Engine Knocking and Behaving Badly...

1. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #1 17th May 2008, 20:03

   Don't worry, not the 307 - that's running brilliant.
   
   This a Daewoo Matiz 796cc on X reg. It's running extremely bad at the minute and doesn't sound healthy at all. It has 54,000 miles on it, which isn't bad considering the age but here are the problems so far.
   
   - VERY bad and lumpy idle - seems like it's getting starved of petrol.
   - Knocking sound coming from right hand side of engine (as you look at it).
   - Cracking sound coming from engine.
   - Burning smell when using heaters sometimes or putting foot down.
   
   Now I know it sounds fooked, but honest thoughts?
   
   Not getting much feedback on Daewoo forum so need answers quick.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Luke
2. rob_s Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Bloody Bradford init.. Posts: 3649 VW CADDY/VX MOKKA

   #2 17th May 2008, 20:05

   my mate had one,cam belt snapped at 53k
   
   it also started knocking just before,get it checked out properly mate
3. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #3 17th May 2008, 20:14

   Really?
   
   Maybe something to look at.
4. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #4 18th May 2008, 07:18

   Anybody else?
   
   Gonna get under car today and have a proper look! I don't think it's even worth repairing as cambelt will be £150(ish), then find out what's wrong with fuel too.
5. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #5 18th May 2008, 08:54

   Bring it round here and I'll give it a full service inc filter changes to see if that cures any of the probs. When was the last time the little beast was serviced?
6. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #6 18th May 2008, 09:08

   Cheers Craig.
   
   I have mentioned servicing it too, just the knocking sound sounds more internal! It was serviced about September time I think, only covered 2,000 miles since then.
7. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #7 18th May 2008, 09:16

   Could be the cam pulley that has worked loose. I had a similar problem with mine - the one that drives the alternator, because the rubber bush had worn away completely!
8. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #8 18th May 2008, 09:20

   So it's something cheapish to repair then if that was the case?
   
   The only issue now is that she does not like driving it, due to the fact it ain't running right and the burning smell can become quite excessive.
9. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #9 21st May 2008, 13:47

   Got it checked.
   
   Cambelt is ready for going, about 3 teeth missing.
   CAT is going, hence burning smell.
   
   Will cost £350 to do, not worth it so it's going.
10. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

    #10 21st May 2008, 13:55

    Good choice fella!!! for how much the car is worth it's not worth it!
11. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #11 21st May 2008, 13:56

    Exactly.
    
    It's been changed for 2003 Corsa SXi with 37k on the clock.
12. tysonrucker Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

    #12 29th September 2011, 07:32

    Thanks for posting stuff related to the Daewoo Matiz 796cc. I have actually experienced the same thing with certain daewoo parts, but it didn't cost me a fortune to make the necessary replacements.