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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What Psi ?

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 there those little plastic cabs that sit inbetween the wheel an the hub ? Apprantly mine are missing thats why i have vibration tru the steering wheel all the time and the steering is like a brick shit house. not happy jan!

Answer:
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Cleaning black seals

July 30th, 2009

Question:

Since i brought the calibra i have white stains on the seals around the windows and and having trouble getting it off / out. Any idea’s will post pics later on and show you wat i mean. Its like the dude buffed it and all they shit has stained it.

Answer:

I think that’s just normal oxidation that harder rubber and plastic bits get during wear n tear and exposure to the elements.

I use Meguires plastic/rubber polish on all those kinds of areas, including the big black side skirt down the bottom of the door sills, works a treat

Finding paint code

July 30th, 2009

Question:

Just was looking under the bonnet for the paint code today. I came across was the build info from opel, Its actually in german.

It states,

Farbe colour Y 547 061.

This is my code ?

Answer:

the colour is magma red

Old worn engine

July 30th, 2009

Question:

found out about 1 month ago that i had a head gasket leak. The reason why i came to that conclusion is that i keep on getting a bit oil on my coolant. I decided to take it to my mates and get a compression test on each of the cylinders.
DRY TEST cyl 1: 120 cyl 2: 115 cyl 3: 120 cyl 4: 125

WET TEST cyl 1: 145 cyl 2: 140 cyl 3 : 145 cyl 4: 145
(bit of oil in
in each cylinder)
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