not a nova but a corsa

[torquey]

Was out in my corsa c 1.2 today and the car made a banging noise followed by timing chain ratteling then just died on me. checked under the bonnet steam was coming from around the head and the expansion tank empty. i think the waterpump might of gone as there seems to be alot of play in it. do you think it would of caused any serious damage?:( cheers

[Mike]

Pump has seized, possibly snapping the chain :( head gaskets prolly cooked out lol

[torquey]

oh right forgot to add the temp didnt go in to the red and i switched it straight off. cheked inside the oil cap no mayo. do you think the head could be damaged.

[djbrowney]

as mike says above, not sure if the valves hit on them engine lol

[Mike]

Well you might be a lucky mofo an have got away with minimal if any head damage, but chances are slim buddy.

Whip the head off an take a peek? IMO the H/G already fooked so youve got nowt to lose really.

[torquey]

i hope so.the engine is chain driven as its 1.2 16v on a 03 plate. would it be a cheap fix or cheaper to get a new engine. cheers

[Mike]

Cheaper to repair what you have more then likely.

[djbrowney]

did your timing chain used to rattle all the time ???

[torquey]

no never rattled. just hope it anit doomed.

[Archie]

Water pump is driven by the auxiliry belt on these engines.
However they are notorious for timing chain gaskets leaking so i'd recommend
HG TCG, Timing chain kit & a water pump.
Maybe a wee head skim to be safe as well

[vauxluva]

buy my nova off me ill take 350 t&t till next year