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Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: jjsaul on December 09, 2006, 00:19:29

Strange request i know...

i'm after a towbar for my vectra (hatchback)...and possibly a bit of help fitting it....

preferably this week and west mids.

beer tokens waiting

cheers

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 09, 2006, 01:25:23

Fitting is a piece of p*** mate, but steer clear of the to**** ones I have to say, fit Witter if you can.  A new one will be about a ton plus an afternoon to fit.

All the mountings are specified by Vauxhall, it's the law. You'll find they are marked with dimples to drill into though tese migth not be accurate.  Buy a new towbar and th einstructions will help imensly.  Otherwise, scrapyard and take it off yourself so You know.

As a last resort, autodata manuals used to cover fitting towbars including the chassis mountings but I havn't read one for years.

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: jjsaul on December 09, 2006, 01:48:50

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

Fitting is a piece of p*** mate, but steer clear of the to**** ones I have to say, fit Witter if you can.  A new one will be about a ton plus an afternoon to fit.

All the mountings are specified by Vauxhall, it's the law. You'll find they are marked with dimples to drill into though tese migth not be accurate.  Buy a new towbar and th einstructions will help imensly.  Otherwise, scrapyard and take it off yourself so You know.

As a last resort, autodata manuals used to cover fitting towbars including the chassis mountings but I havn't read one for years.

Not looking to buy new if i can help it...got no cash at the moment!

And reason im asking for help...our drill wont do metal cos the chuck is knackered  :?

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: bezzabsa on December 09, 2006, 08:25:03

I have a towbar - gimme a yell later, as I am a little busy today ;)

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: hairyasswelder on December 09, 2006, 13:33:23

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

but steer clear of the to**** ones I have to say,

toblerones????  :lol:  :lol:  :lol: yeah grab a snickers  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: bezzabsa on December 09, 2006, 18:50:14

SORTED ;)

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: waveydavey on December 09, 2006, 19:24:32

I can't help with supply but have a look at
http://www.fittinginstructions.co.uk
That has how to fit most of them.

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: jjsaul on December 10, 2006, 18:41:35

towbar collected...just need to fit it now  :lol:

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: Bob on December 10, 2006, 19:40:14

Towbars for Vectra hatchbacks - like buses, you don't get one for ages and then two come at once - and I was too slow off the mark  :(

If, in the unlikely event anyone else wants a towbar for a Vectra hatchback (circa 1998 model) - you know where I am  :wink:

Title: Vectra towbar
Post by: jjsaul on December 10, 2006, 19:44:36

Quote from: "Bob"

Towbars for Vectra hatchbacks - like buses, you don't get one for ages and then two come at once - and I was too slow off the mark  :(

If, in the unlikely event anyone else wants a towbar for a Vectra hatchback (circa 1998 model) - you know where I am  :wink:

pm me your email addy or contact details and i'll advertise it on vvoc for you  :wink: