Clik here to view.
Milo Astra Supercharge Coupe
Hey guys, With new car only week away now time to sort out the coupe and with most modified cars its worth more in parts than a whole. So listed below is what im taking off with prices. PM me if...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My vx220 project
buying a vx220 next week going to strip it down and fully restore it wish me luck links to some of my vx220 component build threads 6 speed box http://z22se.co.uk/threads/6-speed-conversion.7102/...
View Articleaggressive/fast road cams
Im searching for street use cams up to 7500rpm.It's not problem if they want double springs.
View ArticleSignum project
Picked this up off fleabay... signum 2.2 elite.. timing chain has gone.... list of parts on order... once the weather clears I can dig into it... body work is pretty good! As is the inside... needs dam...
View ArticleByPass Valve Actuator
Greetings The ByPass valve contains the entry point and exit point of air (pressure), Which one is going to where ? To test the sealing and correctness of the bypass valve, I connected the bottom line...
View ArticleHello there from the Netherlands
Hello everyone! My name is Reniér (you prenounce it as Runyay), I live in the Netherlands in the small town known as Hattem and I proudly drive an Opel Astra G coupé which my brother gave to me as a...
View ArticleWorth rebuilding my engine or buy another?
Hi guys just after a bit of advice on my engine. I recently did a trip to the nurburgring in my vx220, before I went the car was using a small amount of oil probably about 1L every 2000miles. during...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Borescope pics of my pistons
It's a cheap 20€ borescope and the images it takes are of borderline quality, but interesting nonetheless. Piston #1: . . . . Piston #2:... Borescope pics of my pistons
View ArticleEngine noise
Hi I decided it would be a good idea to fit a magnetic sump plug / drain bolt. I have recently encounted some slight noise from the back of the engine and on changing the oil noticed filings on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Opel Astra G Bertone - thermostat's location.
Hello. I might now ask a silly question but I really can't find where the thermostat is in Z22SE, Bertone 2.2. Is is really somewhere "deeper" on the left side of the engine? And am I able to change it...
View ArticleEngine squeak when hot
Hi all Wondered if you could help, have a vx220 with the z22se in and I'm trying to solve a squeaking noise I have. With the engine at above 90c I get a squeaking noise that sounds just like an aux...
View ArticleOpinions sought - water pump and cam / balance chains.
First post here. I have a 2002 Astra Convertible. Currently sitting on 110,000 kms (about 68,000 miles). The car has no rust anywhere ('cos in Sydney Australia) and is in good cosmetic condition. I am...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Milo's Astra Coupe Supercharged Build
Well it had to be done I'm joining the supercharger club I've just purchase a kit off Jeff Reiland from the good old u s of a and it should be here in a couple of weeks time. I should have it on the...
View ArticleCam Guide Cap Bolts
Need a replacement cam cap bolt as the head has rounded off and was wondering what the bolt type was? Bolt head says 8.6 on it.
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 ArticleVAUXHALL CREATES NEW MULTI-TOOL FOR TODAY’S DO-IT-ALL PARENTS
20th March 2018: New research from Vauxhall Motors reveals that over half (57%) of parents feel pressure to be do-it-all parents, switching between several roles... Continue reading...
View Articlereconstruction Z22SE (the jarama awaits me)
Hello everyone, the first happy year! Sorry if you do not understand something of what I say, do not speak English, and I have to use the help of a translator. I tell you, my z22se astra is already...
View ArticleVAUXHALL CORSA GSi BACK AFTER 25-YEAR HIATUS
Luton – After a quarter-century in the British market, Vauxhall’s evergreen Corsa will return in GSi guise this year, reinforcing the ‘performance through dynamics’ theme adopted by the recently...
View ArticleMy Astra 2.2!
22792209_1700123206713322_6426822793177734786_o by IsaacZ22 posted March 21, 2018 at 12:34 PM 18491520_1547526948639616_8530533741093510860_o by IsaacZ22 posted March 21, 2018 at 12:34 PM...
View ArticleB202 Motor Contributing as the B207 in favor of the Z22se
Greetings, I have Read quite a few posts here (in the forum) about the Saab B207 engine.. (or at least conversion of quite a few complexes from it) for the Z22se motor.. Quite parallel. The old series...
View Article