matthewb1985 0 Posted January 28, 2007 Today i went out for a drive and the car was fine, but it didnt seem to be quite as powerful. we stopped somewhere and we got back in the car after about 30 mins and set off home. After a few mins the car lost all power and when you touched the accelerator there was a really loud rattle. The exhaust also seemed to be noticably louder. I pulled over to see if anything was loose etc, i revved the engine with the throttle cable and the noise seemed to be coming from the inlet manifold. We carried on but when we stopped at traffic lights the car was shaking and vibraring really badly, car also stank of fuel. I have replaced the water pump last week and the stat. Can anybody suggest anything?? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteTDI 0 Posted January 28, 2007 check the spark plugs,its sounds like ones come/blown out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewb1985 0 Posted January 31, 2007 well it was the head gasket it had blown a hole between cylinders 1 &2. The mechanic couldnt belive it because it has melted the alloy of the cylinder head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted January 31, 2007 it has melted the alloy of the cylinder head. Ah mate... Maresville Tennessee! :| Can it be blobbed up and re-skimmed or is it done for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewb1985 0 Posted January 31, 2007 its done for luckly i got one from flusted on here will be with me tomorrow. The bugger is it was gonna go up for sale last week then this happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khurrado 0 Posted January 31, 2007 Well fortunate for the potential buyers then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewb1985 0 Posted January 31, 2007 yeah i know its gonna be ready on friday, up for sale on monday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted January 31, 2007 What you moving on to... Another C? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewb1985 0 Posted January 31, 2007 Nah cant afford to run one at the moment. 50 mile round trip to work everyday + a mortgage and baby on the way. I will get another in the future though. looking at getting a mk2 golf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites