air condition pipe
Can anybody tell me if Vectra B's were re-called to change the air conditioning pipes due to damage caused by engine vibration? ( ie the air conditioning pipes situated too closely to the catalytic...
View ArticleMatt's Insignia - The workhorse
So, bit of background for those that don't know the situation. For work, I do quite a few miles (about 25K miles per year) Instead of a company car, I receive a car allowance which works well for me....
View ArticleMatts Citroen Dispatch - the bike hauler
so, as many of you know from my other threads, I do lots of motorbike stuff. Track days, motocross, supermoto. I've been using a trailer but this isn't an ideal long term solution for a few reasons It...
View ArticleFitting cruise control
I have checked with opcom and I have a active clutch switch and 2 brake switches , I am getting a corsa c cruise control stalk and I have been told I have to run a wire from the stalk to the bcm and...
View ArticleCharge light on intermittently
Morning all, newbie poster, was driving yesterday afternoon and the charge warning light on my '53 plate Astra 1.7 DTi started flickering on intermittently, then eventually stayed on. Got home, put...
View Articledtl to dth
Hi all new on here just bought 2007 astra van with engine failure, engine code z17dth, what is the difference between the z17dtl bottom end as I have 2 good blocks, can I simply just put my dth head...
View ArticleAnyone solder led and resistor headlight switch for me
I have a combo van 1.3 cdti year 2008. I have changed the bulb to a blue led in the headlight switch but at the top there is a glass doomed led that is soldered. I havent got a clue how to remove this...
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Back to the Astra fold.....Servicing?
Hi folks, long time no post.....i've been Vauxhal-less for a few years, but am coming back with vengeance with an Astra J in the next 10 days or so Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the full...
View ArticleTorque settings for lower arm?
Hi does anyone know the torque settings for Astra van H 1.7cdti DTH for the lower arm pivot bolts? Ie the ones that mount the lower arm to the subframe and the lower arm then pivots on. Haynes provides...
View ArticleMy latest motor
Recently bought a 63 Astra J 2.0 cdti auto. 1 previous mobility owner. 48k. Fvsh. Hpi clear. Bought it at a decent price £6,250. As it needs a bit of interior TLC. New passengers seat, rear seat. Part...
View Article'Service soon' wrench over car indicator on dash after headlight bulb change?
Hi folks, I successfully (took me a while!) changed both front dipped beam bulbs on my 2010 Zafira yesterday. However, when I took it for a run today, there is now a 'service soon' indicator on the...
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New VX owner, Astra G 1.7CDTI Sport, Edinburgh Scotland.
Hi guys, new to owning a Vauxhall. I bought an Astra G 1.7CDTI Sport last week as a runaround while i fix up my 91' MR2, must admit i've fallen for the Astra and now plan to keep it along with my MR2....
View ArticleDesperate newbie here just saying hello
hi guys n gals desperate newbie just thought I'd come say hello i own a corsa 1.3cdti as well as a french car which I'll probably get some stick for owning upto but I'm not scared of a bit of friendly...
View ArticleNew member
Hi everyone just joined up I drive a vauxhall Corsa B my first vauxhall hope to own plenty more.
View ArticleHoping to
Hi all, lurker turned poster. Looking at a lwb vivaro with the aim of turning it into a people carrier/people+motorbike carrier/camper not all at once obviously it's not that big I know. Any if I get...
View ArticleNew member
Hi everyone Just changed from a Mitsubishi Delica to a Zafira(1.9,2009 exec model). A bit differant on size but Far better on mpg.
View ArticleHello!
Hello guys. Have just bought an Insignia, having spent nearly 9 years and 100k in a Mk3 V6 mondeo. However, now doing 70 miles a day for work and a V6 just isn't cutting it... Bought a 59 plate 2.0 SRi...
View ArticleHi to all
I'm a new member I have a 2008 zafira and a 2010 vivaro electrician by trade and a passion for cars/vans
View ArticleCruise control wire and connectors needed
I have my 2 brake switches and clutch switch fitted , checked stalk and pin 4 is empty just wondered if anyone new what type of wire and connectors I need to run wire from stalk to bcm, the wire looks...
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2.2 timing chain snapped, look here...
As we get quite a few people asking about this problem thought id stick a thread up with links to past threads about the problem. These all relate to a snapped chain in one way or another...
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