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[TheBoy]

the repair kit is about a fiver...

[Wayne]

£5  ??  

Aaarrgghhhhhhhhhhhhh


all i need doing on my car now is the "checkstrap" and them im a HAPPY bunny!  

I did buy some oil today, but your all gonna shout at me when i tell you what i paid for it!

all im going to say is "Castrol Edge 0w/30"  x  6 litres  
and YES its the correct oil coz i checked  

Retail is £81 !!!!    i paid  £55 for cash

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[TheBoy]

£5  ??  

Aaarrgghhhhhhhhhhhhh


all i need doing on my car now is the "checkstrap" and them im a HAPPY bunny!  

I did buy some oil today, but your all gonna shout at me when i tell you what i paid for it!

all im going to say is "Castrol Edge 0w/30"  x  6 litres  
and YES its the correct oil coz i checked  

Retail is £81 !!!!    i paid  £55 for cash

Probably too thin. Stick to Vx semi @ £30 for 20l

[Wayne]

i double checked matey

went to the Castrol website and it asks you to input your car details

they said best oil for my car is 0w/30

check it out

go here http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014073&contentId=7027066

then go to bottom left where it says "which oil do i use"
you can then choose Vauxhall Omega 2.5 v6
it states the best oil is 0w/30, and then second is Magnatec 10w/40

so im sure Castrol wouldnt get themselves in trouble by selling me the wrong oil  

[Andy B]

the repair kit is about a fiver...... continued.........
39. Install door and attaching parts as mentioned above, in
    reversed order
40. Install outside mirror
     - see working procedure ”Replace Outside Mirror”, unit ”R”,
     Service Instruction Omega-B.
41. Install loudspeaker
     - see working procedure ”Loudspeaker - Front door, Remove and
     Install”, unit ”R”, Service Instruction Omega-B.
42. Install inner panelling - front door
     - see working procedure ”Inner panelling – front door, Remove
     and Install”, unit ”C”, Service Instruction Omega-B.
43. Connect battery.
44. Program volatile memories.

Parts:                                   Part-No.:       Catalog.-No.:
Possibility I:
Omega-B:
2 reinforcement plates                   09 195 961      90 97 309
2 Fastening screws                       13 104 167      20 03 001
Vectra-B:
2 reinforcement plates                   09 195 961      90 97 309
2 Fastening screws                       13 104 167      20 03 001
Possibility II:
Omega-B:
1 front door stop mounting bracket,      90 458 147      90 97 293
  left side
1 front door stop mounting bracket,      90 458 148      90 97 294
  right side
2 reinforcement plates                   09 195 961      90 97 309
2 Fastening screws                       13 104 167      20 03 001
Possibility III:
Vectra-B:
1 front door stop mounting bracket,      90 507 501      90 01 077
  left side
1 front door stop mounting bracket,      90 507 502      90 01 076
  right side
Labour Times:                            TC:          Hours:
T 8 129 10    Repair with                92           0.6 (Omega-B)
              reinforcement                           0.9 (Vectra-B)
              plates without
              side bag
T 8 129 11    Repair with                92           0.7 (Omega-B)
              reinforcement                           1.1 (Vectra-B)
              plates with
              side bag
T 8 129 12    Repair with                92           3.2 (Omega-B)
              bracket front                           3.2 (Vectra-B)
              check link
              without side bag
T 8 129 13    Repair with                92           3.4 (Omega-B)
              bracket front                           3.4 (Vectra-B)
              check link
              with side bag
T 8 129 14    Painting and               92           1.3 (Omega-B)
              finishing work                          1.3 (Vectra-B)
The costs for this repair will be covered for vehicles not older than
3 years and a mileage lower than 100.000 km.
The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming Set-up-time....

[TheBoy]

i double checked matey

went to the Castrol website and it asks you to input your car details

they said best oil for my car is 0w/30

check it out

go here http://www.castrol.com/castrol/productdetailmin.do?categoryId=9014073&contentId=7027066

then go to bottom left where it says "which oil do i use"
you can then choose Vauxhall Omega 2.5 v6
it states the best oil is 0w/30, and then second is Magnatec 10w/40

so im sure Castrol wouldnt get themselves in trouble by selling me the wrong oil  

I bet every car you enter built in last 15 years it will say the same. Doesn't mean they are right.  I certainly would not be using it in mine.

I would strongle recommend to spend the extra money it costs on more regular changes

[Wayne]

FAIR COMMENT MATEY  

but im gonna put it in and before i do, im gonna see where i stand IF it ruins me car
be interested to see what Castrol say if i ring their "press office" and ask them "are you sure its OK for my car" !!!

[Andy B]

the repair kit is about a fiver...

But this is what Vx quoted for:-

This is an extract from Vx TIS system
Notes – not all drawings are reproduced. Some info refers to Vectra B

Extract starts here…………..

Field Remedy: 1291
Subject:      Front doors-Check link - pulls out of door panel
Models:      Engines:      Option:
Omega-B 1996...2000,Vectra-B 1996...2002      All,All      
Complaint:      Check link of front door cracked.
Cause:      Due to excess bending tension front check link bracket cracks.
Production:      Omega-B: Modified check links have been introduced in production as of the following VIN: W0L0VBP69Y1176008 (Rüsselsheim). Vectra-B: None.
Remedy:
There are 3 possibilities:
 I:   Installation of two reinforcement plates, only in case of
      cracks and WITHOUT strong deformation of the door body.
II:   Omega-B: Welding the check link - front door mounting bracket and
      installation of two reinforcement plates in case of cracks
      and strong deformation of the door body.
III:  Vectra-B: Welding the check link - front door mounting bracket
      WITHOUT installation of two reinforcement plates in case of cracks
      and strong deformation
Working Procedure:
Possibility I (Omega-B and Vectra-B):
 1. Disconnect battery.
 2. Remove inner panelling - front door
     - see working procedure ”Inner panelling – front door, Remove
     and Install”, unit ”C”, of the corresponding Service Instruction.
 3. Remove loudspeaker
     - see working procedure ”Loudspeaker - Front door, Remove and
     Install”, unit ”R”, of the corresponding Service Instruction.
 4. Separate wiring harness connector of front door.
 5. Remove check link - front door.
 6. Shorten and bevel the outer reinforcement plate on both sides by
    7.5 mm (Fig. I).  

 7. Paint the reinforcement plates in the colour of the car.
 8. Set original inner reinforcement plate onto the check link - front
    door and insert into front door.
 9. Install the modified outer reinforcement plate to the check link -
    front door with new fixing screws – use locking compound.
10. Install wiring harness connector of front door.
11. Install loudspeakers
     - see working procedure ”Loudspeaker - Front door, Remove and
     Install”, unit ”R”, of the corresponding Service Instructions.
12. Install inner panelling – front door
     - see working procedure ”Inner panelling – front door, Remove
     and Install”, unit ”C”, of the corresponding Service Instruction.
13. Connect battery.
14. Program volatile memories.
Possibility II (Omega-B):
 1. Remove inner panelling - front door
     - see working procedure, ”Inner panelling – front door, Remove
     and Install”, unit ”C”, Service Instruction Omega-B.
 2. Remove loudspeaker
     - see working procedure ”Loudspeaker - Front door, Remove and
     Install”, unit ”R”, Service Instruction Omega-B.
 3. Remove outside mirror
     - see working procedure ”Replace Outside Mirror”, unit ”R”,
     Service Instruction Omega-B.
 4. Open sash window.
 5. Partially loosen front door window guide seal.
 6. Remove guide rail of front door window.
 7. Close sash window.
 8. Disconnect battery.
 9. Remove front door
     - see working procedure ”Front or rear door, Remove and
     Install”, unit ”A”, Service Instruction Omega-B.
10. Set door to installation carrier.
11. Disconnect front door wiring harness up to loudspeaker area.
12. Remove check link - front door.
13. Remove front door gum seal in the front area.
14. Punch the welding points of the mounting bracket of the check
    link - front door (8 per door).
15. Drill through the welding points with a welding point drill
    (pic. II).
16. Remove drill chips completely.
17. Remove the check link - front door mounting bracket with a
    chisel and a drift punch from the front door.
18. Take off the check link - front door mounting bracket through
    the loudspeaker aperture.
19. Perform cleaning work.
20. Insert new check link - front door mounting bracket through the
    loudspeaker aperture (pic. III).
21. Fix the check link - front door mounting bracket with two drift
    punches.
22. Mark the welding points by drill holes in the new check link -
    front door mounting bracket (pic. IV).
23. Take off the check link - front door mounting bracket.
24. Grind the welding areas of the check link - front door mounting
    bracket with an angle grinder.
25. Insert the check link - front door mounting bracket and center
    it (pic. V). Centre the oval door aperture to the exterior sheet.
    Mark rectangular check link - front door aperture to the check
    link - front door mounting bracket, centred 6 mm.
26. Fix the check link - front door mounting bracket (2 fixing
    screws M5).
27. Protect water-repellent foil and inside of door from sparks.
28. Weld the check link - front door on mounting bracket.
29. Remove fixing screws M5.
30. Grind welding points with angle grinder.
31. Perform cleaning work.
32. Apply zinc spray paint to welding area.
33. Shorten the original outer reinforcement plate on both sides
    (see pic. I).
34. Paint the door with reinforcement plates.
35. Set modified inner reinforcement plate onto the check link -
    front door and insert into front door.
36. Install the outer reinforcement plate to the check link - front
    door with old fixing screws – use locking compound.
37. Apply cavity protection in the repair area.
38. Lay and fix front door wiring harness.

[Andy B]

the repair kit is about a fiver...

My replies are obviously arse about face but you get the idea

[TheBoy]

FAIR COMMENT MATEY  

but im gonna put it in and before i do, im gonna see where i stand IF it ruins me car
be interested to see what Castrol say if i ring their "press office" and ask them "are you sure its OK for my car" !!!

It won't ruin the car. Definately not. Castrol GTX - probably the crappest oil out there - won't ruin it.

As said, that £50 is 4 oil changes using Vx semi (at TC prices), and I can assure you which will be better for your engine!

[Wayne]

i know what your saying, just wanted to see what its like, next time i will use cheaper stuff if i notice any crap with me car

[TheBoy]

i know what your saying, just wanted to see what its like, next time i will use cheaper stuff if i notice any crap with me car

You will not notice any difference.  Possibly the thinner oil may burn or leak easier.

[Taxi_Driver]

£5  ??  

Aaarrgghhhhhhhhhhhhh


all i need doing on my car now is the "checkstrap" and them im a HAPPY bunny!  

I did buy some oil today, but your all gonna shout at me when i tell you what i paid for it!

all im going to say is "Castrol Edge 0w/30"  x  6 litres  
and YES its the correct oil coz i checked  

Retail is £81 !!!!    i paid  £55 for cash

Probably too thin. Stick to Vx semi @ £30 for 20l

Agree with TB.....

New engines.....thin oil prob ok......old engines stick to the thicker stuff  

My 2.2 on 105k now likes the semi synth  

[Wayne]

i bought the stuff now, and im awaiting a call from Castrol tomorrow
0w/30 is there recommendation, lets see what their press office say
will also speak to some mechanics tomorrow that i know
after all, they SHOULD know what they are talking about, and so should Castrol

my oil gets changed every 5000 miles anyway

i take it that at my next oil change its OK to go back to 10w/40 then?
wasnt sure if you could "mix n match" after you have had a different "viscosity" in ya car?

interesting viewing below
(i await all the sarcasm)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15v5VsQ98hQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFmJh9l4MXw

[Taxi_Driver]

i bought the stuff now, and im awaiting a call from Castrol tomorrow
0w/30 is there recommendation, lets see what their press office say
will also speak to some mechanics tomorrow that i know
after all, they SHOULD know what they are talking about, and so should Castrol

my oil gets changed every 5000 miles anyway

i take it that at my next oil change its OK to go back to 10w/40 then?
wasnt sure if you could "mix n match" after you have had a different "viscosity" in ya car?

interesting viewing below
(i await all the sarcasm)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15v5VsQ98hQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFmJh9l4MXw

No sarcasm m8  ........ordinary semi synth,,,,cheap as chips with TC is the way to go  

Just my opinon tho