07 Vectra C estate 1.9 CDTI 150 brake

**EugeneYes** · 9th December 2015, 16:46

Got myself a Vectra C estate 1.9 CDTI 150 brake. It is the Design model and is comfortably finished. Power tailgate is very cool feature. It has only 341K on the clock. Just ran in I hear you say. One previous owner and all I can say is it was used but not abused. Here are a couple of pics.

**EugeneYes** · 9th December 2015, 16:48

t was down a bit on power so I checked the swirl flap actuator on the inlet manifold and sure enough it had worn & fallen off. A mate informed me of a kit available to repair rod so I had a look on ebay and decided to give it a go. Rod looked like this upon removal.

Plastic sockets on rod had worn oval and had fallen off ball on swirl flaps.

Rework kit I went with was this one
http://vanos-bmw.com/z19dth-z19dtj-1...repair-fix-kit
and looked like this

Just removed black plastic sockets from rod and holes were already there to attach new kit. Rod now looks like this.

Fiddly enough to put back on. I had bent rod slightly when reworking it so it kept popping back off at first. When I straightened it out it stayed in place. Performed actuator test on swirl flaps with tech2 and it worked fine. Not sure how long it will last as I suspect ball on swirl flaps worn too but for €40 for kit delivered it was worth a go. Took for a spin when complete and improvement is noticeable.

**EugeneYes** · 9th December 2015, 16:50

After plenty of miles done had a look at swirl actuator just to check if it was working and it is spot on.

Also got myself one of these to fit.

The CID is a tidy upgrade. Sat nav is a bonus. Straight forward swap really. Got a sat nav antenna off ebay and fitted it on dash @ lh 'A' pillar. Everything else just plugged in. It had been fitted to a Vauxhall so I changed the Griffin to Opel Blitz on start up when I was programming it in.

Original set up.

Some programming

Now looks like this.

Slight draw back is CD70 only holds one CD as original CDC40 is a 6 disc changer. Luckily Sat Nav map disc was still in CD70 unit and it works a treat.

**EugeneYes** · 9th December 2015, 16:57

I picked up these in local breakers.

Gonna try and get AUX-IN working. Have sent for firmware disc but it seems I may also be missing hardware in head unit.

**nozzleton** · 9th December 2015, 17:30

I'd like the cd70 in mine eventually for sat nav

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**EugeneYes** · 6th February 2016, 13:39

Got Aux- in working. Programmed Code index, updated firmware, got components from dougie89 (Dave) and gave it a go. I must say the way Dave packaged and presented the components was excellent but the soldering of components was way more difficult than I expected. Most of the SMDs are smaller than a match head and some of them are located on the board in places with limited access. I also developed a shake in my hands half way through. After two hours and possibly the ugliest soldering job witnessed by man I had it back together. Tried it in the car but only had sound from LHS.

Contacted @dougie89 . He correctly suggested reflowing solder on all installed components should work. I had used a regular electric soldering iron but decided to get a gas iron before going at it again. When I eventually reopened head unit again I did find one particular component that was poorly soldered. Went over them all just in case. Second time round was easier and gas soldering iron was way better. All back together now and working as it should. Am more than happy with the result.

**pogo** · 6th February 2016, 17:05

Nice tidy looking estate for the miles mate ,I love mine it's so practical ,liking the opel grill too so I think I might source one for mine

**EugeneYes** · 6th February 2016, 17:19

Originally Posted by pogo

Nice tidy looking estate for the miles mate ,I love mine it's so practical ,liking the opel grill too so I think I might source one for mine

Cheers mate.

Gotta say I like this car more the longer I have it. Longer wheel base of estate better handles the dry river beds we call roads over here. Your own machine is not too shabby either. Got a bit of spec envy checking it out.

**pogo** · 6th February 2016, 17:26

Originally Posted by EugeneYes

Cheers mate.

Gotta say I like this car more the longer I have it. Longer wheel base of estate better handles the dry river beds we call roads over here. Your own machine is not too shabby either. Got a bit of spec envy checking it out.

ah cheers mate thanks for that ,it's pretty much standard for now as I spend most of my car modding funds on my mk2 cavalier Sri project but I have plans afoot lol ,is yours misty grey too ? I canny really make it out in pics

**EugeneYes** · 6th February 2016, 17:39

Yep. Misty grey it is. Have to say I am in the same boat as regards future plans. I would like a rear spoiler and your rims are just right under it. Are they 17s? Problem is I have a 71 GT and an Astra Mk2 that seem to soak up spare cash.