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    Sudden diesel like rattle from chain area on [03] Vec

    Hi guys, My [03] Vec 2.2 SRi just instantly started to rattle quite loudly from startup this morning. I've driven it several miles (have to unfortunately) but am bricking it in case it's the chain. I lifted the bonnet and it sounds like it's coming from the left side of the bay where the chain...
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    Exhaust Control Indicator

    Today was an interesting day. I went to the Honda F1 Operations Centre for a Telecommunications Conference and it was a 300 mile round trip. As soon as I hit the motorway [about 30 mile into journey] the exhaust control indicator light comes on and is continuous, not blinking. It seemed to be OK...
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    Brief stuttering and hard to start after heavy rain

    Hi, The car's been faultless until recently when we've had really heavy rainfall. I had driven 30 miles in pouring conditions quite comfortably but within minutes of home the car started to hesitate while in 3rd at around 30mph. As soon as I revved it and let the clutch back out I continued...
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    2 things I don't like about my Vectra C

    1) Small fuel tank. It only takes about £45. It just seems like I'm forever filling up even though the car is surprisingly economical. 2) The pill box rear view. My girlfriend REFUSES to reverse it. The rest is awesome. Fantastic car and highly recommeded.
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    03 Vectra SRi cold start tapping noise

    I was directed to this forum after somebody mentioned my motor could be suffering from imminent chain failure. The symptoms are on overnight cold start when there's a tapping noise for around 30 seconds or so. Once warmed up the engine is silent, strong and pulls well. Someone mentioned there...
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    Just discovered the forum

    Hi, I'm Ed [you may have guessed] and drive an [03] Vectra SRi 2.2 5 door and was pointed to this forum from another forum. Looks like a really useful resource for my car, at least until I save up for the Vec VXR anyway. :D
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