January 2015

Inside Line: Corteco

Corteco advises that sales of its 21652556 OE quality engine mounts – which fit many models in either range – have almost doubled in the last year, a statistic that suggests many more of these models are likely […]

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Inside Line: ZF Services UK

Vauxhall Zafira – CSC Overstroke When replacing the concentric slave cylinder (CSC), check that the rubber-sealing washer from the old CSC does not remain stuck in the clutch pressure pipe. If left there, it will […]

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Inside Line: RMI

1.9 Z19 DT Engines: limp mode enabled with fault code P2587 turbo boost control – caused by blocked EGR valve, EGR fault code not generated. 2005 – 2007 All Engine Variants: brake disc run out […]

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Inside Line: Gates

Timing belt Beware of a natural tendency to rotate the timing belt tensioner on the GM 16-Valve engine in a clockwise direction, says Gates. On these models, the Allen Key must be turned in an […]

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Inside Line: Dayco

The 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine used in several models in the Vauxhall/Opel Astra and Zafira range, is extremely sensitive to the tension of its timing belt, which can easily be over-tensioned, with eventual belt failure […]

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Inside Line: First Line

Wheel Bearings Although the Vauxhall Zafira II was based on the contemporary Astra platform, it is important to be aware that there are three different versions of wheel bearing kit for the front axle. The […]

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Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the following difficulties may arise with the Vauxhall Astra and Zafira: Worn out tie rod ends Problem: Intense strain and high surface pressure wear on the tie rod […]

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Inside Line: Autoelectro

The Alternator on 1.9 CDTi Diesel Models– Vehicle has known faults with the TVD/crankshaft pulley failure which causes excessive vibration within the drive belt system and results in the premature failure of the alternator pulley […]

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Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Vauxhall Zafira B/Astra H (2005 on): Engine Oil For this particularly series of Zafira/Astra, Vauxhall list only one or two specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma […]

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Inside Line: Cambiare

There have not been any VOSA recalls for Vauxhall Zafira, though some 2009 models had a problem with the steering column becoming loose, causing a knocking noise. Oil pressure switches are the most commonly sold […]

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