Search found 19 matches

by GXE
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Engine replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 6421

Re: Engine replacement

See my posts: "Cambelt replacement after 34,000 miles". Also read my updated posts.
by GXE
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Urgent contacts needed
Replies: 1
Views: 313

Re: Urgent contacts needed

Google says the CEO of Stellantis (owners of Vauxhall) is Richard.Garbutt@stellantis.com
by GXE
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: central unlocking via boot does not work anymore & foot sensor does not open boot anymore
Replies: 1
Views: 2203

Re: central unlocking via boot does not work anymore & foot sensor does not open boot anymore

Since the car was in for engine faults my touch opening of door locks has not worked. The dealer said they'll check it at the next service which is overdue because of the replacement engine issue (see my posts: "Cambelt replaced after 34,000 miles"). I wonder if a fuse might need replacing...
by GXE
Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles
Replies: 15
Views: 19928

Re: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles

UPDATE on my posts above: After chasing the dealer several times over the last 2 weeks I spoke with him yesterday (he was awaiting a response from the techincal section). He said, that the issue with the engine was not part of the "special cover" (whatever that is, as I have no details). H...
by GXE
Fri Nov 01, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles
Replies: 15
Views: 19928

Re: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles

UPDATE: Dealer told me engine needs replacing. Had to contact Customer Services, Goodwill Team. They then wrote 11 October 2024: "This e-mail serves the purpose of confirming that there is warranty for the engine on your vehicle, please get in touch with the garage to see if the repair will be ...
by GXE
Mon Oct 21, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Main Vauxhall Grandland chat
Topic: Oil warning light & message
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Re: Oil warning light & message

May be related to cam belt disintgration issue. Just do a search on the forum for this.
by GXE
Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles
Replies: 15
Views: 19928

Re: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles

Update on my above post of 23rd August:
Following further inspection on 10th September, Vauxhall dealer replaced engine oil (again) and said to come back after a further 600 miles, or sooner if low oil light comes on. Will provide further update in due course...
by GXE
Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:09 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wet timing belt disintegrated, new engine required outside warranty
Replies: 384
Views: 293960

Re: Wet timing belt out of warranty

Hi, Do you have any update on this?
by GXE
Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles
Replies: 15
Views: 19928

Re: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles

Informative YouTube video on the wetbelt issue:

by GXE
Fri Aug 23, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles
Replies: 15
Views: 19928

Re: Cam belt replacement after 34,000 miles

Following my earlier posts above my car has now done c66,000 miles. The low engine oil lights has been coming on regularly over the last few months and I must have used 10 litres of oil topping up. No signs of leak. It was in for a diagnostic check a few weeks ago at the Vauxhall dealer where I purc...