Vauxhall Corsa loud noise from engine & lack of power

Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Variant: 1.0 life
Model Year: 2004

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

There is a loud tapping noise from the engine. Every time i change gear there is a loud grinding noise and its very slow. Slow acceleration and cannot get higher than 40 mph!!!

Posted: Apr 18, 2008 (16 years ago)

chrisjules

Points: 1

firstly check the engine oil level and top up if required this should sort out the noise for you and with the 1000cc corsa engine being a 3 cylinder they are common for using oil as for power have it checked out but it is a 1ltr engine

Posted Apr 18, 2008 (16 years ago)

thomkas_cars

Points: 1,056

hi thanks sprayed all conectors with wd40 and problem fixed car started thanks again second problem u have solved for me all the best

Posted Apr 18, 2008 (16 years ago)

top.dog2007

Points: 38

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