[rallyelwood with a 1962 Vauxhall Victor Estate]

Hi rallyelwood ..... welcome to the forum

Thanks for posting the photo of the Victor, it looks superb and what a great car to restore and drive.

My Dad had one years ago and I have fond memories of that car.

Does it have the column gear shift?

Keep us updated with the progress as am genuinely interested in seeing the older Vauxhalls being kept alive

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,  Trevor

 

[Help/Advice Needed]

I couldn't categorically state what is wrong with the engine without seeing readings.....something which any garage should be able to provide...compression readings and leak-down readings for all cylinders....then you can make a proper judgement.

I would go back and ask them for a more definitive diagnosis or take it to a reputable independent repairer.

Let us know how its all going

[Recommendation Sought]

Hi...welcome to the Forum

I would shop around for price but more importantly, I would look for good reviews more than cost....try Good Garage Scheme to find a reputable garage in your area.

Good luck

Cheers,  Trevor

[1.9cdti Astra twintop 57plate smokes bad and loss of power]

I agree with Shaun...if it has reduced power then it must surely have logged a code in the ECU

Sounds like EGR to me though...or blocked exhaust system?

[P1112 Port Deactivation Solenoid Valve Actuation Error]

Just a thought Shaun, but it looks like you can easily unclip the upper part of the body to have a look inside.

I wonder if it is a diaphragm or whether it is something you can just clean up and reassemble to get working again?

 

[Hello from Suffolk]

Hi...and welcome to the Forum

Welcome back to Vauxhall as well, hope all is well with your Astra?

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,  Trevor

[Warning light]

Hi...welcome to the Forum

I would probably check the fault codes that would be stored in the ECU as the first course of action.

Possible causes could be the Turbo variable vanes are clogged up and not moving freely, therefore flagging a code when on boost....common on VW / Audi.

Other possibilities are the EGR, Injectors, etc but I would definitely pull up the codes first. If it is any of these faults, you can use cleaning solutions to sort it at very little cost.

Cheers  Trevor

[1.9cdti Astra twintop 57plate smokes bad and loss of power]

Hi...welcome to the Forum

Is it black smoke, white smoke or blue smoke coming from the exhaust.

Does it lose coolant or consume oil or fuel at an alarming rate?

 

[Newbie oldy]

Hi...welcome to the Forum

We're here to answer any questions if we can

Cheers  Trevor

[Fog light mot fail]

I would imagine the easiest way to get around this is to take the bulb out and paint it with craft paint.

Use to do this on Japanese imports years ago, works well and costs very little.

Will need at least two coats on it though

[Newbie from Inverness]

Hi Gordie....welcome to the Forum

Good to have you onboard !

Cheers  Trevor

[Tyre Poll]

Vote for which one Tyre brand would you choose?

[Horrible rattle noise on cold start insingnia]

thanks, do let us know how you get on with it

 

[Horrible rattle noise on cold start insingnia]

Hi Peewee...welcome to the Forum

I think if you have a rattling sound in the camshaft drive area of the engine that I would take it to a garage immediately for investigation before anything catastrophic occurs.

Let us know what you find out

Cheers  Trevor

[Just bought an Insignia]

Hi Mike....welcome to the Forum

Great looking car...I think Vauxhall got he styling just right with this one

Good to have you onboard

Cheers  Trevor

[corsa 2008 1.3 CDTi ecoflex]

Check out my post in response in the Vauxhall owners lounge

[astra twintop mpg]

Hi

I would check the engine doesn't smell of fuel because if the oil level is high it could be fuel washing down into the engine oil past the piston rings.

Quite common if the car is only used on short journeys at low revs and the engine doesn't get hot.

Let us know how you get on with it

Cheers  Trevor

[PLEASE HELP !!!!]

Hi

I would check the battery connections first as if they have a poor connection then that could lead to the symptoms you are describing.

Also, ensure all earth leads and connection points on the chassis are in good condition.

Cheers  Trevor

[Coolant overflow signum 2.0t 2003]

There could be a slight possibility that the head gasket could have failed as if there was high pressure in the coolant, that could have led to failure of the oil cooler...just a possibility but worth running a coolant block test (chemical changes colour if combustion gases present).

Alternatively, a more simple and cheap option may be that the coolant pressure cap has failed and not maintaining pressure in the system.

[Horn fails the MOT]

It could be the horn ring contact covered in muck....to remove the airbag, disconnect the battery for at least 20 minutes and then remove the bag, normally a couple of screws from behind.

Once you have access to the steering wheel boss you should see a contact ring underneath the spiral SRS cable cassette (careful not to damage this and make sure it stays in position (dead centre on full turns each way). Clean anything that looks like it contacts and test after reassembling.

[signum 2.2 direct petrol power loss]

It does sound more like a MAF sensor issue....if you disconnect it and try it then if it improves the performance then its the sensor

[signum 2.2 direct petrol power loss]

Some EGR valves have a small pilot hole in them to allow a certain amount of gases to get through enough to not pull up any fault codes.

 

 

[Service vehicle soon]

I think this is a common problem. May need resetting via diagnostic equipment rather than on the dash  :(

[replacing radio in vectra]

Should be quite easy but the yellow/red wires (permanent and switched live) will need swapping round for an aftermarket unit as they do on most vauxhalls. Otherwise it will not turn on/off with the ignition properly or remember station presets etc

[Leaking Corsa 1.2 L 2001 plate]

Hi welcome! Good find!