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  1. Astra H
    Hey guys! I've got an Astra Mk5 with Z16XEP and it's having some issues. When the car is cold it starts and runs normally with no issues, but after driving for a while, when it gets warm, it shuts down while accelerating or when starting to move from stop. After this it won't start. Power...
  2. Astra H
    Hey guys, wonder if you can help. I just cleaned out the inlet manifold on my Z16XEP 05 Astra H Twinport with carb cleaner, then reassembled. When I started, it's running way worse and spanner is on. Limp mode, no acceleration under load, revs ok stationary but no codes or EML. Did I miss...
  3. Astra H
    Hello guys I have a Astra h 1.6 petrol I have changed radiator ,thermostat and water pump As the car warms up the heaters blow out hot air as normal but the radiator is cold as if no water is circulating also the coolant pipes starts getting under a lot of pressure No smoke from exhaust ...
  4. General Motoring Chat
    Not sure if it's me or they way I have my laptop set up but can anyone please point me in the right direction (Google just does not work anymore) for spare parts to refurb my Valeo DR6A293 Starter (Vx - 09115192) as it seems all I can find is dodgy parts from Ebay and my local motor shop insists...
  5. Astra H
    Just trying to test the Starter Relay [Hella 90226846] for Ohms but don't know what the spec is, I did find a general one in black and that is listed as 50 Ohm but the Yellow GM one from the Astra is reading 79.3 Ohm and need to know if this is within spec or something is wrong? Sorry if in...
  6. Astra H
    After fixing the Diaphragm on the Astra and as it had only had short trips for months we took it for a 2 hour run on Sat night, came home and all good, no rough idle or noises or anything, still some fine tuning but a lot better. Sunday morning gets in car to go Asda and noticed in rear view...
  7. Astra H
    Hello, I have Astra H Z16XEP with MT35E (part number 12230740). Is it possible to change it with MT35E 2.3 (part number 55561172)? Both ECUs are from 1.6 Z16XEP but different years. What's the difference between both? Is it possible to swap?
  8. Astra H
    have an issue with my z16xep been to vauxhall 2 different dealers and neither have a clue and 3 little garages paid to have all seals replaced only one thats not been done is the middle one in the intake manifold /had head-gasket done and the the head valves all reseated car runs spot on and no...
  9. Astra H
    I have a problem with my Astra H Z16XEP. When the outside temperature is under 15-20 degree and a engine is a cold, the first start is easy. When the outside temperature is over 15-20 degree and a engine is a cold, the first start is difficult. When the outside temperature is under 15-20...
  10. Astra H
    Hello, everyone. I'm new to the forum. I apologize in advance for bad English. I'm from Bulgaria. The car is Astra H Z16XEP 17.12.2004 with gas injection GasControl, as far as I know it is mounted in Italy. I have it recently and as expected it started with the problems ... I'll start a little...
  11. Astra G
    car is a mk4 1.6 16v twinport 04 plate with 100k on clock have an issue been to vauxhall main dealer and they can not find the problem opcom says there is no faults but the noise has gotten louder but noise sounds like its coming from the alternator but if i drive it really slow and not use...
  12. Astra G
    as title says i have a 1.6 16v twin-port astra G bought a new rocker cover from vauxhall 140 pound later no difference at all car still cuts out if i remove and refit the dipstick or oil cap car is fine if i block the breather side from the throttle body but it whines.whistle noise at 3500...
  13. Astra H
    Hi All, Hoping to get some advice on what could be the issue with my Astra H (manual). A bit of background - i knows it's quite long but please bear with me as some of the information may be relevant to getting the right answer (or you can skip to the end for my question :)): It hadn't been...
  14. Astra H
    Rough running. Slight loss of power. Idling at 800 rather than 1000 (no aircon etc). I searched online but can't find 013007 in any list. Engine is an Z 16 XEP. 2006 reg. Serviced independantly in August. Just how far can I drive with this ? ;)
  15. Astra H
    Hello, I have recently bought a 54 plate mk 5 Astra H (5 door, 1.6L, SXi) Engine code is Z16XEP Prior to buying there was no noticeable abnormal engine noises (otherwise I’d have walked away) However, There is an audible rattle/tapping sound. I have a feeling it’s always been like this and I...
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