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[ditonics]

As a very soon to be owner (I will spill all soon) I would like to know the best places to get service items, especially a cam belt kit.

Also what oil do these bests need?

 

If anyone has a CD copy of the manual would you be kind enough to PM me 

[smiley]

https://www.speedste...wnersmanual.pdf

[chickendippers]

Autovaux tend to be cheapest on service items, best to ring them though. They can supply almost anything, even if it's not listed on the website. Prices over the phone are usually better too

[ditonics]

I meant the workshop manual.

I tried the drop box one but it keeps freezing mid download.

I know there is an online copy but a cd/dvd on my laptop would be so useful.

 

Cheers

[fiveoclock]

Euro Car Parts for service items

[Johnboyhgt]

Euro Car Parts for service items

 

 

As above but get bosch or something as some parts are cheap chinese things.

[Nev]

Some things are far cheaper if you search for the equivalent Astra/Zafira items. To give an example, in the past most places sold VX220 clutch slave cylinders for around £120. However I used to buy the exact same Astra item for £55 off eBay.

 

As is often the case, the retail price of the item is not related to the manufacturing cost what-so-ever (rather like over expensive bling watches (yes, I thought I'd hammer this one home again!!)).

 

*Preparing for flaming*

Edited by Nev, 20 January 2017 - 12:12 PM.

[ditonics]

Any advise on what make cam belt kit to get?

I usually stick to conti belt.

 

 

[Nev]

Any advise on what make cam belt kit to get?

I usually stick to conti belt.

 

 

 

Hmm, I can't remember what I put on last, but I'd stick with OEM if you can as it is a critical part that you can't inspect easily.

[Foxy]

I used to buy the exact same Astra item for £55 off eBay.

 

"the exact same"?

 

"the same" would do, or "exactly the same" if you must.

[Nev]

 

I used to buy the exact same Astra item for £55 off eBay.

 

"the exact same"?

 

"the same" would do, or "exactly the same" if you must.

 

 

You are right Foxy, I need to brush up my grammar.  

Edit: Although by "exact same" I was implying it was the identical manufacturer as the OEM item  (as opposed to a pattern part made by a different manufacturer).

Edited by Nev, 20 January 2017 - 12:29 PM.

[ditonics]

When did this turn into a lesson in grammar?

[Foxy]

When did this turn into a lesson in grammar?

When nev posted

 

While where at it, it's 'advice' you're after, not 'advise'.  

 

Edited by Foxy, 20 January 2017 - 12:28 PM.

[Nev]

 

When did this turn into a lesson in grammar?

When nev posted

 

While where at it, it's 'advice' you're after, not 'advise'.

 

 

 

Now that's not fair, where did I ever write "advise"?  

[ditonics]

Do I have to write lines?

 

Didn't realise owning a 220 came with English lessons.

[Foxy]

Yes, lots. That's the usual penalty. The is no room for complacency, we have standards to uphold. 

[Foxy]

 

 

When did this turn into a lesson in grammar?

When nev posted

 

While where at it, it's 'advice' you're after, not 'advise'.

 

 

 

Now that's not fair, where did I ever write "advise"?  

 

Posted 04 October 2016 - 10:44 AM

When you install the old/new one, I'd advise fitting a lock nut over the existing M10 nut, as turbos have a habit of unwinding bolts near them (due to the high freq vibrations).

 

 

 

[Andyeddie]

Buy OEM, and you won't go wrong, and by OEM I mean the original equipment manufacturers Vauxhall used, not necessarily Vauxhaull or Lotus themselves. And don't worry about the spelling, grammer freaks, I'm sure you don't give a flying Fock if your car stays in good shape or shayp.

[anz3001]

Gates, Conti-Tech, Dayco in that order for timing belt kits personally.

[Nev]

 

 

 

When did this turn into a lesson in grammar?

When nev posted

 

While where at it, it's 'advice' you're after, not 'advise'.

 

 

 

Now that's not fair, where did I ever write "advise"?  

 

Posted 04 October 2016 - 10:44 AM

When you install the old/new one, I'd advise fitting a lock nut over the existing M10 nut, as turbos have a habit of unwinding bolts near them (due to the high freq vibrations).

 

 

 

 

That's correct usage by me, you dummy! I was using the verb "advise". You are getting confused with the noun "advice".

 

Read here to see the difference: http://www.grammar-m...vice_advise.htm

 

Edited by Nev, 20 January 2017 - 02:02 PM.