Category: Opel

Opel GT “Things to Know”

This is a list of 10 things all Opel GT owners (or, persons buying an Opel GT) need to know. (This is primarily for “new” or prospective GT owners, but also includes “refresher” tips for all.) All vehicles have their idiosyncrasies — the Opel GT is no exception — but with specific attention and repairs, [...]

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Opel CIH: Ignition System

The Opel ignition timing is designed to be set at TDC (Top Dead Center).Adjustments are made to the pointgap (.018” on most), and operation is checked at idle with a dwell Meter. Dwell is to be set to 50 degrees +or- 2 degrees. This test is to be performed with the distributor vacuum hoses disconnected [...]

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Opel GT: “Major” Model Year Part Changes

During the original 1968-1973 Opel GT (1.9 engine) production run, many individual part designs were changed. (These are noted in the “What Year Is It?” article found online at www.opelclub.com, from page link at “Opel GTFAQ”) Most changes primarily affected just the look of the parts. However, not only did many prior owners of Opels [...]

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Opel GT: Conversion to 5-Speed-Getrag-Transmission

Part l: From the start one thing was certain; I didn’t want a show car, but a GT to drive on a daily basis. Even if you had to do some modification more reliable and trouble-free technology should be integrated. The 2-liter Injection engine was already a success fulstep in this direction. In addition to [...]

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Opel GT “Things to Know” (Top Ten List)

1) Identify What Year Is It Knowing the model year of an Opel GT, with its VIN number (located on the firewall plate — as seen on right — GT model numbers start with either “94″, “77″ “0Y0″or “93″) or by certain parts types, will help you to know what major year-to-year parts or service [...]

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THE DEFINITIVE OPEL GT GUIDE FOR YEAR, COLOR AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Starting Chassis # : UnknownProduction Numbers: Records indicate that only 31 were imported into the US, 121 total were built. Some records, however, show a total production of 541.It’s possible that the numbers are more like 541 produced in the year 1968 with 121 built prior to August 1968. Also conflicting is the fact that [...]

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Insignia Sports Tourer 2010 Models Edition

Insignia’s engines provide the power you want, the fuel efficiency you need and the low, Euro 5 emissions we all appreciate. There’s a choice of five petrol engines – the 115PS 1.6i 16v VVT, the 180PS 1.6i 16vTurbo, a high-tech 140PS 1.8i 16v VVT, a 2.0i 16vTurbo at 220PS and a smooth 2.8i V6 24v [...]

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Webcon Twin Throttle Body Manifold For Opel Speedster

Webcon Twin Throttle Body Manifold For Vauxhall VX220/ Opel Speedster Webcon have jus announced a billet machined inlet manifold for the GM Z22SE engine to allow thefitment of a pair of Weber DCOE carburettors or throttle bodies with a DCOE flange pattern.The manifold was designed as part of the new Alpha Engine Management throttle bodykit [...]

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Opel Vectra Station Wagon: Technical Data Overview

Vectra Station Wagon Gasoline engines1.6TWIN-PORTECOTEC1.8ECOTEC2.2 DI-RECTECOTEC2.0 turboECOTEC2.8 V6turboECOTEC2.8 V6 turbo ECOTEC Emissions standard compliance Euro 4 unleaded super plus unleaded Number of cylinders 444466 Displacement in cm³159817962198199827922792 Max. output in kW(hp)77 (105)103 (140)114 (155)129 (175)184 (250)206 (280)at rpm600063005600550055005500 Max. torque in Nm150175220265350355at rpm3900380038002500 – 38001800 – 45001800 – 4500 Transmissions 5-speed manual???–––6-speed manual––O???5-speed automatic––O–––6-speed automatic––––O– [...]

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Opel Vectra: Technical Data Overview

Opel Vectra: Technical Data Overview Vectra Gasoline engines1.6TWIN-PORTECOTEC1.8ECOTEC2.2 DI-RECTECOTEC2.0 turboECOTEC2.8 V6turboECOTEC2.8 V6 turbo ECOTEC Emissions standard compliance Euro 4Fuel super unleaded super unleaded super unleaded super unleaded super unleaded super plus unleaded Number of cylinders Max. output in kW(hp)77 (105)103 (140)114 (155)129 (175)184 (250)206 (280)at rpm Max. torque in Nm at rpm – 38001800 [...]

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