Lost without a dealer

Brian_TnT · 05-18-2006

About 1 1/2 years ago the Opel dealer here closed his doors. What I need is a cost effective way to tune-up and repair my car. I'm sourcing a workshop manual but what equipment/software/special tooling would I need and where can I find it?

Its got about 100,000 miles on it and has given little trouble over the last 8 years. I plan to keep it for at least 2 more. Since its last dealer service 2 years ago I've only changed the oil/filter and one rear wheel cylinder which started to leak (the part was from Daewoo.) I now need to do some repairs to the front calipers (the left has started to leak.)

Thanks a bunch

Brian

benncojr · 05-18-2006

Brian,
What type of Opel do you have?
Most of the folks on here have opels that are 25+ years old. There are some folks that are in Europe that may be able to help you out.

Good Luck

Brian_TnT · 05-18-2006

I've got a Corsa Swing 1996 model 1.2L with a manual transmission. Can't believe I forgot to post that info

baz · 05-18-2006

brian im afraid you have found a site for opels sold in the states up until 1975
so i dont know if we will be able to helpyou might want to try
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php
they are very helpfull and have a forum for your car

05-18-2006	#1 (permalink)
Brian_TnT Corsa driver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 2	Unanswered: Lost without a dealer About 1 1/2 years ago the Opel dealer here closed his doors. What I need is a cost effective way to tune-up and repair my car. I'm sourcing a workshop manual but what equipment/software/special tooling would I need and where can I find it? Its got about 100,000 miles on it and has given little trouble over the last 8 years. I plan to keep it for at least 2 more. Since its last dealer service 2 years ago I've only changed the oil/filter and one rear wheel cylinder which started to leak (the part was from Daewoo.) I now need to do some repairs to the front calipers (the left has started to leak.) Thanks a bunch Brian

05-18-2006	#2 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,268	Brian, What type of Opel do you have? Most of the folks on here have opels that are 25+ years old. There are some folks that are in Europe that may be able to help you out. Good Luck __________________ Are WE having FUN YET!! Rick in Atlanta

05-18-2006	#3 (permalink)
Brian_TnT Corsa driver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 2	Lost without a dealer I've got a Corsa Swing 1996 model 1.2L with a manual transmission. Can't believe I forgot to post that info

05-18-2006	#4 (permalink)
baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	brian im afraid you have found a site for opels sold in the states up until 1975 so i dont know if we will be able to helpyou might want to try http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php they are very helpfull and have a forum for your car __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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