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deano

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Registered: 29th Mar 02
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24th Apr 04 at 10:16

my speedo does'nt work the car is real slow (no puling power)wondering if any1 had any ideas wot it could be and if i could fix it be4 i take it to garage.

LukeGSi

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24th Apr 04 at 10:25

reg? engine?

deano

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24th Apr 04 at 10:41

oh sorry mate, its a P-reg
1.4 16v sport

LukeGSi

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24th Apr 04 at 11:14

When was it last serviced?? could be plugs or leads?? and speedo is probably just dodgy cable

deano

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24th Apr 04 at 11:16

have'nt had one. nearly had it 2 years now?

J da Silva

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24th Apr 04 at 11:18

deano start your motor up and do a rough time of how long the temp gauge goes to 98degrees, and monitor how eratic the temp goes up and down, then post it up

Red_SXi

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24th Apr 04 at 11:18

Give it a service, it may not be the problem but it needs one anyway

deano

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24th Apr 04 at 11:31

motors been going for 5 mins now, gauge has,nt moved and the zaust is blowing out alot more smoke then normal.

deano

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24th Apr 04 at 11:34

its gone below 1000 revs now and it sounds like its gonna cut out any time?

deano

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24th Apr 04 at 11:53

it took just under 16 mins to get to 98 degrees

LukeGSi

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24th Apr 04 at 12:10

quote:
Originally posted by deano
its gone below 1000 revs now and it sounds like its gonna cut out any time?

ICV or air flow meter??

LukeGSi

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24th Apr 04 at 12:11

quote:
Originally posted by deano
motors been going for 5 mins now, gauge hasn't moved and the zaust is blowing out alot more smoke then normal.

is there white gunk under oil filler cap or fuel smell in header tank??

deano

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25th Apr 04 at 18:01

is there white gunk under oil filler cap or fuel smell in header tank??

no there isnt mate?
gonna take it in sometime this week to get sorted and get a service done on it at the same time.

broster

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25th Apr 04 at 18:03

service it your self, cost you £30 for parts tops! then if its still running crap take it somewhere

penfold82

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Registered: 20th Feb 04
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25th Apr 04 at 23:30

quote:
is there white gunk under oil filler cap or fuel smell in header tank??

There is white gunk in mine. 1.2 8v. And mines is sluggish.

[Edited on 25-04-2004 by penfold82]

Corsa^Dan

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Registered: 4th Dec 02
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26th Apr 04 at 06:20

8v's do get gunk, so dont assume its ythye head gasket (sp)

penfold82

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26th Apr 04 at 08:29

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
8v's do get gunk, so dont assume its ythye head gasket (sp)

Phew, cheers Dan, been told it might mean to HG is on the way out by a couple of people.

jambon

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26th Apr 04 at 08:53

how do you get to the gear box?
has any1 got a diagram they could possibly send me, my speedo is goosed also

Cybermonkey

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Registered: 22nd Sep 02
Location: Sydney, Australia
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26th Apr 04 at 09:25

penfold, your problem is you are not driving your car on long enough distances. Condensation builds up over winter in the sump especially, and this mixes with the oil and creates the white sludge. You may need to give it a flush and oil change. Go and drive up the motorway for an hour or so, get the engine real hot so it canwarm up properly. Too many short trips is the problem.

deano

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27th Apr 04 at 19:28

took my car in today should find out wots wrong with it in the next couple of days.

ljames555

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27th Apr 04 at 19:34

hasnt been serviced in 2 yrs :S think some new oil or oil would be nice