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Old 29-03-2008, 21:06   #1
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astra coupe ticking

hi does anyone no if its easy to fit new tapets to my astra coupe and wat will i need can anyone help
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Old 29-03-2008, 21:10   #2
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Ticking when ?From where ? Cold? Warm ?
A bit more info would help.
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Old 29-03-2008, 21:18   #3
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it drinks oil the tickin is when i accelarate hard when warm then when cold its there normal accelation very smoky when booting it ?
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Colour of smoke is important.

Ticking doesn't mean tappets, and even if it was tappets it could be an oil pressure problem.
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Old 05-04-2008, 22:16   #5
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Re: astra coupe ticking

how would u sort out the oil pressure problem grey smoke i think my misses said?
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Old 06-04-2008, 11:39   #6
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Re: astra coupe ticking

Why not get a VXL technician to look at it & give you an idea...give me a bell if you need a hand
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