Forum: Opel

guys , i have a 2003 Astra, 1.8l. looking at the wheel bearings guys from Veale parts say that there are 2 types. one with speed sensor in it and one without. any ideas? also , is there a gearbox filter? they say it doesnt exist, but ive been told to change the filter in the gearbox...

hi guys, how long on average should it take for the needle to get to the middle of temp gauge? its meant to be in the middle im assuming...cheers

anyone got a picture of the timing on the 2003 astra guys? need to double check on something. :) also anyone got a downloadable copy of the service manual? thanks

I need to put a cover on the steering wheel, leather would be nice or imitation. Any recommendations?

last post in this section was in 2008... who has or still has an Opel now? I do, Veccy B

friend of mine got a bit of a lemony car from carcity so i figured id give her a hand with a few things and yeah what service manuals are there for this car? Thanks

the gf has an '05 barina and the check engine light comes on occasionaly. The car runs fine and doesn't appear to have any obvious problems. Would it be caused by a faulty o2 sensor or the likes? Thanks

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My mum has a 2000-ish Astra sedan, 5 spd manual. I have been driving it the past couple of days and find that it pulls to the left when I accellerate and then back to the right when I lift off on the throttle. These aren't just mild pulls, you literally have to fight with the steering wheel to keep...

im thinking of getting an astra for the wife and getting rid of one of the bimmers NOOOOOOOOO!!! :shake Anyway, how reliable are they and anything to look out for, beter years ect. im looking around the 99 to 03 mark, TS i think they are. from what ive read they have problems with air con...

Hi everyone, im new to forum here. I drive a BMW 320Ci but this is just a question for my mum's AH astra. The windscreen washer pump doesnt seem to pump out any water anymore. I tried to locate the pump and i think its on the front left corner if im correct. Im not sure how to fix it but i...

I can get hold of quite a few opel related how to's let me know and ill try get hold of one for you...

Hey guys and gals, Being an owner of a fellow GM product...was wondering what engine swaps have been done to some of the GM euro product we get here. In particular SB Barina, TR/S Astra and the Calibra's. With the calibra, did we get any 4x4 ones? Was thinking one of those with a Saab 2.3...

My girlfriend own a TS Astra, the fuel consumption is really bad in my mind, approx. 9km/L in city. the car done 116000km, just serviced, and the guy from dealer said it is nothing wrong with the car. is it okay?

whats the offset and PCD on an 02 03 vectra????? cheers guys, did i search here and online cant find anything lol, i know it is a noob question but still lil hlp would be great, cheers sean

Hi there i am after a Opel Vectra grill for the ZC model. I need the badge but the grill and badge are all one piece. Does anyone know where i can get one of these cheap? Or has anybody changed to this grill and have the standard holden grill sitting round wanting to get rid of it? Any help would...

Hey guys and girls, I thought I would finally make the plunge and join this forum too :) so here I am. In this link there are pictures of my car http://btchy.boostcruising.com Donna

a mates 4cyl 1996 calibra seems to have the limiter cut in at around 4600rpm which is way lower than the std redline. Is there a "limp home mode" with a lower cut, or what other sinister issue couls be causing this.

Hello there . Im just wondering where is the engine number on a holden barina gsi meant to be located. i have to get roadworthy but my mechanic couldnt find the number. i went to holden and they said left hand side of engine block but its not there. is that the only location where it could...

Lowered with Eibach Pro-Kit (30mm) Didn't want a huge drop and these proved perfect!! Eliminated heaps of the body roll and firmed up the ride without being too rigid. Love em! Thanks to Glenn for supplying the goods :) Before: After:

Hey, Anyone else out there got an Opel Corsa / Holden Barina? I have a black 04 model :D Cheers

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Can anyone help please? I have an Astra CD 2001 Hatchback, which I have always had garage serviced. A male friend has offered to home service it for me, but is unable to locate exactly where outlet is!! What he thought was the engine oil outlet was actually the transmission oil, which he...