Vauxhall Frontera help

**John LE** · 28th July 2011, 08:56

following on from my sub 2k 4x4 thread I need a query answered......what engine does the 2.2 petrol frontera have and is it any good? From what i've read it's a belt driven engine

**marktaylor** · 28th July 2011, 09:03

its an x22se engine

Rocker cover gaskets are prone to leaking but it takes minutes to change them
Exhaust manifolds are prone to cracking.

Head gaskets seem to be a common problem, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles. There may have been issues with the original gaskets as they seem to go towards the rear of the engine. It has been said this may be because the engine is tilted to the rear slightly.

Due to it being a long stroke, high compression engine the con-rods and crank are under more stress then the 2.0 litre version so the bottom ends can be finnicky.

Gudgeon pins can wear causing the pistons to go through the side of the block, regular oil changes will alleviate this problem. VX originally quoted 10,000 miles between services.

Timing belts should ideally be replaced a bit sooner then the quoted 36,000 miles. Say 30,000 instead. The belt guide rollers are plastic and can disintegrate in spectacular fashion.

hope this helps john

**John LE** · 28th July 2011, 09:10

Cheers bud, reading through that makes me think the v6 would be a better option

I assum it's very closely related to the Vec's 3.2?

**marktaylor** · 28th July 2011, 09:15

the v6 is a superb engine , can be juicy because of the weight of the car but its so smooth its unreal

also look into the 2.8 diesel

**Penfold101** · 28th July 2011, 09:16

Originally Posted by john.robertson2

what engine does the 2.2 petrol Frontera have?

I swear that's the oddest question I've ever read on here......

**marktaylor** · 28th July 2011, 09:24

i didnt even notice that lol

**John LE** · 28th July 2011, 12:45

Originally Posted by Penfold101

I swear that's the oddest question I've ever read on here......

There is always one

You know what I meant though

**GazVXLINE170** · 28th July 2011, 12:57

John when you mentioned 2.2 I assumed diesel in your pm.

**John LE** · 28th July 2011, 13:02

Originally Posted by Gazza4

John when you mentioned 2.2 I assumed diesel in your pm.

I did think that later on

. As I only do about 6 miles a day a petrol will do me fine. Nobody wants the 2.2/v6 petrols and prices are alot better than the 2.2 diesel.

The 2.5tds and 2.8 are just a wee bit older than I want, remember i'm sacraficing my Vec for this thing

**ditchp** · 29th July 2011, 23:25

if it's the same lump that was in my old miggy then i can say it was a decent lump john, exhaust manifolds are a pain in the ass to say the least, keep em serviced regular and they can go forever like mine did and still is with 221k miles....