Sorry to enter the forum with a moan and hopefully someone can help. My sister has a 2000 Bravo 1.2 16v which failed its MOT on high emissions. Garage said cyl head gasket gone so £1000+ repair. Might as well call it a day as economically pointless.
Took for 2nd opinion. Definitely not cyl; head gasket. Cat converter new so garage fitted new Lambda sensor bringing emissions down but still not within MOT standard. Mechanic reported he'd "tried everything" but admitted he couldn't find a any fault readings on diagnostic after engine flush, oil and filters changed. Collected car still with no MOT but a few quid lighter. He said there were symptoms of over fueling and tickover when first started is v low... despite 2 other mechanics on the job, no collective solution.
I realise there might be 100 reasons for this but does anyone know what might be the cause so that we can economically repair the car?
Thank you in anticipation
Steve
Took for 2nd opinion. Definitely not cyl; head gasket. Cat converter new so garage fitted new Lambda sensor bringing emissions down but still not within MOT standard. Mechanic reported he'd "tried everything" but admitted he couldn't find a any fault readings on diagnostic after engine flush, oil and filters changed. Collected car still with no MOT but a few quid lighter. He said there were symptoms of over fueling and tickover when first started is v low... despite 2 other mechanics on the job, no collective solution.
I realise there might be 100 reasons for this but does anyone know what might be the cause so that we can economically repair the car?
Thank you in anticipation
Steve
