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2001 Vauxhall Zafira Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Valves, Burning oil.
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Asked on February 4, 2008

2001 Vauxhall Zafira what could the fault be


on this engine the water pump collapsed and the timing belt came off bending all 16valves ..replaced valves,10 valve guides,head gasket and new valve seals and still no4 clyinder is burning oil. what could the problem be ...this is 1.6 ecotec engine petrol...
thanks mick
Avatar Asked by micktransit

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Replied on January 30, 2009

check compression on # 4 .. valve could still be leaking or piston rings damaged/scored cylinder if debris got in from somewhere !!

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