Corsa d noisy engine
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Got a cousin with a corsa d 1.4 engine and she told me her engine is making some slight noise. Not too sure what she's on about but I'm thinking it's a timing chain, seems to be a common issue but I could be wrong, I'll have a look tomorrow. Had a look at it a while back and my initial impressions weren't good, looks like it wasn't serviced for a long time, but has FSH apparently.
Also told me the brakes are making a noise but that shouldn't be too hard to fix.
But got me thinking, how hard is it to replace a timing chain? I can confidently service cars and do suspension and brake works, but they seem like the smaller jobs, a timing chain seems much more complicated. Also would a service fix the issue, maybe could be dirty oil? I feel gutted for my cousin, she brought the car for an overpriced value and it seems like a bit of a shed tbh, but it is her first car after all and it's not the end of the world.
Quite new to repairing cars but I know a timing chain job is a big job, if I mess it up I'll ruin the engine so thought I'd pick everyone's brains. Won't do the chain myself as I'm scared tbh.
Also told me the brakes are making a noise but that shouldn't be too hard to fix.
But got me thinking, how hard is it to replace a timing chain? I can confidently service cars and do suspension and brake works, but they seem like the smaller jobs, a timing chain seems much more complicated. Also would a service fix the issue, maybe could be dirty oil? I feel gutted for my cousin, she brought the car for an overpriced value and it seems like a bit of a shed tbh, but it is her first car after all and it's not the end of the world.
Quite new to repairing cars but I know a timing chain job is a big job, if I mess it up I'll ruin the engine so thought I'd pick everyone's brains. Won't do the chain myself as I'm scared tbh.
I think the best place to start would be an oil change or two. Change the oil filter as well. Timing chain on the front might be easier to reach than one on the back. It would be worth checking the tension and guides. Some guides are easier to replace than others. Chain out may require engine out in some cases. Depends on access.
E-bmw said:
If you have a Corsa D & it makes a slight noise you need to do a lap of honour. 
They are not quiet things!
They are not quiet things!
it's wierd I know someone with a corsa d he's owned it for 2 years and it's fine apart from when he jump started the wrong way.But I will definitely do a service on the engine soob hopefully it solves it.
Had a poke around the engine bay took off the ignition coil. First time I've seen an ignition coil that powers all 4 spark plugs but anyways. I heard it idling and seems its misfiring. I noticed cylinder 1 and 4 spark plugs wells were about half full of oil and that the engine oil looks filthy. Tried removing the oil filter to see the condition but it was very tight, didn't take it off in the end because I decided it's not a good idea by using hand tools, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter don't want it broken! Didn't attempt the air filter.
My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
Do not allow contanimated oil into the engine. Soak it up with spark plug installed and protect the engine.
The oil in the sparkplug hole is likely from a cam cover gasket leak. The missing could be a sign of why the cam cover was messed with in the first place, or more likely its the spark plug or the coil. Do not replace parts, diagnose the faults first.
It might be or might not be a costly fix but what needs repairing needs repairing to an acceptable standard. Try a reputable garage and pay to have it fixed right. Your cousin will be happy with a properly working car
I was in your shoes about 20 years ago, helping family with their cars and in my case warning them of rip off garages. Now they take their cars to a vw specialist over my free services because the quality of service is quite high apparently. They just want their cars to be working right and fixed quick.
The oil in the sparkplug hole is likely from a cam cover gasket leak. The missing could be a sign of why the cam cover was messed with in the first place, or more likely its the spark plug or the coil. Do not replace parts, diagnose the faults first.
It might be or might not be a costly fix but what needs repairing needs repairing to an acceptable standard. Try a reputable garage and pay to have it fixed right. Your cousin will be happy with a properly working car
I was in your shoes about 20 years ago, helping family with their cars and in my case warning them of rip off garages. Now they take their cars to a vw specialist over my free services because the quality of service is quite high apparently. They just want their cars to be working right and fixed quick.
Nads02 said:
Had a poke around the engine bay took off the ignition coil. First time I've seen an ignition coil that powers all 4 spark plugs but anyways. I heard it idling and seems its misfiring. I noticed cylinder 1 and 4 spark plugs wells were about half full of oil and that the engine oil looks filthy. Tried removing the oil filter to see the condition but it was very tight, didn't take it off in the end because I decided it's not a good idea by using hand tools, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter don't want it broken! Didn't attempt the air filter.
My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
You are trolling My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
sliks said:
Do not allow contanimated oil into the engine. Soak it up with spark plug installed and protect the engine.
The oil in the sparkplug hole is likely from a cam cover gasket leak. The missing could be a sign of why the cam cover was messed with in the first place, or more likely its the spark plug or the coil. Do not replace parts, diagnose the faults first.
It might be or might not be a costly fix but what needs repairing needs repairing to an acceptable standard. Try a reputable garage and pay to have it fixed right. Your cousin will be happy with a properly working car
I was in your shoes about 20 years ago, helping family with their cars and in my case warning them of rip off garages. Now they take their cars to a vw specialist over my free services because the quality of service is quite high apparently. They just want their cars to be working right and fixed quick.
I'm suspecting it is the cam cover gasket leaking, I can't think of how else engine oil ended up there. It seems nearly impossible to come through the bottom of the spark plugs. I'll tell her what I recommend but she can always go and get a second opinion.The oil in the sparkplug hole is likely from a cam cover gasket leak. The missing could be a sign of why the cam cover was messed with in the first place, or more likely its the spark plug or the coil. Do not replace parts, diagnose the faults first.
It might be or might not be a costly fix but what needs repairing needs repairing to an acceptable standard. Try a reputable garage and pay to have it fixed right. Your cousin will be happy with a properly working car
I was in your shoes about 20 years ago, helping family with their cars and in my case warning them of rip off garages. Now they take their cars to a vw specialist over my free services because the quality of service is quite high apparently. They just want their cars to be working right and fixed quick.
The more I think of it the more it is beginning to make sense, cam cover gasket leaking oil around cylinder 1 and 4 spark plug wells.
To get the oil out I'm thinking of using those turkey bastor/syringe and tissue.
Shaw Tarse said:
Nads02 said:
Had a poke around the engine bay took off the ignition coil. First time I've seen an ignition coil that powers all 4 spark plugs but anyways. I heard it idling and seems its misfiring. I noticed cylinder 1 and 4 spark plugs wells were about half full of oil and that the engine oil looks filthy. Tried removing the oil filter to see the condition but it was very tight, didn't take it off in the end because I decided it's not a good idea by using hand tools, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter don't want it broken! Didn't attempt the air filter.
My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
You are trolling My cousin told me she just wants to chuck the car in the bin (aka scrapyard) but I don't think it's the way forward for her. I recommended an engine service just to see if it'll make it better for her.
Researched a bit about oil in the spark plug wells and doesn't seem like it's good. What could it be?
Would I be able to turn the engine over without the spark plug and ignition coils in place? And would that get rid of the oil in the spark plug wells? She got a buggered engine, apparently it's been running rough since she brought it and even the McDonalds staff at the drive thru tell her the car sounds really bad!
The oil in the plug holes isn't a major issue as you have been told above, it is a leaking gasket around the plug wells, it 100% is not causing a misfire.
Get as much of the oil out as you can, remove the spark plugs & post pics of them.
Single coil pack powering all plugs is very common.
Is the car actually misfiring or does it just sound cr@p?
Upload a video, try to identify the area of the engine where it sounds worst.
Get as much of the oil out as you can, remove the spark plugs & post pics of them.
Single coil pack powering all plugs is very common.
Is the car actually misfiring or does it just sound cr@p?
Upload a video, try to identify the area of the engine where it sounds worst.
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