2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdti, Engine Taken a Dump, What Went Wrong

Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdti, 70,000k miles approx.
A frustrating job that i had to diagnose the reason why the van would not start and then strip the engine to find out what went wrong with it as it was not clear why there was a lack of compression in all four cylinders.

[@jarlpaulsen3523]

I think, you overlooked the right explanation. The plastic piece at the chain guide had fallen off. This means that the timing chain could run in a more direct line from the cam sprocket to the crank sprocket. The result of that is, that the timing is off - the camshaft is running a few degrees late of the intendend position. It means premature injection since the injection timing is normally comtrolled by the cam sensor, but when the ECU detects, the timing is off, it will use the crankshaft sensor, and this leads to premature injection. Premature injection means that the combustion reaches a very high pressure before the piston is at TDC - the piston is forced to continue to TDC and the pressure raises even higher. This emormous force will break the oil film at the big ends, at they will have metal-to-metal-contact. This is a pretty common fail on this engine type - the solution is allways to renew not only the timing chain, but also the chain guides and the sprockets. On a normal maintenanced engine the chain and guides will last around 250.000 km. All in all a very fine and economical engine with no more fails than similar engines, but premature injection will kill all diesel engines. Best regards Jarl Paulsen, Denmark

[@tonymarshall878]

Hi Alan your a genuine guy and is a good mechanic i was very shocked to see 👀 that you were using a standard socket with a airgun which is very dangerous as the socket can explode and cut your face and lose your eye sight please be careful regards Tony

[@paulriggers1558]

did u put the jag in sport mode? - made a fair difference in my 4.2 stype [ and to the mpg as well, 17 to nine in full drive it like u stole it mode] wouldnt it be great if the punters actually told u the truth why the vehicle was acting up - must of been some bad noise/vibration before finally stopping. PS scrapped the jag now [2 full sills +brake flexis @ £80 each] and wedged engine into my freelander, just a couple of snags to sort out before its debut.........

[@mechanick1000]

just to let you know its made by fiat !!!!

[@paulas2610]

Yeh right it’s a Vauxhall issue. It’s not and for the record, this engine is a joint venture between Fiat Power Train (FPT) and General Motors (GM). What GM actually contributed is not clear but in essence this is a Fiat engine built by Fiat. Like many of these modern over complicated engines with equipment attached for emissions, the likelihood of these engines going wrong is increased. Add this to the fact that manufacturers keep telling buyers that they don’t need to service these for long periods and you have a perfect storm. These modern diesel engines need lots of attention including very regular oil changes. This is how it is these days. The only blame you can put on Vauxhall is that GM has not invested into engine development as much as they should have done over the years. That said, sharing engines amongst other car manufacturers is now very common. How do you know what the maintenance regime was or how the van was driven or if the timing chan was correctly installed or what level of oil has been maintained or for that matter,what make of timing chain was fitted, you don’t. Worth noting is the sump on the Euro 5 models only holds 3.2 lts of oil😮This means less oil to collect the carbon. Something that was rectified on the euro 6 engine. Heading into a full diagnostic with an anti-Vauxhall attitude doesn’t allow for an honest and impartial conclusion. There is nothing wrong with this engine other the added emission technology. If maintained properly it’s just fine. If there was a crown to be offered to the worst engine of modern days, it goes to Ford with the eco boost 3 cylinder engine, hands down

[@henryrolt3747]

Looks like that engine hasn't seen enough oil changes in its life.

[@franciscomartinperez9314]

No creo que el motor sea tan malo como lo pintas. Ese motor no le cambiaron el aceite en la vida. Estos motores el problema está en la cadena de distribución que es una mierda. Saludos desde Granada Andalucía España.

[@stephenegginton7590]

Had dealings with the 1.3 cdti combi van mainly egr valve and electrical issues preferred the Isuzu 17 engine great vid 👍

[@BikingChap]

I found them pretty good to be fair but like a lot of smaller more modern engines they’re in a relatively high state of tune and don’t tolerate idiot owners to well.

[@johnclarke6542]

That's a fiat engine with lack of oil changes my wife's cdti has done 149,000 miles not used a drop of oil in 11years never ever topped the oil up the engine has never been apart for anything

[@paulas2610]

Exactly, this chap was so wanting to find a reason to blame the engine manufacturer or the car manufacturer rather than blame the lack of proper maintenance for its failure

[@davidelliott5843]

It’s a well proven engine with some very solid engineering. The only weakness is the weak cam chain. It’s a shame Fiat did not stay with their well proven cam belt.

[@davidelliott5843]

On the plus side. Cam chain breaking almost never wrecks the engine or the valves. It will need new rockers, lifters, cam chain kit and gasket set That’s it.

[@pdtech4524]

First thoughts were old oil, not enough oil changes etc But 2nd thoughts were the engine has been run for a prolonged time on very low oil or even no oil. I'm sure that engine would have been making some awful noises long before it failed!⚠️😯 Edit- nice xk jag, my dream car.

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

You are a bloody good mechanic. Steves is lucky to have you. A lot of modern so called mechanics are just fitters and don't have a clue what to do if what the computer says doesn't work 😊👍👌

[@alan4x]

Wow, thank you steven😁

[@ianbambury3717]

I watched all your vlog, did you actually remove the oil filter from the housing? Fallen apart and clogged up could of been reason the engine starved itself of oil.

[@alan4x]

thats a very good point, no i didn't .. i will take it out and show in the next video

[@ianbambury3717]

@@alan4x I have seen it when the service intervals have been missed. Love watching your vlogs👍

[@davidelliott5843]

It’s generally a well built engine but the timing chain is adequate for 100K miles max. It’s such a shame they did not fit a twin row chain. At least the valves are vertical and the rockers are sacrificial so it can be repaired.

[@TheCarRestorer957]

Was that a Fiat doblo combo D engine? Looks similar to my combo c fiat made 1.3 CDTI engine my combo c engine is on 160k miles original timing chain and turbo regular oil changes on these fiat Diesel engines are a must but after 160k I’m finally changing the original turbo.

[@alan4x]

is was the 1.3 cdti fiat engine,,yes

[@TheCarRestorer957]

@@alan4x looks like the combo D engine witch is the newer version 2012/2017 I think the oil in the sump looked a bit sludgy possibly poor maintenance.

[@johnrowell942]

Great video, what was the bits in the bottom of the sump from? As they were big bits and not bearing shells

[@garybrown5500]

They're called ribe head bolts. Fiat seems to love em.

[@alan4x]

yeah, never came across those ..maybe i wont ever again 🤣

[@mr.t2585]

This engines fitted with dpf suffer multiple problems. And every little thing is packed in a way that you need to remove few other parts to get it. Even older 69hp Z13DT 1 3 jtd was a totally crap to service. They are good till 100.000km after that you can scrap the car.

[@scottcameron9267]

PLEASE STOP THE ACTING

[@don-qb4xb]

Those XK8s are notorious for corrosion. A great deal of care needs to be taken when testing one of them.

[@hoojchoons2258]

Apologies if I missed it, where did the huge lumps of metal in the sump come from? Reckon all that underseal on the Jag is hiding a nightmare.....

[@alan4x]

those bits in the sump were bits of thrust washers

[@ambydaly5713]

Broken Chain guides blocked the oil pickup

[@fishwagt1514]

The failing chain is the result of a weak chain, fitted for low friction and overall immisions and fuel economy. What kills these is short journeys with too many stop starts and long oil changes. Simple as that. There is nothing wrong with this engine, it's a user issue not been told they have to use and maintain this is a particular way due to added nonsence over immisions

[@alan4x]

thanks for the info

[@robinj5]

This bad porn acting really needs to stop!

[@justso1823]

My old boss bought 3 ex vauxhall lease vans at auction. I told him don't buy them he said I don't know what I'm talking about ......2 engines later and 2 duel mass flywheels I'm still wrong 🤣🤣

[@alan4x]

😂🤣🤣

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

That was interesting. I actually didn't know that a mm could make that much difference in a diesel. 👍

[@alandawson3345]

Not just a millimeter the difference in thickness of the selective head gaskets to obtain the correct compression is much less than a whole mm we are talking tenth`s of a mm

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

@@alandawson3345 Goes without saying.

[@markmawson1]

So did you find out what the broken chunks of metal in the sump were off because that was a big flat piece of metal. A mate of mine bought an Jag XKR from the dealer where he worked as a Mechanic there and it spent more time in their workshop for head gasket failures under Warranty than he did have driving it and they wouldn't let him do the work himself in the end he took the dealership to Court over it.

[@marinusapeldoorn6631]

Good question. What where the big chunks???

[@alan4x]

they were parts of one of the thrust washers holding the crankshaft central lol

[@marinusapeldoorn6631]

@@alan4x 😁🧐🙄 how thick was the washer? Why would it have broken into pieces. Or was it in two pieces already???

[@sitdox]

No point complaining put some gaffa tape on the big end journals and she’ll be rite as new 😂 Great video by the way take care

[@alan4x]

😂🤣

[@Mike_5]

The problem here is that Vauxhall drivers use the Fuel filler as a toilet facility on the road

[@markpaul1154]

Same as bipper, they develop a death rattle and the timing chain slips.

[@josephhalwagy6435]

Alan, my favourite forensic mechanic. Thanks for the Vauxhall autopsy. I have learned a lot from your video clips. Keep up the good work.........

[@alan4x]

thanks joseph

[@paulas2610]

How can you lean from a man that has never owned or maintained this type of engine and takes his opinion for what others say about it?

[@kevinashcroft1843]

Where did those chunky pieces of metal come from that you first found in the sump, did you not find out ?

[@darrenmeears4667]

Yes you've found a good use for all Vauxhall engines makes a nice firepitt long live the mighty Griffin or not 👍👌👏

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Brilliant as always,what do you think the bits were in the sump ? Great shots of Mon. and setting fire to it at the end,hilarious !!!

[@Aidan-LM02]

What went wrong it’s a Vauxhall 😂

[@leer9951]

It’s a fiat engine. Vauxhall/Opel can’t make a diesel engine anymore, like they can’t make a van either.

[@Aidan-LM02]

@@leer9951 yes ik mate I work on them there utter shit

[@alanneill5700]

Hi Alan another shit fiat engine wee don't fix or even change them anymore to many things go wrong or break work out how much you make on that job it will be 10pence an hour 👍😀

[@andrewpassey3238]

Decent enough video, the chain guide is the problem...also a shame to hit things with a hammer...proper tools required lol

[@ianhunter2957]

Nine advisory items at its last MOT Repair work covered up with underseal

[@MultiSquirty]

I suspect the chain was replaced to fix the rattle but problem elsewhere

[@rpwhite05]

Bonkers 🤣🤣 clever chap though 👏

[@Litesnip2022]

12 ads. Seriously

[@grahamrushin4384]

Only 12,you lucky sod

[@paulharrison6452]

Eh? I didnt get one ad 🤔

[@MrFrankstanks]

hello mate i have been sub to you for time wounder if you could help i have a 59 plate ford ka 1.3cdti same lump as you will know my problem is it needed new glow plugs always started ok just got the warning on dash when i bought it so changed the afew days ago but number 2 glow plug is going no were so left it in but i did not disconnet the battery and tryed to start it with out the number 2plug glowplug plugged into the wire it sounded like it was trying then went bettery went flat gone to it toady connected everything back up but all i get is light on dash and no crank starters not moving do you think i could have blown something kindest of regards Dean.

[@don-qb4xb]

Vauxhall havent made a decent car for decades. Shocking quality.

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@eggy1962]

Neither have Fiat

[@colinfield7768]

Those torx like bolts on Vauxhall's require a Ribe socket as the tips are more square than pointed.

[@alan4x]

yeah never seen them before, maybe never will again🤣

[@jamesward5721]

Lh thread on the crank bolt & cam bolt on these. Have the identical scenario on one here, it's been everywhere, had the same daft parts chucked at it to no avail... chains borked Lads, :-) and the guides.. They usually break 2 rockers too - hence no compression on that one cylinder.

[@Grinder-one]

Horrible engine....remove turbo to remove a glow plug ? remove sump to remove the timing cover ? and left hand threaded bolts should be made bloody illegal. Great vid Alan.

[@mrt864]

Was it necessary at the beginning to show Monika's shapely legs from behind at the beginning? It so detracts from the engine content..... Now, back to that jean shorts oil change episode.........

[@alan4x]

😂🤣

[@meme-nv3og]

Hi alan love your vids your a very funny guy and Monica is loveley keep up the good work keep these Mondeo's going as no longer made I had a MK2 18 TD endura best car I ever owned apart from front wishbones was same colour as well Venetian red if I remember right stay safe cheers bud from Glasgow

[@alan4x]

Thanks so much😁

[@meme-nv3og]

Thank for replying Alan and Monica my Mondeo was also a taxi in London I'd came up to Scotland and I traded it in with 200000 on Speedo it had done 64'000 when I got it love your Wednesday live chat brilliant show I'm also ex mother vehicle teck and ex REME (mod) mech and fitter but always learning as getting old now take care lovely people cheers from Glasgow

[@danmackintosh6325]

11:15 chalk pen says "new chain **/11/20"... Wonder if there's something they did then... Edit, also noticed at the beginning there was a torn hose next to the turbo. Probably happened during removal as no mention of no coolant but that'd do it too lol

[@freenergyterminator]

How can you post in a public video that the cause for low compression is that 1mm play in the big ends ?! What possible effect could big end play have on compression loss ? do you realise people that actually understand how internal combustion engines work can see this video ?

[@minty290783]

Looking at the state of the sump etc I'd say this has been run on the same oil for too long or it has seen dpf issues and been chucking diesel and shite into the sump. Thats what's caused the issue in my opinion.

[@alan4x]

cheers pete, i thinking the same

[@davidgray2653]

Why didnt oil pressure light or low oil sensor light up

[@andyplimbley630]

Makes a great barbe Al nice one again

[@GregRepairs]

Hi Alan, I know that is an old video, but if the oil separator fails on this vehicle, will the engine start burning oil every now a then making it to go low and eventually damaging it?

[@Theavguyuk]

I'm not in the motor trade, but I am an engineer and I hate not knowing why something stopped working. What a great video jeep up the fantastic content, Moni is a great sport too 😁

[@alan4x]

cheers mathew

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

I had a few of these engines. Total crap. Too under powered for the job they meant to do. The lowest engine size I now I use is 1600cc . Who ever made these engines should discontinue and replace them at source with bigger engine size

[@MegaReddevil71]

Probably a injector fault causing dilution of the oil? Or just lack of servicing

[@michaeljohnson1006]

A few years ago I bought a 306 DT 3dr sport.. i forgot to check the oil level... My brother drove it home and said it was a bit noisy, he checked the oil level and it was well below minimum on the dipstick... But i filled it up quick with some new oil and it did another 40k so 145k when i sold it it was still OK..so i got away with it just!

[@TheGourmetSnapper]

Modern engines simply cannot tolerate as much abuse, lack of servicing or skimping on oil changes compared to those of days gone by. Today's engines don't wear out after 100,000 miles, instead they self-destruct if not maintained properly. As emissions laws have tightened over the years, the requirements and demands placed on the oil have also changed, and fuel is much better quality these days too, but the trend is to downsize and offset the reduced power output by implementing variable valve timing, adding a turbocharger or twin turbochargers. But then, engines are suffocated by having to add necessary items such as EGR valves, catalysts, particulate filters and then they have to attach an untold amount of sensors and probes up every orifice. If the attitudes of the general public towards mechanical sympathy and vehicle maintenance does not change and modernise, it's no wonder engines are failing in a catastrophic way.

[@alan4x]

thanks, very interesting and totally correct

[@ambydaly5713]

Oil starvation from broken chain guides not checked out when chain replaced I guess

[@isbemorph]

i once put a 15W40 instead of 5W30 into a ford engine and it developed a spun bearing irregular knock. Apparently some engines are too tight for thick oils.

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

Ford actually put this in the mark 2 ka and called it a tdci.what.

[@paulharrison6452]

Excellent video from a recent subscriber. Really interesting. Keep it up!

[@kushtrimraci6663]

Hello sir i have same engine and is rasing oil , is not because dpf because i removed it. Can it be from a leak at fuel pump when car is cold ?

[@jbbumpkin]

Any clues as to what it was you found in the sump?

[@alan4x]

yes, turned out to be plastic timing chain guide debris lol

[@rezahashemi6861]

I know it’s to late to tell you what is the problem is on this engine,it’s turbo,they leaking oil and you can see what they will do on this engine

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Got a low mileage doblo last year and had problems with glow plugs and injectors noisy on start up to, But i am getting better mpg than previous berlingo if you believe both vans computers!

[@Stop..carry-on]

I recon it’s been ran dry of oil - or burnt it away , lots of early mk7 transits ran dry of oil in the early days until owners leant to top them up. Haha the first rule when there’s an issue - change the oil

[@alan4x]

Great point!

[@philipnewton7524]

Allen could it be that van has had the wrong grade of oil cheap engine oil used to save money in its service and thats why big end shalks have worn out so badely and has it got high milage by the way first class video again mate love it Phil in stoke

[@alan4x]

yeah i sure it has not be maintained probably from new and has been dying for years🤣, cheers phillip

[@sterogerson4177]

Iv done a handful of these and the paper filter clogs up and starves the flow of oil

[@robertmustard1203]

Hi Alan yeah the 1.3cdti wasn't the best of engines where I worked had a 57 plate combo and while I was driving it one night it stopped dead and wouldn't re start the next day we found the chain had snapped. And my mate had one and his won't start but don't no what was the matter with that lol great video

[@alan4x]

cheers roibert🤣

[@garywinterbottom4930]

I have injection issues on my swift n its only done 50k.😞😞

[@jameznm]

I'm a Vauxhall fan but I do dislike this engine.

[@ambydaly5713]

This was a major fault on ford Granada mk2 when fibre timing gears disintegrated and left in sump. And blocks the oil feed

[@alan4x]

i remember those nylon gears, had to change one a long time ago lol

[@wudgetowers9003]

Hi Alan I need to ask a question about my mk5 mondeo 2l diesel titanium xpack please. When I lightly apply the brakes it feels as if the ABS is doing overtime and it feels like it's grinding. Could this be them pesky sensors. It also the chucks up loads of thing on the dash like. Collision aware parking assist hill start assist and a few others its really P*&%ING me off 🤣 cheers. Keep up these fantastic videos they're brilliant 👍👍👍👍

[@alan4x]

hi, the abs is working with various other systems in your vehicle, ...generally speaking, when usually, it is one of the front abs wires that is faulty it will bring up 3 or 4 lights on your dash...this can also affect your engine so best to get the abs ecu scanned for codes and have the faulty sensor replaced as it will only get worse otherwise

[@sprograt]

The oil filters if left for long periods without replacement can disintegrate causing blocked oil ways.

[@alan4x]

yes, seen that quite often, thanks

[@AHP-]

Once Driven Forever Bitten! As the advert!

Great video! Strange thing right off the bat, my Corsa D has the same engine but the turbo is hidden away so the glow plugs are easily accessible when you open the bonnet. I've a small oil leak somewhere in my engine bay, just found it yesterday ... when I also discovered the windshield fluid is leaking 😂 Yeah they're noisy little critters but with fuel station prices these days it's hard to "knock" a 1.3 diesel haha

[@tommynielsen7396]

Dpf takes some space, so turbo is moved Abit up

[@mattpotter6852]

This video had me rolling, your fucking so funny sir

[@alan4x]

thanks matt😂🤣

[@davehughes6501]

Those engines like to suffer from oil dilution from interupted dpf regens, that along with what looks like lack of oil changes and its fluffed 😂

[@alan4x]

😁

[@johnlad1481]

Who ever had that corsa must of been deaf no hearing the knocking or just didn't care 1.3cdti engines are crap anyway

[@alan4x]

😂🤣

[@TheGeekazoid]

Arnt the oil pickup seals stiffen up on these vauxhall engines where oil would drop back into sump and from cold start engine would be oil starved overtime it seizes engine...

[@normanstephens5391]

Good Teardown, Investigation & Explanation of your findings. ""Learnt a couple of new descriptive words"" Along the way. The new owner of the Jag, is a lucky person to be owning such a good example of the marque. See you in the next one. 👍👍

[@alan4x]

cheers norman

[@tecnaman9097]

Looks like it died from arterial sclerosis from the autopsy doctor Alan. The recommended service intervals on diesels with DPF's are utter crap IMHO.

[@alan4x]

😂🤣

[@gabrielungur5837]

I don’t like the Fiat either but I think the problem is lack of maintenance.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Jtd engines are generally bullet proof, lack of fresh oil will cause issues. 1.9 jtdm is very mappable 210 hp egr delete, dpf deleted.and mine has passed 170000 miles and still pulls like antrain. Cdti jtd same italian engine.

[@salvofarnia8046]

M32 box is german by Getrag. Swirl flap manifold is German made by pierburg

[@stevobow]

Hi Alan, is there a way I can have a chat with you about a Mondeo TDCi 2015 please?

[@alan4x]

yes just phone up, the garage number is in most of the videos

[@pasdaymon680]

What a ball of scrap them 1.3 cdti are.how the hell did the driver not hear the knocken that when on

[@alan4x]

😂🤣

[@mattworacker5270]

44:34 LPG is around 110 RON :)

[@alandawson3345]

I was a FIAT dealer expert technician for many years, I have seen this before. It wont have been rattling for ages, it all happened very quickly. the reason the upper big end shells are so devastated compared to the lower ones, it has been under water, hydraulic ked at revs.

[@DarrenBoss1984]

Daft question but doesn't hydro locking usually snap or bend rods?

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@alan dawsonI have changed the head gasket on a Fiat Punto mk1 1 with single point injection (FIRE). It cranks but doesnt start. I has a bent valve on cylinder one but the owner says it started before the gasket was changed. It looks like has had too much oil in it and that might be what bent the valve. The wiring for the crank sensor wiring had also been spliced at an earlier date for some reason. Do oyu think it will run with a bent valve? The owner refuses to accept that it wont.

[@alandawson3345]

@@rimmersbryggeri Are you taking the mick, you took the head off to replace the head gasket and ignored a bent valve. valves are as cheep as chips. A bent exhaust valve will not stop it from running on 3, but an inlet can mess badly with fueling of the other cylinders.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@alandawson3345 I didnt want to put it back together like but I was working in the guys garage and he told me to do it because it had supposedly ran before, I dont thing it was worthwile anyway because it has a broken windscreen to and that costs more than the car is worth to fix. What you said is kind of exactly what I told him before bolting the head back.

[@jarkazoki]

Hi,i have Fiorino 1.3 Euro5 with 75hp.I have problem , when i startup car ,engine knocking and knocking noise after some minute are disappearts but after 3-4min i have blue smoke and car engine rpm jump from 800rpm to 1000rpm.I have check 3 times injector(in Bosch servise),new timing chain,new glow plugs,new DPF.Oil is always on max.When car litle get worm all is OK.Also I have buy new MAP,MAF and new oil separator.Can you please help me?Thanks

[@mikehughes3989]

Excellent content as ever Alan, keep up the good work 👍

[@johneisen6341]

Shows you how crap this engine is. A fiat piece of crap. Can't beat the old Isuzu diesel engines.

[@alan4x]

lol

[@patkelly7999]

Good autopsy Alan, thankyou:):)

[@alan4x]

cheers pat

[@stufrst]

Fiat doesn’t make a good engine, spa in fords are bad but that is total chump, fix it again tony, fiat!!!!

[@alan4x]

lol

[@markplenty2631]

Haha.. I love the movie like video introduction. 👍

[@alan4x]

cheers mark😁

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

Thought I was watching The Car Wizard when you got under the Jag.

[@alan4x]

😁

[@bensdrivewaygarage9014]

Loving the cinematics Alan! 😉😁

[@gsmad9738]

You have great skills and knowledge.

[@alan4x]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scottwilliams1094]

Great video Alan 😂😂👍

[@andyc3856]

Those 1.3 diesel engines were a good seller back when I worked in a car breakers,and as you say not a difficult one to remove,just as well really 😂 The old 1.7 in the combo was pretty bulletproof though. I've never owned a Firenza, but I do have a 1.8 slant 4 powered Viva .😉

[@MyJon64]

1.7td Isuzu they put in the Vauxhall Cavalier was vauxhalls last decent diesel engine in my opinion!

[@ihavenousername1805]

Fucking expensive engines too. I just scrapped an 11 plate corsa because the cheapest engine I could find was £900.

[@ToyotatechDK]

Quite sturdy Fiat engine

[@colinhamer6506]

is there any chance like the mondao's do the chain tensioner was spewing oil after the chain guide gave up I'm presuming it's oil fed I've not opened one yet

[@alan4x]

that was not the problem here

[@colinhamer6506]

@@alan4x it was just a thought I'm thinking there must be something else going on here after the oil pump to me it ticks all the boxes of low oil preshor like he said he was expecting the oil pump to be the problem and it wasn't that what do you think was original problem