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Title: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 01 November 2008, 15:57:00
the wifes astra keeps stalling. only does it when it gets upto running temp. anybody know what could be causing the problem. tired of her whingeing at me now.
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: Tefal on 01 November 2008, 15:59:14
what engine?, year?
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 01 November 2008, 16:01:04
oh yeah, sorry. 1800 on a V plate. have checked throttle body and it's rather dirty.
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: unlucky alf on 02 November 2008, 00:04:52
i dont know if this will help you but had the exact same problem on a cav sri, slightly older i know but on the injection side between the manifold i had a diaphram/vacuum unit [metal pot thing!] i changed that & it cured it, you might be lucky if the setup is the same ;)
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: BigAl on 02 November 2008, 00:32:00
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1800 on a V plate
at a guess - the engine is to small ;D
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 09:51:18
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i dont know if this will help you but had the exact same problem on a cav sri, slightly older i know but on the injection side between the manifold i had a diaphram/vacuum unit [metal pot thing!] i changed that & it cured it, you might be lucky if the setup is the same ;)


cheers mate will nip out and have a look, are they expensive to replace
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 09:52:04
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1800 on a V plate
at a guess - the engine is to small ;D


it's plenty big enough for a woman
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 November 2008, 10:06:47
Missing some cylinders?
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Post by: v6venom on 02 November 2008, 10:15:44
idle control valve at a guess mate ??

small barrel shape item located on side of the throttlebody ..

if the t/b is really mucky idle will be aswell ...

2 x small allen key bolts n pop it of (take care of gasket) fill with wynns carb cleaner and leave for 1/2 hr then empty & flush with wd40 and refit ...

use the wynns and a lint free cloth to do the body aswell opening the flap manually to get right in ....

should sort ya probs   :y
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 10:18:29
looks like i know what i'm doing this afternoon then. cheers mate.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 November 2008, 10:19:15
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1800 on a V plate
at a guess - the engine is to small ;D


it's plenty big enough for a woman

??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**xxY%$ What!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o  I hope your wife reads your comment and drags you by your short and curlies out of your cave! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)


Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 10:30:33
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1800 on a V plate
at a guess - the engine is to small ;D


it's plenty big enough for a woman

??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**xxY%$ What!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o  I hope your wife reads your comment and drags you by your short and curlies out of your cave! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)




i wasnt meaning a woman of your experiance and capabilities lizzy.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 November 2008, 10:32:20
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1800 on a V plate
at a guess - the engine is to small ;D


it's plenty big enough for a woman

??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**xxY%$ What!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o  I hope your wife reads your comment and drags you by your short and curlies out of your cave! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)




i wasnt meaning a woman of your experiance and capabilities lizzy.  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[


Oh ok Kris, then I forgive you completely!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 10:36:13
i reckon you could have a 2 ltr ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 November 2008, 10:40:10
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i reckon you could have a 2 ltr ;D ;D ;D ;D

Typical bloke, you have to spoil it!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)

Anyway, back to your thread Kris, when was the Astra last given a major service? :-?
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: kris9128 on 02 November 2008, 11:50:48
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i reckon you could have a 2 ltr ;D ;D ;D ;D

Typical bloke, you have to spoil it!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)

Anyway, back to your thread Kris, when was the Astra last given a major service? :-?

feb this year. but having been out and given it the once over it's looks like they didnt do naff all. air filter rammy, plugs rotten. oil needs another change. not fickin impressed. they even stamped the book. will order the parts and do it myself on tuesday.


Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 November 2008, 11:58:02
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i reckon you could have a 2 ltr ;D ;D ;D ;D

Typical bloke, you have to spoil it!! ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)

Anyway, back to your thread Kris, when was the Astra last given a major service? :-?

feb this year. but having been out and given it the once over it's looks like they didnt do naff all. air filter rammy, plugs rotten. oil needs another change. not fickin impressed. they even stamped the book. will order the parts and do it myself on tuesday.



That's what I expected Kris! ;)

Usually when an engine starts cutting out at low revs it often means dirty or blocked components, and what often sorts the problems out is a major service, with plugs, all filters and of course, oil, along with a good clean out of anything that can effect the performance. In the old days this included the carburetta, distributer and points which so often cured all ills. :y  

This approach still does, especially when you do it yourself! 8-)
Title: Re: astra keeps cutting out
Post by: tmx on 02 November 2008, 12:03:09
Airflow Meter?

try cleaning it carefully with carb cleaner