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Engine problem
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:17 pm
by russell
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
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:42 pm
by steve_earwig
The ducting for the inlet goes all the way around the engine, maybe it's come off somewhere else too.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:47 pm
by russell
Looks ok, no warning lights on, but difficult to start.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:41 pm
by steve_earwig
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:28 pm
by russell
Think cam belt may have slipped, damaged to cam followers
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:35 pm
by steve_earwig
Oh sh!t mate, sorry to hear that.
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:08 pm
by russell
Found the problem head gasket gone between 1 & 2 cyclinders.
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:14 pm
by steve_earwig
I'm a little relieved, it's still a b*gger of a job tho.
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:32 pm
by jameslxdt
is it a HDi? as this is not unheard of, the headbolts usually snap of though
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:40 pm
by russell
Yes HDI had the gasket replaced today.
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:53 pm
by Pidge
I could possibly be looking at a replacement Head Gasket (see my latest posts) What are the costs like
