The NZ Vectra 2000 thread

[127 Gordo]

That would be sweet, thanks, Chad - it's the 2.5 I need - I thought the 2.8 had a different pin out, but if it fits, may also be worth a try.
Probably would be earlyish Friday evening, but I'll need to confirm that - Saturday is the dyno' day and i may wander over for that

Dyno day?

http://www.eurosport.org.nz/forum/viewt ... f=3&t=9727
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,32077.0.html

We were hoping tom would have his beasty ready but... seems to be a spare slot, if you're quick?

[127 Gordo]

Oh, seems I may be sorted, Brad, but thanks anyway - and I may yet take up the offer.

[021 Chad]

That would be sweet, thanks, Chad - it's the 2.5 I need - I thought the 2.8 had a different pin out, but if it fits, may also be worth a try.
Probably would be earlyish Friday evening, but I'll need to confirm that - Saturday is the dyno' day and i may wander over for that

Dyno day?

http://www.eurosport.org.nz/forum/viewt ... f=3&t=9727
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,32077.0.html

We were hoping tom would have his beasty ready but... seems to be a spare slot, if you're quick?

Heh, been ages since that lot has done a dyno day. Always some amusing banter back and forth at those meets.
I wouldn't bother putting the Vectra on rollers, I havn't changed a thing since it's dyno tune so theres nothing for me to validate really. If I have the time on saturday and it's not pouring with rain I may swing by for a look though. The entartinment value is worth it.

[127 Gordo]

What time friday evening would suit you to drop in, Chad?
I've chucked the pressure guage and balancer in the car, if you want to check the car.

[021 Chad]

What time friday evening would suit you to drop in, Chad?
I've chucked the pressure guage and balancer in the car, if you want to check the car.

So sorry mate. My wife has informed me of a dinner engagement.Hopefully we'll be able to catch up later in the month.

[127 Gordo]

No worries
The drop off I was going to work in with the pick up has been cancelled - he picked the engine up this afternoon (and I had the wrong area, anyway).

[227 Jason R]

Looks like I have brought another Vectra 2000, it was the blue one from turners. A lot less k's than my white one, 175k vs 280k. Not sure what ill do with it yet. May have to have an Opel car sale very soon. Need to decide on what ones to keep.

[001 Neville]

Ha, I was watching the auction online and wondered if you were bidding

We're going to have to organise a local meeting soon so you have somewhere to bring all these Opels you are collecting!

[026 Nik]

Nice purchase.
Havent seen a Vectra 2000 for sale for ages.

[020 Brad]

Did you guys seen my thread for this in the for sale (trademe) section? I posted it in there, but it doesn't come up as a new post when I visit the forum, and has had minimal views??

[227 Jason R]

I did notice that too. Didn't come up as a new post for me either.

[227 Jason R]

Off to turners to pick it up now. Then down to get a new wof for it. Will keep you all posted.

[001 Neville]

Did you guys seen my thread for this in the for sale (trademe) section? I posted it in there, but it doesn't come up as a new post when I visit the forum, and has had minimal views??

I saw it there as a new post, and went to check out the Turners auction. Since you posted the thread, Brad, it would not show up as a new post for you, Brad, but should have for Jason. Hmmm

[227 Jason R]

Defiantly a lot better than my high km white vectra. Someone has looked after it and at least done some maintenance on it.
New brake rotors and O2 sensor which is a good start. It does need some new shocks though.

[020 Brad]

Tidies up quite nicely! That looks really great. Any pictures of the rust you mentioned in the sunroof?

Looks like the rear muffler has been removed/replaced, so possibly a new exhaust is on it?