Newbie

[mevans]

Afternoon guys,
been lurking for a while now and thought I had better introduce myself.
Im picking up my first frontera at the end of the month. Its an S reg in decent nick with the 2.2 petrol engine.
Is there anything I should be on the lookout for? Tried to look for a buying guide, but couldnt find one.
Not my first vauxhall, but first time venturing into the 4x4 community, so I am a bit wet behind the ears when it comes to these old girls!

[Valerian]

...another South West Fronty man...welcome to the Forum

[dbb123]

Hi and Welcome along.

[Alchamist]

Hi and welcome along

I'm sure one of the 2.2 guys will be along soon to give you some advice

[jontera]

Welcome to F.O.G. Hope you enjoy your potential new purchase.

[gregster]

Welcome matey,

Loads of info on ere for ya new motor...

Catch you around on ere

Laters

Gregster

[Roo]

& To The World Of FOG
Enjoy

[mevans]

Well,
its nearly Friday, so nearly time to pick the old girl up. Im strangely excited!
Any tips for what to look out for on the old girl?

Thanks

Mat

[Valerian]

Make sure the cambelt has been changed at 40k mile interludes.
Make shure speedo and dash lights are all working correctly.
Head gasket can be a problem on these lumps so check for overheating, coolant loss and mayo in the oil.
Air bag/seatbelt warning light staying on can be a problem also but is usually just breaks in the underseat wiring harness
that causes this problem/


I assume it is the B series Fonty?

[mevans]

[Sir-Doris]

Hi and Welcome to the Club!

[Valerian]

[mevans]

Well,
picked it up yesterday and its a bit more of a pig than the advert suggested. Fixed the front passenger window today, also fixed the rear glass tailgate which wasnt mentioned as broken. There is a massive split in the lower tailgate, so that will need replacing and the front drivers side wing has taken a bash so that could do with replacing. Just got to find one being broken in the same colour now! It has half a farm yard in the boot and under the back seats, so I am going to pay for a valet next month.
There is a large dead spot in the steering(around 5cm play on the steering wheel) when centered and over 50mph. i was getting blown all over the place yesterday. Is this normal for these old girls or do I have a couple of dodgy rubbers under there somewhere?

[nigelbread]

Hi see -
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3862

If you have a query post in 2.2 or steering and you will get lots of help.

Nigel

[horses45]

welcome to the wonderful world of fog and the forum

[yaki]

Hi m8 and welcome

[headbanging]

Hello and Welcome!!!!!

Good to have some more Oxfordshire people here, as we're pretty thin on the ground!

[Alfie]

Hi and Welcometo the gang