242 replies to this topic

[The Batman]

yeah the key i meant and next to the crappy tyre spray sh** in the round grommet

Ah right i see where you mean. I wont be using that tyre crap

but you might want to be able to remove a wheel so you will need that key if you have locking wheel nuts?

[astravxr]

A turbo generally shouldn't whine as such. Normally that would point towards the turbo dying... Does it happen only on boost, or at other times also?
And yes, bulbs changed by removing the front lights as Mangham said. Takes a few mins, but not difficult.
Whereabouts are you in the uk?

G

Doesnt seem to be just on boost but may be wrong... cant hear it all the time because of the exhaust but its sort of an induction noise. Im from Newcastle

[Big Steve]

Cracking! And in the right colour. Enjoy.

[astravxr]

Cracking!

And in the right colour.

Enjoy.

Cheers, black speedlines, diffuser and bigger spoiler is on the list next

[2.2_na]

And in the right colour.

So it can't be seen in the dark!

...unlike silver - shining proudly in all conditions.

[Graeme Lambert]

A turbo generally shouldn't whine as such. Normally that would point towards the turbo dying... Does it happen only on boost, or at other times also?
And yes, bulbs changed by removing the front lights as Mangham said. Takes a few mins, but not difficult.
Whereabouts are you in the uk?

G

Doesnt seem to be just on boost but may be wrong... cant hear it all the time because of the exhaust but its sort of an induction noise. Im from Newcastle

To be fair, they do have a little whine on the induction side, certainly more than any other turbocharged car i've driven.

G

[astravxr]

A turbo generally shouldn't whine as such. Normally that would point towards the turbo dying... Does it happen only on boost, or at other times also?
And yes, bulbs changed by removing the front lights as Mangham said. Takes a few mins, but not difficult.
Whereabouts are you in the uk?

G

Doesnt seem to be just on boost but may be wrong... cant hear it all the time because of the exhaust but its sort of an induction noise. Im from Newcastle

To be fair, they do have a little whine on the induction side, certainly more than any other turbocharged car i've driven.

G

Ok cheers, its in for a service anyway so will see what they say. Is it best to take it to a lotus garage as the young Vauxhall mechanics will want to drive the car. How much roughly is a service for these? And should a geo setup be done once a year?

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

service should cost you no more then £150..

[Graeme Lambert]

service should cost you no more then £150..

Depending on what service it actually needs...

It's a 54 plate, so in theory the cambelt won't need done until 2012, but depends when it was last done. Needs to be changed every 4 years.

Think there's a few decent specialists near you - someone more local will probably be on soon to advise.

G

[Wolfstone]

You have a potential fire risk on your top fuel line which has come loose from its attachment to the coolant tank bracket. Get it fixed buddy - now. I speak from experience.

http://www.vx220.org..._1#entry1063187

I've spotted this on at least three other turbos belonging to forum owners.

Edited by Wolfstone, 14 June 2011 - 07:12 PM.

[turboluca]

service should cost you no more then £150..

Depending on what service it actually needs...

It's a 54 plate, so in theory the cambelt won't need done until 2012, but depends when it was last done. Needs to be changed every 4 years.

Think there's a few decent specialists near you - someone more local will probably be on soon to advise.

G

every 20k..cambelt...but some people say even if its left and hasnt been driven it need a cambelt.....

[Nev]

Errr, Wolfi, there aren't any fuel lines in the front of the car... did you mean brake lines?

[Wolfstone]

Errr, Wolfi, there aren't any fuel lines in the front of the car... did you mean brake lines?

Attached the wrong pic initially Nev. Now corrected.

[techieboy]

Awww and just when Cliffie had got the answer to your question.

got pics of most of this..

smoking the 415bhp astra VXR is my fav

[spuk87]

Regarding the turbo whine and suggestion that your turbo might be dying - I'm surprised the car feels slower than your astra, if its stage 2 it ought to be noticeably quicker. Maybe the 2 issues are related? Do you know what power it is supposed to be running?

[P11 COV]

service should cost you no more then £150..

Depending on what service it actually needs...

It's a 54 plate, so in theory the cambelt won't need done until 2012, but depends when it was last done. Needs to be changed every 4 years.

Think there's a few decent specialists near you - someone more local will probably be on soon to advise.

G

every 20k..cambelt...but some people say even if its left and hasnt been driven it need a cambelt.....

Sorry?? are you suggesting 20K for a cambelt. Its every 40,000 miles or every 4 years whichever is the sooner.

[ianrm]

[astravxr]

Its had the T belt changed in the last MOT

[Denzle]

How did you take the badges off the front and back.? Denzle....

[astravxr]

Regarding the turbo whine and suggestion that your turbo might be dying - I'm surprised the car feels slower than your astra, if its stage 2 it ought to be noticeably quicker. Maybe the 2 issues are related?

Do you know what power it is supposed to be running?

My astra was stage 3 running 300bhp though, if that makes a difference? Its supposed to be running 241bhp as i have the graphs from previous owner. TBH i found it hard to pull away from a Fiesta ST from second gear, he pretty much kept up untill forth gear