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    Z22SE Air Con Removal ?!

    Hi my air con needs a new condenser and pump. I never use it how easy is it to remove the whole lot? Will it cause any faults, problems if I do? Cheers
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    For Sale Scorpion SS Exhaust Astra G 2.2 SRI 3 door hatch (may fit other models?!)

    Hi just put this on ebay if anyone is interested on here. Should have asked on here first but didn't think. Could negotiate price for a member. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182435784613?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Reply via ebay...all transactions through ebay please :-)...
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    Stainless steel exhaust centre section

    Hi everyone, I have a scorpion SSteel exhaust currently fitted but the silenced centre section has cracked around the silencer box to pipe. I've botched it with some exhaust gum and its passed its MOT but need a new section. I have looked on the scorpion website but they have stopped doing...
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    For Sale Borg & Beck Clutch Kit - Z22SE 2.2 Astra

    I'm interested 120 delivered if its not gone on ebay.....
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    Replaced EGR with blank plate and cheater but discovered this!

    Cheers for all the help. Plate and cheater well and truly fitted with M8 bolt exhaust paste and liquid metal. No chance its coming off or leaking now! Car running well do i need to plug in OPcom and clear anything or just leave it to re learn (no dash lights showing)?
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    Alarm removal or disabling without loosing central locking function!

    Both key fobs have finally given up the ghost. Tried the usual soldering trick which has worked for 5 years! I removed the power sounder ages ago... Is there any way of stopping the hazard lights flashing when I open the car as the alarm goes off silently. Its very unlikely anyone will try and...
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    Replaced EGR with blank plate and cheater but discovered this!

    Sorry for all the questions.. Does the coil pack suppressor prevent overloading of the ECU with regards coil pack spikes. Is it needed as it must have been unplugged for ages and I hadn't noticed!
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    Replaced EGR with blank plate and cheater but discovered this!

    Cheers Dave and Vocky I thought as much but its great to get things confirmed! I am assuming the exhaust side hole is the smaller one on the left and the intake is on the right of the picture. I am also assuming the cast support bar (lower left) that attaches to the block is not 'hollow' if I...
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    Replaced EGR with blank plate and cheater but discovered this!

    See pictures Below of cracked EGR mount on the block. What is the highlighted connector for as it was disconnected?! Any ideas for solving this. The Blank plate is fine without the other bolt and mount but it might work loose or the gasket might fail! Any ideas welcome? I thought of liquid...
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    Cam Chain Replacement - Your Thoughts?

    Ok guys haven't posted on here for ages but I do regularly look at the amazing info on here. I have an Astra 2.2 2003 plate but I live in France. I'm driving it back for the autumn as it needs some work doing on it. It's miles cheaper to get the work done in the UK, French garages are terrible...
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    Spark Plug how to guide

    Thanks :thumbup: , sounds like I've just wasted 4o quid :cry: Oh well next time will read this site and post before I buy! On that point how long do you think the Densos will last? How can you tell they've had it? No gapping or fireing order I,m assuming? cheers..
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    Spark Plug how to guide

    Hi folks new to this forum but have been a member of AOC Just wondering whether there is a 'how change your spark plug guide' Have read all the threads etc about alloy heads torque settings and damaging no 4 etc... Is it really that bad? Also bought some Denso plugs to replace the Vaux ones...
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