Opel Astra Starting but no power

[victorn]

I have my Opel Astra, 2000 model, that can start but its failing to have power.
Who could give me a clue as to why?

 

[Obelix]

push the pedal a little bit

 

[arf9999]

Likely the clutch is shot.

 

[blaaislaai]

What you mean by failing to have power?
Check sparkplugs

 

[Stokstert]

Diesel in fueltank?

 

[victorn]

The pedal is ok and there is no diesil in engine.
You mean it might be clucth problem?

 

[blaaislaai]

If you step on the pedal, do you feel a powerloss? If so, check sparkplugs. most probably that

 

[arf9999]

Basically could be almost anything... Compression loss due to damaged valves, dirty fuel, bad sparks, clutch, injection system.... etc...

More data required:
Is it missing or backfiring?
Does it rev properly when in neutral
Are there any warning lights on the dash
Is the engine temp normal
can you smell something burning?
How bad is the power loss? Is the engine revving without delivering power or is is spluttering and stalling?

 

[victorn]

The spark plugs look clean and fine.
Yes there is no power as you step on the pedal. on trying to take off it just cant move.

 

[PallBearer]

go to spar and buy a bottle of power!
sorted

 

[victorn]

Basically could be almost anything... Compression loss due to damaged valves, dirty fuel, bad sparks, clutch, injection system.... etc...

More data required:
Is it missing or backfiring?
Does it rev properly when in neutral
Are there any warning lights on the dash
Is the engine temp normal
can you smell something burning?
How bad is the power loss? Is the engine revving without delivering power or is is spluttering and stalling?

Its giving a backfiring sound. bhu bhu bhu bhu sound.
Engine temp is normal.
No warning lights.
Cant rev properly.

 

[arf9999]

Its giving a backfiring sound. bhu bhu bhu bhu sound.
Engine temp is normal.
No warning lights.
Cant rev properly.

Electrics or compression issues... Call mechanic.

 

[victorn]

I dont know of any good mechanic on Astras.
Do you have any mechanic in mind that you can refer me to?
I'm in Midrand but the car is in Krugersdop.

 

[OverKill69]

Tell the Mechanic to check the "HD leads" and the "Suppressors."

Could be from all the rain we've been having.
Did you drive through a big puddle?

 

[victorn]

Not that I remember but i once gave it to a friend a week before this problem.
The car was serviced some 4months ago.

 

[arf9999]

http://www.gmsa.com/content_data/LAAM/ZA/en/GBPZA/999/dealer_locator/dealerlocator.html?modelCd=999