Loss of power engine making loud noise on putting on power

1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4ls
Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Year: 1995
Variant: 1.4ls
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
ive just purchased a corsa n reg it had a high performence exhaust fitted and kn filter sounded great i drove it home but it kepted cutting out especially on low revs but a quick restart and it was ok the next day i filled up with fuel and topped up oil as i drove off the engine started making a loud clunking noise and i lost power i managed to get her home in second gear only on tick over it sounds like it was firing on 2 cylinders but ive replaced the spark plugs no difference but the noise isnt there unless i put in gear and put the power on
Problem added: Mar 16, 2009 (15 years ago)
sounds like you could have either a clutch problem or even a gearbox problem with you saying the noise isnt there until you put it into gear but have these two checked out by you garage for a second opinion then get quotes once you have been put in the picture of the fault
Answered Mar 17, 2009 (15 years ago)

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