Engine noise

Tiny
CAT7764
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  • 2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
  • 1.7L
  • 2WD
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  • 106,000 MILES
There is a slight knocking noise and coolant seems to drain quick.
Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 3:15 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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First thing to do is check oil level, and get an oil pressure test done, I would like to see the oil pressure readings at cold idle, hot idle and hot at 1500RPM oil pressure test is fairly simple you do need a mechanical oil pressure gauge that will screw into the oil pressure sender port. A cooling system pressure test will help locate any external coolant leaks.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is a guide that will help you check for leaks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

This guide may help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 4:16 PM

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