Engine noise

2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
106,000 MILES • 1.7L • 2WD • MANUAL
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CAT7764
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There is a slight knocking noise and coolant seems to drain quick.
Oct 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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first thing to do is check oil level, and get an oil pressure test done, i would like to see the oil pressure readings at cold idle, hot idle and hot at 1500RPM oil pressure test is fairly simple you do need a mechanical oil pressure gauge that will screw into the oil pressure sender port. A cooling system pressure test will help locate any external coolant leaks.
Oct 25, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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Here is a guide that will help you check for leaks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

This guide may help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 25, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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