Tomataheeed   10 #13 Posted October 11, 2006  It has never been in accident and never driven badly and it as not got excessive mileage. the oil and water were checked perodically also IT as not been repaired yet this is the purpose of the post  I believe you:) Just trying to explain why these things sometimes take a little time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
never wrong   10 #14 Posted October 11, 2006 Only so many places the water can go.. Either into the cylinders and out the exhaust Into the Crankcase Or a leak from the radiator, hoses or waterpump  If the water you topped the car up didnt leak straight out the bottom, it kind of suggests something more sinister.  All the dashlights probably came on as a result of the engine stopping (like they do when you turn on the ignition but dont start the car), sounds like you were lucky to get to a garage before it died.  It could be that the headgasket blew (due to a manufacturing fault) or worse still the cylinder head failing, again as a result of a manufacturing failure.  Either way, if its that new it should be their problem, not yours  Just noticed something in your post the engine was still running when all the lights came on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
never wrong   10 #15 Posted November 16, 2006 the car finally got sorted by vauxhall new engine new radiator new ignition coil new oil sensor and finally a new ems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Strix   11 #16 Posted November 16, 2006 It was a diesel then?  *begins worrying about ours* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
never wrong   10 #17 Posted November 16, 2006 no it was petrol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melb1 Â Â 10 #18 Posted December 8, 2008 hi ive got a vauxhall zafira 1.6 x reg having problems with little or no power i have recently had a full new exhaust fitted and its like the exhaust is blocked its sucking air heavily through the carb no power when i put my food down even at low speeds but tick over is fine ive chanced the air flow meter - lamba sensor and epu valve still no difference please help im pulling my hair out ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
convert   10 #19 Posted December 8, 2008 Was it OK before the new exhaust was fitted?  If so it could be a partial blockage in the new system.  Did you have a new cat' fitted as part of the exhaust? Often a blocked cat can cause these kind of issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melb1 Â Â 10 #20 Posted December 8, 2008 thanks we have said the cat was blocked from the start we had no problems b4 the exhaust was fitted and it had a full exhaust including cat fitted at savoy took it back to them and they say theres nothing wrong with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melb1 Â Â 10 #21 Posted December 10, 2008 well we have changed the exhaust and the problem is still there still doing exactley the same no power so its something else any ideas any1 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
littlebasher   11 #22 Posted December 10, 2008 hi ive got a vauxhall zafira 1.6 x reg having problems with little or no power i have recently had a full new exhaust fitted and its like the exhaust is blocked its sucking air heavily through the carb no power when i put my food down even at low speeds but tick over is fine ive chanced the air flow meter - lamba sensor and epu valve still no difference please help im pulling my hair out !  Sucking noise suggests that it's not fueling properly, opening up the throttle lets in air but doesnt add enough fuel...  Start simple, changing fuel filter etc...  Vauxhalls are also prone to malfunctioning Crankshaft sensors that don't always get the engine management light to come on.  Probably cheaper to take it to a decent garage than changing everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melb1 Â Â 10 #23 Posted December 18, 2008 tryed the fuel filter still the same any more ideas any one ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
littlebasher   11 #24 Posted December 18, 2008 tryed the fuel filter still the same any more ideas any one ?  Could be the EGR valve, google "Zafira EGR valve" or something like that. These things are notorious for causing running problems (from lots of different manufacturers)...You could try cleaning all the crud from it, replacing it (££) or blanking the thing off (may need to go to a dealer to get its function disabled in the ECU though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...