astra coupe edition.
astra coupe edition bought has a long term project, paid £150 for her with blown engine chain guides fell apart ,ive been posting pictures on here and decided to put it on projects seeing that's what...
View ArticleZ22SE INSURANCE scheme with CHRIS KNOTT :: 0800 917 2274
UPDATE: CAR INSURANCE WISH LIST Hi, In the Chris Knott office recently we were considering whether there were things the industry could do better. We were also contemplating what we as a business could...
View ArticleEngine Rebuild
After buying an Astra 2.2 non runner from eBay in November last year, swapping the engine for a slightly newer one (which had no holes in from the chain snapping) and taking it to Germany for Osch Fest...
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F23 short shift mod
Bought myself a Mtech short shift kit a while back in a group buy, fitted it the other day to the blue coupes gearbox while it was out. After looking at it I realised there isn't a lot to it so decided...
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Got the estate we needed and keeping the Vec SRi 150 (for as long as we can)
Picked this up today, the interior is as grotty an interior as I'e seen but it seems ok apart from that. It's got the B205E engine, if anyone can recommend fluids and filters (are any GM parts...
View ArticleVectra Z18XER tuning
Morning guys, I'm looking for free up some more horsepower from my 2007 Vectra Exclusiv and as a start, I have ordered a PiperCross panel filter. I've read a few threads on the site regarding modding...
View ArticleVectra B 2.2CD 2002
Good condition, Only 83,600 Miles! Last year fitted new battery, Avon tyres all round, brake discs and pads front and back, new cam/balance chains with tensioner etc. Can show bills for work / parts...
View ArticleZafira Power Steering Replacement
About to tackle replaceing the powersteering pump on an 02 Zafira Anyone tackled this and have some pointers? Did the sub frame have to come out?
View ArticleMarty's Z22SE Rebuild
Hi, Now that my Astra's S/C project is nearing completion (need a full 2.5" exhaust system): i want more !! With this experience, and after having read many threads from z22se.co.uk guys, (vocky,...
View ArticleVAUXHALL ZAFIRA B PREVENTATIVE ACTION ANNOUNCED
Luton- Vauxhall today announces that owners of Vauxhall Zafira B models will be invited to bring their vehicles back to Vauxhall dealerships so that a preventative action can be carried out to protect...
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Hi just though I’d introduce myself I bought a 2.2 vx220 about a year ago and managed to destroy the engine at cadwell due to lack of oil pressure (slipped a big end). So i got a replacement engine and...
View ArticleAmsoil - Stock clearance
Hi all We expect that you guys may have noticed, but at Opies we are currently having a bit of a spring clean on several of our product ranges. The most recent candidate is Amsoil - Our remaining...
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2.2 Astra van (Supercharged)
Hi I'm new here but i thought id share this with you I got home from work and started work on changing the n/s inner cv boot and unveiled a whole load of problems. Firstly the shaft was completely...
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My vx220 project
buying a vx220 next week drool.gif going to strip it down and fully restore it wish me luck
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Hi from germany!
Hi everyone! My name is Benjamin, I'm 33 years old and I'm from germany. I studied mechanical engineering and currently I am wokring for a german car-manufacturer seated in southern germany . Because...
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Strange knocking noise coming from the oil pump housing area, possibly belt...
Hi everyone I'm new here and introduced myself in the Introduction Section. With my Vectra B 2.2 I am having some sort of anoying noise phenomenon that is giving me some serious fears that my engine...
View Articleinlet air temp sensor
been having a few minor issues with the corsa running cooler than I would like and slightly over fuelling. did find that the map sensor was playing up and not changing as fast as it should so replaced...
View ArticleProject Freeze My Ass Off (rear Poly Bush's Astra G)
i realise this build thread is now 80 pages long there has been lots of work coved on my car here are some short cut links if you were looking form something more specific to save going thru the 80...
View ArticleOil related oddness..
We had our chains done last year, July I think. I'm fairly certain the missus hasn't checked the oil since so I wasn't terribly surprised when the 'puter thingy came up with 'Check Oil Level' the other...
View Articlecar coughs and stutters under load after rebuild help please
my zafira 2.2 has recently been overhauled after burning out a valve again (did same 18 months ago) , this time had a husband of a friend of the wives repair it who is a mechanic , upon stripping...
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