Vectra SRi CDTi 150bhp

[Jonesy]

Ok, so I know I said I was gonna be sensible and do MOT work to the car first, but this was listed for a tenner less on one eBay shop than virtually all other eBay shops and allegedly on a “limited supply”, needless to say I fell for the marketing ploy (especially after spending 30mins searching against other eBay shops) and bought one.

The car needs a service anyway so I may as well have bought an updated filter whilst I could.

i was offered one new at £8 posted and never took it but still may do

 

[Blackie]

i was offered one new at £8 posted and never took it but still may do

Mate that’s wild cheap! I’d be snapping it up!!

 

[Jonesy]

Mate that’s wild cheap! I’d be snapping it up!!

was few days after i got the car and sadly other issues with it arose and never paid the guy. He may still have it for all i know

 

[Blackie]

Well I’ve had a few nerve racking days with the Vectra. Due to having no money I was unable to replace parts I thought the car needed for MOT, one of which was a roll of brake line so that I could replace the drivers rear section.

With that in mind I went for a bodge and got the emery cloth out and rubbed down the pipe all the way from the rear flexi to where it meets another pipe under the drivers footwell. Coated it in zinc primer and a fresh coat of satin black paint. There were a few areas that I couldn’t get cleaned as I’d have liked to, were it clips to the floor.

However I’m either to critical of my car or the MOT man was feeling benevolent as the big girl passed the MOT this morning with only a minor defect noted, drivers side inner driveshaft gaitor is cracked, not split though.

I’m a happy man who’s even more in love with the Vectra!!

 

[Blackie]

My first “modification” to the Vectra today, a little roof mounted sunglasses holder. I’m surprised the SRi’s weren’t specced with this from the factory.

 

[miniator]

My first “modification” to the Vectra today, a little roof mounted sunglasses holder. I’m surprised the SRi’s weren’t specced with this from the factory.

SRI = Stuff Removed Inside, the bog standard sri's really are basic. i mean, no electric rear windows and no Traction Control in a 10 year old car!


Nice addition though, my sunroof button is in that hole so the previous owner has the glasses hold where the grab handle is

 

[Blackie]

SRI = Stuff Removed Inside, the bog standard sri's really are basic. i mean, no electric rear windows and no Traction Control in a 10 year old car!


Nice addition though, my sunroof button is in that hole so the previous owner has the glasses hold where the grab handle is

Funny I wondered about the traction control, all my Vectra B SRi’s has traction control so I was baffled when this one didn’t!

 

[miniator]

Funny I wondered about the traction control, all my Vectra B SRi’s has traction control so I was baffled when this one didn’t!

indeed, twas an "optional extra" .....talk about cutting costs/corners lol. Unfortunately its not just a case of buying the switch and plugging it in - new pump with tc etc

Autolights and wipers is a fairly straight forward retro fit btw - just got mine all working there recently.
Auto dim rear mirror is easy too

 

[Blackie]

I was just looking at an auto-lights switch there on eBay, I presume it needs a sensor?

 

[Jonesy]

I was just looking at an auto-lights switch there on eBay, I presume it needs a sensor?

I think you need sensor on windscreen for auto wipers ?

 

[Blackie]

I thinj you need sensor on windscreen for auto wipers ?

Aye I think that would need a new windscreen and mirror housing if it’s anything like other cars.

 

[Jonesy]

Yeah maybe im wrong though. Be nice if it was easy as i would like them as used to other car having them and find myself forgetting to turn lights on

 

[Blackie]

Today I bought a few wee silly bits for the Vectra. I got a 2nd hand working window regulator for the drivers side, a window switch for the passenger side front door, a battery cover for the eh . . . . battery, a drivers side drive shaft (I was given a minor advisory for a split inner cv boot at MOT), a space saver spare wheel and a drivers side front wing.

I had no intention to get a wing, but the guy spotted the small rust spot on the current wing and said he had one in the same colour, so why not lol.

There’ll be a few updates in the next few days as I do the jobs.

 

[Jonesy]

Today I bought a few wee silly bits for the Vectra. I got a 2nd hand working window regulator for the drivers side, a window switch for the passenger side front door, a battery cover for the eh . . . . battery, a drivers side drive shaft (I was given a minor advisory for a split inner cv boot at MOT), a space saver spare wheel and a drivers side front wing.

I had no intention to get a wing, but the guy spotted the small rust spot on the current wing and said he had one in the same colour, so why not lol.

There’ll be a few updates in the next few days as I do the jobs.

Are the wings the same as a zafira? glued in 2 pieces and need to remove small front window? Did you see i tagged you in my breaking zafira thread, its going to @southsky sunrise for gearbox /clutch flywheel removal then scrap incase you need anything

 

[Chris666]

*waits for this to be for sale*

 

[Blackie]

Are the wings the same as a zafira? glued in 2 pieces and need to remove small front window? Did you see i tagged you in my breaking zafira thread, its going to @southsky sunrise for gearbox /clutch flywheel removal then scrap incase you need anything

No mate, wings are bolted on and no front window to remove. Drop the bumper and side skirt, pop headlight out and there’s about 6 or 8 bolts the guy told me.

Might get in touch with him about the flywheel, would be good to have a spare just in case!

 

[Blackie]

*waits for this to be for sale*

No, I’ve been given strict orders by the boss lady! Lol

 

[Blackie]

With the impending snow on its way and knowing that my front tyres realistically need changing (legal but barely) and that the Vectra was crap during the last snow fall, I decided to get some new ones fitted.

The window regulator etc . . . will have to wait until the Beast from the East has passed, as I’ve no shed to do the work in and I’m currently battling the cold/man flu.

 

[bmurf]

My vectra was dreadful in the snow and I had put brand new tyres on, they were cheap ones though

 

[miniator]

I was just looking at an auto-lights switch there on eBay, I presume it needs a sensor?

just seen this post mate.

Yes you need an EX sensor and bracket - to do it right you can change the windscreen but in the mean time i have just glued the bracket to my current screen


then you just need some coding done with Tech2 or Vauxcom - i can help you with that.

 

[Blackie]

just seen this post mate.

Yes you need an EX sensor and bracket - to do it right you can change the windscreen but in the mean time i have just glued the bracket to my current screen


then you just need some coding done with Tech2 or Vauxcom - i can help you with that.

Good to know! I’ll start hunting for cheap parts lol

 

[Blackie]

I bought a pair of second hand nighteye led h7 bulbs recently that I was advised had missing fitting rings and I foolishly assumed this was something that would be easily obtained, but alas it wasn’t the case.

A brand new set wasn’t that expensive anyway so I ordered some and they arrived yesterday. Had to wait until today to fit them because I didn’t want to get my hair wet yesterday

They look pretty cool and I can’t wait until tonight to see the difference they make to the Vectra’s shockingly poor headlights.

 

[Blackie]

And the obligatory night picture:

 

[_Stu_]

And the obligatory night picture:

Are these a big difference at night? I’ve given my B5.5 Passat to my sister to borrow for a while and the headlights are so poor she won’t drive it at night because she lives in the country and it genuinely scares her. If this was a cheap enough upgrade I’d throw a set in it for her.

 

[Big Pimp]

They’re unreal @_Stu_

I have them in my caddy and they’re fantastic - @weeloaney uses them too in his big Range Rover