Archive for July, 2009

Boost problem

Thursday, 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 [...]

Central locking issues

Thursday, 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. [...]

Opel Calibra engines

Thursday, 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:

Clutch Cable

Thursday, 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 [...]

V Style Grill and air con questions

Thursday, 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 [...]

Calibra standard door pod speaker size?

Thursday, 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:

Wheels

Thursday, 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:

Rattle

Thursday, 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:

Fitting Tachometer?

Thursday, 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.

What Psi ?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Question:
Got some new tyres on my cali today and they are awesome so smooth but just wanted an idea on psi for front and back.
They put 32 in the front and 35 in the back. What do you other guys have yours at.
Also do you know where i can get some Located rings i think [...]