Engine

Question: when you kick the right pedal and get the revs up to say 4500, the engine stays hung at about 4400 for a second sometimes up to nearly 3 secs. as if the block had a super heavy flywheel. it varies, and I just had a service (120000) which improved things but only slightly. [...]

Question: So i attempted installing a short shifter linkage to my car yesterday and all was going well. Was a straight swap and go process but when everything went together i tried selecting gears in my car. I can get 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th & reverse but no 2nd! the gearstick position appears to be [...]

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 [...]

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:

Question: Iv noticed a slight problem with my newly bought ’99 corsa. When i take off in first, the car will shake at certain points in clutch travel, and when changing gears there is a noticeable thud when i accelerate again. I have the feeling that this might have something to do with the engine [...]