Corsa Problems

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Tue 3 Jan 2006 16:52
Corsa Problems - Jes
Hi,

My wife has a 1999 Corsa Club 1.2 16v which has covered 25k miles. Since the MOT (12 weeks ago) we have noticed 2 problems :-

1. There is a low 'hissing' noise that seems to be coming from the drivers footwell. Normally and sharp jump on the brakes stops this, but I'm unable to find out where and why it is doing this.

2. There seems to be a strange smell coming into the car. It reminds me of petrol fumes. It doesn't happen all the time, but is very noticeable when it does. From what I can see, there doesn't seem to be any leaks in the engine bay.

Ironically, both of these problems seemed to start just after the MOT test (which the car passed). I can't see how the MOT tester could have caused them and haven't returned to ask...

Any ideas?

John
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Tue 3 Jan 2006 18:05
Corsa Problems - Civic8
sounds like servo problems, possibly seals between pedal shaft and servo
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Steve
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Wed 4 Jan 2006 15:41
Corsa Problems - Jes
Is that a job for a novice ?
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Wed 4 Jan 2006 17:22
Corsa Problems - Civic8
Involves removing brake master cylinder,so best left to the experts IMO!
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Steve
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