1998 Vauxhall Vectra Arctic 11 review from UK and Ireland
"Good, but watch that water pump"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump bearings collapsed and let the cam belt go slack, which in turn made it jump some teeth and it bent all 16 valves. Two months previous we had new cambelt and all the other stuff done, but the water pump was not part of this. So be warned, make sure you have the water pump changed when you have a new cam belt, or it could cost you £700 for a head rebuild.
General comments?
We love our Vectra - quick and very comfy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2006 |