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basslinecorsa

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Registered: 15th Jul 09
Location: Gravesend
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16th Mar 10 at 17:06

Hi my corsa is going through these like crazy .....

its a 1.4 8v high-torque and I have to replace this gasket every
4 to 5 months , I know its only a £2 part but its very annoying
as it squeaks badly when it goes . lol

Is this common or do I have an underlying problem causing it ?

[Edited on 16-03-2010 by basslinecorsa]

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

AlexW

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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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16th Mar 10 at 17:38

Sounds like the faces of the exhaust mateings arnt clean/flat.

Best thing you can do is make sure its clean.

basslinecorsa

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Registered: 15th Jul 09
Location: Gravesend
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16th Mar 10 at 18:18

Its that weird compressed mesh type thingy in the flexible joint thats getting worn ...
(bit between the cat & downpipe with the springs etc)

*technical term obviously

[Edited on 16-03-2010 by basslinecorsa]

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

AlexW

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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
User status: Offline

16th Mar 10 at 18:34

Ahh, was thinking of the wrong thing haha

Only thing i can think of is the exhaust moving around on the rubbers.

basslinecorsa

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Registered: 15th Jul 09
Location: Gravesend
User status: Offline

16th Mar 10 at 18:58

hmmm ... yea could be , I replaced the rubbers holding up the back box the other day as I couldn't bring myself to cut up a new rubber to strap on the rear beam (exhaust knock) . The centre did look like it was hanging a little low . For the sake of a couple of quid I think I will change the rest , hopefully will do the trick .