) Just got myself a very cheap '98 v40 2.0 CD. One valve isnt performing, does anyone know what I can expect if I do nothing about this, and/or the cheapest way to correct this ? Some-one said they can sort it out for around £200, is this good, or (as a non-mechanic, but not completely stupid lol) could i do the job myself cheaper ? Cheers guys, speak soon.V40 firing on 3 !
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davejackson
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V40 firing on 3 !
Hey guys ) Just got myself a very cheap '98 v40 2.0 CD. One valve isnt performing, does anyone know what I can expect if I do nothing about this, and/or the cheapest way to correct this ? Some-one said they can sort it out for around £200, is this good, or (as a non-mechanic, but not completely stupid lol) could i do the job myself cheaper ? Cheers guys, speak soon.
) Just got myself a very cheap '98 v40 2.0 CD. One valve isnt performing, does anyone know what I can expect if I do nothing about this, and/or the cheapest way to correct this ? Some-one said they can sort it out for around £200, is this good, or (as a non-mechanic, but not completely stupid lol) could i do the job myself cheaper ? Cheers guys, speak soon.-
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Welcome to MVS.
Here in the states, we have a liquid called "Seafoam" that seems to help in unsticking valves- you might search it out in our repair database and see what you think- maybe you have the same thing over there, or something similar? I would not let this "just go."
Here in the states, we have a liquid called "Seafoam" that seems to help in unsticking valves- you might search it out in our repair database and see what you think- maybe you have the same thing over there, or something similar? I would not let this "just go."
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