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Astra F 1.4 16v ecotec - engine missfires and knocking. - mountainman

started running on 3 cyls,checked T/belt, very worn, thought it had jumped a tooth,replaced new, still runs on 3 cyls and knocks when accelerating, double checked valve timing, ok, number 3 cylinder not firing, spark and plugs ok, took off rocker cover to control valve clearences, but there is no clearence on any valve, when starting from cold is running better.

Astra F 1.4 16v ecotec - engine missfires and knocking. - madf

Bent valves.. Head off job.

Astra F 1.4 16v ecotec - engine missfires and knocking. - mountainman

only knocks when accelerating hard, sounds like heavy pinking.