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    For Sale Astra 2.2 Hatch - Full Irmscher Kit, Vectra Alloys

    Late 2000 (2001 spec) Vauxhall Astra 2.2 SRI Just passed its MOT. Tax'd to the new year. Required just a drivers side front rear bush, but i replaced the whole wishbone for handiness. Timing Chain and Balance Chain replaced at 92k (including the new updated chain tensioner). Serviced at the...
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    What's your MPG!?

    I managed a princely 37.3mpg there on the last tank - thats 373miles on 44 litres of fuel. I use Gas cubby on my phone to keep track of fuel and servicing costs. The last few mpg figures are: 37.3, 35.6, 34.1, 36.3, 33.7 mpg! Have to say, Im quite impressed with the astra. Ive changed fuel...
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    OT: Wife's Ibiza :)

    She's had this a few months now, standard bar a Revo remap to 170bhp / 280lb/ft, a Forge FMIC and an Alpine headunit! Crackin' wee car, very fond of it! Goes like a scalded cat and struggles to dip below 50mpg!
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    What exhaust diameter? SO confused!!!

    Trying to figure out what diameter of system to get as i will be purchasing one shortly. options are at the minute after researching this site as much as i can: 1. 2" down pipe with 200 sports cat and 2" cat back - basically the standard system 2. 2.5" down pipe with 200 sports cat and 2"...
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    Decipher my RR graph!

    She should be 145bhp and 150lb/ft standard, now im happy with the torque figure but they rest im not so happy with. Why would the bhp figure be low and what would cause both torque and bhp to tail of so dramatically as rpm rises? I changed the plugs when i got home and i notice a difference...
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    Are these healthy looking Spark Plugs?

    Just back from a rolling road with disappointing results, decided to investigate, pulled the plugs out and was greeted with these Bought some new ones, PTR5A-10, and the difference in the car is noticeable. Quieter, more responsive and feels quicker, more "get up and go".
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    Weeping oil around crankbolt / pulley

    Just to confirm really. I changed the chains a few weeks back but ive noticed that my engine is now weeping oil from, what appears, in behind the crank pulley. I would assume that it is the oil seal failing as it has been disturbed when changing the chains? Could it be anything else before i...
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    Courtenays Charged Astra for sale....

    with a £8500 price tag if you want the Audio!!1 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3842599.htm
  9. miniator

    WTD: Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Pipe

    With both the connectors please??
  10. miniator

    Ferrari Owners Club Meet in Belfast

    Words do not describe.... (even if they are off an iPhone lol)
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    What FD in a 2.2 hatch?

    the zafira has a 4.17 as opposed to my hatches 3.95? Is that correct? reason I'm asking is my hatch cruises at about 3100rpm at 70mph on 195/55/16 tyres. i suspect my cars had an engine replacement or at least, its been out and in back in again and was wondering if I've had a zafira engine...
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    For Sale Astra G Apex Lowering Springs

    Set of Apex 35mm lowering springs for an astra mk4. Fit all models, only removed to be replaced with 60/40mm springs. £40 + P&P (i would expect that to be around £10 - will confirm if ive any interest)
  13. miniator

    Suggestion Mark forums read on mobile site

    As above really, don't see an obvious option for it!
  14. miniator

    Resolved Site Access Problems

    couldnt get on the past couple of nights. was using the iphone 4 and the macbook (running osx lion). on the work computer here, windows xp, seems grand again...strange
  15. miniator

    Restoring your faded plastics with a heat gun!

    The side bump / rub strips on my astra were badly faded. Heard about this trick a few weeks ago....the video shall do the talking!
  16. miniator

    Timing and Balance Chain Part Numbers

    Anyone about to share what the GM part numbers are for the above?
  17. miniator

    STILL running cold!!! grrrr

    After a non-genuine thermostat, a genuine one and 3 coolant flushes the astra is still running cold. when out on the road driving, about 70degrees. if left to idle for a LONG period of time, 80-82 maybe? I'm about to give up as i really can't be assed with the car anymore. it drives...
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    Big thumbs up for AutoVaux

    Its great to actually find a reliable online supplier these days!! Ordered a lambda sensor on friday morning, recieved it on Saturday morning. I also then rang up about a thermostat, I was told that stock wouldnt arrive til Monday but would be despatched on Tuesday....sure enough, thermostat...
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    Where to buy a front lambda

    Dealers what £112.50 all in - aye right.... Found a couple of online places selling NGK sensors for £66 delivered. Anyone know of anywhere else a bit cheaper??
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    Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Pipe

    Working on the car a few weeks back and broke this pipe in half by mistake! (MPG has dropped considerably and theres a horrific flat spot now at low revs!) Would anyone have a spare including the white rubber connectors at either end??
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