Archive for the 'Cooling system' Category

Vauxhall Corsa 2001 1.2 air-conditioning problem

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Question: Have just bought this car and the dial to turn the air con/ heat works but the fan than blows it into the car and different strengths doesnt? For example; heater works but only at no. 4 on the dial?? So I either have nothing or I’m being hit in the face with a [...]

Chuffing noise from Engine area

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Question: For the past few thousand k’s, the Barina has been making a farting noise, a chuffing noise, sort of like if you press your lips together and the blow… yes, like your blowing a raspberry. It’s coming from the D/S area of the engine, most audible through the D/S front wheel. Have had the [...]

Clicking sound in engine

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Question: I have a ticking sound in the front of the engine when the car is cold which stays for about 3 minutes or totally warmed up. It corresponds with engine rpm and has a slight metallic sound. 80 000KM 2002 SRI Any ideas? Also my cruise control won’t engage anymore? Answer:

Coolant Issue

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Question: Twice now I’ve lifted the bonnet and found the coolant reservoir empty, with just a little bit left in the bottom. Whats more is that there is no apparent leak, no pools under (or inside) the car at all. I’ve been to one mechanic who reckons it could be the head, or head gasket. [...]