Is my Saxo about to pop its clogs??

whizz_2001 · Post by **whizz_2001** » 21 Nov 2004, 23:49

Hi,
My Saxo VTS 1.6 16v 56k miles P Plate is having engine troubles[B)]. It wont seem to idle for long without stalling, it makes a chugg chugg noise when running & its lost LOTS of power when driving (not that it had that much anyway lol). [xx(]
The gauges do not show its over heating [:)] & there isnt any gunk in the radiator.[:)]
Any ideas?
THANKS [:)]

weety · Post by **weety** » 21 Nov 2004, 23:52

Check for an air leak.....loose pipe into the air filter etc etc sometimes that can paralyse a car

Post by **Jon** » 22 Nov 2004, 00:57

Theres a fault on this engine with the Coil Pack, leading to the problems that you describe, maybe get it tested.

whizz_2001 · Post by **whizz_2001** » 23 Nov 2004, 17:44

turns out the head gasket has gone...
stupid damn Citroen and their stupid fragile engines...[B)]
should have got me an AX.. much easier.. & faster..[:0]

Kowalski · Post by **Kowalski** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:43

Stupid damn Citroen and their fragile engines that will do (more than) 153,000 miles without any overhaul work. I'll let you know how many miles it will actually do if / when something breaks.

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 23 Nov 2004, 21:34

I've got two stupid damn Citroëns - the oldest one is ONLY 11 years old! and it's ONLY managed 530 000 km! and its STILL not broke! The other one is only 6 years old! and that one's ONLY done 300 000 km! and its not broke yet either!!
What a stupid car manufacturer - I wonder why people buy their cars at all??
//NiSk

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VisaGTi16v · Post by **VisaGTi16v** » 23 Nov 2004, 22:48

no standard ax even the sport that you couldnt get in the uk would be quicker than a saxo vts im afraid!

whizz_2001 · Post by **whizz_2001** » 24 Nov 2004, 17:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by VisaGTi16v

no standard ax even the sport that you couldnt get in the uk would be quicker than a saxo vts im afraid!

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A 954cc AX would be quicker than my VTS.. they are not that fast in the first palce & with a blown head gasket i can walk quicker.
besides.. who mentioned standard AX?? hahahaha[:D]

VisaGTi16v · Post by **VisaGTi16v** » 24 Nov 2004, 17:33

sure yours is a vts and not a 1 litre with a different badge?

whizz_2001 · Post by **whizz_2001** » 24 Nov 2004, 18:49

well its got the bodykit... shiny wheels... plus lots of electrics that Im sure must have worked at some point... & it says 16v on the side.. just a shame it drives like a 1.0..

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 24 Nov 2004, 18:53

its a sham! he's got a 1.0 west coast!!!
hahaha...hmmmmm[:D]

VisaGTi16v · Post by **VisaGTi16v** » 24 Nov 2004, 19:05

Must have unless its always had a serious engine fault or slack in trottle pedal cable and so only allowing half throttle etc heh

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 24 Nov 2004, 22:57

does it say VTS or "West Coast" on the side??[:D]