What did you do to your Vectra/Signum today?

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[horaa]

Had to take the valve cover off because one corner was leaky. While i was there i rethreaded 3 holes just to be sure. So far so good, nothing is leaking.

[horaa]

And that's still leaking, replaced the gasket, same story. Now i am thinking of using rtv on top of the gasket but i am not sure that will fix it... the surface is not dinged or anything, maybe the valve cover is out of shape but i doubt.
Also found a "small" brake booster vacuum leak.
PS: a valve cover bolt has fallen into the engine bay, it's a gonner and of course it's out of production and i can't buy a new one nor junkyard

[JagRigger]

Finally sorted my ravaged and tatty knob out - too much handling over the years had taken its toll

[Propeller]

Last weekends work was (9h)

* suspension change to Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro
* wishbones to Meyle HD with Powerflex bushings
* new strut bearings
* new steering arms
* all rear suspension parts new
* set of new winter tyres
* computer alignment
* new battery
* changed interior air filter
* de-programmed the autolight switch

Road response is great, cornering speed increased - possibly resulting in more speedcam snaps - i will report.

Greets Andre

[horaa]

Last weekends work was (9h)

* suspension change to Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro
* wishbones to Meyle HD with Powerflex bushings
* new strut bearings
* new steering arms
* all rear suspension parts new
* set of new winter tyres
* computer alignment
* new battery
* changed interior air filter
* de-programmed the autolight switch

Road response is great, cornering speed increased - possibly resulting in more speedcam snaps - i will report.

Greets Andre

Do powerflex bushes squeek?

Meanwhile signumareasa helped us to move from the flat we used to own. Good gal, lots of space but nothing compared to astra caravan
PS: a wheel cap went flying to oblivion, nowhere to be found; also ordered a PCV valve from poland since it's out of production. Cheapest set by far, only 60 euros(shipping included) for 2 gaskets and once pcv.
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[Propeller]

Do powerflex bushes squeek

I have never encountered a squeeking powerflex/strongflex..
I use them on the Vectra, a BMW e30 and e34.

Greets Andre

[horaa]

One tiny weld(this area of forum wasn't accesible for some time)

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[Propeller]

disassembling the trunk and 3h of vacuuming the trunk and inner trunk lid.

ask why? lost 2 litres of washing liquid in the trunk that spilled right in the trunk lid...
worst thing of all - i wasn't my favourite flavour , the whole car stinks like lavender heaven ...