coolant

Hi chaps I have a question regarding a coolant leak on the water pump of my Z22SE lump. Looking at the attached photos, where would you say the leak is coming from? I have checked the two bolts in the pictures, and they are tight. It also does not look like the leak is coming from the gasket on...

Hello all, I just found out that my heater matrix is leaking coolant on my carpet when temperature is below 0 ( Celsius ). I pulled apart plastic housing that heater matrix sits on top of and found that coolant is going pass the pipe joints. i'm thinking there are rubber O-rings in that pipe...

silly question but whats the best way of changing thermostat and cts? how does the thermostat seal? Will I lose a lot of coolant? thanks

Hi all. Would appreciate some advice please. Recently purchased an Astra 2.2 bertone. I noticed the temperature gauge sat between 80-90, it also is using a tremendous amount of petrol. I fitted a new gates thermostat yesterday and now the gauge is reading even lower than before. I observed...

Hi, My astra 2.2L is loosing coolant and i have noticed that it appears to have some milky oil. Can you please advise on this. It does not seem to be leaking coolant out into the car but i have noticed that the coolant levels are gradually going down and requires to be topped up. I hope that...

Quick easy question for an easy job. i need to replace the coolent iv done it before but carnt remember if theres anything you need to do? Dranning is via the tap on the rad, is it a case of then flushing and then replacing with new coolent. let the engine get up to temp and look/refill etc...

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Hey Guys Just got a Zafira (02 model z22se engine) in from a customer who is having a few issues with it stalling. here is what is happening #1st symptom (not sure if its related) when i first go to start the car it turns over for quite some time before it starts "a lot longer than usual"...

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice as I require to change the thermostat on my Vectra SRi 150 because it appears to have stuck open. The gauge eventually starts to move after appx 10 minutes so I am assuming the CT sensor and temperature gauge are working OK. I rang Vauxhall dealer to...

Hi All Vectra B (Z22SE) Estate with Air Con Cooling system was drained to rebuid the engine. All back together now but it only took 5 1/2 litres of water/antifreeze to fill it where as the Haynes Manual says it required 7 litres... I am worried I have an air lock somewhere and I dont want...