+- VXOC Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Astra-J/GTC Section (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
+--- Forum: Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=19)
+--- Thread: Evans halshaw problems and fixes (/showthread.php?tid=602)
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Cameron UK - 20:th-Jun-2014
Car went in to garage with a few issues, this is what they told me
Problem: When fuel tank is full it knocks and slushes all over the place, when I had my gtc they put baffles inside the tank which fixed it
Answer:Can't do anything about it
Problem: sometimes crunches from 1-2 and 2-3
Answer: allegedly tightened gear cable
Problem: quiet kicking sound when going over bumps at low speed
Answer: checked all suspension, nothing wrong
Problem: shims making noise when breaking
Answer: this will stop when you next have your brake pads changed
Problem: nail in tyre
Answer: puncture repaired
Did a full health check and everything is spot on
Not 100% happy with the receptionists answers as they don't know s*it about cars but like to think they do
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Rusty2009 - 20:th-Jun-2014
They can't adjust the gear linkage on the J's (this is what I was told) I also have 1-2 2-3 problem.
If the cars under warranty they should put baffles in.
Sent from my iPhone 5c using Tapatalk.
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - tucpal - 20:th-Jun-2014
A.. your car has a design fault and needs baffles fitted and we do not want to pay for it
this is a known fault but as far as we are concerned we know nothing about it.
B.. we know your gearbox also has a known fault but there is no way were replacing that
c.. your suspension or cv or drive shaft may be at fault but we don't want to change that either
D...your brake pads need to taken out and the shims cleaned and regreased
also some grease on the back of the pads will sort this if you pay we will do it
but theres no way we will do that for free
E.. correct answer.
thats what they should have told you
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - tucpal - 20:th-Jun-2014
but seriously take the car somewhere different on the knock noise
and pay to get the pads cleaned up that will stop the squeal.
but persist they add the baffles and relook at the gear change issue
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Cameron UK - 21:st-Jun-2014
tucpal Wrote:but seriously take the car somewhere different on the knock noise
and pay to get the pads cleaned up that will stop the squeal.
but persist they add the baffles and relook at the gear change issue
Gonna book it in somewhere else as my warranty ends in september
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - JohnL - 21:st-Jun-2014
Rusty2009 Wrote:They can't adjust the gear linkage on the J's (this is what I was told) I also have 1-2 2-3 problem.
If the cars under warranty they should put baffles in.
Sent from my iPhone 5c using Tapatalk.
A few people over on VXRonline have had their gear linkages adjusted on the J and reported it's made a big difference. Others have fitted a quick shift and that's sorted the issues with going between 1-2 and 2-3. Mine ended up with a new box which made a big difference between 1-2 and it stopped it from jumping out of 2nd.
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jun-2014
JohnL Wrote:A few people over on VXRonline have had their gear linkages adjusted on the J and reported it's made a big difference. Others have fitted a quick shift and that's sorted the issues with going between 1-2 and 2-3. Mine ended up with a new box which made a big difference between 1-2 and it stopped it from jumping out of 2nd.
Dealership telling porkies to me then, I'll get my mechanic to adjust them when it goes in for service in September or when he's doing my twin exhaust.
I was thinking about the quick shift will try the adjustment 1st as it will be a cheaper option.
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - JohnL - 21:st-Jun-2014
I'm sure there is a guide somewhere the details how to carry out the adjustment. Will see if I can find it
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jun-2014
JohnL Wrote:I'm sure there is a guide somewhere the details how to carry out the adjustment. Will see if I can find it
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
is this it mate How to adjust gear linkage on Astra J VXR/OPC
also found the workshop version http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-j/transmission/transaxle/manual_transmission_m32-6/repair_instructions/manual_gearbox_gear_lever_and_selector_lever_cable_adjustment/
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Cameron UK - 21:st-Jun-2014
Rusty2009 Wrote:is this it mate How to adjust gear linkage on Astra J VXR/OPC
also found the workshop version Vauxhall Workshop Manuals > Astra J > Transmission/Transaxle > Manual Transmission - M32-6 > Repair Instructions > Manual Gearbox Gear Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Still not going into 1-2 and 2-3 smoothly, pissed off!!!
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jun-2014
Cam try you could try a gearbox fluid change, It worked in old Zaffy
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Cameron UK - 21:st-Jun-2014
Rusty2009 Wrote:Cam try you could try a gearbox fluid change, It worked in old Zaffy
Will get my brother in law mechanic to give it a go next week, what oil do I need to get??
Evans halshaw problems and fixes - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jun-2014
PM you reg and I'll have look for you