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Ben Lawrance
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Joined: 26 Mar 2004
Posts: 52
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Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:10 am |
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Hi Guys
Had a few problems with my R19 1.4energy GTS recently (as i have told you)
It started when i had my MOT a couple of weeks ago and the bloke said that it was missfiring on idle. On further inspection, he said that cylinder 3 was low on compression.
After doing a bit of digging myslef, i have found that the water/coolant has gone slightly grey.
A few days later, it won't idle at all, it will only stay alive if i hold it above 2k rpm.
After speaking to a mate, he said it might be the head gasket.
I have bought a head gasket and rocker cover gasket, and my brothers mate is doing the work on Saturday for me.
Will this fix it, or will it be the piston rings and/or valves aswell. He is a damn good mechanic so i'm sure he will spot if there is something else thats not right.
Any words of wisdom on the subject would be gratefully recieved.
Many thanks
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Chris H
Forum Moderator
Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978
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Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:32 am |
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change it and see.
Easy enough job, make sure he doesn't spin the engine over without the head on unless hes clamped the liners. |
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