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RSaunders

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Registered: 28th Aug 08
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
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28th Aug 08 at 20:58

hi guys, ive just registered here but have used this site for a while now, and think its great.

I was wondering if anyone on here would know what problem i have with my 1999 1.2 corsa sxi, and what i would need to do to fix it. As said at the top, my car is using S**T loads of oil. and there is a blue smoke coming from the exhaust on acceleration.

Any info would by greatfully appriecated, thanks in advance!!

[Edited on 28-08-2008 by RSaunders]

[Edited on 28-08-2008 by RSaunders]

Adam_B

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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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28th Aug 08 at 21:00

is it burning it or leaking?

RSaunders

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28th Aug 08 at 21:01

burning..

Warren G

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28th Aug 08 at 21:03

piston rings

prob easier/cheaper to get a second hand engine

RSaunders

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28th Aug 08 at 21:04

i also put my foot down to move and nothing happens, it sort of just chuggles and splutters, then moves slowly while my foot is to the floor..?

RSaunders

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28th Aug 08 at 21:13

i also have a receipt for £511 for the following which was done on the 11/06/08.
was only running on 3 cylinders it had new inlet valvet,outlet valvet, head gasket kit, set head bolts, cam sprocket torq bolts,front timing cover , timing chain tensioner and water pump.

duno if that is anythink towards it?

Fraser Young

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Registered: 26th Dec 02
Location: Dundee City Drives: 58 Impreza WRX
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28th Aug 08 at 22:59

quote:
Originally posted by warren.g
piston rings

prob easier/cheaper to get a second hand engine

Likely Cause and unfortunately, usually most cost effective solution.

tomo9992

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Registered: 23rd Aug 08
Location: rotherham
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28th Aug 08 at 23:02

quote:
Originally posted by Fraser Young

quote:
Originally posted by warren.g
piston rings

prob easier/cheaper to get a second hand engine

Likely Cause and unfortunately, usually most cost effective solution.

or change the rings yourself, not that hard lol

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