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    Vauxhall /Opel insignia 2014, I removed 3 bolts holding driver side driveshaft on, yet still solid , why ? Please help

    Car - 2014 Vauxhall Opel Insignia 2.0 cdti. I removed the 3 bolts that were holding on the driveshaft to the car but the driveshaft is still stuck solid, any ideas why and how to remove it is much appreciated thans
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    What could cause a massive thud when switching off the engine ?

    Thanks, it was finally diagnosed after 2 years thanks to YouTube. It was a faulty throttle body, anti shudder valve not closing proper . Not one mechanic or car garage suggested this, but YouTube did !
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    Strange noise when accelerating drivebelt area , alternator pulley EXTREMELY hot to touch, please help asap ( videos included )

    Hi, it barely wobbles whatsoever but if I wobble it tom to bottom there is a tiny amount of movement. Today it was tested with a multimeter, with engine off the battery tested over 12V but with engine running it tested 11V then fluctuated to 12v and then at the highest 13 v then dropped back to...
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    Strange noise when accelerating drivebelt area , alternator pulley EXTREMELY hot to touch, please help asap ( videos included )

    Hey all. Car - 57 plate Vauxhall/Opel Vectra C 1.9 cdti 120bhp. I have been hearing a loud rattling/grating type noise from the drive belt area for about 3 months and there is also a sudden short chirp when the engine is started. , so 4 days ago I replaced the tensioner pulley again ( only...
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    car was fine then suddenly open circuit injectors 1 ,2 3 4 now cuts out and leaks fuel 10 minutes after it went to a kwik fit garage for exhaust check

    Hi all Car is a 57 plate Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti 120 bhp I took the car to kwik fit 2 days ago to get an exhaust clamp cut off and pre mot checks under bonnet. As he's standing around the car spearks are flying everywhere from his grinder which was unproffesiob=nal now i think of it having...
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    Why does my car thud when the engine is switched off ? short video included

    The othe problem was a clunking noise and only after he poked bar through driver wheel area did this issue begin for the very first time, liteally a few seconds after he poked the bar through this issue arose. I saw a video on youtube with car of the exact same engine ( 1.9 cdti 120bhp) showing...
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    My car feels sluggish after new drive belt + tensioner fitted, why ? ( not timing belt )

    Hi and thanks for your helpful response. I was putting the air box in and as I was levering the airbox in I didn't realise the wiring was underneath so I was pressing the box down on top of the wiring, I am not sure if that was the wiring for the maf as it has 2 seperate lots of wires they are...
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    What is the higest mileage engine you've owned

    My 57 plate Vectra is currently the highest mileage car I've owned, It is at just over 197,500 miles on the clock and still performing great
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    My car feels sluggish after new drive belt + tensioner fitted, why ? ( not timing belt )

    Hi all My car had a new drive belt and tensioner fitted and right away after this the car instantly feels less responsive, I think It is more noticeable in 2nd 3rd and 4 th gear . It is usually when driving up a hill I notice it more being hesitant. sometimes I have to have the pedal pressed...
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    Fitted Auxillery belt tensioner, now the belt seems far too big , why ?

    Hi all. I fitted a drive belt to my car as something keeps shredding the belts and there is a loud rattling noise in this area, I decided to replace the drive belt tensioner I had no difficulty fitting the drive belt, it started good after fitting it, got it all perfect and the belt had good...
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    Drivebelt tensioner bolt does not relive belt tension, only loosens bolt ?

    Hi, thank you for replying yes it does drive alternator as well , the tutorials just show to rotate clockwise the 15 nut on tensioner pulley i was going anti clockwise hence why bolt came out lol will try again tomorrow and post any progress ty
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    Drivebelt tensioner bolt does not relive belt tension, only loosens bolt ?

    Hi, Please help I have never changed drivebelt before and as everyone is isolating due to covid 19 I am doing it myself. car is a 57 plate Vectra C 1.9 cdti 120 bhp , When I undo the tensioner bolt it only loosens the bolt on the tensioner and does not actually affect/loosen the tension on the...
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    Why does the wheel lock up and smoke when the handbrake cable is attached ?

    Hi As I stated at the begininng of the post, it is a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti 120 bhp, NOT a ford focus. I have not heard of any handbrake recall on these cars and on the onine checker it shows no recalls whatsoever for these cars. I replaced the rear caliper discs and pads on my car myself...
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    Why does the wheel lock up and smoke when the handbrake cable is attached ?

    I only relaced the rear calipers, discs and pads a few weeks ago and all was fine and it passed its MOT , a few weeks later I thoguht I would get the handbrake to hold better on less clicks for some reason I undid the handbrake cable from the caliper, once I put it back together again was when...
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    Why does the wheel lock up and smoke when the handbrake cable is attached ?

    Car - Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI 120bhp I am no mechanic but I watch Youtube DIY video's and can follow and perform fairly easy jobs like this on my car. I replaced the rear calipers , discs and pads and took it the MOT and all was fine including it's handbrake. A few weeks later I wanted the...

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