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bradfincham

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 15:15

also the top mounts


Teddy

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 15:12

quote:
Originally posted by James
change of plan, just got quoted £2k insurance :(

www.confused.com


James

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 15:04

change of plan, just got quoted £2k insurance :(


James R

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 15:04

quote:
Originally posted by Teddy
quote:
Originally posted by j1400
Check the front wishbones, the bushes normally perish and die, causing vauge handling, seaized rear calipers, rusty arches and sills.



Wishbones yes - the offside seems to giveway with disturbing frequency.


Least it's only £30 a time for a wishbone;)


deanmcreynolds26

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 15:02

very nice cars.. find an original and keep it that way.. thats what im doing to mine..

Original with a LET the way vaux should of made it in this country!


Teddy

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 14:45

quote:
Originally posted by j1400
Check the front wishbones, the bushes normally perish and die, causing vauge handling, seaized rear calipers, rusty arches and sills.



Wishbones yes - the offside seems to giveway with disturbing frequency.


James R

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 14:45

Check the front wishbones, the bushes normally perish and die, causing vauge handling, seaized rear calipers, rusty arches and sills.


Teddy

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 14:43

Excellent cars - worse handling in its class by a county mile.

If looking at a c20xe check for tapping from cold.

Rear Arches (typical Vauxhall)

Seat belts have a tendincy to wear for some reason also.

Apart from that solid.

Bear in mind it wears a GSi badge and now within the reach of people that dont treat them properly :(


James

 posted on 11th Apr 05 at 14:39

As above, also what to look out for when buying