The Mk5 Astra Has Another Issue..
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- You thought that was the last of seeing the astra mk5 right? me too! Well its not :( enjoy this last fix!
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Everyone needs a mate like you
Your a top bloke for helping people in trouble
Hats off to you
Surprised Tom wasn't tackling this job himself though lol
Ignore the Muppets, James. I'm subscribed to a few car channels and yours is my favourite. You have zero ego and come across really good. Keep up the great content.
PS - love the new opening credits!
You're the Muppet wonker winker man
I've been in the trade for 20 years ... And watching your videos, there's nothing wrong with the way you are working ...to be fair is have you in the shop 👍
Lol 20 years being a greaser still on the floor.
Excellent chat after the job, well done and well said.
Well said at the end, im also a diy mechanic and enjoy your video's and yes i have learnt some stuff from your video's. I have saved myself thousands repairing my own cars..so keep up with it and forgot the troll no it alls..
I wouldn't entertain the negative nancies the minute u give them airtime they will continue to talk their nonsense just start ignoring them please we that understand your content and enjoy everything the way u do it dont need to hear 5 minutes of u justifying ur actions
You don't have to explain yourself to all those negative comments, You never said that you know everything, mate you do a very good job, i know how hard it can be to work on a car in your driveway. I do it all the time and the problems that go with it It can be a right pain sometimes when things go wrong but that feeling when the job is done, nothing like it .keep up the good work. from all here in Ireland keep them videos rolling.
@@richardcurran2786 and the thing is its not like he didnt mention atleast twice in the previous videos that his mates doing the job on a budget yet ppl still want to comment in the ideal world where everyone had loads and loads of money noone would need to "cut corners" but in this day and age where every cent/penny counts MOST of us have to put other priorities before our vehicles unfortunately asmuch as they are such a crucial part of our lives
@@MrMit50101 sure people are an a budget but some times doing things on the cheap can be a false economy. no point saving a few pounds on a parts if you have to buy it twice.
Lol you just told what him what to do you fancy pants.
I completely agree, you clarified in the video previously yours and Tom's intentions for the car, enough said 😁late the haters hate and the lovers love, your much further down the line on the self taught DIY mechanic than I am so enjoy seeing what I hope to be doing in the not to distant future, with the exact same goal save us money have fun and learn..... Recently got quoted 540 quid for pads n disks on an 05 meriva from Halfords got the parts from eurocp for about a ton same breaks same pads saved over 400 quid, with some balls and basic tools and the help of guys like you we can all save money :) keep it up, I had no interest in the egr pipe install on the St but still needed up watching it till the end 😑 so your doing summin right
Internet is full of "experts" wanting to pick someone up on any & everything. I'm like you, although in my 50's I'm a postie not a mechanic but I also have never put any of my motorcycles or cars into a workshop for repairs. Have been fixing motorcycles since the age of 14. Along with plenty of friends vehicles too. More power to you.
I'm a self taught DIY mechanic aswell and I've learned so much from you I'm very grateful for all your videos James keep up the good work mate
Well done I'm 72 retired really had lots of trouble with my mark 5 black astra
Its like watching "Chris Fix UK Edition". :-)
Agreed Chris Fix is quality BUT all his cars are American and pisses me off lol🤣🤣🤣🤣. Apparently chris makes around 250k a year from his vids
Keeps the American terminology though 😂
@@user-nq1rd8li5t Not all American, one of his car a British JAG.
Ignore the Negative comments James, You do a brilliant job on every car you work on, I thoroughly enjoy watching, Onwards and Upwards keep up the good work 👍🏼
Ignore them mate.
If your car starts making a knocking noise when going over bumpy ground it's probably these that are needing changed, changed these on my old X5 and it cured the Knocking straight away.
Billy D you are right, its that or the swaybar bushings that went to the crapper
My car makes a slight knock going over bumpy ground but also (only occasionally) hear it when I turn the wheel from left to right, would that also be the same issue?
RyanLike that could be different things, it could also be trackrodbearing or strutbearing for example
My car knocks going over rough ground but steering side to side there’s no noise is it Droplinks usually ?
You don't have to explain yourself mate. Cool content. I enjoy watching it. Keep it coming :)
just watched this latest video which as always is captivating and equally informative. the Mini head gasket video proved invaluable for me and saved me hundreds of pounds by watching yours. I could see in your eyes that you were hurting by some of the comments made, but carry on doing what you are doing and you will go far. If both my sons grow up to have such a kind and and wonderful spirit like you then I will be a very proud man indeed.
Just keep doing what you do and ignore the negative people! You teach alot for FREE and never ask anything in return! Hats off to you sir! 👏
Awesome video man I would happily let you work on my car man some people haven’t got a clue what there talking about just keep doing what your doing long live the savage garage 👍🏻
Lowering the car wouldn't put a roll bar link under any more stress mate because the bar isnt fixed between them. What puts them under stress is one wheel being under a different load to the other. Ie when cornering which is what they are designed for.
Love your channel, the way you address problems is just like any home mechanic would attempt. Ignore the so called know it alls carry on as you are mate ,I always look forward to your channel 👍
Tailoring the job to the customers budget. Nothing wrong with what's been done. Simply makes financial sense. Keep up the good work.
Keep it up, I’m enjoying these vids and I listen to what you’re doing and why you’re doing it! 👌
Ignore them mate. I watch every one of your videos and i really enjoy every one, keep up the good work
Top geezer !!! Only been watching your videos a week or so but you seem like a real genuine bloke. Respect ✊
My first car, a Hillman Imp was fairly easy to work on but all the nuts seemed rusty and hard to undo. Same with the next a Hillman Hunter. Progressed to a new Granada. 3 year old, 33,000 miles both track rods ends were shot. Love your videos.
A absolutely take my hat off to you mate. Too many haters in this world. Everyone does things differently so don’t let them get to you. You’re a good bloke. Cracking job!
I done a similar job on a mark 1 zafira I had. I think it came from the factory with the plastic drop links as I was the second owner from new. I do all my own mechanics on my cars. Nice to see someone younger doing their own repairs as a lot of people are to scared or not confident enough to work on their cars. Keep up the good work. Enjoy watching the videos 👍
Well done James. Good job, as always.
I won’t lie mate, I’m a qualified mechanic and know nothing, you know so much more than me. I did it at college and just didn’t enjoy it at the time but now I’m getting back into it you’ve made me enjoy it again.
Keep doing you🤙
I`m a new subscriber who`s tinkering with cars. I`m going to be changing rocker box cover and timing belt/water pump on a Zafira A. I watch people like you and love learning. Do`nt let the haters put you off I enjoyed the Astra Head Gasket replacement Video (What brought me to your UA-cam Channel).
Started watching you when on your Astra mk4, I myself own one, and some of the stuff you have been doing, I’ve also done to mine! Learnt a lot from watching you tbh! Keep up the great work hope to see some more on the mk4 soon
I've just had both sump gaskets done on my car among other jobs by a "qualified mechanic" i've watched quite a few of your videos now and if you were local and did private jobs i would rather come to you, your standard of work is better than many mechanics that i have used in the past, keep up the good work.
You know what mate I'm 53 and I'd definitely trust you with my motor 👍
I'm looking into fixing cars, as I fix motorbikes and these videos are the best thing I use to help me understand the basic car knowledge:) appreciate the videos !
I'm a like minded DIY at home car/bike trader/DIY-mechanic, and I've learnt allot from your channel, been watching you for years. Honestly mate half of the people criticising your work have probably never actually done the jobs themselves, my advice is keep going mate grow the channel grow the garage space and tools ect , also I've watched all of your tool vids and I'm jealous of your tools mate, and just a little idea for content maybe do a spares or repairs profit challenge , buy a car listed as spares or repairs , then repair it and sell it on for a profit ! Maybe have a total budget and you cant go over 🤭 , I just want more content mate😂😂 keep it up 💪💪
Wish I had a mate like you. 👍
Keep a car on the road cheaply. 👍
Nice gesture mate I totally understand where you are coming from and besides the car is running properly ... well said 👍👍👍
Don't worry about it.
You explained all this in the videos, apart from the oil change.
Your videos are appreciated.
James, as a relatively new viewer of you channel, like others have said ignore the numpties. I know diddly squat about cars, but I 100% enjoy your vids and content. 👍🏻
Never let ppl thoughts or remarks influence your work , James. You do a good job and...the one's who think they can do better etc....first prove it( put the money were yre mouth is) .
For a NON trained mechanic, James does deliver always a more fantastic job than a LOT of trained mechanics. Instead of judging ppl, just watch and learn from them. !
Keep up the good work James. There are a lot of ppl,who like watching yre vids😉
I'm surprised with the shit talkers. man you're the best at explaining stuff and I find this very educational and its basically what its like to change the gasket plus its entertaining to watch. you have done a great job every time. well done man. Keep the content rolling.
I think most of the time, the majority of people who watch your content know the score... it’s just they don’t tend to comment! Of course it was a cheap job to get it back up and running but it was done ‘properly’ in terms of doing it in the best way possible with the time/cost constraints. Look at it another way... you could stick a £45 gasket set in at least 10 times for the price of a garage to do the job 100% correctly. That Astra will probably be history by the time it needs doing again. Keeping cheap nuggets on the road is why I subscribe to your channel. Keep up the great work 👍
Great vid as usual, I,m so glad you ditched the head cam, really made me feel motion sick! Keep em coming 🙂
I'm amazed at what you do on your drive, like you said people sometimes just can't afford to do everything, obviously if the belt was damaged then you would have replaced it
I think you've exactly the right attitude and came across very well. We dont live in the perfect world and sometimes we just need to do the best we can, which is exactly what you did. Top job
Nice end to the vid bout negative comments, ignore them James! I think your channels brilliant for all the reasons you stated at the end, keep up the good work!!
Part of the enjoyment in watching you is to see how you actually fix it WITHOUT all the training, you're showing people it CAN be done, just be patient and methodical and open to problem solving along the way, anyone who criticises obviously has too much time on their hands, IGNORE THOSE FOOLS, enjoyed both jobs on the Astra. Better than boring proper mechanics. Keep it up the journey is enjoyable! 👊😯😁👍👍👍👌✌✋
You done a good job mate with head gasket. Forget the rest of the youtube. With a perfect job it's a perfect price. You saved at least £300 in labour and £200 in parts. Keep up the good work.
You are doing a great job, very interesting content. I took a car mechanics course in 1966, the engines looked very different in those days and were all fed by carburetters . I'm 80 years old in 6 months Bye
Don't worry yourself about negative comments, even if you did everything absolutely textbook, some people would still find fault, they'd be exhaulting you to use their shortcut. Your videos cover perfectly what normal guys, like me, have to do on their old cars, on the drive, with no lift. And I don't have my neighbours brick wall stuck up my backside like you do. Old droplinks can be a nightmare to get off, last time I did it I eventually had to use my grinder and cut them off. Keep the vids coming.
Just had the same issue on a mondeo. Just snapped off. Maybe it's a plastic thing. Never had a metal one brake. Love the channel . Keep up the good work
Very well said at the end mate! I’m a mechanic myself and completely understand you, customers are what effects the sort of work you do. Whether they can afford it or need the car back on the road ASAP or something like that. Also One little tip I can give you with drop links is if the nuts are nyloc, once they’re tight I put a little coat of copper grease on the threads and in the hex bit just so when someone comes to do it again they can clean the threads off and buzz them off nicely!
As others have said, ignore the negatives. You have done the work you were asked to do, and done it well. Your mate is lucky to have a friend like you that can help and so credit to you it’s a good point you make about people’s individual budgets and circumstances, and at the end of the day, the level of work needed would have probably seen that car sent over the bridge if it had have to have been done at a garage.
Good job 👍👍👍
Belter video as always keep them coming bro f**k the haters you know what you’re doing that’s all what matters
Attention to detail is amazing, actually feel like you take something away from the video unlike a few I’ve seen... “yeah just unbolt that bang one on thanks for watching” lol
Well said at the end mate No garages do jobs 100% to the manufacturer instructions including main dealers. Watching your videos do give ideas on ways around things to help everyone 👍 keep them coming 👌
Well said at the end James, I work in the Motor trade fixing cars for a living and your work is great showing others how you do things. There is certain things that us mechanic would do differently but the benefits of the internet is we can tell each other tips and tricks on how to make fixing them easier. Ignore the hate and keep doing what your doing ;)
Love your work on the mk4 astra as I have the same car so has lots of useful information for me. Good to find a UK UA-cam that does work on the driveway just like most of us here, rather than someone who has a garage, access to lifts etc
Well said, just blank the moaners mate. As a DIY home car fiddler I enjoy your videos.
I fitted a pattern part one beforehand and they last 1 to 2 years with the rubber splitting badly.
Always worth paying the extra and getting genuine GM ones.
With important components like timing belt kit, brakes ,suspension parts etc i always get genuine GM ones.
Oh lord, the Astra is back. Saying that you already said it would be at the end of the last video. Someone said already, everyone needs a mate like you. I did the head on my Corsa after watching some of your earlier vids. I got inspired. Up to that point I only did oil and screen wash. Now I'll give most repairs a try before enlisting a professional. No one wants to pay the value of their car for the work that needs to be done on it. Keep doing what you're doing. Haters and negatrons are jelly because they got no subs. Every successful/popular person has haters; it comes with the territory.
I never question anything you do ,I may ask but I must say I learn a lot from watching your videos even though I am in the trade myself but mostly do bodywork ,so thank you 😊
What you have to remember is if you had two qualified and experienced tradesmen doing identical jobs with identical tools and identical materials they will have different methods and different opinions on how it should be done. Just don't be upset by the comments I think everyone on here with an ounce of common sence understands what you are doing and appreciates it. You have built up a great channel
Honestly mate fuck the haters. I've watched you since you had 100 subscribers and the amount I've learnt from you is insane. Just continue doing what your doing man it's awesome! You inspired me to work on my own car and now I love it 👍☺️
Brilliance, self taught, a very enjoyable rewarding hobby just like myself and don’t have to answer to anyone if mistakes are made - so what ! Its all part of the learning journey. Regards !!!
Ignore the negative comments dude. I’ve learnt a lot from watching your videos and have now been doing stuff to my own car just to save a few quid from taking it to the garage. I enjoy watching your videos and will continue. Top man. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
Hi buddy,I've got a mk4,2003 and I've had two break on it,bad pot holes done it,if it happens again it will be steel ones next time,nice roads we have in Edinburgh, NOT(,ITS CALLED A RATCHET FOR A REASON LOL,NOT A HAMMER)
I have just found your channel and knowing very little about the workings of cars/engines I have enjoyed the three vids I have seen, I am subscribing and look forward to learning more from your informal and friendly style. Keep up the good work bro.
when ur taking old droplinks and replacing them u can use the impact gun and get a long bar and put pressure between the strut and the droplink so the balljoint wont spin saves a bit of time handy to know because sometimes the torx and hex strips out or a small vicegrips on the balljoint and use the impact works if theres no slot of the spanner on the back
You explained yourself perfectly well. I understood what you said. I think the oil change would be good. It's really good to see a English guy working on cars because the always seam to be American repairs. I think you're great in what you do fella top bloke thanks.
It was actually a VERY common problem on Astra F, My granddad and my changed them several times. Just a bad design, or good design for the droplinks or stabilizer bushing producers as we call them here in Denmark.
I wouldn't entertain any negative comments, today 1st May 2020 was 1st time watching you and so far i find what you say makes sense. Obviously would prefer the how to do things videos but even the head gasket video is still full of useful knowledge for people that don't want ripped off etc. I was told that if my head gasket went i would be cheaper buying new car as engines these days are cheaply made and the amount of time involved in stripping down, cleaning, rebuilding etc would go into over the £1k mark. So stuff what the negatives are and continue to do what your doing as its helpful to know someone out there can actually do this job without killing folks pockets. Look forward to next video
I hate fitting these drop links. Mine was so rusty I had to cut one of them off. I noticed the new set I brought made by Delphi had both types on it. Flat end and a hex on the front. Great video and very informative.
Snapped the standard ones and an updated adjustable set on my Astra. Now run another adjustable updated set for about year or so and been spot on - far more expensive though
Your content is great btw, forget negative comments, if they don’t like it they don’t have to watch it 👌
Just discovered your channel really enjoyed the Astra mk4 series. Thank you for taking the time to release the content. 👍
I’ve been watching your channel for years now, maybe 3/4. It’s sad to see but as you’ve gained subscribers I’ve also seen more and more critics come in the comment section. It’s annoying to see as a youtuber myself, you put so much time and effort in just for one comment to smash your achievement to bits. Keep it up James don’t let the ‘mechanics’ get to you 👍🏻
Good job, The plastic ones are oem for the astra, you could have used the buzz gun if it was on full speed to remove the nuts.
Astras wheel torque is 110nm, 120 isn't much higher but could pull the threads in the hub
The metal droplinks on the mk5 Astra are actually for the IDS suspension and have a kink in them to get around the modules in the strut.
The plastic ones are decent enough and wear just as quick as the metal ones... the only downside as you’ve seen is they can snap, but it’s rare.
You're more brave than I would be tackling a modern engine I have a Zafira 2.2litre I wouldn't know where to start with that one👍.
Decent mole grips clamped onto the ball joint works well usually, and it means you can use the impact to undo the nut!
Also if you've got one end out you can sometimes just crank the arm to jam the remaining ball joint and then undo the nut ;)
The world is full of armchair critics - best advice is to ignore them. You walk the walk as well as talk the talk. That makes you a top contributor. Keep it up.
Fair play to you. Don’t listen to all the negative comments. You got a mates car back up and running which is the best possible for the money they can afford. If that’s not value for money then I don’t know what is. Keep up the good work mate.
Good on you mate that’s exactly what I do self taught on my drive and I enjoy doing it
I've never had to do it but you can always try and grip the ball joint from behind with the mole grips if it spins, might be enough for the impact to buzz it off.
Don't pay attention to the trolls mate. You put about as much work into the car as its worth. Maybe i would have advised getting a timing belt kit or putting some supermarket oil in it too but its a 54 plate Vauxhall with over 100,000 miles. It will be on its way to the scrapyard in a few years at most for one reason or another. It's good you helped your mate out, you have to do these jobs sometimes. Keep an eye on it and it if the repair hasn't been 100% then put a bottle of stop leak or whatever in it. It was waaaaaay beyond that before.
Another great video 👍🏽 I’m reasonably knowledgable, however I’ve learned bits about the Mrs’s 08 Astra by watching your great videos.
Top vid and keep them coming. Ignore the bollocks from people that don't listen to your content from start to finish. The education you provide is priceless, so thank you 👍
If you do find an old hex centre then dig out fully all dirt and rust then put the hex tool into an old rubber glove finger tip which will give a good grip fit.
Keep up the great work matey. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. And totally get the but about wanting to help your mates out as cheap as possible.
James, job well done, Tom is happy with you and back on the road, 😎👍
I’ve been powering through your videos they are awesome bud your doing a great job 👍
Great videos, your doing exactly what is necessary to get the car working to the best of affordability, and without risking safety, these videos are the important ones, cos they show a DIY'er what can be possible without needing ultra expensive tooling, or an NCQ level 3 in car mechanics, in 2020 being more thrifty will be more important than ever, as the general cost of living increasingly rises, and the motorist is hit the worst with more ULEZ zones, congestion charges and toll road increases, changes in MoT testing with higher stricter standards, hybrid 'dealer only' repaired vehicles, higher increases in insurance renewals, tax on petrol increases, higher parking zone charges...and on and on, Savage Garage keep doing what your doing cos your doing it well as your channel name implies only the most resourceful survive..thank you
great vid. you're right about spending money on an old car. saying that i found a 30yr old landrover and rebuilt it from the ground up. that included learning to weld etc.looking forward to seeing more vids. ive always worked on my own cars, even the new ones. why waste lots of money on stealership prices. if you stumble across a recent audi a5 tdi that needs its cam belt changing feel free to post it. lol. good luck with your vids. i'll be watching.
I did these on my wifes Astra H over christmas. They were the allenkey type. The replacements from ECP were also plastic. But thats what GM fit from the factory so.....
The ones on her car were knocking really badly. Sounded like a rock flapping around in the wheelarch !. I think she hits speedbumps too hard, so these ARB drop links get a real hard time.
Don't be surprised if you have to do them again soon, I brought moog plastic arb links for my zafira, within 6 weeks they were rattling worse than before, this happened 3 times so I replaced again for the metal ones and never had a problem since
Well said after the job. Been watching you since lock down in march, great tips and confidence boost as i have a mk2 mondeo and have been doing work on and you've really been a help, keep the vids coming and keep up the good work.
Great video. Trust me, don't address the negative comments anymore. You will never ever, ever, ever make those people happy. Just do your thing and concentrate on the people that like what you do. You can do everything right and they will still talk nonsense. Just do your thing and pretend they don't exist and you will be happier.
I always find your channel really knowledgeable, I also like that when it’s been a hard or difficult job which has been challenging you admit it. If we wanted to see F1 mechanics I’m sure we could find them on UA-cam. To be honest I believe we’re all just happy with watching your projects tick along and keen to see what you’re going to be up to next. No need to explain yourself to anyone, your regular viewers knew you were doing your mate a turn by fixing his wheels on the cheep to resolve his problem no frills. Pls keep up the content it’s appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴
You do a great job, I like what you do, don't change anything. I enjoy your content. Please keep the content coming, don't worry about negative comments.
Really down to earth guy - you don't have to no you personally to tell that - keep up the good work
Another great video James - yours has to be one of the best automotive channels going. Not so sure that I like the thought of a plastic sway bar link mind you, but that would be GM cutting corners as usual.........
Please Do film the oil change, I need to do one on my MK5 Astra.
Never done one on a Vauxhall before but I assume its the same as a Ford or Citroen.
As for the negative comments, you will always get someone sitting there watching with their face screwed up like they are chewing a wasp.
Keep up the good work pal.
Just watch any other oil change video. I own astra myself and learnt to fix things by watching guys like this. Trust me, oil change is soooo simple.
Hi mate, just want to say keep up the good work, and dont let people put you down on what way you fix cars everyone has there own way of doing things, always good to watch your videos and get tips off you when I'm working on my cars or my mates
If you’re removing to replace you can just use a pair of mole grips on the shaft to stop it spinning as you don’t have to worry about preserving the threads etc.