metal pieces in with the engine oil

2001 VAUXHALL CORSA
121,000 MILES
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KELLYB2407
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automatic corsa . whilst driving at 70mph the temperature was at 100 with the fan on then the car made a whizzing sound then oil light came on and car cut out , when we opened the bonnet the lid of the water bottle had blown off and when i checked the dipstick there were metal pieces in with the oil .
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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internal engine failure. you will need to repair or replace the motor

Roy
Jul 28, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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