CorsaB-Sam1989
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Registered: 9th Oct 11
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Hey guys, I have a "97 corsa b
Need some serious help!
I noticed my engine was making a little noise so when I looked cam 1 of the cam lobe had worn down so it's just a circle so the valve wasn't closing!
Then few weeks later started using ALOT of petrol!
Noticed it was spraying out the exhaust
Had another look and a second lobe has worn !
What is making the cam worn so quickly??
PLEASE HELP!!
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philip2
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Registered: 1st Oct 06
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how many miles are on the engine?
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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82k mate
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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Just two pictures to help you see what i mean .....


doesnt look like alot! but i havnt a clue why its doing it!
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
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Thats impressive.
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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Fucking Horrible That Aint It!
I Cant Even Think Why i COULD Be Doing It!
was only one lobe at first on lobe 5 but not its alot on lobe 3!
any suggestions?
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baxter-staffs
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Registered: 15th Oct 11
Location: Dordon, Warwickshire
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stuck tappet i recon
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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how could i unstuck it? LOL
any help will do guys!
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corsa.kid
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Registered: 26th Feb 10
Location: Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
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take cam out m8
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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Is this common?
I'll have to do this at weekend because I work nights!
Take the cam out and just make sure everything is free and not stuck?
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Danny W
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Registered: 14th Nov 05
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Had the same issue with my old 1.4 8v

fitted new cam and lifter set and it was spot on after that
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CorsaB-Sam1989
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Cool thanks mate! Doesn't sound that bad!!
We're you get the cam n lifters from??
Did you buy new? And do you remember the price??
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Danny W
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Yeah I bought new, cam and lifters came together in a set, was ordered and bought from a local motor factors and wasn't very expansive at all. Easy to fit aswell
I can't remember the price though sorry
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-CORSA-B-1-4-LS-HEAD-CYLINDER-/120803101500?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c206d0b3c
Cheeky offer on that.
Easier than stripping the head
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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I got a cam, the housing and lifters from the scrap yard today for £15 all in.
Took about 30 mins to remove the whole lot.
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