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  1. Maybe you could source some HID headlamps and swap them out but you would need complete setup with Ballasts as well as connectors with some wiring to complete the conversion
  2. Plenty of suppliers of stainless systems on eBay and they will make it to your requirements (sound, tailpipes, etc)
  3. You're welcome to place an advert in the For Sale section of this forum Best to include a photo of the bars
  4. That engine was used extensively over the Vauxhall range so should be plenty out there for sale. Not sure what else would fit in the hole but sure that most engines would but issue with getting it to run with current electronics fitted to the car if vastly different from original
  5. I would definitely start with the battery from the terminals (clean and tight) to the leads, especially all earth leads are intact and clean as these are often overlooked. After that, with the battery on trickle charge I would let the control units relearn their parameters and then try it after that.
  6. It shouldn't matter that its not a genuine Vauxhall part but it has to be the same specification to work properly Check also that the side repeaters are working properly as well as this could cause the fast flashing issue
  7. Not sure exactly but I would imagine there would be some aftermarket parts available for the VXR vauxhall range if you could measure the length and diameter and contact some GM tuning companies to see if compatible with any other models
  8. You could look for parts for the Suzuki Wagon R from the same era as it is the same car underneath
  9. Share some pics of your Meriva if you want?
  10. The Ethanol burns a bit hotter which would help to keep the engine clean but it also leads to slightly less MPG which along with the higher cost of fuel is leading us to be under the illusion that we are not getting much to the gallon as before
  11. Hi Jamie....welcome to the Club Certainly looks a good condition car It would definitely be worth checking the cambelt has been done and all servicing has been carried out accordingly then it should go on for many years with no issues Good to have you onboard!
  12. Hi Michael....welcome to the Club You are welcome to place an advert in the For Sale section of this forum Hopefully you should find an enthusiastic buyer soon
  13. Hi John, welcome to the Club Definitely the old Vauxhalls are the most reliable and apart from rust have known them to go onto several hundred thousands of miles with very little issue Good to have you onboard!
  14. Hi....welcome to the Club It seems that new exhaust systems are becoming hard to get hold of nowadays Always best bet to start looking on eBay as you can see availability and price comparisons
  15. Firstly, check your brake fluid level as the warning light looks similar and then see if there is too much slack on the handbrake lever (e.g. floppy at rest and lots of movement before it gets to the first ratchet click)....if so, then top up the fluid and investigate why it has gone down (could be worn brake pads) and then adjust the handbrake lever (which could also be associated with worn pads) Let us know how you get on with it
  16. I don't think there should be an issue with fitting the correct LED bulbs, try another (reputable - not Chinese) bulbs and see if they work
  17. It sounds like the tyres may have been swapped around recently and some may be slightly below pressure. Try inflating all tyres to slightly above the recommended pressure (you can always let some out later if required) and go for a drive to see if that makes any difference. If a low tyre pressure has been registered then the headlamp alignment (via the suspension sensors) would recognise a slight deviation in vehicle height on one side, e.g. if the car has been driven on a flat tyre or sat in a driveway/forecourt with a flat tyre for a while)
  18. Sounds like the fluid is leaking past the seals in the master cylinder (like internal bleeding so it doesn't leak out but the pressure just drops as fluid leaking between the seals) I would be tempted to install a repair kit (seals, etc) in the master cylinder as they are rebuildable from memory A very easy job to do just ensure you soak the new seals in fresh brake fluid overnight and try to clean up the bore first
  19. Hi...welcome to the Club
  20. Hi....welcome to the Club
  21. Try unscrewing it first if not then it may bash upwards (similar to VW) but don't have your head directly over the top (done that one before
  22. Is the engine turbocharged?
  23. I'm sure small blocks of high density foam would work nicely
  24. You can post a photo of your car by clicking on the 'choose files' link below this post section where you are typing. Select the images you want to include and press submit then click on the photo to insert into the post
  25. You can post a photo of your car by clicking on the 'choose files' link below this post section where you are typing. Select the images you want to include and press submit then click on the photo to insert into the post
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