The Veccy is not good.... guess it right... and win a prize!

Okay... as I have posted here somewhere, the Veccy C (3.2l V6 manual) took on a load of dirty fuel. Had to have her fuel tank removed and cleaned, fuel system cleaned out, and injectors removed and cleaned.

Now when Holden put her all back together, they did say she was having some issues with idling rough, but apparently tweaked her and sorted her out.

Today... problem is back, and she is currently back with Holden (I will be in Melbourne from tomorrow to Monday night, so won't have her back till Tuesday I would imagine).

Symptons are:

• Engine management light flashing on and off (and sometimes on solidly)
• Rough, very rough idle.... hmmm, Holden told that me that the previous problem was not enough fuel was getting in through each injector... causing some dramas
• Very rough under load (ie. accelerating, or pressing accelerator down)
• Lack of power (feels much less powerful than a 1.8l auto AH Astra, one of which I drive regularly... and no criticism intended)
• Engine will sometimes just die.... mostly when coming to a stop, but will start easily.

So she is not a happy girl, and I don't think I would have taken on board more dirty fuel.

So..... here's the thing. If you can correctly diagnose the problem (my judgement, and no correspondence will be entered into), the winner receives a prize... 2 Birch Carol & Coyle movie vouchers.

So, no smart arse comments here.... I am simply turning a negative into a positive.... it's almost Christmas.... and I am feeling generous. Also, we have many "experts" on board here.... now's your chance to strut your stuff.

At this stage, Holden probably won't be looking at the Veccy later today, so I do not know, nor will I tell anyone else the updates.

So.... come on.....:)

Did they change the fuel filter and fuel pump?

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Originally Posted by Calibrated

Did they change the fuel filter and fuel pump?

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Fuel pump not changed, and according to Holden, my Veccy C does not have a fuel filter.

You're coming to Melbourne and we dont know about it?

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Originally Posted by PaulyJ

You're coming to Melbourne and we dont know about it?

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Yes I am.... I have been posting it in The Garage thread for the past 2 weeks :D

But yes:

• Arrive lunchtime Friday
• Staying at Saville City Suites, East Melbourne
• Leaving Monday evening
• We are down for a 40th at Fitzroy on Saturday

R seems to have me booked out (hence why I wasn't trying to catch up with the lovely Victorian members) but if I have any time spare.... can I text/email you? But I don't have your number :o

ok this could be a long shot, but it did happen to my parents veccy b about 4 years ago..

part of the bladder in the fuel tank had somehow come loose and was "floating" around in the tank.. it would occasionaly block the fuel line inside the tank.. the result was exactly what you have described - very rough on idle, lack of power, engine light..

is your car doing this constantly? or is it often but with moments where it runs fine? my parents car would be a lot more often then not, and would come back whenever the foot would go down heavier.. it would be like a massive flat spot then it goes to rough idle piss me off mode..

it took 3 trips to holden before someone figured this out.. but they replaced the tank and the problem dissapeared, and the car has been trouble free ever since.. a guy at holden said it's not the first time he had seen it happen on a vectra b or even the astra g..

do i win a prize?

Hey Thomas, sorry to go off topic, but I too didn't realise you were in Melb. this weekend......yes I should spend more time in the off topic section :)

Maybe we can organise a quick meet up.....I'll be doing my usual Nth West to Sth East travels on Sunday - perhaps I could drop by where your staying in East Melb.

PM me your ph. no. and we can see how we stand - Pauly and others, what do you think ?? maybe we can make a mini meet out of it......

Oh as for the probable symptoms of your cars problem - too many to mention LOL :)

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Originally Posted by oneightoo

ok this could be a long shot, but it did happen to my parents veccy b about 4 years ago..

part of the bladder in the fuel tank had somehow come loose and was "floating" around in the tank.. it would occasionaly block the fuel line inside the tank.. the result was exactly what you have described - very rough on idle, lack of power, engine light..

is your car doing this constantly? or is it often but with moments where it runs fine? my parents car would be a lot more often then not, and would come back whenever the foot would go down heavier.. it would be like a massive flat spot then it goes to rough idle piss me off mode..

it took 3 trips to holden before someone figured this out.. but they replaced the tank and the problem dissapeared, and the car has been trouble free ever since.. a guy at holden said it's not the first time he had seen it happen on a vectra b or even the astra g..

do i win a prize?

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Not sure yet, but wow, certainly has some similarities...... will keep you posted Matt :)

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Originally Posted by Wraith

Hey Thomas, sorry to go off topic, but I too didn't realise you were in Melb. this weekend......yes I should spend more time in the off topic section :)

Maybe we can organise a quick meet up.....I'll be doing my usual Nth West to Sth East travels on Sunday - perhaps I could drop by where your staying in East Melb.

PM me your ph. no. and we can see how we stand - Pauly and others, what do you think ?? maybe we can make a mini meet out of it......

Oh as for the probable symptoms of your cars problem - too many to mention LOL :)

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PM sent :)

Bugger, sounds like a definite fuelling problem. So it would be a process of elimination.
Good luck mate.

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Originally Posted by TTEETT

Bugger, sounds like a definite fuelling problem. So it would be a process of elimination.
Good luck mate.

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And luckily they can have her for today, Friday and Monday, and most likely Tuesday..... hmmm :o