Took the Parkinsons Warrior out it's first run in weeks, Sri 150 on mostly A roads. Forgot how much I enjoy driving it in comparison to the wife's auto focus. Thought I managed some good numbers

Hey all, I hope you are all well and preparing for this upcoming lockdown 2.0? I thought I'd share a video I made on my dad's Insignia. I quite like how comfortable and quite his model was!

Hi. I have a 2011 Astra J 1.4 (Non-turbo) SRi and posted here a few days ago about a wobbly clutch. Was advised it was pedal box and that has been confirmed with a visit to Vauxhall I was just wondering how urgently this would need to be repaired? And if it needs a new box or the current one can...

So I found a full leather interior to replace the half leather I had fitted in the Parkinson's Warrior this week, need to make a loom from the switch to below the seats for the heater but will be reading up on here before starting. I have sourced the plug for behind the heater switches with...

Hi all, I'm new here I've got 2010 Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9 CDTi SRI and the car spanner light came on a few days ago. I have an OBD scanner (argos one) and I've done the pedal test and there are no error codes. I haven't noticed any significant changes in performance. I've had a look at some...

This thread is split into two questions: first, my brakes are shocking. The braking power reminds me of a train, under emergencies, it simply does not slow down. I had a slight weeping from the clutch which helped bleed the brakes so it may or may not slow down. However, ever since the slave...

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I’ve just had a fault code pop up 017012 and after a quick google search I was told his could be a fuel trim malfunction. Anyone had any experience?

Hey guys hoping you can shed some light for me! Astra H SRI 110k had clutch judder, had new clutch an flywheel fitted, mechanic said the flywheel was toast but clutch had plenty left, now only 1k miles and 5 weeks later the judder has returned. Is it even possible to eat through a flywheel...

Hi guys, was driving last night for around 30 miles and “a/c off due to high engine temperature” came up on the dash, the car runs fine and the a/c still works as normal, my temp gauge doesn’t move though, my code reader threw out p0128 (coolant thermostat). If I replace the thermostat is that...

My son had the petrol tank on his Astra punctured in 2 places by petrol thieves a few days ago. I've tried the Petro Putty stuff but one of the holes started leaking when i started the engine after leaving the putty to cure for 24 hours. So i will need to buy a replacement fuel tank. Would all...

Hi all I've started to experience some problems with my Vauxhall Astra SRI 2005 1.8 Petrol (H Chassis), and me and my mechanic have more or less boiled it down to a faulty (or soon to be dead) ECU. Now it all began with the O2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Code arriving some place between Dublin and Belfast...

Hi all. New here. I have used the search to find what I'm looking for but couldn't see anything so here goes. Purchased my car in April this year and didn' notice til about 2 months later that I was missing some warning lights from the dash. As far as I remember I am missing... Engine...

Help please i have a insignia 09 cdti Sri I let out my clutch while starting the car by accident which caused my car not to start for a few hours it seemed like my battery died but that wasn't the case When i start my car I turn it over and the engine goes off then I have to turn it over...

Hi everyone, SO i have just brought a 2007 (57) Vectra C SRI CDTI. 1.9. On driving it back from Ilford to Canterbury i noticed that the temp gauge on the dash is hoovering around the low 80's if at all moving of the needle. WHen i gave it some boot and got up to a higher speed it moved up to...

Hi, New here. I have a astra sri 1.8 petrol and it's 2005, Has 135k on the clock, Full service history, Cam belt changed and water pump 25k ago, Any mechanics or anyone know or had this problem before? in the morning I get bouncing revs and a knocking sound, only for a couple of minutes then...

Hi all. This is my first post so apologies in advance if this has been discussed before. I just purchased a 2004 Astra 1.8 SRI (which I'm loving driving) however the radio/cassette player doesn't work and I wondered how easy it is to install either a CD player or aux input? If anyone could...

I hope I dont bore you all with this but basically I bought my first Turbo two/three years ago and now I am about to get rid of it due to an intermittent issue with an engine misfire along with alot of strange issues over the years. Help me please I wanna keep my astra sri! Its a 2005 Astra...

Can someone please help me make sure I get the right gasket for my car cos there are three options on eurocarparts and they all look the same to me I have a astra have 1.7 cdti Sri 1686cc 100hp 74kw (I think) Z17dth I believe, I'm looking to get this done ASAP but I don't want to get the wrong...

Hey Chaps, I know after a hard days work you cant be arsed finding a fault in my wreck of a vehicle all i can do is beg and if there is such thing as karma i promise I'll send it your way. To start with (skip this next paragraph if you cant be arsed with how i bought the car), i nearlly ended...