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MrPetrolHead said:
i installed the vaux com software but the obd device i have its a ebay one will it still work for the vaux com software?
So you expect an illegal ebay clone device to work with genuine software that costs close to £700 ?No.
Although there are usually sellers on ebay selling what you need including illegally hacked software under the name OpCom ( As EU gets Opel, not Vaux, Op is the original software version anyway )
Isnt really sound like any of these so called mechanics have any proper diagnostic gear at all then ?
stevieturbo said:
At last a good outcome...and probably a lot of that harm caused by trying to destroy the cat.
Yeah bro I'm happy now finally fixed the car after months of trying now I have an empty cat should I get a new one? I mean car drives fine so I don't see the point and also I don't know if I should sell the car as I spent loads of money on it also I have the Astra h 1.7cdti sxi I'm sure it's got Isuzu engine in it is that engine reliable ? Also is the cambelt change due every 100k year ? For that engine MrPetrolHead said:
Yeah bro I'm happy now finally fixed the car after months of trying now I have an empty cat should I get a new one? I mean car drives fine so I don't see the point and also I don't know if I should sell the car as I spent loads of money on it also I have the Astra h 1.7cdti sxi I'm sure it's got Isuzu engine in it is that engine reliable ? Also is the cambelt change due every 100k year ? For that engine
Strictly speaking yes you should...but in reality, it's no big deal and will do no harm running without the cat. However, there is the potential for it to fail MOT if it is spotted there is no cat, or it looks like the case has been cut open/rewelded to allow the removal of it.1.7 cdti is Isuzu and in my opinion very reliable if looked after. There are a few variations over the years, bt main engine is sort of the same. Astra uses a Bosch injection system, Meriva/Combo use Denso so some parts are different here and there.
I've said it before, my first one only died at 660k. I replaced it with an engine from a Meriva with 130k and so far I've another 45k or so on top of that. Although the Meriva engine did have some issues that needed resolved.
Belt is due changed every 60k on the cdti. It's a very easy job to change, couple of hours really.
That said, every belt I've changed on my own...has been in great condition when I removed it and I have been complacent with some and ran them to 120k before changing...and damn thing still looked great.
Although I do 90k a year, so there isnt really any time/age related wear factored in there.
I got the cat on but its empty inside so i wont get a new one unless it fails mot. I will defo look after this car treat it right but i dont know how the previous owner treated it. Im on 74k mileage unless its been clocked down mot history looks legit but im still not sure.. I am guessing the previous owner changed the timing belt as he worked at euro car parts so im guessing he got it for free and replaced it? Another question for you would you sell this car if you were me? Its running fine now but i kind of lost my trust with this car. But after spending all this money i fee like not to sell it as if i buy another car its got the chance of causing problems aswell. All i have to do is change the heater resistor on this as it only works on setting 4. I tried replacing it yesterday i took off the glovebox but my hand couldn't fit to grab the resistor as the gap is too small for my hands. And ill probz change the timing belt and water pump as that was the first thing i purchased when i got the car.
Edited by MrPetrolHead on Wednesday 15th August 20:11
It makes no sense to replace the water pump...unless you have good reason to do so.
Never assume past service history...if you've had a turbo failure at only 74k....IMO, it's had no looking after whatsoever !
My first turbo lasted to around 490k.
As for selling.....really hard to know. If it runs right and all work has been done to a good standard ( which lets face it, doesnt sound like it given the recent problems ) then at least you know what you have.
You could sell it and buy something else, and buy trouble again.
Never assume past service history...if you've had a turbo failure at only 74k....IMO, it's had no looking after whatsoever !
My first turbo lasted to around 490k.
As for selling.....really hard to know. If it runs right and all work has been done to a good standard ( which lets face it, doesnt sound like it given the recent problems ) then at least you know what you have.
You could sell it and buy something else, and buy trouble again.
MrPetrolHead said:
Yeah so i might aswell keep it hopefully no other problems. Like you said i could buy trouble again unless i take a mechanic with me. I think the previous owner never warmed up and cooled down the turbo thats why it probz blew up.
Dont take any of the recent mechanics...stevieturbo said:
Dont take any of the recent mechanics...
Another question because i do deliveries its short distance every time i come to a stop do i need to wait and cool down the turbo? I wont be ragging it i will be taking it easy. Also when i first start up in the morning i use to let it run for 5-10 min but then i heard that isnt a good way to warm up so i give it 10 seconds and then drive off but taking it easy for couple miles. MrPetrolHead said:
Another question because i do deliveries its short distance every time i come to a stop do i need to wait and cool down the turbo? I wont be ragging it i will be taking it easy. Also when i first start up in the morning i use to let it run for 5-10 min but then i heard that isnt a good way to warm up so i give it 10 seconds and then drive off but taking it easy for couple miles.
Just look after it, change the oil and all filters etc every 10k and ensure it is kept in good health and there should be no special precautions needed.Obviously dont go raking the crap out of it from cold...just drive it normally. And if it's only short runs between stops, again, dont drive flat out and immediately switch it off.
I've used mine for similar work as well as long runs and none of your concerns have even really been a concern for me.
Just drive it normally, dont be abusive and look after it.
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