reliability of the 2.3 D

[gazza1591]

as above really what are they like to own anything to watch out for ?



thanks

[Drift]

The only major thing to look out for is a rattly timing chain as the guides can wear out, being the oldest diesel Frontera some of these have done a fantastic mileage with little trouble.

[gazza1591]

can you still get the chain kit to replace ?

[Drift]

Yes, here will be the best bet
http://www.vauxhallgreenparts.co.uk/Frontera.html

[gazza1591]

thanks the one im looking at has full history and 112k on the clock

[Drift]

Thats a low mileage, full history is rear, they are not the fastest of the range but do tend to pull forever

[gazza1591]

im not after speed to much will be used the odd day for work and in bad weather the main will be off roading ?

[Drift]

Ive some classic pictures of the Smoky Slug off road, its a 2.3 that was owned by a few members years ago, it took some stick and just kept on going

Found these yup the old girl at Cowm Quarry





And again at Hill and Ditch





Good days

[gazza1591]

wow that did have some abuse looks like a strong old car to keep on going

[Drift]

I think it was well over 160k about 5 years ago

[Rich]

who's was that one Ste

[Drift]

A guy from Yorkshire had it, him name has just left my head and it went to Jonnyramrod in Cheshire