As title?
Anyone know anything to look for?
i am picking one up for free
on saturday for my dad whos in france of his mate.needsa bit of work, which i will find out
just want to know of any known problems
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Turned out to be a 96 1.8 vectra lol, known problems? |
As title? Anyone know anything to look for? i am picking one up for free on saturday for my dad whos in france of his mate.needsa bit of work, which i will find out just want to know of any known problems
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
What spec? Hatch/saloon/estate? Which engine? 8v/16v? Diesel?? So many questions  99 will make it a Vectra B. The Cavalier replacement which ran from '95-'01 Thank you pleashe 
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
ooh that may help 2.0 16v Petrol Hatch i believe Spec no idea lets say Mid spec
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
Now the reason small vauxhalls (coras/astras) are worse than their Ford counterparts is because they aren't bolted together by fritz; unlike the Omegas which then have a the Opel badge replaced with a Vauxhall one as their packed onto the ferry. The Cavs/Vectras cover the confussing middle ground  A V6 guaranties its been bolted together in the Fatherland by fritz. 90% of the 4-pots were bolted together over here (not good )Either way, watchout for electrical gremlins (all easy fixes if you know what your doing, but can be daunting at first) Mid-spec GLS will probably have a couple of faults. Watch trip computer which will often throw a wobbely! Watch for rust around the arch lips, door bottoms, and under the side windows (YES!! Even on a 99 plate  )Interiors are solid, if a little squicky if of Blighty origin. Engines are also solid, if again cursed with silly little gremlins which are easily fixed. |
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
thankyou kind sir rust eh, i dont tihnk i will complain to much as it is free as long as it can get through an mot its fine will the 2.0 move? or struggle like the 1.8 lol |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
There are 2 1.8s One is coniserably better than the other, derived from a completely different engine The 2.0 has a sufficient 135 bhp there or thereabouts, with a book 0-62 figure off sub 9 and a half seconds Whats up with this one then...define "needs a bitta work"?
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
ah thats nice then  and honestly no idea, , its my dads best mate so i don't think he would stitch him up,and a garage quoted £150 to fix whatever it is so i don't think its terminal  
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
Bet the exhuast is blowing like a barstard. Just my guess based on the age, and the quoted fix |
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
Yeah thats what i was thinking, something along those lines
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| Author: | sisisisi [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
bottom left manifold studs snap off other bolts come loose cam cover gaskets leak rear trailing arm bushes front top mounts sloppy gear linkage waterpumps fall off causing valve to piston dammage arb links |
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
blimey!  lets hope this ones ok
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
Not on the 2.0 Vectra B im afraid ...with the exception of the top-mounts, but thats quite rare and caused by bigger problems with the shocks, mainly associated with early V6s 
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
| messing with my head i've been told cambelts are prone to snapping any truth? |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
Only on the very early X20XE"V"s ......and only because there service interval is relatively short, which isn't ideal when so many people are stupid
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| Author: | meilack [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
ah ok thanks for the help peeps
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
the eco tecs r rubbish engines use to have to work on them if its free i 'd get it and weigh it in £200 sorted 
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| Author: | meilack [ Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
na its for my dad, and its turned out to be a 1996 1.8 vectra around 120k Probs: 1 engine management light is on, but unaffected until you hit 4500rpm, they think its a sensor but i duno! 2 small water leak. like a pin prick as it only happens when the system is pressurized, but it leaks into the car. Heater matrix? 3 central locking on passenger front door has to be manually pushed down but no biggy. 4 Slack Gearlinkage, but for a 12 year old 120k motor aint fussed! few scrapes and dents, taxed till the end of november plus a tenners petrol and the car was free! |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Known problems with a 2.0 vectra? (99 shape i think) |
| Author: | meilack [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Turned out to be a 96 1.8 vectra lol, known problems? |
She be a 1.8 LS with 4 speed fan and cassette player Few other niggles i have noticed: The mileage digital thingy isn;t illuminated the temperature display/radio and clock has some leds out Handbrake is utter turd But it was free  Well when you hit 4500rpm, its like hitting the rev limiter! And apprantly it stalls every now and again but it didnt happen to me Honestly, no idea on the leak, didn't smel anything on the way home, it just generally smells and the car steams up easilyI'll tell my dad about that, thanks (central locking) Yeah hopefully one of my mechanic friends (rob ) can sort this for me. Its not the greatest car ever by a long shot, but it's quiet, long geared, easy to drive, roomy, free lol only complaints are underpowered and heavy, so fuel consumption isn't great but its my first proper vauxhall experience. I might even give it a clean and whack some pics up on here
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