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!
Newbie
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- mevans
- mud splasher
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- Registration Year: 1998/S
- Modifications: Rubber matting in place of the carpet, rear window dog gaurd, stronger recovery points
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by Valerian on Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:31 pm
...another South West Fronty man...welcome to the Forum 
Last edited by Valerian on Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Valerian - Senior Frontera Engineer
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- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by dbb123 on Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:51 pm
Hi and Welcome along.
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Re: Newbie
by Alchamist on Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:44 pm
Hi and welcome along 
I'm sure one of the 2.2 guys will be along soon to give you some advice
I'm sure one of the 2.2 guys will be along soon to give you some advice
Jay
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- Vehicle Name: Grey Devil (new name pending)
- Modifications: .
* CB
* Rear recovery shackles - Region: Midlands
Re: Newbie
by jontera on Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:25 pm
Welcome to F.O.G. Hope you enjoy your potential new purchase.
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jontera - Lord frontera
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- Modifications: manual switch for Rad fan..
LWB rear light conversion..
Working CB (finally)
wound up torsion bars 3/4'' to remove 13 years of sag
2'' body lift
FOG stickers....oh yeah, I am that sad that i call that a mod
LED running lights..
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Coming soon...(well in the future, it's been coming soon for two years now)
a small suspension raise - Region: North West
Re: Newbie
by gregster on Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:24 pm
Welcome matey, 
Loads of info on ere for ya new motor...
Catch you around on ere
Laters
Gregster
Loads of info on ere for ya new motor...
Catch you around on ere
Laters
Gregster
Check out the index thread below where pics/reviews from all our past meets can be found!!!!
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Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!
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Looks like I'm in trouble with the Mrs's again...
She asked me what I'd most like to do to her body...
Apparently "Identify it" is not the correct answer!
MAKE IT or BREAK IT! TEAMXTREME4X4
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Re: Newbie
by Roo on Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:38 pm
& 
To The World Of FOG Enjoy
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- Modifications: ............3"Lift :O)
.........C.B +5ft Aerial..
....Sports Steering Wheel..
.........Snorkel :O) - Region: Mid Wales
Re: Newbie
by mevans on Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:53 pm
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
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
- mevans
- mud splasher
- Posts: 26
- Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:00 pm
- Location: carterton, oxfordshire
- Model: 2.2i 5dr
- Registration Year: 1998/S
- Modifications: Rubber matting in place of the carpet, rear window dog gaurd, stronger recovery points
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by Valerian on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:30 pm
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?
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?
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Valerian - Senior Frontera Engineer
- Posts: 161
- Joined: Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:20 pm
- Location: North Devon
- Model: 2.2i 16v RS Sport 3dr
- Registration Year: 1999/V
- Modifications: None yet and i don't really plan to do any. Those days have gone *smirk* but who knows what might happen in the future *grin*.
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by mevans on Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:57 pm
- mevans
- mud splasher
- Posts: 26
- Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:00 pm
- Location: carterton, oxfordshire
- Model: 2.2i 5dr
- Registration Year: 1998/S
- Modifications: Rubber matting in place of the carpet, rear window dog gaurd, stronger recovery points
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by Sir-Doris on Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:14 am
Hi and Welcome to the Club!
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265/75/16 Marix Lions
Pro-Comp Steering Stabiliser
Rough Country Shocks
+ 5" Suspension Lift
UCA Ball Joint Spacers + Low Profile Bump Stops
Stainless Extended Braided Brake Lines
1.5" Body Lift
CB
Lowered Front Diff Hangers
Grooved and Dimpled Front Brake Discs
Front and Rear Recovery Loops
Petrol Cap on a String
Secondary Air
Injection System Removed
Removed Front ARB
Soon to have 5.13:1 Diff's
Got the Diff's just need to fit em - Region: Mid Wales
Re: Newbie
by Valerian on Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:46 pm
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Valerian - Senior Frontera Engineer
- Posts: 161
- Joined: Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:20 pm
- Location: North Devon
- Model: 2.2i 16v RS Sport 3dr
- Registration Year: 1999/V
- Modifications: None yet and i don't really plan to do any. Those days have gone *smirk* but who knows what might happen in the future *grin*.
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by mevans on Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:20 pm
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?
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?
- mevans
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- Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:00 pm
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- Model: 2.2i 5dr
- Registration Year: 1998/S
- Modifications: Rubber matting in place of the carpet, rear window dog gaurd, stronger recovery points
- Region: South West
Re: Newbie
by nigelbread on Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:10 pm
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
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
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Re: Newbie
by horses45 on Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:50 am
welcome to the wonderful world of fog and the forum
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Re: Newbie
by yaki on Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:56 am
Hi m8 and welcome
Soon to be without a Frontera after 10 years of owning one 
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Front Winch & Bumper
MR2 Seats
+4" Springs
+4" Rough Country Shocks
Calmini Front Arms
Trooper Front Axle
Front Aussie Locker
Rear Trooper Axle
Rear Aussie Locker
35mm Diff Drop
12mm Ball Joint Spacers
33" Tyres
80mm Body Lift
Extended Axle Breathers
Aisin Manual Hubs
Rear Recovery Bumper
Braided Brake Hoses
EGR System Removed
DeCat
Fuel Tank Lift
Front & Rear Anti-Roll bar removed
Roof Console
EGT/Boost Gauge and Inclinometer in Centre Console - Region: South Wales
Re: Newbie
by headbanging on Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:51 am
Hello and Welcome!!!!!
Good to have some more Oxfordshire people here, as we're pretty thin on the ground!
Good to have some more Oxfordshire people here, as we're pretty thin on the ground!
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
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I hope you have the time of your life
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It's something unpredictable but in the end is right
I hope you have the time of your life
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flipped top ball joints,
viscous fan removed, and replaced with an electric fan,(switch in cab)
roof light pod
cut down nudge bar with two long range fogs
blue-tooth CD player
she is wearing a set of sport wings and a B- series bumper
modified side repeaters
smoked tail lights
removed spare wheel holder (swing arm)
uprated turbo hoses - Region: Midlands
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Re: Newbie
by Alfie on Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:51 pm
Hi and Welcometo the gang
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