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2006 Chevrolet Optra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Compression, Cylinder head.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on March 3, 2013

Chevrolet Optra Engine Problem

What is the repair required
the motor temp was increased to the heigst temp due to lake of cooling wtr the stopped automatically ,the cover of wtr tank changed and wtr replanished the engine starts agin but there are some problems.:
-dificulty in cold starting the engine,there is expected cylinder head leak.
-the measured compression pressure 9.5 f0r each cyinder.
-the fuel filter changed, the spark plugs replaced by new.
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Replied on April 5, 2013

Sounds like it needs a water pump or headgasket.

Tiny Answered by blaze45 (expert)
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