Calibra engine hoses

December 26th, 2009

Question:

I am in the process of re-building a 1994 Opel Calibra, 4 wheel drive with turbo and I am desperately seraching for a complete set of engine hoses. Can anyone please tell me where I can get hold of a complete set of hoses?

Answer:
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Boost problem

July 30th, 2009

Question:

I drive Calibra turbo 95 model, when i got it 6-8 months ago, it was factroy as. First thing i instaled was boost gauge and turbo timer. gauge was showing me 4-5psi all the time and still does if i take off doggy bleed velve off. I took it to 3 mechanics and still no help, last one did full check up, all hoses are good, actuator good, turbo good…., they say it might be computer playin safety but not sure, anyone knows about this problem?

Answer:
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Central locking issues

July 30th, 2009

Question:

Can anyone help me with my central locking problem, as of like 3 days ago, it suddenly stoped working, and fuse is still fine, battery is fine, no clue where to begin from here

Answer:

If you follow the metal rod it will come to a black plast rectangle thing, this is the central locking motor. The Master one is on the drivers side and slave on the passenger side.
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Opel Calibra engines

July 30th, 2009

Question:

The Cali’s came out with 2 different 2.0L yeah? Which one is the better of the 2?

Reason i’m asking is that I can no longer get the Cam i want, and am considering just saving up for a 2.0L conversion.

Answer:
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Clutch Cable

July 30th, 2009

Question:

Does anybody know where i could get my hands on a clutch cable new in melbourne. i need a c25xc .
i have spoken to holden and they dont make or stock them anymore.

Answer:

Opel’s dealers probably don’t want to know.
Your Cally is more or less 10 Years old, Theres still Parts in the Holden Warehouse for Geminis. Get a Part Number, Goto a Dealer, Don’t tell them what it is or what it’s for.
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V Style Grill and air con questions

July 30th, 2009

Question:

I have the v style grill on my cail any suggestions how to opelise it? Also my air con does not work. when ya press the button doesn’t click on – compresser ?

Answer:

It’s probably outta gas. When the gas level is low the compressor won’t engage. If you get the gas replaced get it dyed so you can find the leak.
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Calibra standard door pod speaker size?

July 30th, 2009

Question:

havent actually taken notice and measured.
what is the standard speakr size in the front doors? and is there space to go bigger without modifying the door cards?

Ive noticed that the boot is rather shallow, so my original plan of 2 15’s is gonna be a tight squeeze..its gonna be a custom setup though.

Answer:
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Wheels

July 30th, 2009

Question:

I’m looking for some new wheels for my calibra. Any idear’s ?

Chrome
White
Gold

Had a look on internet under 17’s some nice ones there Like the ones called vault. also whats the stud patten?

Answer:
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Rattle

July 30th, 2009

Question:

Noticed this arvo that i have a rattle clingy chingy noise coming out of my car. (with windows down specially my side you can hear it most) Only when car is in gear and idoling.

Could this be my muffler / exzorst?

Answer:
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Fitting Tachometer?

July 30th, 2009

Question:

is it easy to do myself? or should i rather take it to an auto electrician?
Ive heard its pretty simple, but havent actually done it, or seen anyone do it.

Answer:

I’m also doing “substantial” mods to my car and i had an aditional tachometer for a while.
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