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Chopsdad

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Tale of Woe
« on: 24 December 2007, 16:44:59 »
Forget the Tale of Two Cities and all that cobblers, here's an on going saga that is The Tale of my Wife's Meriva.

I last posted on this topic in late October - breathers were cleaned again, new hose fitted, new steering bits and new radiator after they broke the mounts...... :(

Well I had a look today and this is what I saw......


Throttle body :(


Inside of disconnected breather hose :(


Filler cap :(


Dipstick - sludge evident on the end  :(

Rocker cover gasket replaced 25 October to fix the problem ::)

Water level low, oil level ok, no oil in water.

Needs to go back into the garage for them to clean the breathers, change the oil and Forte flush the engine again (done April 07) - what do I need to get them to replace this time?  
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #1 on: 24 December 2007, 16:48:27 »
THE WHOLE CAR MATE  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 24 December 2007, 16:49:29 »
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THE WHOLE CAR MATE  ;D ;D ;D

I'm getting there Gary  ;D

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« Reply #3 on: 24 December 2007, 16:54:51 »
Looks like an head gasket problem doesnt it
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #4 on: 24 December 2007, 17:39:13 »
clean it all out and get rid bud looks like big probs on way  ::)
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« Reply #5 on: 24 December 2007, 17:47:33 »
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clean it all out and get rid bud looks like big probs on way  ::)

I seem to recall it's under warranty?

Either way, it does seem like a HG problem

Get the head removed, checked out, skimmed if needsbe, and replaced....
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #6 on: 24 December 2007, 18:04:14 »
We have been saying head related problems for some time havn't we.....gasket or cracked/porous head.
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« Reply #7 on: 24 December 2007, 19:38:43 »
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We have been saying head related problems for some time havn't we.....gasket or cracked/porous head.

Wow. That's the nicest way I've seen that particular sentiment put. Nice  :y

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« Reply #8 on: 24 December 2007, 20:19:26 »
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We have been saying head related problems for some time havn't we.....gasket or cracked/porous head.

It is still under warranty until next March and it appears they are still following the Vx flowchart.

Even though it's an ecotec engine, it does seem to me to keep pointing back to HGF.

I'll get iy booked in for early Jan and we'll see how it fairs this time - I had to arrange for it to be booked in 3 times last time. Once for a look, then back when the parts arrived, then back again cos they never ordered them in the first place.

This time I'll take the car up, show the pics and get the HG ordered in - just in case  :-/

If it is the HG and it is replaced, it will have new rocker cover gasket, new radiator, steering rack/column, and umpteen engine flushes and oil services free of charge.  

Is it likely to cause any medium term damage that I should worry about - ie next 2 years or so?
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #9 on: 24 December 2007, 23:39:47 »
Only to your wallet mate.
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« Reply #10 on: 25 December 2007, 01:04:33 »
 :)If such a god awful car needs so much replacing at what i guess is a low mileage & if you replace all said items you'll almost have done as Gary said & replaced the car anyway. That sounds ok all under warranty but it'll probably last 'til just after warranty expires & do it again at your expense.
   Get it done now then offload it like a dose. Seems you got a bad one.
     Only possible problem,does Mrs Chops love or hate the car? Could influence your decision. :-/
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #11 on: 25 December 2007, 05:08:58 »
All 4 pot Ecotecs suffer from HGF unfortunately

At lower mileage, I suspect gasket rather than head, but one cannot be sure...
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« Reply #12 on: 25 December 2007, 21:14:37 »
Sorry to hear this Mark. Personally I would get it fixed and trade it, quick. :(
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Re: Tale of Woe
« Reply #13 on: 25 December 2007, 21:31:52 »
After all the trouble you have had I would be asking for either a replacement vehicle or money back as the one you have is "Not Fit for Purpose" under the Sale of Goods Act.

And it is the SUPPLIER who is responsible .. NOT the MANUFACTURER

http://www.dti.gov.uk/consumers/fact-sheets/page38311.html

Have a go at them .. what have you got to lose ?
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« Reply #14 on: 25 December 2007, 21:53:02 »
Nice idea Entwood, but the supplier was a firm in Sheffield, I bought the 6m old demo and I've been getting it fixed locally by Vx in Carlisle.

Also the warranty stamps are missing.........but I do have confirmation of the oil changes etc done by Vx.

A nearly 3 year old car, with 25,000 miles is likely to get swapped for another similar car with unknown history even if I were successful.

I'll let them treat me to a new HG and run it for another 2m - check regularly in the meantime - and whizz it back in for a check up at least 1m before the warranty runs out.

It has 4 new tyres, sweet gearbox and apart from all the engine work, that's been free so far, it actually runs well. :-/
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