1997 Vauxhall Astra knocking

1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA
61,495 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDJAM38
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hi i recently purchased astra 1.6 16v auto that, i was told the head gasket had gone its has an lpg conversion on it, anyway i started the engine before proceeding to strip the head it took a lot of starting and when it did it ran as if it was missing and when i revved it there was a knocking sound from topend i think what could this be please could you help i have now started stripping head down to have it pressure- tested and skimmed also could you tell me of a good guality head gasket and timing belt? thankyou Andy James
Nov 7, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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DAVE H
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Dealer (oem) parts are always best ..you should discover the cause of the topend knock once you have the head off .. I would advise replacing the water pump and timing belt tensioner as well
Nov 9, 2010 at 8:13 PM