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About LinkBackshi, potentially buying one for a run around mk4 astra - currently on 100k with some history and belt done. should I expect any issues? common things to check?
advice appreciated guys never bought a deisel b4.....
hi, potentially buying one for a run around mk4 astra - currently on 100k with some history and belt done. should I expect any issues? common things to check?
advice appreciated guys never bought a deisel b4.....
Belt breaking
Pumps failing
Alternators
Only faults I see
For the love of God, please read the rules
1.7 dti isuzu engine? if so a great engine serviced regular will last 300k.needs oil changes regular to last. bad points ecu fails on back of engine.
vaux lowblow engine. pump troubles. cambelt issues. injector issues **** engine.
cheers guys. I believe its isuzu..did they do another 1.7??
these ecu and pump failures - common or just the usual 'this can happen' as with any cars? if common, how can I check them? (if possible lol)
16v or 8v?
isuzu 16v
vauxhall lowblow engine 8v
lowblow engine used for 2 years in mk 4 99-2000 what year is yours
this:Originally Posted by paddy>gsi/turbo
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isuzu engine. if the top end taps been neglected on the servicing. found this out myself recentley. make sure you get engine hot. as from cold will sound ok due to oil being thick.
ok but i have no experience of deisels, they all sound like black cabs to me!! once warm am i listening for the same tapping id hear on aneglected petrol / old ford type tapping?
appreciate your help.
you got it the old ford tapping more of a single loud tap though. its cam wear thats all.
make sure the cambelt has been changed recentley as cam lobes are pressed on. not solid steel.when belt goes the cams are scrap.
yea mate belt was done so hopefully its an ok motor. gotta be cheaper than petrol. the 1.2 polo only gets about 90 miles to 20 quid!!
Sorry to butt in but I have a 1.7DT engine that has a top end problem. Looks like cam carrier bearing are at fault as the cams will move up and down. Is this a real problem to fix? Do I need a new head or are the bearings renewable. Thanks
sounds like you need a new cam carrier. prob cheaper to buy a good second hand one complete with cams.
could be bearings. more than likely the cam carrier is worn. milage?
Mileage is 96,000.Are good cam carriers easy to find or are most like mine....
how long has the cam been loose? might get away with a bearing? carrirers norm on ebay 60 to 140
need reg oil changes will last forever.
Don'tknow how long it's been loose...bought the car as it is now (cheap)...Do the cam caps contain renewable bearings? I don't know if this will be a possible fix as there is very noticable movement in the cams. Thanks for all your help so far...very much appreciated.
you need to strip down the carrier give it a look over.might not take a bearing.
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