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Picked this up off fleabay... signum 2.2 elite.. timing chain has gone.... list of parts on order... once the weather clears I can dig into it... body work is pretty good! As is the inside... needs dam good clean... and front bumper need a bit of paint... Was told timing chain has snapped...

how many miles do you get to a tank of fuel..? My Z22yh vec estate is drinking fuel like water.... So pretty much all my travel is motorway miles doing 80 miles a day round trip to and from work... since I last filled up I have covered 180 miles and that’s used up 3/4 of a tank of fuel... I...

Morning all.... seems like my car has now started to suffer with the dreaded gearbox issues.... whining in 4 & 5 gear.... I have been reading up on a few posts and would like some confirmation on a few points please to help me decide which route to fix this issue... 1.... which box do I...

Hi everyone... could anyone shed some light on this pls.... front n/s wheel bearing has gone on my vectra estate ... 2.2 xp.... I got a new bearing from euro car parts however the abs wire plug dose not match the plug on the cars loom... I can see you can detach the loom from the car, so do I...

Evening guys .. wondered what your thoughts are ... I have a Vectra 07 2.2 xp estate ... over the last few days I've noticed the cars been using excessive amount of fuel ... just under 1/4 of a tank to do 70 motorway miles constant speed of 70.. the fuel computer doesn't really reflect the usage...

Morning... Has anyone ever fitted the auto head lights to there Vec!?? I have a vectra design which has the auto head lights as standard... Which I do like to be honest... Simply turn on when it gets dark .. But also give you the option to run manually as most other vectra's... However on the...

evening gents. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on this... I got colour cd70 satnav on my Vec xp estate... In the little cubby hole under the stereo there is what seems to be an aux plug.. ( seems standard no an aftermarket add on) Now I've had a play about with the system...

Just purchased a vectra c estate in ultra blue... Was just wondering if they do a rear bumper with exhaust exit on either side!? Would like to put my scorpion s/s system on mine if poss... Thanks Rob

evening gents... Have a look at this fia gasket set... Don't look at the label... What engine dose it look to be suited to??

evening gents. Purchased a vectra estate xp with a failed timing chain . So doing the usual rebuild. Whilst re doing the head would be silly not to do stem seal. Purchased a fia head gasket kit. When looking over the kit I noticed 4 of them are taller than the others. Any reason for this...

Morning everyone! I have a question you maybe able to help with or experienced in the past and could shed some light on. I currently have an 06 vectra design 2.2, and the issue I seem to be having is my radio display, dash light and front and rear lights constantly flicker, much more...

Evening gents! Picked up an eBay bargain today! 06 vectra design with the 22yh direct engine! With possible cam damage! Over the next week or so time permitting I'll investigate more weather there's more serious damage to the the head but just wondered if the z22se cams are the same as the...

Evening gents, I know this may sound strange and some may say tight lol but I just wondered if anyone has modified the early z22se oil jet with the smaller hole to allow more oil through like the later updated version!? If so what size did you open it up to! , I don't have a later oil jet to...

After doing a rebuild on my z22y h project! ( really happy it's all running) Due to limited time only got out there today to fill up the coolant levels! However after flushing the system I seem to be having some trouble! Once water is filled engine running heater on full, ( hot) I'm not...

Afternoon guys! I said I would up date you so here it is! Today at 11 out again I went with my tools to try and solve the mystery of why the car had no compression and failed to start! After top end rebuild new chains ect and twice checking the timing! So a little disheartened out I went...

Afternoon, would like a bit of advice please! I've just put new timing chains and balance chains , after top end rebuild! Cleaned up valves! New seals head gasket! Ect! After putting it back together and cranking it over it seemed to lack compression! Re checked timing again! Crank by hand...

Hi been on this site for some time now! And it's been very helpful, and do like reading peoples problems or questions! Just to build knowledge you understand lol Just wondering if there was any members in Kent area! I'm located in sidcup area! Would be good to find out who's near by! Rob!

Afternoon guys! Just wondered if anyone can shed some light on how to remove the 2 smaller sprockets on the balance chain! I did try plugging a dowel to lock the sprocket off but it just keeps slipping off! And the dowel hole isn't very deep and spins out! Just wondered if there was a trick you...

Morning all, Just a quick question, dose the balance chain tensioner operate in the same way as the cam chain tensioner as in its operates on oil pressure! When I did cam chain the balance chain seemed loose but engine runs ok with no rattles or noises!? Thanks Rob

Evening, just wondered if any one knows where I can get replacement 2.2 direct injector seals from? The little white ones that help seal them in, thanks in advance Rob