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stevec

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I have a croma 120 with 112K on the clock.

I have recently replaced a few items on the car and I would like to report my findings in sourcing Vectra C parts: -

I had play in what appeared to be my steering rack. Looked on VX forums and discovered inner tie rods:eek:s Never heard of them personally. Phoned fiat and they said they weren't sold seperately and I was quoted something like £722 for a new rack, went on ebay and purchased these in the hope they fitted, 30 quid is cheaper than 700.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=400014220596

They were identical and took all the play out of my steering.

I bought Vectra C upper rear suspension arms from ebay at 20 quid each because I went and picked them up myself. Fiat wanted 90 quid each.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130274979370

I bought vectra C front discs and pads for about £58 (285mm) from I think it was these people: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-Vect...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

Although for the 150 mjet croma you need the bigger discs, but I would be suprised if you couldn't source them as GM parts.

I need a front offside caliper now, which is causing some headaches as the 120 vectra had an updated caliper at some point and I don't know which it is.

Fiat wanted something like 80 quid for an exchanged caliper but I would have to wait ages to get it so I cancelled the order.

Hope this helps someone.

Cheers

Steve
 
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Steve

I had been looking at those parts as well, and was'nt sure, but now convinced in what you have said. I need rear suspension arms and at £20 thats cheap. I will buying some of those shortly. Thanks :)
 
Just another question....

As you have 112K on the clock, Have you purchased a cam belt service kit recently??
 
I'm afraid not, it had a new belt and water pump before I bought it.

I do however need an auxilary belt and tensioners.
 
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