1.8vvt

**MickAP** · 17th August 2011, 15:30

1.8 VVT Vec hatchback. Opinions on this engine/model please.

What's it like economy wise, real figures?

Any problems to look out for on this engine?

Mick

**disco dan** · 17th August 2011, 15:34

i have an on going problem with the cam sensors, i believe its a common fault, although i havnt found a sure solution yet, also they can 'knock' on start up for a second or two, which can be rectified fairly easily. As for everything else engine wise, im sure other people who are better informed will add their experiences.

**Das** · 17th August 2011, 15:43

Slight rattle on cold start up the only common fault ive read on here.

**rich r** · 17th August 2011, 16:04

I don't know about the later VVT version, but the 1.8 in my 2004 Vectra hatchback manages around 45-50mpg on average (when running on petrol), but I can get about 52mpg if I drive carefully. On LPG (mine's a Dual Fuel), it gets around 35-40mpg, but given LPG's only 69p a litre, that's equivalent in terms of money to around 80mpg on petrol

**dilan** · 17th August 2011, 16:10

as already said above, they can be a bit rattly on start up from cold, only lasts a couple of seconds though,, 2 years and 3 months motoring from mine and i have only had to replace rear brake discs and pads in that time, the engine is sturdy and very reliable, average mpg for me , pottering to work and back and round town etc is approx 32 mpg, i love mine, its powerful enough for my needs, it'll do motorway speeds with ease......

**nelly452** · 17th August 2011, 16:19

hi people ive just joined this site , i was wondering i have a vvt sri i know you cant really do much to these engines but what sort of things could i do to get more horse power out of the car , my friend has one aswell and he had his remapped and got a extra 30bhp but i think thats a loads of cobblers seems alot for a remap on this car.

**triple595** · 17th August 2011, 16:33

i dont see the point of trying to get more power, if thats what you want you should've bought a 2.2 or 2.0 t

**shadyone** · 17th August 2011, 16:55

119500 miles in 4 and half years in a 07 vvt and still sounds like new, no moans here.

**Das** · 17th August 2011, 17:30

Originally Posted by nelly452

hi people ive just joined this site , i was wondering i have a vvt sri i know you cant really do much to these engines but what sort of things could i do to get more horse power out of the car , my friend has one aswell and he had his remapped and got a extra 30bhp but i think thats a loads of cobblers seems alot for a remap on this car.

LoL, only remap ive seen is worth 8bhp and is £300 so yes i think hes talking cobblers too.

**Niall83** · 17th August 2011, 19:29

I've mine 3 years now, it's a 2006 model exclusive. MPG around the city is 29-30 as I spend alot of time starting and stoppping and going no where. 38mpg on the motorway crusing @80. I have the rattle on cold start up(should I get it looked at?) Need to keep an eye on the oil, thats all I can say. @ 140bhp it's quick enough for me for now.