Difference Between Series 1 And 2

[SuperStar]

Hi All,

Does anybody know of the the differences between the series 1 berlina, and the series 2? Is the series 2 better than a series 1?

thanks.

Charles.

[The1985divo]

I think the main diff was most of the probs in series 1 were iorned out and fixed up generaly series 2 is better

[dumpd6]

If you are choosing between series I and II. choose series II as Salem said series II are better and have a few more extra goodies that series I doesn’t. plus if there were any thing wrong they would have fixed them on the series II

Like when you see common faults with things it is all ways on the first ones released .

[gsmrobinson]

According to the info I have in September 1987 the Vl recieved upgraded suspension and an upgraded Automatic transmission. Also with the edition of the LSD you also got Disc Brakes on the rear end.

Not sure if that helps but might be usefull.....

Regards Guy.

[jetspin_vn]

The series two as far as i know also carried a 3 core radiator over the 2 core, and some other minor engine tweaks in the cooling department mainly.

Mike

[SuperStar]

hmm, I think ill try and stick to series 2 then by the sound of it they were a better release. Is there any interia differences that anybody knows of??

[justinredvl]

little bit of an interior dif too top of seats are actually trimmed with same material as the seats s1 aint only minor little things really

[Bax]

Series 2 engine has plugs for if you are going to turbo.

[VL Executive]

Some Series 2 changes where:

Engine - Provision made for turbo on NA motors (Oil & coolant ports)

Automatic Transmission - Selector cable on series 1 replaced with selector rod on series 2

Manual Transmission - Clutch pedal was made adjustable

Power Steering - Pumps are different.

Electrical - Series 1 had Hitachi Starter motor and Alternator. Series 2 changed to Bosch

Interior - Plastic surround on center air vents colour coded.
Different Velour trim to series 1 (On Berlina and Calais)

If I remember / find out more, ill add to the list.

[02banshee]

who gives a hoot not me

[bad_boyz]

Does that mean ALL late 97 and ALL 88 models are series II?

[VL Executive]

Series II Started about May - June 1987, and continued right through till the end of the VL series in August 1988.

[Stewart1000]

i hope i have the series 2, cos i wantn turbo it one day. ill check later on

[Jules86]

i believe series two is also colour coded, vehicle is 1 colour.

[STEALTHY™]

Late VLs had Square Headrests, Early have Rectangle like VKs. As well as the trimming differences.

[bangers]

i believe series two is also colour coded, vehicle is 1 colour.

mine is a series 2 and is 2 tone

[Jules86]

mine is a series 2 and is 2 tone

im not gonna disargree as i said i believe that's is how they are, but yours has been resprayed that way, like calias, with kit tho?

[bangers]

when i got the car it was stock as a rock. even had the sunvisor. it had grey bumpers and side moulds. but yes they have now been resprayed silver with the bodykit.

[DenchY]

mine was made in september 86.. and its series 2 :P
its a v8 tho

[STEALTHY™]

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[NORTI]

I had 87 with running changes... so was series 1.5 :P lol & an 88 series 2


D.

[VL Berlina 5speed]

ive got a march 87 vl
and by the tell tails signs ppl have said (seat tops having vinal, Plastic surround on center air vents colour coded etc) mine is a series 1

[ucwepn]

Mine is a series one its an 86 but it is factory colour coded. (we stripped the paint off the front bar today and it was originally red)

[Phil Berlina 88]

I think mine might be a series 2 im not sure just got the c*nt a month ago still tryin to figure it out.

[Ishtata]

so mine is JUL87 - built that mean serries 2 ?