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michael_light1

Insignia Intake Manifold Leak

I've got a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia diesel that's giving me grief. It's done 109k km. Getting jerking when accelerating, engine light's on, and feels like it's lost power. Plus, sometimes it stalls at idle and smells kinda strongly of exhaust. Error code's popped up too. Any ideas?

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sebastianschulze6

That sounds familiar. I have an Insignia as well, and I had similar symptoms a while back. Have you checked for any air leaks around the intake manifold? A gasket leak could cause those issues, especially with the rough running and exhaust smell.

michael_light1 (Author)

Intake manifold, huh? I haven't checked that specifically. Where exactly should I be looking for these leaks? Any specific part of the manifold I should focus on?

sebastianschulze6

Yes, the intake manifold. In my case, it was due to scorching on the manifold itself, causing a vacuum leak. It might be tricky to spot without proper equipment. Considering all your symptoms, especially the error code and power loss, I would suggest visiting a workshop before it causes further damage.

michael_light1 (Author)

Thanks for the tip. I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on – it was the intake manifold! Leaking like crazy. Cost me 1180€ to get it sorted. Appreciate the help!

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