z22SE AND Z22YH ENGINE CAN THEY BE SWAPPED.
Hi all I have been offered a Z22YH engine. as my Z22SE Has snapped its balance chain and wrecked the head. The engine Z22YH has had a brand new GM chain fitted about 3 mths ago with receipt from...
View Articlefuel pressure issue: feedback voltage and pressure values never change
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 The single...
View ArticleZ22se swap z22yh
Hy guys i done a swap, Z22se head to Z22yh bottom but the engine wont start, what i have done wrong? It wont sparking.
View ArticleTwo 312 profile CAMS on Z22SE, did test someone?
Hi friends, while im waiting for my 312/257 CAMS i would like to test run a new built engine. Old cams failed on bearings (low on oil), but i have here two good 312 s. Did someone tested this setup to...
View ArticleVectra c 6 speed conversion
Evening guys! Having been an avid reader for some time and a vectra / vauxhall owner for a number of years and currently drive a vectra c sri 2.2 z22se and have a vectra b sri 150 estate! so id thought...
View ArticleA20NFT Astra J vxr engine
I purchased a used A20NFT Astra J VXR engine the other week, not really sure what the final spec will be, probably just a few mild tweaks. It is based on the GM L850 engine family just like the z22se,...
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¡Hola! Soy roddie Te acompaño con muy Opel Z22SE Sport. Espero aprender todo sobre este motor. ¡Nos vemos!
View ArticleRandom kinda intermittent rattle/knock/tap lol
Having checked the head and block for warping, reground valves, full head gasket set including valve stem seals, decoked head and block etc etc, changed both chains and all appendages, oil change, oil...
View Article*SEPTEMBER 2019 OFFER on UK Breakdown Cover*
Hi, just to let you know that you can benefit from Chris Knott's UK Breakdown Cover discount offer this month - https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/news/UK-Breakdown-Cover-Offer-September-2019.html?ref=forums...
View ArticleWhere are they all gone !
Hi guys..... new to this forum. Can anyone help me ? I have a Vectra SRI 2.2 Direct 56 Plate. The front fuel feed pipe is bust and I have tried numerous Spares /Parts /Breaker sites to locate one but...
View ArticleWanted z22se supercharger kit
Hi there wanted supercharger kit to fit To my Vectra b sri150 cherts
View ArticleAstra G & Diesel nailing sound,timing chain,imprints on piston,damage?
Hello from Germany, I am the newbie of your Z22SE-forum and I hope you’ll welcome me with my first issue. My English is not the best especially the technicel language. I hope you don’t mind. Sorry in...
View ArticleNewbie from FRG
Guten Tag from the German side of the triangle of Luxembourg-France-Germany, I am the newbie of your Z22SE-community and I hope you’ll welcome me with my Opel-Astra-issues. My English is OK, but the...
View ArticleZ22se vs b207 intake valves
Hi all, bought a scrap b207 head to port and convert to z22se cam cover etc. A couple of the intake valves are pitted, presumably from storage in a wet lock up. Are the z22se intake valves the same as...
View ArticleUpgrade Headlight Bulbs
Afternoon, Just wondered what people are running with upgraded setups and whats the law with aftermarket HID / LED are the not MOT friendly? Was looking at upgrading now the dark nights are coming. Can...
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 ArticleChris Knott for members' car insurance
Hi, it's always good to see what experience other people have had before you make a purchase, so here's the feedback we've received at Chris Knott Insurance since 1st August. We've gathered it via...
View ArticleValve depth in head
Hi all Just about to re-cut my valve seats. I read that the depth should be 40.1mm, measured from top of valve stem to spring seat. What is the maximum permissable depth ? Just want to avoid over...
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...
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