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2005 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Compression, Gas.
Mileage: 117,000 miles.

Asked on December 28, 2012

Vauxhall Astra Engine Problem

I was on the motoway doin 70 when I felt a rush of air under the car then power went n all e m l came on pulled onto hard sholder turned car off tried to restart now there's no power the car sounds like a tank n the brake pedal is solid do u know what it could be
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Replied on December 28, 2012

Fitted new coil pack n sparkplugs still the same

Tiny Response from sogbetun85
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Replied on December 28, 2012

Check to make sure the vacuum line for the brake booster is not leakind and the fluid level is okay. The rush of air and loss, check the battery cables at both ends . Also look for vacuum leaks in hoses in the engine bay.

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Replied on December 28, 2012

Thanks checked everthing seems ok do u think its the cat as it won't tick over

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Replied on December 28, 2012

An all so to keep the car tickin over I got to keep ma fot on acc bout 2000rpm there's a knockin sound in the engine or engine bay.

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Replied on December 28, 2012

Oh, that sounds like you blew your engine. You might have blown a head gasket or spund a bearing and lost some soolant, which would make the moise easier to hear, and/or oil. The knocking is not a good sign along with the issues you describe. It almost certainly sounds like a mojor engine overhaul. You could probably find a good used engine for around $1000-$1500 depending on how many accesories came with it.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on December 28, 2012

Hi just had the car on the computer its givien me 4 codes 1st/ p1814 undocumented code/ 2nd/p0300 ramdon cylinder misfire/ 3rd /p0303 cylinder3 misfire / 4th/ p0304 cylinder4 misfire any ideas

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Replied on December 29, 2012

You could have a bad head gasket or low compression. Get a compression test done.

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