Nath
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On my way home yesterday i noticed my temp gauage was staying up past 100 and that my fan was constantly on. So i checked my water level and it was drained. So i filled it right up and left it overnight. Checked it first thing this morning and it was still topped up 
But then when i started it today small amounts of nasty blue smoke appeared from my exhaust and the idle was very lumpy, it sounded like it was misfiring or struggling to stay running. Anyway i proceeded to drive off and everything was relatively fine except for there seemed to be more steem/smoke then normal from the exhaust. Might have been due to frost  Not sure.
But now everytime it idles it struggles and makes the noises again, but when you get moving it is totally fine. The fan doesnt come on now as the water levels are still high even after a 13 mile round trip. But as i left it on my drive idling it made the same sounds again, so i rev'd it a little and LOTS of blue stinking smoke came from my exhaust.
Also there is no mayo like substance under my oil cap And i just checked my water levels and they are still fine.
I'm fearing its my head gasket but preying its not. What else might it be? CAT maybe?
Anyone help??? 
[Edited on 30-03-2004 by Nath]
[Edited on 30-03-2004 by Nath]
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Nath
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Also the smoke isnt very blue but its not normal i know that much. Its definately not white either, its a nasty grey with a blue tint to it.
Head gasket would produce white smoke wouldnt it??
This is gash!! 
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Corsa E-Tec
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not sure on your problem, but if it sounds like it is misfiring. check the condition of ya spark plugs.
sorry i cant you much
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Nath
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It had a service in either December 03 or January 04, cant remember which. Do they not change the spark plugs then? If not i really hope its just the spark plugs 
The engine is a 1.4 16v btw
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infinitycorsa
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Sorry mate i reckon head gasket............ for sure sounds like what happen to my old car :s
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infinitycorsa
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If its using alot of water m8 id get it checked asap b4 u do any more damage
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Nath
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Getting checked tomorrow by my friends dad who is a mechanic.
I fear it's the head gasket Hope not though as thats one expense i can do without.
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LukeGSi
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is there fuel smell in coolant so white gunk under oil filler cap??
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by born_upsideout
is there fuel smell in coolant so white gunk under oil filler cap??
No and no, thats what makes me think it may not be the head gasket. I am stumped on this one.
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LukeGSi
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hhhummmm.....whateva it is it doesnt sound good me still thinks head gasket tho
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Corsa E-Tec
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
It had a service in either December 03 or January 04, cant remember which. Do they not change the spark plugs then? If not i really hope its just the spark plugs
The engine is a 1.4 16v btw
Check your recipt on the service, it should tell you wether the spark plugs were changed.
i hope it something small. goodluck!
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Nath
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It dont look good or smell good either
I'm resinged to thinking its that so if its not then chances are it'll be better for my wallet
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa E-Tec
quote:
Originally posted by Nath
It had a service in either December 03 or January 04, cant remember which. Do they not change the spark plugs then? If not i really hope its just the spark plugs
The engine is a 1.4 16v btw
Check your recipt on the service, it should tell you wether the spark plugs were changed.
i hope it something small. goodluck!
Thats a damn good idea I shall do this tonight.
Cheers matey
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LukeGSi
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i know its harsh but if you engine is wanked then thats the perfect excuse for a valver conversion 
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Adam-D
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quote:
Originally posted by born_upsideout
i know its harsh but if you engine is wanked then thats the perfect excuse for a valver conversion
good point
sounds like head gasket or piston rings
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam-D
quote:
Originally posted by born_upsideout
i know its harsh but if you engine is wanked then thats the perfect excuse for a valver conversion
good point
sounds like head gasket or piston rings
I agree, that is the perfect excuse for a valver conversion. If my engine is wanked then i shall seriously look into it. Why spend £400+ on repairing a 1.4 16v 90BHP when for just a little bit more i could have a 2.0 16v 155BHP
Which of the two would be worse Adam? Piston rings or head gasket?
Would mean me having to find the funds but needs must i suppose.
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Adam-D
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if its head gasket its a few hours labour and new gasket going on the fact the head isnt warped and doesnt need skimming etc etc
if the piston rings are shot then you have to pull the whole engine apart
you could be lucky and get a new head gasket and itll work 
or you could take the head off and ther could be allsorts of problems.
get a compession test done this will help you decide
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Nath
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My friends dad is currently in the process of borrowing a tester from his mate. The damage will help me decide whether to pursue the 2litre route. If the cost of repair is more than £400 then a 2litre is going in for sure.
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GLSi GUY
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my piston rings went, and its cheeper to get a new engine. so thats what i have done. but we are havin problems mating the new engine to the car
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Nath
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I am not looking forward to finding out what is wrong. Its only done 61,000 miles too. Also has FVSH and has been well looked after.
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GLSi GUY
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mine did 83k and its a 4 year old car.
its been ragged to death tho, so i kinds expected it.
does your car struggle to start after its ben run for a while?
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Nath
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Not particularly.
UPDATE:
Just this minute checked my car and I now believe its the head gasket as there are slight traces of the mayo like substance on my dipstick. None under oil cap though.
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GLSi GUY
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its probbaly the head gasket then mate.
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LukeGSi
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oops yesh would defo put my money on head gasket gone then!!
I feel 2lt is the only way 4ward for you
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by born_upsideout
oops yesh would defo put my money on head gasket gone then!!
I feel 2lt is the only way 4ward for you
Be quiet you or you'll end up costing me lots of money! My mates dad is a mechanic so the head gasket may not cost too much for moi  But then again.....................155BHP..........hmmmmm I'll see what happens about mine then i may get some insurance quotes on mine being a 2litre.
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