2003 Vauxhall Meriva

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MARTIN_30
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Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Vauxhall Meriva 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 57000 miles
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car been burning oil, possible stem seals? engine light came on, car broke down, test showed coil, misfire, and spark plug cylnder 3 broken at end, also oil at bottom of plugs, outcome was told need to replace engine?? v.concernd as onlypurchased 9 months ago. any advice pls??
Mar 20, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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DAVE H
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if it is actually the stem seals leaking .. then they just need replacing .. not a new engine ??
Feb 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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