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Originally Posted by Col
This engine is the 1.9cdti (150bhp) 16v vauxhall, 1.9cdti (120bhp) 8v vauxhall,
1.9TiD Saab, 1.9JTD alfa, blah blah the list is endless almost!
I've got the 150bhp in my 2006 astra.
Common faults: EGR valves clog (but at 650miles a week it won't)
Swirl flaps (which control the variable valve timing) are prone to coming loose (they're just like turnbuckles!) Vaux say a new head is required at £800 + fitting but I say they can usually be fixed.
Dual mass flywheel's go. Doesn't seem to matter if it's abused or not.
Gearboxes. Assuming it's the same as the M32 6 speed in he astra they are weak (also fitted to the VXR but he excess torque in the diesel kills them! Different box fitted into the vectra and are much stronger)
Late model astra, vectra and insignia's all report problems with regenerating DPF when used for low mileage runs (no surprise there!)
All the above are primarily 16v faults. 8v are less prone to them. Generally the higher state of tune the more faults.
Personally I love mine! Massive power over a good spread of RPM and can easily achieve 60+mpg in the right conditions.
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They sound like a very reliable engine then
