Hello from Auckland, New Zealand
Hey everyone, I'm Daniel from Auckland NZ. I recently bought a 2004 Vectra C with a z22se engine and manual transmission. I have joined the forum to get some help, advice and learn more about the car...
View ArticleIncrease CR
Is it safe to increase CR to 10.5 or 11.0 on a standard engine (bottom end, cams, map) with head skimming? Has anyone use such a configuration?
View ArticleWhat Oil....No Not Again!!!!
I've owned my Astra 2.2 SRi since new and have always had 5w/30 put in it by Vauxhall, when I do my interim oil change I've always used Halfords GM Spec 5w/30. I've started reading that some people use...
View ArticleVAUXHALL SENDS JOURNEYS STRAIGHT FROM SMARTPHONE TO SATNAV
Luton – Vauxhall drivers can now programme their next journey into the car’s navigation system from the comfort of their arm chairs through the My Vauxhall app ... Continue reading...
View ArticleZ22YH Fuel Smell :S
I seem to be posting weekly since I have owned my Vectra C Direct, It seems obvious that the Z22SE is a much better engine than the Z22YH. lol! I can now smell fuel from inside the car and when I turn...
View ArticleVAUXHALL ASTRA HONOURED AS GAME-CHANGER AT AUTOCAR AWARDS
Luton – Vauxhall’s all-new Astra has claimed another title with the Autocar Game-Changer Award, proving itself to be one of the top models on the market. This latest accolade adds to the Astra’s...
View Articlecam chain replacement z22yh
hello does anyone on here replace the chains, Benny did my last chain but has since retired lol. I am located in Lincolnshire so that would be preferable, but can travel. paul
View ArticleDayligt turn off or on
Can any body tell me how to turn off and on the DLRS in Zafira model May 2005. Ther is no option to do that in Opcom Thanks
View ArticleZafira model May 2005. Th
Can any body tell me how to turn off and on the DLRS in Zafira model May 2005. Ther is no option to do that in OpcomOpcom Thanks all
View ArticleSeat warmer button for traction control.
I have a vectra b with the 2.2 engine and i want to be able to turn the tc off. I still dont want to open up the dash. Could i use the button for the broken driver side seat warmer as a tc button. It...
View ArticleINVITATION TO SAVAGE’S GARDEN PARTY
Disappointed football fans left without a ticket to this summer’s games need not worry because football legend Robbie Savage is offering a better and more comfortable seat to watch Wales vs England...
View Articledewismotorsport's Astra coupe
Well the time came to finally buy myself a decent car instead of bombing around in cheap s**tters msl: All though my last work bomber was a £100 Calibra 16v cost me £40 in bits to get it through an MOT...
View ArticleAlternator for Zafira A May2005 Z22se
My Zafira 5/2005 Modle Z22se Alternator dosn't give enough voltage to the car system specialy when turn on A/C (13.5 V-13.7 V). I have changed 3 used and one new alternators and gave the same results...
View ArticleVECTRA C 2.2 TURBO SRI 16VALVE 250/60BHP (rolling road to let me know soon)
im not sure if this is possible but im thinking of a 2.2 turbo so we know its not an easy job for a supercharger to a vectra c but they do the vectra c 2.0 turbo(z20net ithink)whic should be much...
View ArticleNEW prize competition from Chris Knott Insurance
NEW prize competition from Chris Knott Insurance Hi All, You probably know what's coming, as we're known for offering extra great incentives for members to pick up the phone for a quote. We know our...
View ArticleStrange 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 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 ArticleProject Freeze My engine Off (SAAB B207R Supercharged)
so heres the start to the new engine build received a BNIB saab B207R to build up for my car some pics View attachment 42506 View attachment 42507 View attachment 42508 View attachment 42509 this may...
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...
View ArticleHello from Auckland, New Zealand
Hey everyone, I'm Daniel from Auckland NZ. I recently bought a 2004 Vectra C with a z22se engine and manual transmission. I have joined the forum to get some help, advice and learn more about the car...
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