Archive for the 'Engine' Category

f20 gearbox linkage adjustment

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

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 [...]

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:

Engine Mounts?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

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 [...]