Hi there.
I hope I've managed to get this post in the right section, but I'm new so if I haven't then my apologies!
Long story short, I've been offered a swap by my boss; my Astra Turbo hatchback for his '91 3B Coupe which I've 99% decided to accept. However, there are a couple of issues (as with any old car) on this S2 that I wanted to try and get some expert advice on.
Firstly, the speedometer has a fault where when you start driving, it will shoot up to about 40 MPH and then stick there. All the other gauges are working normally and I'm told the odometer is functioning correctly. The actual face of the dial has started to peel away slightly, could the needle be getting stuck on the peeling bits and if so, does anyone know where I could get hold of replacement dials? I had a bit of a trawl through this forum and found a thread about some rather nice looking plasma dials but it was a couple of years old. Are they still available? Alternatively, is the trouble more likely to be a speed sensor or speedo cable?
The second problem is with the central locking. I'm told that it needs "a new pipe" in the drivers door as the original is split. The central locking is totally dead. Is that likely to be correct?
Also, considering the fact that not many S2's were imported into the UK I wondered if anyone on here might know anything about the car. It's a 1991 3B Coupe in very dark blue registered XXI 2331. Anyone remember/know anything about the history of this motor?
Any help with any of the above would be hugely appreciated. The speedometer issue especially as I know it's going to drive me insane (as well as a bit clench-inducing when going past a GATSO!)
Best Regards
Doug
I hope I've managed to get this post in the right section, but I'm new so if I haven't then my apologies!
Long story short, I've been offered a swap by my boss; my Astra Turbo hatchback for his '91 3B Coupe which I've 99% decided to accept. However, there are a couple of issues (as with any old car) on this S2 that I wanted to try and get some expert advice on.
Firstly, the speedometer has a fault where when you start driving, it will shoot up to about 40 MPH and then stick there. All the other gauges are working normally and I'm told the odometer is functioning correctly. The actual face of the dial has started to peel away slightly, could the needle be getting stuck on the peeling bits and if so, does anyone know where I could get hold of replacement dials? I had a bit of a trawl through this forum and found a thread about some rather nice looking plasma dials but it was a couple of years old. Are they still available? Alternatively, is the trouble more likely to be a speed sensor or speedo cable?
The second problem is with the central locking. I'm told that it needs "a new pipe" in the drivers door as the original is split. The central locking is totally dead. Is that likely to be correct?
Also, considering the fact that not many S2's were imported into the UK I wondered if anyone on here might know anything about the car. It's a 1991 3B Coupe in very dark blue registered XXI 2331. Anyone remember/know anything about the history of this motor?
Any help with any of the above would be hugely appreciated. The speedometer issue especially as I know it's going to drive me insane (as well as a bit clench-inducing when going past a GATSO!)
Best Regards
Doug
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