About to buy a Sigmun 2.0 T. any tips.

**GTE 16v** · 19th December 2010, 21:08

As above, Looking at buying a Signum 2.0T. I am asking you all for guidance on what to lookout for.

Are these engines ok?

Cheers in advance.

Dave

**tonyo** · 19th December 2010, 21:16

Well there's a name I recognise

There's an awful lot of people on this forum who advocate the 2.0T as the strongest engine in the range.

Go on.. Just do it.. You know you want to..

**PORKBALLS29** · 19th December 2010, 21:16

yep they are prob the best of the bunch. They are chain driven so no probs about cam belt. Just make sure its got good service history. Other things to look out for are broken springs so have a good feel about, other than that mate no real probs.

**gibbon7000** · 19th December 2010, 21:37

Just one bit of advice.......GET IT!

I have a 2.0T Signum bought it with 60k on clock now has 92k, apart from ware and tear items including a snapped front spring, all i've had done is a new acellerator pedal.

Brilliant car.

**Caveman_nige** · 19th December 2010, 21:48

there is a full right up on buying a signum 2.0t in the December issue Total Vauxhall mag.. I would add my weight to the go for it, i have one and love it,

you can see some pics of mine here taken about a year ago.
http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108968

**posty** · 19th December 2010, 21:49

hi bud buy it you will be very happy i am had mine 6 years now 129 k on the clock but it gets serviced every 6 k

**Keif** · 19th December 2010, 21:50

Check the obvious. Turbo's etc. Blue smoke if it's started from cold etc.

The service history is the main thing, as if the oil is changed regularly then the turbo should be O.K..

The rest is already mentioned. Just to check you know....Springs.

Saying that, you can replace all four for £150 so don't let them you put you off if they're broken. Just knock them down to cover the cost etc.

**GTE 16v** · 19th December 2010, 22:27

Originally Posted by tonyo

Well there's a name I recognise

There's an awful lot of people on this forum who advocate the 2.0T as the strongest engine in the range.

Go on.. Just do it.. You know you want to..

Hi Tony, good to see you today!!

Cheers for the info guys, keep it coming.

**Das** · 19th December 2010, 22:53

The Turbo is going to be the only thing to worry about, as already stated make sure its not smoking and you should be ok.

**john_k_sri** · 20th December 2010, 13:28

Check for 'twittering' noise on cold start up, a well-documented problem with the auxiliary belt tensioner/pulley. The engine is an absolute stonker. It just loves to be driven enthusiastically, and is quiet and refined to boot.