Opel Corsa FAQ and manuals

Question:

What sort of kilometres can I expect to get out of a set of tyres on a Corsa. I’m running the stock size 205/45 R16’s on my SRi. I realise this is pretty rare so I’m interested in what anybody is getting out of a set of tyres on a Corsa. I pretty much drive like a granny too.

I going to get a set of Michelin Pilot Preceda (The only Michelins that come in 205/45 R16). Any one else running the Precedas?

Could I get away with 205/50 R16’s? and just out of curiosity what was the stock tyre size on the pre facelift Corsa SRi’s?
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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 timing belt and water pump done…. Twice… (The first water pump lasted 1400k’s…
It did go away after the water pumps were changed over, but came back very quickly. Only does it when hot.
Did it before the water pump was changed the first time (it was leaking). Apparently it’s not an exhaust leak, but that is exactly what it sounds like.
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Question:

This is for the Z14XE Corsa C owners – what do you get out of a 45l tank roughly. I gave up at 620km and fillled mine up – is this normal?

also at 100kmh in 5th waht doe the tach sit at (mine is 2900.)

this was done on a run to rockhampton yesterday for those interested at a rough speed of 100-160km. try to get one of these to sit on 100 – I couldn’t! seems it wanted to cruise at 130 for some reason.
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Question:

I had the car jacked up today trying to find the cause of an annoying rattle (which I’ve narrowed down to the brake calipers).

Anyway, I span the drivers side wheel with my hand and I noticed that with every revolution of the wheel, there is a point where the rotor (or shiny disc as I thought it was called) rubs against the brake caliper. The wheel then seems to slow down because of this and stops after about two revolutions.

I’ve heard it a lot lately when driving at low speeds but thought nothing of it.
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Question:

I’ve had an awesome run tyre-wise with my ’01 XC SRi and got 80,000km out of the 185/55/15 Michellin Energy front tyres, which I’m not certain were even new when I got the car! Better still, the rears still have about 2mm left before the wear markers are reached.

One of the fronts finally let go last week so it was on with the spare and time to make a “few” phone calls to see what I could organise as replacements. I wasn’t interested in Michellins as I know there’s plenty of other brands out there so I had a figure in mind of about $110 per tyre fitted and balanced for something good.

Boy was I mistaken! After about 5 calls to differnet tyre places I kepy getting told that 185/55/15 is rather uncommon and the best price I could do was $120 fitted and balanced for some piece of crap brand called Sonar!!!!

The last place I called finally suggested that I consider going with 195/50/15 as there is minimal difference in diameter and they are a far more common size.
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Question:

Noticed im getting a ratlling noise that appears to be coming from up on the dash toward the passenger side A -Pillar.

Anyway, ive gone mad chasing it and i cant find anything, im beginning to think it is the bonnet hinges, i cant beleive that at 80K theyd be worn. anyway, there seems to be play in them..I can grab the corner of the bonnet and rock it a little, and can hear it too. ive had this happen once before on another car as well.
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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:
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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. I’m going to take it to Holden to have a look for a second opinion.
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Question:

My rear side light (passenger side) has stopped working, but the brake light is still OK…I thought that they used the same bulb so this confuses me. Anyone have an idea what the problem could be, or have you had something similar before?

Apparently the brake light and side-light use the same fuse too so I don’t think the fuse needs replacing. Very strange. Any ideas greatly appreciated!

Answer:
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Question:

Was driving the car to work this morning and for some reason my cluster kept on dying. The revs/speed would go down to zero and the seat belt & handbrake light would come on. The car still drove fine and idle fine at the lights even though the cluster was going in and out of consciousness.

Any Ideas?
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