Wow thats one hell of a 1st post lol [8D]
Well here's what I know...
1 - in the manual there is a bit about 'climbing performance'. NO IDEA!
2 - if there a EOBD type plug in? i'd guess if there is it's a porsche only type plug. or is there any way to adjust the emmisions (ie screwdriver). what are its ideal co% at tickover and fast idle.
ALL SET BY THE ECU
3 - what is the timing belt interval? it's done 8k over 3 years. 30/35K OR 3 YEARS IDEALLY, DESPITE THE LOW MILEAGE I WOUDL CONSIDER IT AN IMPENDING JOB
4 - what kind of anti freeze does it want? BEST YOU CAN GET,A S YOU SAY ITS ALLOY
5 - is there an easy fix for the standard clock? i read the sticky and don't want to pay £hundreds!!!!! NONE THAT I'VE SEEN BUT IF YOU FIND ONE LET US KNOW ;-)
6 - the ash tray bulb - when should it light up? when the ashtray is open and sidelights are on? WHEN THE SIDE/HEADLIGHTS ARE ON
7 - where is the heater motor varible resistor? how cheap and how easy? I'LL PUT MONEY ON IT BEING ABOUT £2.50 WORTH OF CLIP AND RETAINING CLIP
8 - are there any projector headlights that fit into the standard location? YOU'LL STRUGGLE, PLUS THE WIRING IS 20+ YEARS OLD WOULDN'T ADVISE IT
9 - what oil does the engine want? the book says 15w40. is that mineral/semi/fully, or any of the three? PEOPLE HAVE USED ALL THREEE, BUT ON A CAR THAT OLD MINERAL IS GOING TO BE BETTER BUT THATS JUST MY OPINION, SYTHETIC OIL WASN'T THE NORM WHEN THE CARS WHERE BUILT
10 - the gearbox oil grade is sae 80. is that the same as the vauxhal astras (£3 a litre)? YEP
11 - roughly how much are front dampers (part only)? PASS
12 - roughly how much are full aftermarket spring/damper suspension kits (part only)? PASS
13 - what are common mods done to get more power out of the engine? NOTHING MAJOR AND PASS ON THE WONDER CHIPS!
14 - what tyres work well with a standard setup road car? GOODYEAR F1 ALL ROUND, BUT I'M RUNNING ON 993 WHEELS
Look forward to the pics
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