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« on: 03 May 2015, 17:47:43 »
Besides the problem with my omega estate I have just brought a 2.2 vectra Sri .
 Has anyone had these or can tell more about these cars as only had omegas .
 I was looking at a bmw 3 series but decided on the vectra .
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« Reply #1 on: 03 May 2015, 17:49:03 »
Quote from: mick-1975 on 03 May 2015, 17:47:43
Besides the problem with my omega estate I have just brought a 2.2 vectra Sri .
 Has anyone had these or can tell more about these cars as only had omegas .
 I was looking at a bmw 3 series but decided on the vectra .
HG Go quickly on them  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 03 May 2015, 17:59:39 »
Great another head gasket lol
 I've got 3 month Warrenty with it so if goes straight back there.
 Let's hope all goes well with it . I'll post pics when I pick it up next week. I know it's not omega but I'll stay on here for advice from you all .
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« Reply #3 on: 03 May 2015, 18:16:44 »
my ones fine totally different animal to the omega and I want to go back to a omega only that I have seen the light of the 3.2....head gasket not a problem tbh.....high pressure fuel pump on the other hand can be...only problem is it will throw up all sort of errors none of which points to fuel pump :y
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« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2015, 18:18:56 »
I'll kerp that in mind then . Is there any breathing problems on the vectra as I know the astra suffers from breathing issues .
 
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« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2015, 18:44:21 »
if not serviced correctly as with any car you will have problems
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« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2015, 18:48:02 »
It's being serviced before I pick it up . Are these 2.2 direct vectr sri belt or chain driven as when I look some are both  the year is a 56 plate registered 2007 .
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« Reply #7 on: 03 May 2015, 20:07:33 »
the 2.2 direct is timing chain and need to be replaced if it rattles...but if oils changes are kept upto date should be ok :y
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« Reply #8 on: 03 May 2015, 20:14:11 »
Nice one glad to hear that . Thanks
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« Reply #9 on: 03 May 2015, 22:26:30 »
think it maybe 80,000 miles to change cam chain and water pump ....otherwise it will be a problem.. :y
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« Reply #10 on: 03 May 2015, 23:13:47 »
no does NOT need changing unless it is rattling whole idea of a chain as opposed to a belt:y
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« Reply #11 on: 03 May 2015, 23:37:20 »
Famous for the chains snapping on these i'm afraid. Worst engine VX have ever done. Got 3 friends who had these previously, of which 2 had snapped chains. The last got rid of his soon after. One even had his dealer serviced and asked about the chain at 3 years old to be told they weren't a problem and it would be changed as per VX servicing. 2 weeks later the chain snapped and had to have a new engine. As a member of Vectra Sport back in the day with the wife owning a veccy, they were avoided like the plague.
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« Reply #12 on: 04 May 2015, 07:27:29 »
Isnt there a modification that can be done to prevent the oil feed blocking up that supplies the oil to the chain?
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« Reply #13 on: 04 May 2015, 07:56:15 »
Slightly off topic,but there's a 56 plate Vectra advertised for sale near me that is said to be a 3.0L diesel.I didn't know VX had done such a big diesel.
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« Reply #14 on: 04 May 2015, 09:22:34 »
Quote from: BazaJT on 04 May 2015, 07:56:15
Slightly off topic,but there's a 56 plate Vectra advertised for sale near me that is said to be a 3.0L diesel.I didn't know VX had done such a big diesel.

Its a Isuzu lump I think  :y
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