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1999 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Exhaust, Gas.
Mileage: 123,000 miles.

Asked on July 5, 2012

Can you give an idea what the problem might be and an approx cost pls for fix

Car has broken down, strong burning smell inside car, smoke coming from under hood, no visible warning lights
Avatar Asked by jubestar

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Replied on July 5, 2012

We need a whole lot more information than that. Could be a locked-up air conditioning compressor and a slipping belt, shorted wiper motor and burning wiring, wiring harness fell down onto hot exhaust parts, engine overheating, cylinder head gasket leaking and blowing combustion gases into the coolant reservoir, shorted radiator fan motor, major engine oil leak with oil running onto hot exhaust parts, etc.

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