Vauxhall Astra oil light & tappets & power loss
Variant: 1.8
Model Year: 2000
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hello i have 3 problems with my astra bertone 1.8 if any1 has any idea's PLEASE help
1) recently my oil light has come on when its ticking over but it goes off as i accelerate.(have changed oil an filter stil same problem)
2) the engine has a tapping knows coming from it which i assumed it must be the tappets???
3) since the 2 above problems the car has lost alot of power it jerks when i take off and it kangeroo's when goin slow?
PLEASE HELP !!!!!!
1) recently my oil light has come on when its ticking over but it goes off as i accelerate.(have changed oil an filter stil same problem)
2) the engine has a tapping knows coming from it which i assumed it must be the tappets???
3) since the 2 above problems the car has lost alot of power it jerks when i take off and it kangeroo's when goin slow?
PLEASE HELP !!!!!!
Posted: Nov 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
Lack of oil pressure will cause hydraulic tappets not to operate correctly affecting engine performance .Sounds like wear in engine , could check oil pressure with master gauge .
Posted Nov 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
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