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Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« on: 27 October 2017, 18:23:12 »

Hello, as my title suggests I'm off to look at a 2002 petrol 2.2 Auto tomorrow.

It has fsh is well cared for and has done 86k, it is due a cambelt. General condition looks very good.

I'm after a comfortable relaxed cruiser.....hopefully this will fit the bill?

I wondered if anyone has any viewing advice? Things to look for and check etc?

Is the 2.2 unit a good one, I've read about bore wear and oil consumption on dishonest john!!!

any info and advice would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance, Tom.
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Re: Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2017, 19:15:48 »

hello and welcome to OOF :y Can't advize on 2.2's as I've never owned a 4 pot.Should be a comfy[if no rocket ship]cruiser,I believe 4 pots can be easier to work on-more room in the engine bay- than the V6's.When changing the cam belt/having it changed make sure the water pump is replaced at the same time as these are driven by the cam belt.Good luck with the purchase :y
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Re: Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2017, 21:07:16 »

They are a decent cruiser but won't blow your socks off, main weakness is the camshaft sensor which plays up but is not that expensive at £70 ish but must come from Vauxhall.  Check for rust inner front wings and rear sills and signs of head gasket failiure
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Re: Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« Reply #3 on: 27 October 2017, 21:19:46 »

Thanks for replies fellas.

Yes I'm not looking for performance, more comfort and reasonable economy, also being GM I'm hoping parts and maintainance to be fairly straightforward. I service all my own vehicles and would like to do as much on this car as possible, the cambelt actually looks quite easy.



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Re: Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« Reply #4 on: 27 October 2017, 23:09:37 »

Hello and welcome to the forum  :y. I have had a 2.2 CDX estate for 4 years. No problems,had cam belt done with water pump,cleaned out both front water drains at front,all as per advice on here  :y. A great car and runs really well  :y.
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Re: Going to look at an 2.2 auto
« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2017, 22:13:28 »

Had a 2.2 for over 10 years, took it to over 190k before I sold it. Probably best car I've owned, the 3.2 is starting to come close though.

The V6's have just effortless performance though.
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