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Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« on: 31 May 2010, 22:48:06 »
Is the 3 litre engine in the Sintra the same as Omega?

A friend has a problem with one of these in Farnborough, Hants - needs a proper diagnosis but apparently is the head gasket. Anyone interested to have a look?
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #1 on: 31 May 2010, 22:56:47 »
Yep, it's an X30XE. :y

I could possibly have a look but I'm going to be busy for the rest of this week, I think. :(

Remember most head gasket diagnoses are mistaken oil cooler failures. :y

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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #2 on: 31 May 2010, 23:01:11 »
Thanks Kevin - are you around next weekend at all?

Owner claims that loads of damage has been done but this is likely to be an exaggeration. If not what is cost of replacement engine do you think?
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #3 on: 01 June 2010, 09:28:48 »
just be warned, its the same engine, but in a heavier body than the Omega, but with Vectra brakes  :o
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #4 on: 01 June 2010, 09:32:48 »
and its a horses ass to work on :-X
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #5 on: 01 June 2010, 09:37:07 »
Horrible to drive, and unsafe too.
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #6 on: 01 June 2010, 10:21:29 »
I just want to try and help this guy out - seems a shame to scrap something when you do not know extent of damage and full range of options to fix. He bought private but I think he has been done over by a garage with a repair. Will get more info.
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Re: Vauxhall Sintra 3 litre
« Reply #7 on: 01 June 2010, 10:54:54 »
Key things to look out for:

Oil contamination of the coolant.
Coolant contamination of the oil.
Does it start and run OK? No misfire?
Is it pressurising the cooling system unduly?
Any obvious coolant or oil leaks?

I might be around at the weekend, but not sure, currently. :-/ I'll give you a shout if I do end up over your way, though. :y

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