Engine problem

russell · Post by **russell** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:17 pm

Hi
I have a 2003 100bhp estate. Just stopped engine due to what sounds like exhaust sound coming from inter cooler pipe, very loud popping when pipe is removed from inter cooler. Has any body got any ideas.

Thanks Russell

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:42 pm

The ducting for the inlet goes all the way around the engine, maybe it's come off somewhere else too.

russell · Post by **russell** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:47 pm

Looks ok, no warning lights on, but difficult to start.

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:41 pm

I've no idea what could be making that, apart from a pipe coming ondone - EGR??

They are pretty noisy if you disconnect the inlet anywhere, the top pipe came off my 2.1 (left the clamp loose, silly boy) and it sounded like a tank. Didn't go too well either.

I suppose the easiest way to tell if it is something to do with the exhaust is to get it going and stick your hand over the tail pipe.

russell · Post by **russell** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:28 pm

Think cam belt may have slipped, damaged to cam followers

Post by **steve_earwig** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:35 pm

Oh sh!t mate, sorry to hear that.

russell · Post by **russell** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:08 pm

Found the problem head gasket gone between 1 & 2 cyclinders.

Post by **steve_earwig** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:14 pm

I'm a little relieved, it's still a b*gger of a job tho.

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:32 pm

is it a HDi? as this is not unheard of, the headbolts usually snap of though

russell · Post by **russell** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:40 pm

Yes HDI had the gasket replaced today.

Pidge · Post by **Pidge** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:53 pm

I could possibly be looking at a replacement Head Gasket (see my latest posts) What are the costs like