sand-eel
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1 spark plug?
sundries will be new bolts/nuts/washers etc maybe even antifreeze.
[Edited on 09-07-2010 by sand-eel]
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noshua
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quote: Originally posted by sand-eel
1 spark plug?
[Edited on 09-07-2010 by sand-eel]
DIY flamer kit?
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will_doyle
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??????
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adiohead
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The garage obviously think it's fine.
So you have two options:
1. Take it elsewhere for a 2nd opinion and mention piston rings
2. leave it and watch the oil levels
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Twiggy
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quote: Originally posted by SR91
Sundries, wtf?!
When the the mech nipped the chippy with "dave"
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will_doyle
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Over the past week I have been keeping an eye on the oil levels
Saturday 3rd July - 2l of oil put in as it was showing low (89,900 miles)
Wednesday 7th July - Showing full on dipstick (89,964 miles)
Friday 9th July (today) After doing an 100 miles round trip my oil is now showing low (90,145 miles)
So in under a week my car has nearly gone through 2 Liters of oil
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will_doyle
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I know its abit like saying how long is a piece of string, but roughly, how much should I be putting in my 1.6 corsa sport
how long should 2L last me? driving say 25 miles a day.
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JaffaTB
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Shouldnt go down at all mate, if it does its either got a leak or its burning it
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sand-eel
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I would say fuck it and put another engine in.
New piston rings will cost a lot.
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will_doyle
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found this car
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201026362106185/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-from/1000/price-to/2000/model/corsa/make/vauxhall/keywords/sport/page/1/radius/100/postcode/ex51ng?logcode=p
engine swap then?
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Liam
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Or just buy an engine and save yourself >£500, these engines go for peanuts.
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Chris x
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Buy a newer Arden so it has Air-con, then swop the bits over. Then sell yours on.
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sand-eel
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-TIGRA-1997-1-6-ENGINE-X16XE-/400117219651?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d28d84143
or for £850 less
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sand-eel
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Also a garage should be able to fit another engine in a day.
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will_doyle
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No
my paint work is mint
[Edited on 09-07-2010 by will_doyle]
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sand-eel
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vauxhall-corsa-b-1-6-16-valve-gsi-engine-and-gearbox-/260632845560?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3caeed9cf8
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sand-eel
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-tigra-corsa-1-6-Eco-Tech-16v-engine-/160445934387?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255b52ab33
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Liam
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Well buy another engine then. I wouldn't waste anymore time/money on this engine, for £150 you could have another engine...
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sand-eel
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There are tons of those engines about.
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Liam
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This guy has an engine I think...
http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=564755
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Ellis
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Check the manual, should give you an oil consumption tolerance in there I would think...
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will_doyle
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quote: Originally posted by Liam
This guy has an engine I think...
http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=564755
runs well pull good bit smokey some times think a stem seal is on the way comes with ecu key and chip £150
nty
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sand-eel
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nty?
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will_doyle
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no thank you
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Liam
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I didn't even read the description lol.
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