24:05 Laying on his back, on the floor, under the car, in the rain, manhandling a gearbox back into place with both arms whilst using his right leg to operate the trolley jack and lift the engine slightly. That there is a real pro! 👏👏
@@MotorScotti Maybe he is a mechanican-android with torque wrench hands?🤖 My greatest respect for him. If i see this honest mechanic working outdoor at the badest weather conditions.👍
I just checked the reviews from this REAL MECHANIC. He always arrives on TIME and works really clean and professional. When u have discipline doing the things right u get success. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Most of the work on my car i do myself. lower control arms. inner and outer track rods. antirolls bars etc. but few things like clutches i haven't tried and the mechanics i have had out in the past haven't always been able to do the job. You really know your stuff and the speed and precision you work at is unreal. Keep up the good work. :)
Thank you for putting such a good quality video on here. I've done a few DIY clutches over the years and was put off doing our Astra because the "book" says drop the suspension which is a pain. You have shown how it can be professionally done just moving the 'box aside. This is a quality job, and I can see from the comments that there other diy-ers giving lots of respect. You certainly know how to deliver. All the best.
Yeah i just did my Mk5 diesel van. Gearbox is bigger so did remove subframe. Made it 10x worse cos subframe bolts behind struts were totally seized and had to be cut out & replaced.
you earn every penny mate brilliant job. anyone whos had a go at fitting their own clutch will tell you what hard work it is on your own. Respect Tony Leics uk
Dear sir.an an absolutely superb job.I admire you working in the wet like that. I really like your video format. No annoying music. No insesent talking,taking 10 minutes to make a point,in a 15 min pic. Just good honest work sound with absolutely 1st class sound and video production.keep up the excellent work and bids.just subbed.
Hi great video and very informative. I can't believe that you managed to lift and realign that gearbox on your back under the car. I 've just replaced the clutch and crankshaft rear oil seal on my 1993 Rover 214. I needed an engine crane and a jack to realign the gearbox - it must have weighed about 80kg!
Thank you for the feedback.., great to hear you managed to tackle your one and got it done. They can be a bit heavy them gearboxes.,, I do it every day so I suppose my body has got used to it. ✨🍻🍻🍻
It takes years of experience and confidence to get the job done within that timeframe and that weather. Awesome job mate. Apprecieate the effort for showing us the actual work of clutch replacement so noobies like me can learn something.
Ronnie Wallace thanks fro the review.. it’s a heavy title that , I’m too young for it 😁😆... hope you’re keeping good and thanks again for visiting the channel
Wow ..I'm I'm a part time mechanic. And I know these jobs are pain I wouldn't even attempt it without my ramp .. But you made it look easy peasy..respect mate 👊👊..did you have help to bleed it ..
Hello, with this video I'm ready tot start the same job on my Astra h, 1.4 petrol of 2009 thank you 😃. The only thing missing is the torques used mounting back the all.
Vaux_Wolf thanks for the support and great review ... very much appreciated Hope you’re keeping well yourself. And definite thanks for visiting the channel
Tried a little heat and have left penetrating fluid to penetrate overnight. Ive put it all together again and may look at it again tomorrow. But I removed the battery tray to identify all the other steps so as long as I can get that bolt out it should be ok. Cant understand how that bolt would get stuck really
@@WMCS tried again today and the same bolt is just not budging. It’s the upper bolt of 3 on the rear mount. Moves a fraction of an inch each way with an impact wrench but that’s it. Tried heat and wd40. Hate to say it but i think it’s gonna have to get towed to the garage. 😩
Great Video. I am trying to check if the clutch is my problem, but I am stuck on removing the gear linkage (10:00). In your video seems so easy, but we already spent 2 days trying to remove that cap screw without success... Any advice? We already put some WD40 to see if it helps, but it looks it isnt.
@@ramongrande6464 I had the same problem mate the bloody thing wouldn't budge at all! I gave up on that one and tried taking the clip off the one next to it, that's how I managed to get the part off the transmission.
Everyone else here struggling with this ,try getting the back one out . For me , it was also impossible to get front out but other one popped right off
You don't mess about do you. Nice fast but thorough job there. Definitely know your trade. Doesn't look like you even needed to lower the nearside of the subframe?
ممتاز ان جد سعيد بكل الفديوهات التي تقوم بنشرها على حسابك، انها ممتعة ومفهومة لمن يريد معرفة كيفية تصليح علبة السرعة، ،، الأمر يحتاج إلى بعض الادوات الأساسية من مفاتيح ووو شكرا جزيلا على كل المعلومات المفيدة
Is this exactly the same layout and procedure as a astra 05 petrol 1.8sports?? I need a refurbished gearbox and a new clutch done, much appreciated if you reply, cheers
I can tell you, I’m currently doin one of these and it didn’t go near as straight forward as yours. That bracket for the selector was seized solid and had to gas it off, then the 3 bolts holding the cylinder are seized solid in the box, lookin like I’m gonna have to get a new box. Yours went really sweet compared to my one 🤬🙄
Hi. I've been using this video to do the clutch on my brother in laws astra. I've got the new clutch fitted and gearbox mounted but when I'm pumping the pedal it feels very light, and it's just pumping air from the bleed nipple, been pumping it for 20mins and still no oil through the bleed nipple, any ideas if i should carry on, or if theres something I could of done wrong Thanks
@@WMCS hi Kevin, think it was me being dumb I had the bleed nipple open when pumping the clutch so air must of been going back in. Can I use a bleeding kit on this vehicle as I suspect the line will now be full of air? Thanks
hi mate your vids have helped many times over the years, mind if i ask is this the same job on a 1.6sxi can that be done without dropping the subframe? doing a neighbors next week and want to be prepared. cheers
Hello, one quick question. Few days ago i done clutch + flywheel on vauxhall astra 1.3cdti, everything works but something keep draining my battery when car is off. What should i check first? ( drainin started after clutch replacement) Thankss!!
Hi Kevin, is it possible to do it in the same manner (without lowering the subframe) in Astra equipped with 1.6 petrol engine Z16XEP? Thank You in advance.
Hello Kevin I was just curious to know what name/ brand of that universal joint socket is that you use on your impact gun. It looks very good quality. Would love to see like tool box tour type of video. I myself am weekend warrior amateur who like to work on his own car. Loving your videos.👍
how on earth do you get that lil linkage bit off the pin. (10mins) 2 videos ive watched you do it and it pops straight off 4 hours I have tried to remove mine and failed its going to be getting very hot tomorrow see if that will move it.. or any suggestions??
@WMCS thanks bud couldnt have done it without your video saved loads time not dropping the whole subframe.. I managed to get it off.. but the original problem I had still persists.. clucth was slipping and was struggling to get gears, not grinding just like they were blocked. Only the reverse gear grinds can start it up in reverse and works fine just selecting the gears is a struggle.. Ive reset the gear linkage and stick all the alginment is okay wondering if its a worn linkage or broken box, it went from working completely fine to not been able to get first second or reverse without a struggle. did have a noticeable burning smell from the gearbox the day before.. and no oil came out when driveshafts removed. Could it just be low oil/fluid?
come to think of it there was a bit oil around the bell housing but looked as so it came from the oil filter from a previous oil change. Might have a leak somewhere but theres no oil left to leak out, will fill it tomorrow n see if it changes anything and see if theres a leak.
If you're just doing a clutch then yes, if you want to drop the gearbox out altogether no, you'd need to drop the subframe down to allow enough room to slip the box through (don't need to remove the subframe completely).
24:05 Laying on his back, on the floor, under the car, in the rain, manhandling a gearbox back into place with both arms whilst using his right leg to operate the trolley jack and lift the engine slightly. That there is a real pro! 👏👏
Rumour has it his left foot was signing for a parcel for the client, respect Kev.
Some say, he drives cars in his spare time on a test track at Dunsfold, we just know him as Kevin Albert Williams lol
We need the trans-mission Olympics, with safety catches.
Have the utmost respect for you. Really tough job. How you can remember where all the nuts, bolts and pins go during the reassembly is amazing.
You don't have to, just put the bolts in freezing bags, label them and keep them on the item they belong to.
@@MotorScotti Maybe he is a mechanican-android with torque wrench hands?🤖 My greatest respect for him. If i see this honest mechanic working outdoor at the badest weather conditions.👍
Would never have considered tackling a project like this without your incredibly helpful video. Thank you!
Respect to you doing this outside on rain. ;)
I just checked the reviews from this REAL MECHANIC. He always arrives on TIME and works really clean and professional. When u have discipline doing the things right u get success. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Respect to you pal, in that conditions you have turn another happy customer. Every Mechanic should be like that, taking pride of there job. 👌💪🙌
Thanks Carlos. Appreciate the review
What else would you expect with a live camera????
The best mechanic in UK ! Nice work man !
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one of the best mechanic ever, respect!!!
Stefano thanks for the review and for visiting the channel.
Most of the work on my car i do myself. lower control arms. inner and outer track rods. antirolls bars etc. but few things like clutches i haven't tried and the mechanics i have had out in the past haven't always been able to do the job. You really know your stuff and the speed and precision you work at is unreal. Keep up the good work. :)
Thanks for supporting the channel. Much appreciated
Best video of a car mechanic . Big RESPECT
✨🍻🍻
As a mechanic , I salute you for taking jobs like that at such a climate , keep it up got yourself new subscriber 😎
yes he done very well in the drive and in the rain.
Thank you for putting such a good quality video on here. I've done a few DIY clutches over the years and was put off doing our Astra because the "book" says drop the suspension which is a pain. You have shown how it can be professionally done just moving the 'box aside. This is a quality job, and I can see from the comments that there other diy-ers giving lots of respect. You certainly know how to deliver. All the best.
i need do my clutch on my mk5 and alot people say you need drop subframe
Yeah i just did my Mk5 diesel van. Gearbox is bigger so did remove subframe. Made it 10x worse cos subframe bolts behind struts were totally seized and had to be cut out & replaced.
Great job and i just love the way you use your leg to work the jack getting the gearbox in , RESPECT
you earn every penny mate brilliant job. anyone whos had a go at fitting their own clutch will tell you what hard work it is on your own. Respect Tony Leics uk
Found your channel today , got all the work done only thanks to your video. Keep it up
you make it look so easy, only its not, great work fella.
Dear sir.an an absolutely superb job.I admire you working in the wet like that.
I really like your video format.
No annoying music.
No insesent talking,taking 10 minutes to make a point,in a 15 min pic.
Just good honest work sound with absolutely 1st class sound and video production.keep up the excellent work and bids.just subbed.
Hi great video and very informative. I can't believe that you managed to lift and realign that gearbox on your back under the car. I 've just replaced the clutch and crankshaft rear oil seal on my 1993 Rover 214. I needed an engine crane and a jack to realign the gearbox - it must have weighed about 80kg!
Sorry I meant lbs not kg
Thank you for the feedback.., great to hear you managed to tackle your one and got it done. They can be a bit heavy them gearboxes.,, I do it every day so I suppose my body has got used to it. ✨🍻🍻🍻
this man alone is giving competition to mr clutch hahahah hard but honest work wish you all the best
It takes years of experience and confidence to get the job done within that timeframe and that weather.
Awesome job mate.
Apprecieate the effort for showing us the actual work of clutch replacement so noobies like me can learn something.
Mega super robota👍🇵🇱ok
Impressive work and good video footage! On top of that you did all of it outside in the rain and it probably wasn't that warm, either. RESPECT!
Kevin u truly are the clutch KING
Ronnie Wallace thanks fro the review.. it’s a heavy title that , I’m too young for it 😁😆... hope you’re keeping good and thanks again for visiting the channel
Impresivan način, svaka čast, profi alat i znanje ok. Pozdrav
Great job! I admire you for working in those crappie conditions.
Wow ..I'm I'm a part time mechanic. And I know these jobs are pain I wouldn't even attempt it without my ramp .. But you made it look easy peasy..respect mate 👊👊..did you have help to bleed it ..
Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it. No it’s all one man band.
Nice to see someone knows his trade....great job 👏👏
Thanks for the feedback
10:10 Thank you for showing this, Took me 1 hour to get it loose because I didn't know what all needs to be loose :(
The main thing is you got it done ✅
Hard-working man. Everyone has respect for.
Really admire your work ethic, etc...
Nice video, great camera angles, keep up the good work !!!
Hello and thanks for this awesome video.
I used it to change my clutch.
Even though it took me way longer it works now .
Again thanks .
Best clutch replacement video I've seen so far 👍
Is the engine layout on this much different to a 1.6 05 plate astra?
Exactly the same only difference is the engine cylinder
Grate job with the colocation of the câmara, nice angles
Amazing work Kevin 😍👍 I love all your videos 🤩 step by step instructions 😇
Omar Sharif always a pleasure to get a good feedback...thanks for the support
Clutch KING forever!
Hello, with this video I'm ready tot start the same job on my Astra h, 1.4 petrol of 2009 thank you 😃. The only thing missing is the torques used mounting back the all.
Top quality video mate and a difficult job to do on your back!! Much Respect!!
Nothing but the upmost admiration and respect for you Kev mate, in all weathers as well. Top man! Top job! Top mechanic! All the best brother!
Vaux_Wolf thanks for the support and great review ... very much appreciated
Hope you’re keeping well yourself.
And definite thanks for visiting the channel
@@WMCS
do you cover Essex.... ?
Top work as always bud 👍
Great video. Really clear and easy to follow. Just a shame I couldn’t loosen one of the 3 rear mount screws. 😩
How did you manage it in the end.
Tried a little heat and have left penetrating fluid to penetrate overnight. Ive put it all together again and may look at it again tomorrow.
But I removed the battery tray to identify all the other steps so as long as I can get that bolt out it should be ok. Cant understand how that bolt would get stuck really
@@WMCS tried again today and the same bolt is just not budging. It’s the upper bolt of 3 on the rear mount. Moves a fraction of an inch each way with an impact wrench but that’s it. Tried heat and wd40. Hate to say it but i think it’s gonna have to get towed to the garage. 😩
Great Video. I am trying to check if the clutch is my problem, but I am stuck on removing the gear linkage (10:00). In your video seems so easy, but we already spent 2 days trying to remove that cap screw without success... Any advice? We already put some WD40 to see if it helps, but it looks it isnt.
You have to slide it backwards.
@@WMCS mmm, the c-clip is already out, that was easy . I mean getting the metal linkage from the screw...
@@ramongrande6464 I had the same problem mate the bloody thing wouldn't budge at all! I gave up on that one and tried taking the clip off the one next to it, that's how I managed to get the part off the transmission.
Everyone else here struggling with this ,try getting the back one out . For me , it was also impossible to get front out but other one popped right off
Thanks for this video.
Can you tell me please what is the name (part number / brand) of the tool (socket bush?) You are using at 12:50 ?
It’s a Mac VUP2BA
@@WMCS many thanks !
your video is really well explained.
what do you think to indicate the full list of tools you use in the description?
Another great day for the English weather 😁 keep up the good work dude.
125 SM 😁😆 to top it all off it was hailing this afternoon.... proper little cherry 🍒 sized ones 😂... I was down in Romford ...
@@WMCS Have to get yourself a hard hat. 😉😂
125 SM 😁😆... I had the bob sleigh out today.
Last time I did one of these took subframe out! Lot easier the way you did it.
Chris Thackray definitely... unless it’s a diesel then I lower one corner of the subframe for a bit more room to remove the DMF
We've all done that before
My aunt has the same car and hopefully she will wreck the clutch soon 😁 then I can get fixing, Thanks man.
You don't mess about do you. Nice fast but thorough job there. Definitely know your trade. Doesn't look like you even needed to lower the nearside of the subframe?
Thanks for the feedback.., really appreciated.
Not all of them Vauxhall requires the subframe lowered. Only the diesel ones really.
Thank you ! I had same model of engine ! I miss that car
ممتاز ان جد سعيد بكل الفديوهات التي تقوم بنشرها على حسابك، انها ممتعة ومفهومة لمن يريد معرفة كيفية تصليح علبة السرعة، ،، الأمر يحتاج إلى بعض الادوات الأساسية من مفاتيح ووو
شكرا جزيلا على كل المعلومات المفيدة
Excelente trabajo gracias por compartir conocimientos...🙋
Respect you Working on the rain not easy 😨😨
Larbi thanks for the review.., it’s not that bad really.
Another top job Mr. Clutchman. Greetigs from good old Germany. ❤💪
Greetings 🍻🍻 🇩🇪.., have a great weekend and hope the weather is fantastic on your side of the world.
@@WMCS Could be better, but you’ll have a nice weekend too.
Hola amigo,Cordial saludo. Perdón que es el líquido que le echó al volante y al área de la balinera del Clutch para lavarlo ? GRACIAS.
Thank you for the great video mate!
My pleasure!
Excellent informative video. A great help. Many thanks
congratulations!!!!! super videó .! Thanks.
Tibor thank you. Really appreciate your support.
Excellent job and very easy to follow 💯🔥 legend
My new mechanic!😉👍
Big respect but always put the axle stands in opposite, one good push to the side and it would've fallen over
What he said below 👏🏻
Y ARE THE BEST MAN I HAVE TO CHANGE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER NON HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
Hi, why don't you Unscrew the bolt of the front silent block of the lever, it's easier than taking out the ball joint.
Hello there wht is the name for the long wobble bar you use on the impact wrench called, can u send me the link to purchase this plz
Hi man I’m trying to pull out that pin to remove selector pin, is there something you need to remove on other end as mine won’t pull out that easy ?
Is this exactly the same layout and procedure as a astra 05 petrol 1.8sports?? I need a refurbished gearbox and a new clutch done, much appreciated if you reply, cheers
Did you have to change the drive shaft seals and diff gasket to drain the transmission oil?
No. Just flip it upside down. To drain oil.
? What do you mean mate wont it pour out when I remove the drive shafts.?
Great camera work!
WHAT NOTHIN thanks for the review and for visiting the channel.., appreciate it
Thanks for the video mate great job👍
what was the plactic cap u puit on the hode before u pushed it back in to thrust bearing ?
That’s it. Just a cap.
Thank you very much, very helpful 👌👌👌
Did you prefill the release bearing?
Dear sir may I please ask you.
What make of wobble joints are you using.I've never seen that type before.many thanks.
Kevin have you considered a pop up gazebo to keep you in the dry ?
Does the rain follow you around
I can tell you, I’m currently doin one of these and it didn’t go near as straight forward as yours. That bracket for the selector was seized solid and had to gas it off, then the 3 bolts holding the cylinder are seized solid in the box, lookin like I’m gonna have to get a new box. Yours went really sweet compared to my one 🤬🙄
Hi. I've been using this video to do the clutch on my brother in laws astra. I've got the new clutch fitted and gearbox mounted but when I'm pumping the pedal it feels very light, and it's just pumping air from the bleed nipple, been pumping it for 20mins and still no oil through the bleed nipple, any ideas if i should carry on, or if theres something I could of done wrong
Thanks
declan connett sorry for the delayed response. How did you get on. Do you still need some advice on the bleed procedure
@@WMCS hi Kevin, think it was me being dumb I had the bleed nipple open when pumping the clutch so air must of been going back in. Can I use a bleeding kit on this vehicle as I suspect the line will now be full of air?
Thanks
hi mate your vids have helped many times over the years, mind if i ask is this the same job on a 1.6sxi can that be done without dropping the subframe? doing a neighbors next week and want to be prepared. cheers
was the same job bar the csc being a screw fit rather than and push and clip fit, cheers again!
Top work!
Awesome vid mate 😊👍would this procedure be the same on a 2010 astravan h 1.7 cdti 6spd looks pretty much identicle from what I can see
Very similar.
I’m sure there’s a 1.7 version on the channel. Subscribe and have a browse 🍻
@@WMCS cheers mate I’ll have a look and sub now 👍
attempted it and Managed to get gearbox on. don't seem to be able to shift gears although dont think i bled slave properly any tips? :)
Forgot to ask, where do you get them gloves dude as they seem to be decent??? 🤔
do you need to resurface flywheels when changing the clutch or only if the surface is uneven/symptoms of failed flywheel showing? thanks
I always replace the DMF regardless.
Solid is never a problem. The friction material won’t damage the solid flywheel.
Excellent video!
Hello, one quick question. Few days ago i done clutch + flywheel on vauxhall astra 1.3cdti, everything works but something keep draining my battery when car is off. What should i check first? ( drainin started after clutch replacement) Thankss!!
JNK pfk my electrical knowledge is a bit limited ... they only to find out is use a multimeter and try voltage drop test ...
Hope that helps.
Hi Kevin, is it possible to do it in the same manner (without lowering the subframe) in Astra equipped with 1.6 petrol engine Z16XEP?
Thank You in advance.
Absolutely yes.
@@WMCS Thank You for quick answer :) I am wondering if there will be enough space to replace the rear main seal as well?
Wow, hydraulics inside the bellhousing! Who designed that?
where do put axle stands on astra H cant fig out on here is there certain area put them
There’s a double lip part of the sill towards the front designed for that purpose.
@@WMCS Thank you mate
hi did you add oil on gearbox , was waiting for how you konw its enough
You have to fill up until it overflows through the driveshaft access
Hello Kevin I was just curious to know what name/ brand of that universal joint socket is that you use on your impact gun. It looks very good quality. Would love to see like tool box tour type of video. I myself am weekend warrior amateur who like to work on his own car. Loving your videos.👍
Hi Golfman..,, it’s a MAC tool. Hey bought it off from the Van tool man about 7 years ago ...
how on earth do you get that lil linkage bit off the pin. (10mins) 2 videos ive watched you do it and it pops straight off 4 hours I have tried to remove mine and failed its going to be getting very hot tomorrow see if that will move it.. or any suggestions??
Keep it an angle 📐
@WMCS thanks bud couldnt have done it without your video saved loads time not dropping the whole subframe.. I managed to get it off.. but the original problem I had still persists.. clucth was slipping and was struggling to get gears, not grinding just like they were blocked. Only the reverse gear grinds can start it up in reverse and works fine just selecting the gears is a struggle.. Ive reset the gear linkage and stick all the alginment is okay wondering if its a worn linkage or broken box, it went from working completely fine to not been able to get first second or reverse without a struggle. did have a noticeable burning smell from the gearbox the day before.. and no oil came out when driveshafts removed. Could it just be low oil/fluid?
come to think of it there was a bit oil around the bell housing but looked as so it came from the oil filter from a previous oil change. Might have a leak somewhere but theres no oil left to leak out, will fill it tomorrow n see if it changes anything and see if theres a leak.
Great work.
good hard working lad well done.
Very helpful thank you so much!!!
Glad vids are coming in helpful
Podrías decirme qué líquido usas para limpiar las piezas
Clutch fluid.
@@WMCS que marca de líquido de embrague ¿
Merci.
kevin, reckon a 1.6 engine for this could be done without removing the subframe ?
If you're just doing a clutch then yes, if you want to drop the gearbox out altogether no, you'd need to drop the subframe down to allow enough room to slip the box through (don't need to remove the subframe completely).
Hey Kevin, do you not bleed the clutch after replacing?
?
did you change the flywheel?
Is this the same as the 5 speed astra H 2006 1.6 petrol
Does this vehicle have a single mass flywheel
On the petrol usually yes. Unless it’s the bigger cc engines.