After being unable to source a piston it looks like I need to go down the new engine route. I believe I have a 1.7 a17dte,do I need to put the exact same engine back in or can I use a a17 DTC or any others ? Again any help would be really appreciated

Welcome to the first Chris Knott Prize Draw of 2018!

Having consulted members before selecting the prize, I think many of you will really like this one.

When you ask Chris Knott to quote you'll benefit from our competitive car insurance premiums that reward the care and attention you lavish on your car. You'll also receive professional advice, personal service and all the ongoing support you need. All this PLUS entry in our prize draw - just for requesting a quote.

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Hello

 I have been a member on this site since August 2017, I drive a 62 plate Astra 1.7 SRI which only had front & rear parking sensors when I bought the car, modifications so far include:-

Front & rear leather seats with heated seats & lumber support
Flex floor boot system
Power folding door mirrors
Leather door Cards
Rear electric windows
LED parking monitor display
Auto dimming mirror
Pioneer F88 dab
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Remap 130 BHP to 160 BHP & 221  to 271 Nm Torque done maprotuning.co.uk

Being facelift model meant that was no rear fuse box so Rusty 2009 did the work & modifications for the heated seats, door cards, electric rear windows, & vci codes from Vauxhall & assoiciated looms that was required, very impressed as no piggyback fuses were requried.

Future Modifications to include if possible

Rear fog lights wired into rear reflectors & additional reversing light in place of the original rear fog light.

Mark

Sorry if I'm in the wrong section I'm new and come in need of help. I have a 2013 Astra 1.7 Cdti ecoflex sports tourer in need of a new piston. After getting in touch with vauxhall the part is on back order and they can't give me any sort of date for delivery. There is an alternative available from KOLBENSCHMIDT but I'm not sure if this will be okay ? Has anyone here had the same problem or used a replacement piston ? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm really stuck.

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I have an astra 2.0 cdti 2012 and when the car is cold the gears are hard to select and feel stiff until the car is warm. Then everything is fine!!

Hi Guys if anyone has a noise on cold start up that's sounds similar to a failing water pump but disappears after 10 seconds it could be the auxilary belt tensioner as I just replaced my belt and tensioner yesterday and what a difference. £70 fix so not too expensive just thought I would give everyone a wee heads up and the best way to confirm this is remove the auxilary belt and do a cold start and see if the noise has disappeared as well as feel for play in the pulleys as well.

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hey hey everyone :-) just checking in after being referred to the site from someone on facebook

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