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- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
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...
- 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?
- 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:
- 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...