2000 Citroen Saxo Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Compression, Compression test.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 14, 2010
Citroen Saxo Engine Problem
Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Citroen Saxo 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 63000 miles
car will start from cold ok, but once engine is hot starting is difficult, it is spluttering to go then revs itself, stong smell of petrol. white film on under side of oil filler cap and a bit of water inside, but no water on dipstick. was told this is because we are doing short trips, so ive changed oil and filter but almost straight away same day white film on underside of filler cap even though i took rocker cover off and clean it all first. ive changed the carb and air regulator but no different, still after first start up ok then switch off and start again and it struggles.
thanks
mat
2000 Citroen Saxo 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 63000 miles
car will start from cold ok, but once engine is hot starting is difficult, it is spluttering to go then revs itself, stong smell of petrol. white film on under side of oil filler cap and a bit of water inside, but no water on dipstick. was told this is because we are doing short trips, so ive changed oil and filter but almost straight away same day white film on underside of filler cap even though i took rocker cover off and clean it all first. ive changed the carb and air regulator but no different, still after first start up ok then switch off and start again and it struggles.
thanks
mat
Answer
Replied on March 17, 2010
have a cylinder compression test carried out to check for headgasket failure