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Vectra Gear Handbrake Gaiter Replacement

Posted on April 30, 2021October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

After 19 years and over 105K miles the gear stick and handbrake gaiters became very tired looking, with cracking to

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Vectra 2.6 V6 Front Discs and Pads Replacement
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Vectra V6 Brake Discs & Pads Replaced

Posted on March 7, 2021October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Replaced due to pitted discs and worn pads. The front brake discs & pads have been renewed previously, you can

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Vectra Front Springs Replacement

Posted on March 5, 2021October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Replaced both front springs due to fractures, this is the second set in the car life (first set replaced in

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Vectra V6 Timing Belt Replaced #2

Posted on July 2, 2020October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Timing belt, pully’s and water pump replaced at 103K miles. It is recommended you replace the belt and pully’s every

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Vectra V6 Rear Brake Pads Replaced

Posted on June 17, 2018October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Covered over 95K miles on the original rear pads which had approximately 1-2mm left on them. Replaced with Mintex brandMintex

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Vectra Power Sounder Alarm Removed

Posted on March 9, 2018October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

The power sounder is an alarm siren with integrated batteries and charger, its installed as a supplement to the main

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Vectra V6 Coolant Thermostat Replacement

Posted on March 5, 2018October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Although still in good working order, the coolant thermostat was replaced around 94K miles while fitting a new radiator to

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Vectra V6 Ultrasonic Fuel Injector Clean

Posted on September 21, 2017October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Full set of 6 fuel injectors ultrasonically cleaned and tested by injectortune.co.uk. This company offers this service by post, they

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Vectra V6 Rocker Cover Gasket Replaced

Posted on September 17, 2017October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

At around 90K miles the front rocker cover gasket had a noticeable leak on the left side near the cam

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Vectra 2.6 V6 Spark Plug and Coil Pack Replacement
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Vectra 2.6 V6 Spark Plugs & Coil Packs Replaced

Posted on January 27, 2017October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Replaced at 89K miles with NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs and Bosch Coil Packs. Access to the spark plugs and

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Vectra USB / 12v Socket Retrofit

Posted on July 30, 2016October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

USB & 12v socket outlet retrofitted to the centre console for rear passengers. There’s plenty of space at the back

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Vectra Gear Stick Selector Bush Repair

Posted on May 5, 2016October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

At around 85K miles it was noticed that the gear shift was a little loose and after examining the ball

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Vectra Ignition Barrel Replacement
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Vectra Ignition Barrel Replacement

Posted on June 17, 2011August 9, 2021 Dave Blogs

At around 61K miles, the ignition barrel pins started to stick not allowing key turns. Firstly attempted to fix by

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Vectra V6 Timing Belt Replaced #1

Posted on December 20, 2008August 19, 2021 Dave Blogs

Work completed by Geoff & Pete at Drury, North Wales. Replaced @ 49,400 miles. Belt, rollers, water pump, anti-freeze (all

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Vectra 2.6 GSi – DK02 KOB – Maintenance / History

Posted on March 2, 2008December 17, 2021 Dave Blogs

List of maintenance, servicing, mods and history for my Vectra GSI (DK02 KOB). Purchased from Dane County Vauxhall, Winsford 16th

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Opel Scanner

Posted on September 23, 2007June 2, 2021 Dave Blogs

Recently received this new bit of kit, really impressed with the quality and service at opel-scanner.com Already helped me diagnose

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Vectra V6 GSi EBC Front Discs / Pads Fitted

Posted on July 22, 2006October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

The original discs had covered just over 34K miles, EDC discs and Red Stuff front pads were fitted. After driving

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Vectra V6 Oil Cooler Replacement

Posted on April 22, 2005October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Its common for the oil cooler to fail due to its poor design and the cooling fins within the unit

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Vectra Irmscher Gear Surround Fitting

Posted on October 8, 2004August 26, 2021 Dave Blogs

Replaced the standard black surround for the Irmscher Titanium effect equivalent, this compliments the radio and heater control surround with

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Vectra 2.6 GSi Superchip
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Superchipped!

Posted on October 6, 2004September 2, 2021 Dave Blogs

Superchip @ 23905 miles (reg typo error on invoice) carried out at Ric Wood Engine Tuning, Stockport.

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Vectra Irmscher Handbrake Handle

Posted on May 16, 2004October 20, 2021 Dave Blogs

Fitting an aftermarket Irmscher handbrake handle / sleeve requires the original to be cut off. Steps 1-4 remove the original

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Vectra Irmscher Pedal Set Fitting

Posted on February 20, 2004August 24, 2021 Dave Blogs

Irmscher pedal sets are manufactured to the exact size and shape of the original pedals for the specific vehicles in

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Vectra Philips Carin Satnav

Posted on March 24, 2003September 3, 2021 Dave Blogs

These were around £1500 as an optional extra from the Vauxhall / Opel dealer, and are quite rare to find.

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Vectra Irmscher Grille Fitting

Posted on August 3, 2002September 1, 2021 Dave Blogs

Fitting an Irmscher cross hatch grille to your Vectra-B requires the existing surround to be re-used. This is normally one

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Recent Posts

  • Vectra Gear Handbrake Gaiter Replacement
  • Vectra V6 Brake Discs & Pads Replaced
  • Vectra Front Springs Replacement
  • Vectra V6 Timing Belt Replaced #2
  • Vectra V6 Rear Brake Pads Replaced
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