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[Tomega69]

Hello, as my title suggests I'm off to look at a 2002 petrol 2.2 Auto tomorrow.

It has fsh is well cared for and has done 86k, it is due a cambelt. General condition looks very good.

I'm after a comfortable relaxed cruiser.....hopefully this will fit the bill?

I wondered if anyone has any viewing advice? Things to look for and check etc?

Is the 2.2 unit a good one, I've read about bore wear and oil consumption on dishonest john!!!

any info and advice would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance, Tom.

[BazaJT]

hello and welcome to OOF Can't advize on 2.2's as I've never owned a 4 pot.Should be a comfy[if no rocket ship]cruiser,I believe 4 pots can be easier to work on-more room in the engine bay- than the V6's.When changing the cam belt/having it changed make sure the water pump is replaced at the same time as these are driven by the cam belt.Good luck with the purchase

[omegod]

They are a decent cruiser but won't blow your socks off, main weakness is the camshaft sensor which plays up but is not that expensive at £70 ish but must come from Vauxhall.  Check for rust inner front wings and rear sills and signs of head gasket failiure

[Tomega69]

Thanks for replies fellas.

Yes I'm not looking for performance, more comfort and reasonable economy, also being GM I'm hoping parts and maintainance to be fairly straightforward. I service all my own vehicles and would like to do as much on this car as possible, the cambelt actually looks quite easy.

[migiestate]

Hello and welcome to the forum  . I have had a 2.2 CDX estate for 4 years. No problems,had cam belt done with water pump,cleaned out both front water drains at front,all as per advice on here  . A great car and runs really well  .

[tunnie]

Had a 2.2 for over 10 years, took it to over 190k before I sold it. Probably best car I've owned, the 3.2 is starting to come close though.

The V6's have just effortless performance though.