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ashleh
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13th Mar 12 at 09:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hey guys, my Corsa B has died after 4 years () so now looking at purchasing a Corsa C. Anything I should be looking for when I go to have a look at some? Usual problems/faults etc.

Thinking of having a look here and here.

Budget is around 1500 but I can stretch it a little. Cheers!

[Edited on 13-03-2012 by ashleh]
NathanR
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13th Mar 12 at 09:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mayonaise like substance under the oil cap/rocker cover . Check the carpet all the way threw the car to see if its wet , especially front footwells as very prone to leaks .
Balling
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13th Mar 12 at 09:54   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sloppy gear linkage is a common fault. Very easily fixed though.
marklawton
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13th Mar 12 at 14:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
play in the steering is also common
zac753
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13th Mar 12 at 14:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cv joints also i dont know a corsa c which has not had a leak in the footwell lol
richc
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13th Mar 12 at 14:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Sloppy gear linkage is a common fault. Very easily fixed though.


The split pin on mine come out. One m6 nut + bolt later - sorted

But yer as said, linkage, power steering rack (mine would go 'notchy'), and tappy cam chain.
mattant
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13th Mar 12 at 15:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Timing chain noise, not really a problem but it doesn't sound nice.

Gear linkage.

Check the EPAS isn't easier to turn one way than the other and that it doesn't pull - very expensive job if it needs replacing

Suspension springs are prone to snapping too
marklawton
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quote:
Originally posted by zac753
cv joints also i dont know a corsa c which has not had a leak in the footwell lol


mine doesnt leak
am4nf
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13th Mar 12 at 16:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
When you say about the steering rack, does it need replaced or...?
am4nf
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quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
quote:
Originally posted by zac753
cv joints also i dont know a corsa c which has not had a leak in the footwell lol


mine doesnt leak


Yet...
marklawton
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13th Mar 12 at 16:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
dont jinx it!! lol
Daveskater
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13th Mar 12 at 20:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
When you say about the steering rack, does it need replaced or...?


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mattant
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13th Mar 12 at 20:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
When you say about the steering rack, does it need replaced or...?


Yes and it's a dashboard out job, Vauxhall used to quote £900 apparently
zac753
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13th Mar 12 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
quote:
Originally posted by marklawton
quote:
Originally posted by zac753
cv joints also i dont know a corsa c which has not had a leak in the footwell lol


mine doesnt leak


Yet...

it will give it time both mine have and all my mates also such a poor fault on them

[Edited on 13-03-2012 by zac753]
Stuart H
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13th Mar 12 at 22:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mattant
quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
When you say about the steering rack, does it need replaced or...?


Yes and it's a dashboard out job, Vauxhall used to quote £900 apparently


A dashboard out to do a steering rack? mrs got one supplied and fitted for 220 quid and the dash didn't come out lol
Ryan_G1
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13th Mar 12 at 23:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mattant
quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
When you say about the steering rack, does it need replaced or...?


Yes and it's a dashboard out job, Vauxhall used to quote £900 apparently


I think your referring to the steering Column, and it's not a dashboard out job on a Corsa c. It's actually very easy to change on a Corsa c

 
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