tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54565238062700752002024-02-20T00:31:05.913-08:00OpelOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-30104982252327636672011-11-22T05:22:00.006-08:002011-11-22T05:22:55.149-08:00Does the saturn sky and pontiac solictise handle like the new opel GT and what is the boot capacity in litres?i know saturn is an amrican crap copy of opel and the pontiac is a copy of the opel with a slightly different design|||Saturn Sky and opel GT are almost exactly the same down to the trim. Pontiac Soltice and Soltice with the turbocharged motor. There are companys putting in the 6.0 liter LS-2 motor and Transmission. Do not buy this car if you want any BOOT CAPACITY! about 3 rugby or foot balls can be squeezed in the boot. And they are all the same UK built car.|||They do handle the same. They have the same chassis and about the same weight. I am not sure about the size of the boot in litres, but I kno you can fit 1 big suitcase.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-41575146530650914482011-11-22T05:22:00.005-08:002011-11-22T05:22:47.624-08:00Why was the Vauxhall brand dropped in Ireland and replaced by Opel?The answer you're looking for is that Vauxhall are seen as a British/English car and due to previous 'differences of opinion' with the British some people in Ireland wanted no association with them however small.<br><br /><br />Opel is seen as a European or German brand rather than British hence the re-badging excercise.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Sounds far fetched I know but it's absolutely true.|||Vauxhall was an independent manufacturer, named after the area of the same name in London in 1857 where they first set up before moving production to Luton in Bedfordshire in 1905.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />In 1925, the company was purchased by GM of America to give it a foothold in the UK and ultimately Europe in order to compete with Ford.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Opel was GMs German subsidiary and in the early 80s they directed an "Opelisation" of the Vauxhall brand which saw many models simply copied or imported. This was to save costs of development. This was also replicated with the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The Vauxhall brand was dropped in Ireland (Eire) in 1982 and other countries such as Cyprus, Malta and New Zealand later in the same decade.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It is generally accepted that the brand is too strong in the UK for GM to get rid of it in favour of Opel though the different model names were gradually dropped in favour of mainly Opel model names e.g. Vectra replaced Cavalier with the exception of Astra which replaced the Opel Kadett.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />so i would guess that Vauxhall werent doing as well in ireland thus they had the oppertunity to drop the name and go with the main brand Opel|||Vauxhall is an area of South London. The men at the gas works got bored and started building cars in their spare time. The company became a major British car manufacturer and they also sold cars in Ireland.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />GM took them over in the 1920s and they were eventually merged with Opel, GM's European arm. The cars continued to be marketed as Vauxhall in the UK - even though they were rebadged Opels. In Ireland, there was no point or commercial benefit to be gained by rebadging the cars with the name of a defunct English marque.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-65144980301462672082011-11-22T05:22:00.004-08:002011-11-22T05:22:35.181-08:00What type of engine Opel Astra 200 have, Interference Engine" or "Non-interference Engine"?it will be interferance they bend valves when the timming belt breaksOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-30829619160775203672011-11-22T05:22:00.003-08:002011-11-22T05:22:26.027-08:00Does Opel Vectra have a remote control for music?Just wondering if a remote control is included. (to operate it's own music player not 3rd party players)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />A remote control that would change music stations and what not from the back seat. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you could link me to some pictures that would be nice too.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />This is the model im referring to: http://www.bratislavaguide.sk/upload/image/Opel%20Vectra.jpg|||yes. If you buy the music system separately.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-23789646128321245162011-11-22T05:22:00.002-08:002011-11-22T05:22:20.039-08:00Does anyone know if Trofeu ever produced an Opel Manta model?? If not, what is the next best thing?My partner collects model cars and I know he is looking for the Opel Manta but I cannot find one under the Trofeu or Burago names (which are the manufacturers of the others he has?) Was one ever made and if so where can I buy one?|||jdmikediecast.blogspot.comOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-63950202809023022422011-11-22T05:22:00.001-08:002011-11-22T05:22:14.609-08:00Where to support my Vauxhall/Opel Combo?I need to work under my Combo to remove the sump. Do I put the axle stand anywhere along the axle or shall I place it elsewhere? Is the area next to the jacking point a strong point as well or is it just the jacking point itself?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Cheers.|||If you need to ask this question, it doesn't sound as though you are competent enough to be undertaking the task with any degree of safety.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Get a professional to do it!|||Only the jacking points, and I wouldn't rely on them too much either. Put the stands under the front suspension where they cannot slip off. Good for you to realise the need for stands etc.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-23302598189802505652011-11-22T05:22:00.000-08:002011-11-22T05:22:06.918-08:00Is the Opel Corsa a womens car?I'm thinking of buying a car soon and I have had my eye on an Opel Corsa Comfort 03. Just wondering if its more of a womens car?|||its whatever you want it to be<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I'm female have a corsa, and so do lots of females I know<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />But then again, mu husband and 2 sons have corsas too<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Its just a very popular car, and driven by both males and females|||No, i know a few lads who drive comforts, however if you feel this way id recommend getting an sxi, slightly more manly|||if you like it buy it.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-36056265807147941682011-11-22T05:21:00.007-08:002011-11-22T05:21:58.887-08:00Why there is no opel cars in the USA?i know its a graet car,but why theres non?|||It's a marketting thing, why don;t we have Singer, Hillman, Morris, Humber, Austin, Riley .....<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Many of the GM cars on sale accross the world have their development done in one or more country. The reason that Opel, Vauxhall, Holden etc are not sold in the US is the same reason GM do not market Saturn, Geo, Pontiac, Buick in the UK.<br><br /><br />Many models are based on standards based chassis components etc. lookup the GM Epsilon platform for interest.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Some cross over models do exist, the US Chevrolet Cavalier is related to the Opel Ascona as such.<br><br /><br />The Saturn range are to some degree based on the Vectra and Saab ranges.<br><br /><br />To create a new market for a brand may only compete with existing models, there is also the notion that different countries have different desires/needs/wants.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I'm sure there are a few grey imports however.....|||there are a few here and there. GM doesnt see a market here int he US for them.|||because the us has the cadillace catera the replica of the opel ?|||Because they are a piece of crap car!!!!!|||GM has attempted to introduce Opel cars to the American auto market several times, but they have never been able to develop a profitable market for the German brand cars here in the USA.|||I had two Opels. They would have been a great car if they had better engines.|||bach in the day<br><br /><br />late 60s early 70s<br><br /><br />The old Opal GT|||Opel is made by General Motors in their German factories and they are simply too expensive to import because of the dollar exchange rates . . . For the same money you could get a domestic GM automobile with more options and features . . .<br><br /><br />Why not buy a Buick ???|||I don't of ANYONE that would buy one...|||buick quit making them in the US years ago|||Opel isn't a brand which is sold in the U.S.|||They are here. Anthusiost find them.Ones taken care of are hard to find. <br><br /><br />{ Hint... Anthusiost join clubs.} <br><br /><br />search them.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-2349705483359172902011-11-22T05:21:00.006-08:002011-11-22T05:21:47.708-08:00Could GM turn Opel ,Holden, vauxhall and saturn into a independant company, and sell it?Seems to me this is the only way they could get enough money to avoid bankruptancy|||They won't do that because Saturns are not sold in EUROPE!! Opel is in Europe and lots of people buy their cars. Vauxhall is not a big difference because all they do is just transform the look a bit. I say Let the cars be just the way they are.|||Not easily and why? GM shares platforms between their divisions so its likely they would end up giving away things they want like their new RWD platform, small block V8s, and some pretty nice FWD cars and V6 engines.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If GM sold Opel and Vauxhall what would they have in Europe? Same goes for Holden in Australia. Saturn shares lots of stuff with Opel. GM is also profitable outside the US where they dont have to deal with the UAW.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-3406266133865174522011-11-22T05:21:00.005-08:002011-11-22T05:21:40.829-08:00Can you put Sparco Racing seats into a 1970 Opel GT?Im looking to restore my Opel and was wondering if i should just put new leather on the original seats or buy sparco seats and i was wondering if i could put sparco seats into my opel. Also can i use sparco steering wheels on my Opel will the bolt pattern match up|||yes they will fit ,although you will need the seat runners for those seats, as you cant use your origins.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-92195503024528009102011-11-22T05:21:00.004-08:002011-11-22T05:21:31.855-08:00The designation of the bearing fitted at the rear axle after differential in a Opel Ascona B 1977,1.6?Does anyone knows which is the bearing that is fitted at the rear axle between the differential and the wheel, from the side of the differential, of a Opel Ascona B 1977, 1.6 litre? <br><br /><br />It must be ball bearing deep groove with number 531458, but I am not sure. It is also fitted together with a gasket in order not to have a leakage of differential lubricant.|||Nobody wants to touch this????<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Sir, It is simply your wheel bearing if it is located near the wheel.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you have your differential cover off and it is near the little gear on the right or left of the Ring Gear(the biggest one) it is called the Spider Gear and hence the Spider Gear bearing.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />When discussing Gasket I suspect it to be the "Wheel Bearing" near the wheel. This requires removing the axle and a puller to remove the bearing from the axle tube. Dirty, never goes right, pain in the **** procedure requiring possible heat application or very carefull cutting of metal. Damage to the axle tube is NOT allowed. Seek help/a good shop to do these. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Some of them are pressed onto the axle and can really only be removed and installed by a machine shop with 20-40 ton presses! Don't even mess with them just take the axle in to them.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Sounds like you can see the bearing so I think I got the bases covered here.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good Luck<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />ASE Cert Auto Tech, Shop OwnerOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-89654986651875565902011-11-22T05:21:00.003-08:002011-11-22T05:21:27.262-08:00Where can l download owner's operation manual for Opel Astra G '99/00 ECOTEC model. Please help?Also l told that the back shockabsorbers are the inflatable types. Where are the nozzles located for connection for the air/ pump.|||hi i am from german serch it by opel<br><br /><br />http://www.opel.de/lexicon/techlexicon.act?REQ_PREVIOUS_PAGE=/shop/cars/astra/indexOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-45237052759312119772011-11-22T05:21:00.002-08:002011-11-22T05:21:17.079-08:00Opel Astra G suspension and shock absorbers?Hi,<br><br /><br />My car is opel Astra G 2001 1.4L model. It ran 62000Km and I wants to know, is this the right time to replace the suspension and shock absorbers|||I would think that's a terribly low mileage to need any suspension work, but I suppose it's possible.<br><br /><br />Rear springs on these are, however, known to be weak %26amp; prone to breakage by road humps!|||IF THE OUTSIDE OF UR SHOCKS ARE DAMP THEN THEY WILL NEED CHANGING BUT THE SEVERITY OF THE LEAK THE SOONER THEY NEED TO BE CHANGEDOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-1864473181724233092011-11-22T05:21:00.001-08:002011-11-22T05:21:10.631-08:00Why wont my opel astra seat go back into place?i had to change the seatbelt and when i got the new one in the seat wont go back into place or move anymore and there is nowhere it can be caught?|||Sounds like something has jammed in the mechanism. Only way to check is to get your head down and have a look.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-89160672011787459032011-11-22T05:21:00.000-08:002011-11-22T05:21:02.915-08:00How reliable is an Opel Insignia?I want to purchase a Buick Regal 2011, its based on the opel insignia but i havent found any reliablility reviews|||hmm not great man, my mate got a brand new one, and it was scrapped a week later,<br><br /><br />it was a good looking car but they just cant cope with trees travelling at 70mph,<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />so yer, unreliableOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-14417080884753812122011-11-22T05:20:00.007-08:002011-11-22T05:20:54.853-08:00What is the difference between a opel and a vauxhall?they are cars that look the same but have the same body and styling|||i have to say andy is spot on here in australia they also have holden name|||Hi, In the UK, all cars of this type (Corsa, Astra, Vectra, Insignia etc.) are badged as Vauxhall.<br><br /><br />In the EEC (Including Southern Ireland) they are badged as Opel, but they could be manufactured in virtually any country that GM has a factory, thus you have Vectras (UK Specification) made in Germany by Opel, and Australian Holdens all badged up as Vauxhall!<br><br /><br />A quick clue is to look under the bonnet at the identity plate, this will usually give the manufacturer and country of origin.<br><br /><br />Hope this helps.|||Hello<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />They are the same.<br><br /><br />Used to be that the Opel were sold in Germany and the Vauxhalls in Britain.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Andy COpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-49036701860688774272011-11-22T05:20:00.006-08:002011-11-22T05:20:50.586-08:00What brand/model of mp3 player (if any) is compatible with Opel Astra G steering wheel controls?I don't wanna buy adtional adapters...|||The original CD unit mate which is blaupankt!!!! No way around it!!!<br><br /><br />GM TECH-OPELOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-7703862825701324712011-11-22T05:20:00.005-08:002011-11-22T05:20:44.839-08:00Can any1 help me find a power steering pump for my '04 OPEL Astra G or any1 u knew who cud fix it?im jo from Lapulapu City Cebu. thank you for your help. i needed it very badly.|||Power steer pump??? They don't have one mate it's electric steer lol.....they are oiled but usually ya gunna have to replace that p/steering rack or the Alternater could be the issue, who the hell told you it was the pump???Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-11882682240441819312011-11-22T05:20:00.004-08:002011-11-22T05:20:40.508-08:00What are some small cars like triumph opel datsun mg fiat but quality cars?classic cars pre 1977|||An interesting question. <br><br /><br />A different way to look at this --%26gt; ANY small sports car that is pre '77 that is still in good shape and running good is a quality car. All the break downs, early mortality and other crap have been weeded out. Survival of the fittest!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Keeping with the 4-cyl theme:<br><br /><br />Back then, you would want to look at the Mercedes SL two seater for a quality car though some have an I6. In the late 60's it would be the 230. 250 %26amp; 280. In the '70s it would be the 280, 350 and 450.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Alpha Romero was also known for quality. Being Italian, some would dispute that.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Other than than, you're getting into V-8s and exotics...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hope this helps.|||I am sorry, but there were not any.<br><br /><br />The British, French, and German cars were all temperamental and needed constant attention to keep them on the road.<br><br /><br />As for the Datsun, Toyota and Mazda cars, they were like the beer cans they were made from. Use once and throw away.<br><br /><br />But at least the British cars have a loyal following and you can still get parts for them.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-9386491026464597982011-11-22T05:20:00.003-08:002011-11-22T05:20:32.951-08:00Could GM sell Opel as a seperate company?i.e. if they Made a new company out of the Opel, Vauxhaul, Saturn, Holden %26amp; SAAB divisions, and if so would they get enough money for it, to save their @ss?|||Nope.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />No way they get $40 billion to clear their current debts.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You have to find a buyer for that amount, you know...especailly when Saturn is a loser these days with SAAB being close behind, if I remember correctly.|||If GM wants to save thier asses, then they sell about all but keep these.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />- Chevy<br><br /><br />- Cadillac<br><br /><br />- Saab<br><br /><br />- Holden<br><br /><br />- Pontiac<br><br /><br />- OpelOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-70470263138406227352011-11-22T05:20:00.002-08:002011-11-22T05:20:23.205-08:00Is there an affordable way to improve the speed of a Holden Astra (opel/vauxall Astra)?In australia there is litterally nothing you can do to a 4 door astra.<br><br /><br />no extractors, no tweaking to the PCU nothing! that I can find.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also .. If you know where I can get cheap OPEL badges or holden bodykits skirts etc let me know please :)|||there used to be a company in oz who used to do it. but they have since closed doors. i think the after market tuner for opel is reigler don't quote me. try a google search or try aldon engineering in the uk. or make your own turbo kit as nos illegal on ozzy road use.|||Not affordable but you can do an lsj or lnf conversion (basically taking the forced induction parts from those engines and bolting them onto your car). You wouldn't be able to run a canned tune you'd need to get it dyno tuned due to differences in displacement. It's doable but not an easy conversion.|||Install a hidden nitrous kit..Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-86425137474234214802011-11-22T05:20:00.001-08:002011-11-22T05:20:10.825-08:00How many miles can an opel car drive ?how many miles can an opel car drive before it starts having problems?|||it varies. if you drive a new car into something, it will have a problem right away. If you change oil, filters, and belts as prescribed, it will typically be reliable. Maintenance offsets unexpected problems.<br><br /><br />Opels aren't at the top of the list, when it comes to reliability. Better than MG was on a good day, but far short of Toyota.|||usually 3000 miles then you have to change oilOpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-33988153653136578142011-11-22T05:20:00.000-08:002011-11-22T05:20:01.653-08:00What are some cheap small classic cars like opel gt 77 toyota celica mazda rx4 etc?those aren't classic cars, they are cheap knockoffs of the Corvette and Mach I Mustang, here's a real classic, <br><br /><br />65 Mustang coupe and still reasonable..|||datsun 240z|||a "cheap" classic car, is not going to be cheap to run, repair, maintain. theres a reason why they are cheap.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />i own a couple of BMW 2002s (1969 and 1976), so i know all about the foibles of old cars and how a cheap one never cheap to run.|||MGA and MGB, Triumph TR6 andTR250, Datsun 240Z or 280Z, |||Volkswagen Scirocco, Mazda RX-7, Nissan (Datsun) 200SX.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-88751460639231536952011-11-22T05:19:00.006-08:002011-11-22T05:19:52.989-08:00Do you know something about Opel Agila?I saw this car on opel site and I like it. Though, I didn't found good review or opinions from this car owners on the net.|||It's cheap, is produced in Poland, is the same with Suzuki Wagon, i don't think it's safe enough. I've haven't seen the tests but looks very fragile. Ask a dealer. It's your choice in the end. Are you romanian? It would be easier for me to tell you if i use my language.Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456523806270075200.post-36212909236258887852011-11-22T05:19:00.005-08:002011-11-22T05:19:44.828-08:00Who makes opel cars wanted to know who made the opel,if anyone else made it or if it was self made?i wanted to know who made the opel,if anyone else made it or if it was self made.|||http://www.opel.com/<br><br /><br />Although Opel is its own brand, the cars are not self made. <br><br /><br />Cars have not yet learned how to make themselves and still require some human assistance.<br><br /><br />Opel engines are also used in a certain models of other manufacturer's cars, including Vauxhall in the U.K. and Holden in Australia.|||Opel is part of the worldwide General Motors group.<br><br /><br />Along with Vauxhall, the brand used in the UK it produces cars mainly for the european market.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />They use standard GM components and floorplans where possible.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Some Opel cars have been sold in North America ..<br><br /><br />the Saturn Aura is related to the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, Saturn Astra is the same as the Opel/Vauxhall Astra etc...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Go look on wikipedia for more info and background|||Originally made by Adam Opel AG of Germany, now a subsidiary company of the General Motors Corporation (Opel division).Opelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07257616186959017328noreply@blogger.com0