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Yup e210.... Already had direct injectors fail which seam to be quite common at 20,000 miles... Warrenty job..... Newer isn't always better....
Sorry should have said just drain once and replace... Oil.... No need to be flushing out engine flush chemicals .
Did the piston soak thing on wife's car which was burning a couple of litres between changes, left engine flush in the bores while I went away...
I use liquid molly pro engine flush, just add to oil before oil change.. Run for 15 mins and drain away... I do every 2nd or 3rd oil change so 2...
Oh easyest way of testing for the gasket failing is to release pressure from cooling system when you park up for the day... (Remove header tank...
Lots of scaremongering going on over failing parts, these are getting old and as with any old car there are plenty in the breakers. What was a...
If it isn't burning oil yet you can do regular oil flushes which will stop it burning oil in the future.... 362,000 miles and counting... 10,000...
I'm guessing your getting the cold start missfire on startup, if so try unscrewing header tank cap when you park up for the day.... If it starts...
I would suspect battery may be overheating and not giving you much assistance, check the battery fan is clean.. It is an easy DIY and it doesn't...
Yes they will last, most stuff is DIY if your handy... Head gasket cost me a £1000 as I didn't have time myself. I think the main problem with...
I'd probably go for gen 4, most of the issues have been resolved. Not that gen 3 is bad, my 360,000 mile gen 3 is running great... Yes I've had a...
Could just be a little pinking noise, mine has done this intermittently for years... .
After looking again your going to need pads.. That looks worn out. .
Shouldn't need to disconnect battery but move keys to back of house as not to activate brake servo pump. .
If its not a stone it could be pad material has dislodged from backing plate... Or just worn out .
And another that has just been replaced, ignore the muck it's been particularly sandy and dusty lately around here. [ATTACH] Posted via the...
Replacement of head gasket on these is no different to none hybrid gasket replacement .
I just used a spanner.. Replaced and fired it up no problems... Never heard of not starting for an hour .
Oh should have said if you go down motor swop route how do you know your not getting a motor with a already failing gasket... Better to replace...
If your going down head gasket replacement route any good mechanic can do it, use genuine gaskets and have the head skimmed and valves reground,...
