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It sounds like something priming up or getting into position (recognise the sound but cannot place it though)

best bet would be to cut one off a scrap car (if you can still find a local car breakers yard)

You are correct in most of the procedure but I would put the cap on before the temperature rises too high. Once if has had chance to settle down then release the cap when safe to do so (gradually to allow pressure to release and keep clear of the boiling water). The level will then drop slightly. Refill to the level and do the same until the level no longer drops. Always ensure the cap is tight and never release when hot and with too much pressure behind it.

If you have the parts to fit then go for it and also gives you a chance to totally flush through the old brake fluid and fill with fresh.....this is usually the problem as the valves stick as corroded with moisture in the fluid and contamination of the metal valve and body

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e10-petrol-explained#compatibility This will tell you the compatability of E10 in your car

if the thermostat is failing to open at around 88 degrees centigrade then your supply of stats is not reliable and would shop elsewhere. Check also the coolant pressure cap as if this fails then it can lead to lower boiling point in the system

It could be interference especially if the dashcam has wifi built in....experienced similar issues with this sort of thing before. Maybe disconnect the dashcam and see if affects the radio operation

auto-locksmith would be your best bet and may be able to cut keys for it

could be crank sensor or cam sensor (especially if the cambelt is loose then it could be flagged as Cam Sensor out of phase) also look at fuel pump and system relay which could be faulty

I believe you should have a cooling off period (in the case of buying a lemon) and if Vauxhall can't fix it due to lack of parts, etc then I believe you could get a refund or another car

Hi...welcome to the Club I love the Monaro and always wanted one but those days are sadly behind me now. Would like to see some pics of the beastie if you want to post some up? The LS2 engine is bulletproof so you shouldn't have any issues with that side of things. Not sure about parts availability for the rest of the car though Good to have you onboard!

you should be okay to remove the old badge as the grille is already damaged so is therefore sacrificial. My philosophy is that if it went together it can come apart and go back together (in theory) its just how little damage you inflict upon it during removal and refitting

technically, you could do if there is no block webbing in the way and also the crankshaft is removed but it is reinstalling the pistons that will be the issue as would have to come through from above the block

Hi.....welcome to the Club I think you'll find most of the maintenance jobs on a Zafira relatively easy to carry out, especially trim parts replacement. Good to have you onboard

It would be an interesting transplant but huge amounts of work and money and even then don't think it would physically fit in the hole

Possibly best solution is a TomTom SatNav or similar as more up to date and easily updatable on a regular basis Alternatively try the SatNavStore or similar for updated Map Software for your Vauxhall SatNav - cheaper than Vauxhall would sell an update disc/card

Hi....welcome to the Club I used to have a 73 Sedan de Ville.....such a huge car but not so by todays standards with the size of some cars on the road Good to have you onboard!

It could be that the fluid is leaking internally between the seals in the master cylinder which does not show as leaking any fluid and if the level does not drop. That would be a good place to start if you are needing to replace components

Try eBay for dampers but avoid anything from the far east....if its too cheap to be good then it usually is

Not sure you'll get much more information on the standard system But you could get an OBD dongle and tether it to your phone with an app it should show heaps more information about the car's live data readings

Most oil makes nowadays are fine to use Halfords have a range and the old adage is you get what you pay for so get the best you can for your budget

See if Demon Tweeks have something in the oil cooler range that will retrofit

It may loosen up or it could be the old one was sloppy and this is how it should be but if in doubt take it back to the garage that fitted it

You could start with the vehicle details on the DVLA site and then work back to VIN number interrogation.