Coilovers
Hi I have some jom coilovers to fit next week to my vectra c 2.2 direct. I am wondering if i still need the droplinks as surely the car would be more stiffer anyhow. Ive heard people run cars without...
View ArticleIntermittent rough idle/running after coolant hose leak and overheat
So as the title suggests I'm wondering what damage has occured. The top hose on the rad popped off (for the second time) while on my way to pick up my usual bottle of oil to satisfy a persistent very...
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Head recon/replacement
Wondering how much it might cost me to have the head checked/skimmed if needed or just replaced. Got a problem which I'm hoping is just head gasket related but keep being told by everyone to sort the...
View ArticleZafira-B ; Panoramic ; Z22YH ; Auto
Hello everyone! I’m brand new to the forum… All the way over here in South Africa. I recently bought a non-runner Zafira-B Panoramic with the Z22YH engine and auto transmission (AF20), and I’m hoping...
View Articlegreetings from South Africa
Hello from South Africa!! I recently bought a Zafira Z22YH... It's a non-runner for the moment , but its the only one I could afford. My aim is to attempt DIY as much as possible until I run out of...
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Hello all Just bought myself a 2.2 Astra to pull the engine from and give the corsa C swap a go, seen some smart builds on here so hopefully get mine out there once I get going.
View ArticleB207 sump o ring
Is anyone able to give me the strainer/pick up oil sump of ring size ? I bought a sump and it's missing.
View ArticleZ22SE main berings
Hi friends, im rebuilding now a Z22YH engine. Im searching in my country for GM90537821 Gm90537330 main bearings but i cant find them. Also i looked up King bearings MB5413SI, but also they are...
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is this right? fuel rail cnnector (near FPR)
Hi, thanks for reading this post Quick background: I recently bought a Zafira Z22YH Auto and I'm planning to DIY the thing into shape ... i have a 'Projects' thread here about the car So today I...
View ArticleRemoving and Refitting Head
Hi all, After my chain snapped, the week before I was due to get it changed, I have managed to source myself a recon'd head complete with new chain and oil jet (moddified one of course). Will be...
View ArticleCar Insurance - what to check as well as the price
You could be missing out if you ignore the specialist brokers (especially if your car or situation is non-standard). You might think that you're going to get your best deal on a price comparison...
View ArticleCan someone tell me what is this on my oil cap? (See pic)
Lately I see this yellow transparent thing on the oil cap. Is it something to be worried of ?
View ArticleAdvice please! New vauxhall owner.
Hellooo, new to owning a vauxhall. Bought a 2.2ltr SRI 150 2002, first reg January not later model with oil injector fix. Can't complain for £800 and a bit of rust around wheel arches and a couple of...
View ArticleVectra 2.2 SRI 150 P0340 Code
Hellooo, new to owning a vauxhall. Bought a 2.2ltr SRI 150 2002, first reg January not later model with oil injector fix. Can't complain for £800 and a bit of rust around wheel arches and a couple of...
View ArticleGreeting from glossop!!
Had a couple of vec bs in the past,a few years have past since owning one untill this week where i picked up a 2.6v6 gsi as ive always had a soft spot for them and always wanted another!! Needs a few...
View ArticleReluctor ring position on Z16XER
Hi friends, this is a little bit off topic, but i needed to change flywheel on Z16XER with damaged starter toothing, and this engine has the reluctor ring under the flywheel near the crankshaft seal. I...
View ArticleCheck Engine in Vectra C 16V
Hi all, I will start by apologizing with the long story and English mistakes.. I have a strange problem with my Vectra C 2.2L model 2008 (face lift). I had misfire issues and I was advised to replace...
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fixing the 2nd insignia 2.0t 4x4
after picking up an accident damage 2011 insignia 4x4 1 of 10 now 1 of 8 i decided to fix it up and use is as daily car here are lots and lots of pic from the last couple of months it came on the back...
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Project 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 this may take some time need to save up for the bits to go inside
View ArticleAstra mk4 z22yh instead of z22se
Hello . I read that i can use the z22yh engine with my astra mk4 originaly powered with z22se,and only replace the crank,or use external trigger wheel . Is this the only change required? Will the fuel...
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