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Got my Vectra! Needs some work

Hi there. Got my '97 R-Reg Vectra 1.8LS today but there are a few problems that I need to get fixed. Can you let me kno...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nickmooney
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by nickmooney

Water problem in fiesta

http://www.sxoc.nl/forum/index.php?showtopic=6920&st=0& OK, so not exactly on topic, but readers here will probably enjo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by alz_deane
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by alz_deane

reasonable deal from halfrauds

I've just got 2 oil filters and an air filter for £4.48 from Halfords. Had a £10 voucher and 3 for 2 offer.. not bad !...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by srp
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by srp

Trouble starting car..

Hi, Firstly, I know very little about cars, so please go easy on me :) Recently we've been having problems with our '95...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by notme.nope.n
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by notme.nope.n

oops. Sump ding.

I tried to change the oil last weekend, but was thwarted by an unremovable sump plug. On closer inspection, there are t...
28 comments posted 21yrs
posted by james.dore
28 comments posted 21yrs posted by james.dore

Thread Insert..

Hi, A recent thread prompted me to ask this question.. While changing the oil on my VX Astra the thread on the sump (fo...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by declan.doherty
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by declan.doherty

Mondeo Steering 'Noise'

Hi All Having never had a car with power steering before (i know, the shame) I am curious as to why my Mondeo Mk2 97 R...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by matthew-f0ster_SPAMPROOF_
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by matthew-f0ster_SPAMPROOF_

Corsa 1.5 td noisy engine

Hi I have a Corsa td 1997 102k on the clock. I've had this car for a month. The problem is that it is very noisy. The p...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jsee
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by jsee

Changing door skin

What's involved in changing a door skin on a Mondeo ? I know a bit about engines but zip about bodywork. Is this a diy j...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by null
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by null

Bang of topic

Hi, Some of you guy's may know where can I see 3 wheel banger racing in Essex or near to. Whoops that's UK. We had the...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sat_ring
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by sat_ring

Astra DTI - ECU Problems.

Evening all, I've got a bit of an issue with my trusty 2000 Astra 1.7 DTI, or, more precisely, an issue with the dealer...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mail
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mail

megane 1.9D cold start

Hi I have just bought a Megane 1.9D it has just had full belts, injector cleaner & filters all the glow plugs are good....
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jim
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by jim

Stuck door on 95 vectra

hi all recently bought a '95 vectra for my run around. the right rear door seems stuck, it can't be opened. what option...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospamavi
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospamavi

Very Wierd Electrical Problem.

Hi all, This one has me a bit flummoxed at the moment... The car is a friend's Passat 1.8T 1998 (I think). There is a p...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by colin
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by colin

'97 Vectra - removing radio

Hiya. Having flogged my old Rover, I've not got a not-so-old Vectra due to arrive tomorrow. I'll need to fit my Panason...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nickmooney
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by nickmooney