have caused permanent damage to my car.
They have looked at it again and have said it is the valve rings and I need a new engine.
Is it not more likely that it is the piston rings?
The car is a 2002 Astra with 47000 miles on the clock.
I might be a girl and am not totally cabbage green but would appreciate some guidance on this matter.
Many thanks.
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Nothing wrong with engine whatsoever, smooth, fresh oil, doesn't overheat, leak etc, no rattles, except as soon as you start up and pull away with any kind of Revs the buzzer sounds and light flashes with a red oil can! continues to flash until you turn off the engine, no matter how long the journey! Help! Read more
even with the oil switch out and unplugged
it still beeps and flashes!!!!!
That's because the flashing light is to indicate a fault with the oil pressure warning circuit itself - a switch open-circuit at the wrong revs etc.
I don't keep Skoda wiring diagrams; so as to the exact layout, number of switches etc. you'll have to consult a Haynes manual.
Re. my Ford Focus LX 2003. My problem is that the car engine warning light stays on permanently but does not appear to affect the running of the car. My garage has done numerous diagnostic tests and replaced both Lambda sensors and reset engine management lamp but it still stays on. I would appreciate any assistance. Many thanks.
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Let's start with full car details and year.
Clearly; this "custom-made" cat was rubbish. It's the post-cat sensor that monitors cat efficiency, so you changed the wrong one [not that there would have been anything wrong with the either one.]
Is the cat now fitted a genuine manufacturer's one?
2002 1.2 Clio expression, 3dr.
Hi, please can some one help, this is my girlfriends car, got in it to go to work, all lights come on dash etc then the relevant warning light go off as normal, go to start the car and nothing happens at all. doesn't turn over what so ever or even make a sound. immobiliser light isnt on but im guessing this would be the problem? had a new starter motor last year and a new battery 2 years ago, so fairly sure it wouldn't be that? can any one please help?
Thanks,
Luke
Luke seeing as the requests we make about year and engine size are so vague, I've altered this one for you ! Read more
Seconded. I've had this on various cars over the years. An easy (and free) check before going into the complexities of immobilisers.
If you have no joy with this, get a multimeter set to DC volts, and connect the positive probe to this connector and the negative to a good earth point (or the battery negative). Have an assistant operate the starter. If there's a feed, it's a starter/solenoid fault. If not, it points to the ignition switch or an immobiliser problem, but further investigation will be needed.
Cheers
DP
I have had a diesel clatter/knocking sound coming from my LC5 around 1000rpm to 1800rpm on start up and when the engine is under load. The noise is similar to the" old tractor " noise".
The noise does get quieter once the enging is warmed up, and I have just changed the oil to 5w30 and had new injectors fitted, but still the problem persists. Can any one throw some light on the subject as the Toyota garage in Spain does not seem to know how to solve the problem
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Do you happen to know if similar problems are known to affect the later 2KD-FTV
engines fitted to Hiluxs?
Do you know if the 2KD-FTV uses a particulate trap?
Hi merlin, i'm only aware of this heavy knocking being a (albeit rare) problem on the 3.0 td common rail diesel as fitted to the LC5 and the mk6 hilux (also vigo when a grey).
Havent a clue about the particulate filter, TBH i get confused with the engine code nos, dont even know which my own is.
You may get better info from hpoc.co.uk (hilux pickup owners club) hope mods dont mind me mentioning them.
Regards.
Hi
My bro has a dead Astra diesel with a failed water pump that's broken the cambelt (says the RAC man). He lives a long way from me so I need to know a bit more about Astra Diesels before I go over to fix it for him....
Seems there are two engines a Vauxhall and Isuzu. How can you tell them apart (He sent me a pic and his has DIESEL written on the cam cover and a big air filter box on the left).
In addition to the water pump and belt, is it likely to need valve replacement?
If it needs valve replacement can you take the head off with the manifolds in place?
I just need to figure how long the job will take.
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>>only true way to go is with the right kit
Fully agree, and I wouldn't suggest the OP should try anything else.
The "desert method" is very much a cheat, and would almost certainly result in incorrect cam timing.
Help! My Focus is only delivering 23-25 mls per gallon on a run and some town work,115,000 mls, new plugs, leads, air filter, replaced so far. Would new injectors help or is this normal MPG, in the real world,for this model? No problems with performance, doesn't use oil, any ideas, experiences welcome! Read more
A diesel car wil give you better economy KEEP IT GREEN
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It's surprising how cheaply broadband can be on the lower tiers of ISP offerings. I bet it's no more than dialup as they don't want people using banks of their modems over phone lines.
Right back in 2001 when I first got broadband (at 512Kbs) it was so much better and shared it between 3 PCs back even then. If you had sky you could pay a one off fee and get their broadband for nothing per month.
Has anyone had problems with the Mazada warranty when it comes to flywheel problems?
I've done 49 ,000 miles and just coming up ( but not there yet) to the end of my three year warranty when, two weeks ago , I started to have diffculty moving off from standing.
Hmmm.. clutch slip.
Two days later, book it into the local Mazada garage. They can't do anything for a week. Two days later it's getting considerably worse and breaks down on the way to work.
Back at the Mazda garage they confirm its the clutch, but say the wear on the clutch has caused excessive play on the flywheel. and they give me a new clutch and a new flywheel and a bill for for £1380...
Their warranty people say the clutch- being a friction part - is only covered for 9,000 miles, and the damage to flywheel is consequential damage from the clutch and is therefore not covered either.
I've now got a big heavy flywheel in my garage and no idea how five days of clutch slip could leave it like that
and me so penniless.
Ang suggestions?
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Thanks for all your help. Just like to add that after offering to meet Mazda half way on the bill a year ago, I finally got my County Court hearing date confirmed. Then a week before the hearing, Mazda agreed to settle half way. There does seem to be quite a bit of evidence out there on the web regarding Mazda 6 DMF & clutch problems for anyone in a similar position - There was even a petition started in the US.
Decided to take advantage of today's good weather and spend a few minutes with the touch up paint to disguise the odd stone chip and battle scar. Started off by cutting back with a proprietory rubbing polish. Carefully painted in affected areas and subsequently applied the clear laquer top coat. Doesn't look half bad though I say it m'self ! Does anyone have any further tips on how to more fully blend the new paint into the old ? Read more
Thankyou Samuel Pepys :oP
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Well, you think things are all sorted and then they catch you in the gut unawares!
The warranty place are now saying they will not cover the repair. They had a guy go and have a look at the car and said that because the pistons etc had carbon deposits it showed excessive oil usage and so wont pay.
We all know that it used oil but that is not why it went into the garage in the first place. Maybe the garage 'disturbed' something by knackering the head which set other things off, I don't know.
Guess I'm gonna have to pay now. Still don't quite know how the garage are gonna do it for £600 when a new engine fitted anywhere else is £2000! The warranty place originally said they thought the garage were backpeddling fast but there you go.
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