Corsa 1.4l auto 08 reg - fumes in cabin

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Fri 25 Feb 2011 22:01
Corsa 1.4l auto 08 reg - fumes in cabin - toshtwo

Hi guys , looking for some help there are terrible fumes in the cabin they are like crankcase fumes checked the exhaust it was ok no leaks, no oil leaks,air filter was clean would changing the oil and filter be of any benefit there are no loose or punctured breather pipes the car runs as sweet as a nut i would be obliged for any help

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Fri 25 Feb 2011 23:10
Corsa 1.4l auto 08 reg - fumes in cabin - Faxo

Hi, as a VX main dealer techy, i replace at least one breather hose a day on Corsa Ds like yours

Look at the rocker cover, and theres two hose coming off it, one thick and one thin. These split as there must be a bad batch. When they split they literally explode

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Sat 26 Feb 2011 01:40
Corsa 1.4l auto 08 reg - fumes in cabin - toshtwo

Thanks faxo will check hoses tommorow

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Sat 26 Feb 2011 23:52
Corsa 1.4l auto 08 reg - fumes in cabin - toshtwo

You were spot on Faxo i replaced both hoses today , problem solved, thanks again Faxo

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