RSaunders
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Registered: 28th Aug 08
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
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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]
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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is it burning it or leaking?
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RSaunders
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Registered: 28th Aug 08
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
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burning..
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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piston rings
prob easier/cheaper to get a second hand engine
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RSaunders
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Registered: 28th Aug 08
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
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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..?
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RSaunders
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Registered: 28th Aug 08
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
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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?
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Fraser Young
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Registered: 26th Dec 02
Location: Dundee City Drives: 58 Impreza WRX
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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.
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tomo9992
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Registered: 23rd Aug 08
Location: rotherham
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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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