2003 Vauxhall Astra engine

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2003
Variant: 2.0L ,dti sportive
Categories: Leaks & Noises
Hi there,

Van starts on the button & drives but when increesing power a noisy rattle sounds apears,like the turbo wants to kick in,& engine sounds like blowing from exhaust manafold,all sarted after diving through a small flood in April & took it off road untill last week when put it through new M.O.T, No engine manangment lighs come on.
thanks
Posted: Jul 11, 2010 (13 years ago)
if the exhaust is blowing then it needs the gasket changing or resealing,check all your vacuum pipes are secure and not split and the actuators are ok.is the engine running ok,just check your oil level is ok as well and the air filter is not clogged up,get a diagnostic done to check fault codes
Posted Jul 11, 2010 (13 years ago)
check E G R valve
Posted Jul 11, 2010 (13 years ago)

Hi there just had fault code (u2103)cant fin what i stands for ,can anyon help please? thanx,
Posted Jul 13, 2010 (13 years ago)

Hi there just had fault code (u2103)cant fin what i stands for ,can anyon help please? thanx,
Posted Jul 13, 2010 (13 years ago)

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