Exhaust Cat

[jason boroboy]

just had mot done on my carina .failed on exhaust emissions .5 times over.been told that is was burning too much fuel.it is a high mileage car 136000 .told by mechanic pistons ok .little smoke when starting but ok running .someone said it could be valve seals are these easy too fix .or any suggestions please......help.......thanx

[gazza1286]

'...Too much fuel?....'

The MOT tester should be more specific??

The problem may be due to a faulty Oxygen sensor. Unfortunately these are v. expensive as only a genuine part will work. There is a breakers in Stockton (JAP Parts) who will have one off the shelf. The staff there are quite helpful and still drive Carinas themselves. Give them a ring 01642 672255

Emissions faulures can be due to the tester. These cars need a bit of a coaxing to pass. I've used Cleveland Auto Services (off Newport Brige) for 15 years for MOTs and they are excellent. 01642 223636

Good luck