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1998 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Coolant, Crankshaft.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 12, 2010

1998 Vauxhall Astra struggles to start

Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 136000 miles

hi there my astra has just had the head gasket re done new oil/filter, timing belt, coolant, plugs. before it was done it use to start fine cold or warm, now it starts perfect when cold but when its been ran for about half hour and its warm i would turn off the engine and it would struggle to start litterally 2 minutes later please could someone help me !!! regards shaun.
Avatar Asked by shaunlorimer1

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Replied on February 22, 2010

start by replacing the crankshaft position sensor

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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