Astra Gets a New Exhaust!
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2025
- after all the oil burning the exhaust had seen better days and was full of oil! so a new one is fitted today!
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get the angel grinder out mate and let's have a look inside the old exhaust system to see how far the oil has traveled
InstaBlaster...
course im watching lad!x
@ 1:21 magic crisp pack appears on toolbox😂
Get a new Fuel Filter dude, it looks like its been on the bottom of a lake for 12 months
Hi James. Another good vid!! I would check the 02 sensors are doing what they are supposed to do judging by how much oil was in the pipes. Make sure that the pre cat one is switching between 0.1 and 0.9 volts in closed loop and the post cat one steady around 0.5 volts. Anything other than these figures, then change the pre cat one and you could be looking at too much contamination of the cat itself if the post cat sensor isn't staying steady.
Hope your dads's mondeo is doing ok.
You had an oil-lined exhaust that would never have rusted in like 5000 years, and you took it off :-)
Dosent stop the outside tho 😃
Youre gonna save me a few quid from the garage with this. Thanks very much for the upload
Great video as always m8 great work nothing more satisfying that putting on a fresh new exhaust 👍
Great video as always, you keep making me want an astra, I had the 1.7 DTI a few years ago. Oven cleaner is good for CAT cleaning and hot water. Its coming along nicely though! ALso those astra brake pipes seem to go on the nearside, where the pipe does a U under the chassis rail.
good job mate. makes me want to buy myself another mk4 astra. like a spiritual home they are, car wise.
Astras… grrrrrr… Did a full engine service on my wifes 2005 1.8 Astra Elite at the weekend, and also changed out the headlight bulbs for NightBreakers. Took out the drivers side dip beam bulb which you do from inside the wheelarch. It has a bizzare metal clip that goes over the bulb and sort of twists and locks into position in the headlight. Anyway, 45mins later, cut hands, tons of swearing, cannot get the H7 bulb to fit for love or money. Turns out, the previous owner had put the bulb in upside down, and I was trying to put it back the same. Jesus...……….. Engine service was super easy. Also used GM GlobalTIS and updated the engine software as there was a new update.
Always clean you car the best it can be when taking to the mot station as they won't think its scrap and they won't look for work on it.
Make sure you clean the brake pipes with wd40 and grease & lube the joints underneath to let them know you have been underneath the car working on it just before the mot.
This will let them know you know your stuff and make them think twice about trying it on.
1066gaz that utter bollocks, if they wanna fail it they can fuck all you can do other than fix it your self or pay makes no difference
Great video James! Keep up the good work, love your vids mate
For someone who works on there own,you are very good.
Hi James...do you have a video for the astra TS 2002, auto. Power steering fluid change??? Also the power steering in the astra TS 2002 is electric assistant or hydraulic ??? Not many videos available in the web. Cheers from Australia.
I used to work in a old school service place and I used to have to grease up the break lines
I’m watching your video in the middle of a film in the cinema 👏😂
😂
Is the girlfriend with you??
Ye man
Is she still the girlfriend :-)
Is he still alive? 😆
HI James
Keep noticing the 5 door Corsa in the background, is that another project? I have watched the 1.8 Corsa series but I don't think I've seen the 5 doors one. Great vids as always bud :)
Did you use assembly paste on front triangle gasket after flexi joint back to catalytic converter mate👍
Great video. Just got quote to get same pieces changed so great to look to see how to do it myself. Also that u get parts from EuroParts.
Disagree you will not need new discs for a MOT just scrape the edges with a screwdriver. Best to take the pads out and clean all the sliders etc. Once the calipers and pads are free a few hard stops on the way to the test will ensure a good result on the machine.
Also make sure your brake limiting device at the rear is freed up. That's a fail if it's stuck.
Nice work.
Greetings From Poland!
You want to check the front metal brake pipes where they go through the inner wing, there is a bend in the pipe there which is notorious for corrosion but not easy to see,More visible by looking down in the engine bay.
Was that a catalytic convertor joined to the outlet manifold?
You will have to remove the brake dust covers for the mot you don't need to fit new ones as they aren't a requirement 👍good luck
Maybe cut tip of exhaust before you bolt it up. It looked a a scaffold pole sticking out the back. Maybe even weld a cheap but decent looking tip on.
Those discs will clean up, its been sitting! Take them apart though and make sure it’s all moving etc
Loving the astra series
I absolutely love astras glad your doing this one up I've had 3 mark 4s one was a Astra sportive cdti van 2005 in red very rare one of 500 in the country the others was 2 door Sri there a good car if you can get the Opel opc grill grab one there like rocking horse shit but look the bollocks
Check out the Load Proportioning Valve mate, quite common mot fail due to seizing , mine needs freeing up every couple of years.
I had a 1.6SXi of these. Was a good car
Double check the part number for the back box it looks like that one is for a van or estate with the longer pipe to clear the back bumper good work always look forward to your videos.
I was going to say that, checked to see if anyone had already said so.
It's a 93193069 for the hatch and a 93193073 for the estate and van.
the ferrule on the front brake flexi hose looks very corroded mate, id replace that aswell. I dont know what the mot station is like in your area but over here in yorkshire they fail them if they are as bad as that.
17:57 there’s a chance the brake hose could need changing as the ferrules are very rusty just worth a note .
Another bit of good work matey.
Hello James I think your drop links are ok they will have some slight play in them , but I would say you do need new rubber brake lines as where the rubber goes into metal joint it’s very rusty
Great Video. Good work!
Come back. This channel was great ♥
Instead of using fairy liquid, I think you're supposed to use oven cleaner or carb cleaner? eats away at tough deposits better, and then give thorough spray out later.
Oven cleaner sprays on to produce a white foam, which appears to do a fantastic cleaning job, and as long as you thoroughly power wash off after application, should be absolutely fine!
Another MOT failure on astra g and h are the mounts on the body for the subframe. The ones which are open one side, they catch dirt and are often rusted through.
For the last gasket you can use the old one and leave it in vinegar let it soak and it’s basically new bro
To check drop links put a jack under the brake disc and raise it to the point where the drop links float, this also makes it easier to replace them. sounds difficult but it isn't that hard.
eugene o'neal good one ☝️ let’s warp the brake disc! These drop links are piss to replace.
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I’m a mechanic and you won’t see me doing that 😂! Just as easy to have both front wheels off the floor so they are at the same height! Done sorted! No jacking the disc! 50% chance of the disc rotating and flipping the jack and wood out!
Great video, however I'd be amazed if those calipers aren't toast too given how rusty they look.
Your car could do with underseal or something i got a astra 1.7 estate dti but need to get a engine fitted
The tip might be longer for saloon or estate model
Hi loving the channel what gloves are you wearing and where can I get some from. I'm in Norfolk too.
I've been there with the exhaust on my MK4 Astra. I went through 3 front sections in the time I had that car. The rear lambda was a pig to get off. I wish I had that tool you have. Would've made the job 10 times easier. I had to wedge the exhaust pipe so that it wouldn't move and got the lambda out with a stilson wrench. You will need the correct bolts, springs & gasket for the rear section. I got mine off eBay. Which GoPro have you got? I've got the Hero 3+ Black Edition which is good enough for me as I shoot my videos in 1080HD.
Keep up the great work buddy.
Another decent video, i know you don't like key board mechanics but as a mot tester, there is a advisory for grease on brake pipes so they probably will come up again for you unfortunately, as for the discs with a wire wheel on grinder they will be like new but for sake of £30 you may as well get new 👍
8:27 goteeeemm
Hi,its looking good the new exhaust,it needs new brake discs for a fact,its a tidy car for its year.
Nice job 👍
My mums got a puergot 206, and it's showing a catalytic converter error. Any advice on what to do?
Don't replace it until you've tested things!!
You need to look at the O2 sensors, either with scan tool, scope or multimeters.
If you have a scan tool, you should check fuel trims too.
The cat isn't always faulty, some seemingly irrelevant things life a vacuum leak can cause a P0420 to set, as well as bad O2 sensors.
Look for a nice swing 0.1 to 0.9v on the front O2, symmetrical waveform rather than mainly high with brief dips or vice versa.
Rear O2 voltage may mimic front until the cat heats up but should then be steady in the 0.55 to 0.7v range.
I posted another comment (not sure if this video or another savage garage one) about how to test the cat if you know your O2 sensors and fuel trims are good.
Good job buddy.what about underbody seal just to clean under the car give a longer life.
Don't use washing up liquid for cleaning (cardinal sin) as it contains salt and will rust your exhaust inside out just like it will to your cars bodywork if you wash it with that stuff.
Its can be a scam with garages that they will fail it with a bit of surface rust on the brake pipes,make sure you wire wool them soaked with wd40.
I used to grease the brake pipes like that but it can trap the moisture within and will rust underneath the grease,so best to clean with wd40 once in a while.
I wonder if your exhaust is aluminised because in the olden days of exhausts pre 2000 they were mainly mild steel and they used to last around 2 years max,so hopefully yours will be aluminised.
aluminised.exhausts last around 6 years+.
Good video will look forward to the next.(:-)
Does anyone know what clamp i need to install the straight pipe??
Do some sponsored tool reviews and you'll be driving something a bit nicer than an Astra soon! Cool channel.
hello mate have you ever had code p0016 on corsa 1.0 .. engine misfire .. coil pack timing .. cam sensor change still the same
sanjay leer change spark plugs and the problems gone
Possibly a stretched timing chain.
You wanna check the front brake pipes where they run along the body, theses astras suffer with the corroding
Guessing that back box if for an estate
You ever going to get a performance car for the channel,nothing crazy ya know type r ,st or a mx5 etc?
Not wearing the overalls James?
which car do you prefer to work on ?
Is the Astra easier to work on than the Corsa ?
Thanks mate for sharing.
Are you going to do anymore work on the Focus? 😊
The suspension springs may get an advisory due to corrosion due to the paint flaking off but they should still pass.
Steven Watson mine had been rattle canned in the past and are rises and flakey, was never mentioned in MOT
Good looking front end💨
It's not green lines fitted mate, copper ones have been fitted and it's just starting it's chemical reaction due to the elements. Bit of pub quiz knowledge for you.
Wire wheel for external
Not fairy liquid.
Use some of that Mr muscle that cleans soot lol
if you made it tuning car you should get a sport exhaust
13:48 nice rotary engine
what engine are u running?
It's a 1.6 petrol
It’s not an axle it’s a driveshaft...
Mit be underseal on the brake lines
you must replace the fuel filter
If changing whole system just cut off behind front bolts and then only front bolts to undo
Where did you get these exhaust parts from? A good price! Great video as always though butt 👍
Like your videos dude
Mr Muscle will clean the exhaust manifold out.
Should of got a after market exhaust
TOP TIP ! ..WD40 Actually rots rubber ..especially seals, be aware where you spray it! :)
Steve B never had any problems with using it on rubber. Have you or is it just a old wives tale
I have actually , on a brake piston seal to be exact...dried out a bit too quick and perished...other side was fine ( my own fault I guess ).They actually say its ok to use on the new WD40 website now (coincidence ? ) but I`m always careful..especially the canned version as it seems to be a little stronger.
Steve B oh right. Everyday is a school day cheers
re: Brakes. EuroCarParts have 50% off brakes today. So get your orders in. Ive just got myself some Brembo pads :-)
Before you take it for an mot check to make sure the part with the spring @19.44 is not seized as this is a common problem on Vauxhalls. I'm not sure the proper name of it but it's something like Brake Pressure Compensator Valve. Euro car parts number 130720150
Please get a new earth/ - cable that big flat one for your engine they go bad fast on that kind of place where they can corrode.
Get some petrol inside the exhaust. Very good for braking up oil.
Bloody ell mate you’re front discs look like they’ve been parked in a river for 6 mths 😳
Did you ever think about getting an old Alfa to poke around with?
They aren't the crap boxes people say they are, and to a competent mechanic like you, any fixes will be no major drama. You may find the joys of ownership addictive, and most of your subscribers are petrol heads and will be interested in your adventures with it, you will probably gain more subscribers if you introduce petrol Alfa to your collection, especially from the states where Alfa has made a recent return, they are keen to know more about the brand there. Great videos by the way.
Alfas aren't crap? Stop trolling the poor lad.
@@stephenrobson6480, they aren't, and a 2002 Alfa 147 or 156 is an awful lot more interesting to most people than an astra. But you probably know sod all about cars obviously.
@@greengrass9572 I've been a mechanic 20+yrs. By your profile pic its obvious our opinions differ wildly.
Why don't you buy one and make some content...
@@stephenrobson6480, and I am an enthusiastic DIY mechanic who has owned many Alfas since I got my first one in 99, not to mention all the fiat's before and in between but what do I know?
Drive it like you stole it for half an hour. That’s all we used to do 😋
Should waxoly that sucker while up in air, Vauxhall rust buckets. Looks worth it. 😎
Rust buckets? - that Astra is 15 years old FFS.....how many 15-year-old BMWs, Fords, Volkswagons etc still about?
I hate 720p60. Isn't there a way to have both 720p60 and standart 720p? My devices cannot handle 720p60. My bandwidth can't either...
A 5 second Google search and i found this greasyfork.org/en/scripts/23329-disable-youtube-60-fps-force-30-fps
Holy fuck! This actually works!
You should get yourself a set of chain cutters mate, they make you're life so much easier for removing exhausts. It saves trying to undo the flange bolts or u-clamps. Most of the time they are a cunt to get off because they are exposed to the elements. Good vid anyway mate 👍 keep them coming.
80-90 quid p much nothing.. how much are youtube paying you 😀lolol
skaytan think he means the pretty much nothing for a whole exhaust.
I mean worst case. You could burn up £60 in fuel going up and down the motorway at 4000rpm in 4th trying to burn it off. Exhaust was exhausted anyway (ha.....), so a bit of a no brainer.
Cut the back box open to see how much oil is in there
Always lube the rubber 😎
Wd40 detiriarates rubber over time so probably not the best lubricant to use.
Personally if i was doing an exhaust i would change them anyway. Theyre cheap enough
I probably don't last long enough in bed for that to be an issue
Also get some cataclean once you get the car running
What's with the 80s porno music?
It's not copyrighted
don't use wd40 on rubber, it is better for the rubber to use a silicone based lube
where's the link to your Instagram can't find you lol
Should have straight piped it.