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
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
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.
Slight rattle on cold start up the only common fault ive read on here.
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
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......
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.
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
119500 miles in 4 and half years in a 07 vvt and still sounds like new, no moans here.
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.
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