smart770
1st March 2017, 10:42 PM
Hi All,
A few questions which I'd really appreciate help/advice/direction on. Thanks.
Re Astra J Series Sport 1.6l Turbo model. About 47K on clock.
1) Had my 4 brakes redone (new pads and discs) less than 6 mths ago and they are stopping ok, but they have a little annoying squeak. Not too loud. How to fix? or just take back to mechanic who fitted.
2) The engine is playing up. On hard acceleration, the cars feels like it is jerking a bit. Certainly not as smooth as I recall. Only just started. I recently pushed it and the engine service lights came on for a bit and then went off. Driving 'normally' it seems ok. I need a trustworthy Melb based mechanic who knows Opel cars. Please help. Holden are too expensive, but I may have to head there. I also had issues with the engine coolant warning light coming on re low coolant. I had this 'fixed' with new pipes and checked for leaks. Nothing.....but the light still kept coming on. The mechanic (who I don't/won't go back to) disconnected the warning light sensor under the overflow bottle. Yes, I know not good....I can only think of replacing the coolant bottle. He replaced the sensor I think and still issues.
So I need a good mechanic. Reasonably priced...thx. :wink5:
3) Lastly, I need a new rear seatbelt webbing part, apparently! It has the smallest of nicks in it from closing the seat with the belt in the latch by mistake. Apparently this is unroadworthy. Holden says $300 for the whole belt unit and $300 to fit. Come on.... 'Seatbeltking' in Mulgrave is good. But they won't fit it. About $115.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Sorry about the long post. Thanks for any help/advice.
Steve
A few questions which I'd really appreciate help/advice/direction on. Thanks.
Re Astra J Series Sport 1.6l Turbo model. About 47K on clock.
1) Had my 4 brakes redone (new pads and discs) less than 6 mths ago and they are stopping ok, but they have a little annoying squeak. Not too loud. How to fix? or just take back to mechanic who fitted.
2) The engine is playing up. On hard acceleration, the cars feels like it is jerking a bit. Certainly not as smooth as I recall. Only just started. I recently pushed it and the engine service lights came on for a bit and then went off. Driving 'normally' it seems ok. I need a trustworthy Melb based mechanic who knows Opel cars. Please help. Holden are too expensive, but I may have to head there. I also had issues with the engine coolant warning light coming on re low coolant. I had this 'fixed' with new pipes and checked for leaks. Nothing.....but the light still kept coming on. The mechanic (who I don't/won't go back to) disconnected the warning light sensor under the overflow bottle. Yes, I know not good....I can only think of replacing the coolant bottle. He replaced the sensor I think and still issues.
So I need a good mechanic. Reasonably priced...thx. :wink5:
3) Lastly, I need a new rear seatbelt webbing part, apparently! It has the smallest of nicks in it from closing the seat with the belt in the latch by mistake. Apparently this is unroadworthy. Holden says $300 for the whole belt unit and $300 to fit. Come on.... 'Seatbeltking' in Mulgrave is good. But they won't fit it. About $115.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Sorry about the long post. Thanks for any help/advice.
Steve