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Vauxhall vectra

pukkamum
pukkamum Posts: 3,944 Forumite
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We are going looking at a used vectra 2.5 v6 sri P reg today.
Anyone have any pointers on any potential problems we should look out for?
It has an asking price of £695.
I don't get nearly enough credit for not being a violent psychopath.
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  • wazza
    wazza Posts: 2,595 Forumite
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    make sure the cambelt has been changed recently. Have been told it is an expensive job.
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    It's an R reg in your other thread.:D
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    Shall we say 1997 for arguements sake then?! ;)
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
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  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    TiTheRev wrote: »
    Shall we say 1997 for arguements sake then?! ;)

    All together then, "1997".

    Ah, that's better.:T
  • sturll
    sturll Posts: 2,582 Forumite
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    LandyAndy wrote: »
    All together then, "1997".

    Ah, that's better.:T


    And the award for the most condescending poster goes to you. Well done i hope your ego feels better.

    In answer to the original question the main problem you will probably encounter is the IAC valve and throttle body needing cleaning - it causes cutting out, high revs etc.

    Additionally you might have trouble with the usual sensors, Cam, Crank, Lambda - check the Cat isnt broken up inside (another favourite) and have a look for leaks especially where the engine joins the gearbox and around the rocker cover.
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    sturll wrote: »
    And the award for the most condescending poster goes to you. Well done i hope your ego feels better.

    In answer to the original question the main problem you will probably encounter is the IAC valve and throttle body needing cleaning - it causes cutting out, high revs etc.

    Additionally you might have trouble with the usual sensors, Cam, Crank, Lambda - check the Cat isnt broken up inside (another favourite) and have a look for leaks especially where the engine joins the gearbox and around the rocker cover.
    Argumentative, informative, missing expletives though. IVE have enough of this ;)

    :rotfl:
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    sturll wrote: »
    And the award for the most condescending poster goes to you. Well done i hope your ego feels better.

    In answer to the original question the main problem you will probably encounter is the IAC valve and throttle body needing cleaning - it causes cutting out, high revs etc.

    Additionally you might have trouble with the usual sensors, Cam, Crank, Lambda - check the Cat isnt broken up inside (another favourite) and have a look for leaks especially where the engine joins the gearbox and around the rocker cover.

    :confused::confused::confused::confused:

    You've obviously seen something in my post that I missed.

    I was just having a laugh.

    If I've offended TiTheRev then I apologise.
  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    Big insurance group...!

    EGR Valve
    Cam sensor
    Crank sensor
    Manifold blowing
    airbag lights
    Aircon - make sure it's working.

    Probably much easier to get the £695 and chuck it down the nearest grid...
  • Useless_With_Money_3
    Useless_With_Money_3 Posts: 37 Forumite
    Rear rosebushes are one of the most common as expensive items to do
    I maybe crap with money but im good with cars;)

    October £10 challenge DONE:T
    November £10 Challenge DONE:beer:

    December £10 Challenge Starts Next Week
  • Useless_With_Money_3
    Useless_With_Money_3 Posts: 37 Forumite
    Rear rosebushes are one of the most common and expensive items to do
    I maybe crap with money but im good with cars;)

    October £10 challenge DONE:T
    November £10 Challenge DONE:beer:

    December £10 Challenge Starts Next Week
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