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Does the vehicle have a decent DAB aerial?
If not, then I believe you can get boosters to draw in the stations -
You have an issue with the engine management and would require a scan of the control unit to see what fault codes are stored in memory
They all have a meaning and can be interpreted quite easily
Get the scan and then get back to us with the codes
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Sounds par for the course I'd say
My motorbike does exactly the same (although sitting on a sidestand I can see why it would be slightly lower) but always rectifies itself when rolling up the road
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You should be able to access the oil filter from underneath I would imagine as it would have to drain down (if it is a canister type filter)
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Usually just a flat blade to pull out the poppers and a Philips or 10mm socket to remove any screws
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It does sounds more like an internal fault
Maybe worth swapping out for an aftermarket audio system
Halfords stock a good range and also the fascia plates and connector leads needed to install it -
Well as long as the engine is being driven hard enough (which diesels much prefer) then the EGR delete should be fine.
Most of the issues are when the car is being driven on local short trips and not enough to burn off soot and carbon deposits -
I recently managed to get one from a local parts factors (Jayar) and although it was a slightly different design and measurements as you have mentioned it did the job nicely.
As long as the M10 fitting (tapered as I remember) is the same and the pressure reading limit stamped on it then its fine
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Worth trying the comparison sites but don't know how much of a result you'll get as now a classic car and better to try more bespoke companies
Try Adrian Flux as they may be able to offer you the right policy that suits you and the carhttps://www.adrianflux.co.uk/aci-insurance/?utm_source=VauxhallOwnersClub
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It sounds like a sensible way to proceed if there is wear in the turbo
Usually best to buy a fitting kit when you purchase the cartridge then its a straightforward enough jobJust remember that with a turbo rebuild 'cleanliness is next to godliness' and the slightest bit of dirt can destroy it almost instantly.
Also change oil and filter and then pre-fill and prime the turbo to get the oil round before firing the engine -
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Oh crikey that sounds like a strange issue you have there.
If it was a dead short to earth for the power to the wipers I think it would have blown a fuse rather than switch the engine offNot sure on this one, I wonder if anyone else has had this issue
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First thing I would do is top the oil up and then jetwash the affected area so that you can see where the oil is weeping from.
Let us know what you find and then we can have a better idea as to the actual source of the leak -
Is the battery condition up there or is it an old battery and not able to provide power to the Steering?
If it is getting slow to crank the engine over then this is one of the first things to check or replace
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Is the vehicle battery in good order (e.g. fully charged)? How bright are the headlamps when the ignition is on?
Foot firmly on the brake pedal when trying to switch the engine on?
Lock the car and unlock and try again
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Its a tough one and can only be diagnose correctly by carrying out some tests and then dismantling to determine the damage
Got to be worth at least running tests to see if it is the head gasket or water pump at fault - you may be surprised by the cheap cost if it is waterpump
However, loss of oil may be because it hasn't been topped up in a while and may just need an oil change (looking at it optimistically)Let us know what you find out
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Has any of the bulbs been changed lately?
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Hope you can get something sorted for this year (once it stops raining of course)
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Wired to save the battery power unfortunately, got the same issue on my Alfa Romeo as there is no 'acc' setting for the key position its either on or off
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Hi Dave...welcome to the Club
Vauxhall is in the blood then?
Good to have you onboard!
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The best and cheapest route would be to get one made by a company like Hyphose who make industrial hoses to order if you take yours in and they make to the same pattern
Driver information centre wheel not working
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Could start by spraying some Electrical Cleaner into the switch to see if that makes any difference
If not then quite possibly a replacement is needed