bodgit and leggit garage opel astra how to do timing belt (part 5)

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    this video look at how to do a timming belt and a water pump on a 1997 opel astra
    do this at your own risk take your time always triple check your marks and triple check again use lots of tippex
    it will be satisfying to do a major job and get it right and save lots of money so good luck and have fun
    A timing belt, timing chain or cam belt is a part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s) so that the engine's valves open and close at the proper times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes. In an interference engine the timing belt or chain is also critical to preventing the piston from striking the valves. A timing belt is a belt that usually features teeth on the inside surface, while a timing chain is a roller chain.
    Timing belts must be replaced at the manufacturer's recommended distance and/or time periods. Failure to replace the belt can result in complete breakdown or catastrophic engine failure, especially in interference engines.[4] The owner's manual maintenance schedule is the source of timing belt replacement intervals, typically every 60,000 to 80,000 miles

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  • @bodgitandleggitgarage
    @bodgitandleggitgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I made a mistake in the video I said you should be able to twist a timing belt or 180°
    This is not true You're only supposed to twist it 90 degrees you can see in the video I say 180° but I only twist it and 90 degrees

  • @Supremizer
    @Supremizer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you so much for this! Bought my Corsa X14SZ 2 years ago. Without any technical car knowledge. I kept reading for months. Started with car basics, find out how a fuel engine works.
    This vid helped me so much...
    Changed 4 months ago the timing belt, tensioner, waterpump, thermostat, alternator belt. All parts were Gates. And replaced all other parts; oil, coolant, filters, sparkplugs etc.
    Today I checked the belt tension and it's still fine after 3000km/2000miles.
    The engine has driven 230.000km/150.000 miles and still no oil usage. Still going strong!

  • @craigluke386
    @craigluke386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely fantastic videos guys. I followed it step by step and completed the job as well as learning a hell of a lot about engines. Daunting at first attacking something I've not done before but with you're footage and a Haynes manual it saved me big money. Huge thanks and keep up the good work.

  • @09091977
    @09091977 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Купил своей супруге такую машину . Для себя начал изучать обслуживание . Нашёл ваши видео уроки . Я совсем не понимаю о чём вы говорите , но вы на столько всё подробно отсняли на камеру , что всё понятно и без слов ! Спасибо вам ОГРОМНОЕ !!! ))

    • @aleksandrzinkevics1253
      @aleksandrzinkevics1253 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Сергей Останин Серега как опель еще едет?

  • @KarlPertl
    @KarlPertl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for making the effort for posting this and showing the tricky details!
    Fixing my old 1998 Holden Combo 1.4i ( Opel, Vauxhaul) SOHC
    C 14 SE . Has been an extremely reliable car so far!
    Thanks again!

  • @fixingstuff8117
    @fixingstuff8117 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    There is much easier way to get timing belt on. Take out tensioner. Put timing belt on correctly according to marks. Then on the tensioner push the two moving parts so that the holes line up. Put alen key through holes. Now simply install the tensioner. It will go in easily. After inslalling it pull out allen key, and it will tension the belt.

  • @ajmcclay8746
    @ajmcclay8746 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been watching a load of your videos over the last few days, learning a lot they're really informative. Thanks for uploading them.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      aj mcclay thanks a lot for watching mate much appreciated don't forget your hands dirty

  • @franktherabbit42
    @franktherabbit42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work on these engines in college and this series has been incredibly helpful. Thank you!

  • @poefje
    @poefje 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best instruction vid I have ever seen on YT. Well done and thank you mate !

  • @johnagnewq5069
    @johnagnewq5069 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video I've just finished my 1st year. Of mechanics and wasn,t sure about doing the cylinder head gasket on my own Astra but after watching this I'm going to definatly go for it thx mate keep up the cracking vids.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      john agnewq thanks a lot mate much appreciated thanks for watching

  • @jacquesblom2312
    @jacquesblom2312 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks and the explanation was perfect for me. I needed this video due to this specific timing belt tensioner as all the others I watched had the later type tensioner. Now I can finish the job with confidence.

  • @gcfcos
    @gcfcos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damn I miss working on engines like this. The timing belt changes I get given at work these days sometimes make me feel like jacking the whole trade in. I really miss those days. I used to love doing head gaskets but on some modern machinery I'd rather go home lol!!

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      British-mechanic yes mate I know the feeling I know that feeling well lol thanks alot for watching

  • @hevimetallimias
    @hevimetallimias 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI, good video. Did you tighten the pulley using air gun / bolt gun? I've heard theres high chance of breaking the little notch that keeps the pulley in certain position to break if you use air gun to tighten it all the way.

  • @shadeburst
    @shadeburst ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much (sarc) for making me aware of how badly I've been ripped off in the past for things like replacing the water pump (two hundred hours labour, realigning the chakras etc). A gentleman mechanic would at least have had the courtesy to point a gun at me. By doing the cylinder head gasket myself I saved ninety per cent of what they quoted me (fortunately no warping as I caught it early). With my new confidence I think I'm ready for a job in Formula One.

  • @user-jx4vi8ok8r
    @user-jx4vi8ok8r 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi love your vids 💓 I’ve got a Astra like this the thermostat stuck open is it a timing belt cover off to replace the thermostat ?

  • @s34nvideos
    @s34nvideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Looking to get the job done tomorrow on the driveway.
    Your new tensioner, arent they usually loaded with a pin? So when you install it, you just pull the pin and the tension is set.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot mate have fun doing yours it all depends on the car sometimes they have pins in sometimes they don't it just depends on the tensioner as long as you adjust it right you're not going to have any problems

  • @davidwhateley260
    @davidwhateley260 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, when you do water pumps with the rubber O seal is it recommended to use a sealant too? cheers

  • @cp16123
    @cp16123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I need to change the thermostat on this engine. Complete amateur though. Is it possible to remove the top cam with the belt still on and leave it hanging on a spring or for somone to help hold it, so the plastic cove can be removed to get to the thermostat housing? Im worried about messing up the engine timing. Any help or guidance is appreciated!

  • @shireensaunders9898
    @shireensaunders9898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there. My timing belt was changed a year ago. And since that time I had erratic idling on my opel meriva. Was there an error when the timing chain was replaced?

  • @ershardjansen2750
    @ershardjansen2750 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How's it bru thnx for the info so how do I set cam timing if I don't have the covers with the timing markings

  • @azharmalik66
    @azharmalik66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very detailed, elaborate video nobody has posted so far. I have learned a lot. hope, you will also post a video in parts showing how to reassemble Daewoo Lanos engine. God bless u and more grease to your elbow.

  • @noobsproject2322
    @noobsproject2322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi there, after i watched this video i tried to replaced my timing belt, tensioner and water pump and done it right, but when i turned the crankshaft clockwise to check, it has a mere pressure in it, then as i pursue twisting i heard a popping sound and as i checked the camshaft sprocket it was off to timing. why is that sir?

  • @moeketsidavid8671
    @moeketsidavid8671 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    my opel problem im facing is that my car idle nicly but when you drive it when you accelerate raffcount it shows that it has power but when im on the road my car it doesn't have power it seems like is compression but i did overall putting new rings on it..or it maybe a poll or what can be the problem?

  • @TaragoPreviaEstima
    @TaragoPreviaEstima 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance you can show where all the vacuum lines go. I was just given one of these cars and I have a vacuum line I can't find where it belongs.

  • @Mandla_eze_GMazai
    @Mandla_eze_GMazai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there, i Got an Astra f & i want to replace my V belt tensioner, do you have a video on how to progress with this..?

  • @xxmicxxjohno
    @xxmicxxjohno 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help me out a lot this video last week thanks mate.👍🏻

  • @piotrpiotr1454
    @piotrpiotr1454 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks m8 for great video. I have changed my timing belt in daewoo lanos 1.5 8v, it's very similar engine to this one.

  • @michaelearle2719
    @michaelearle2719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this one of the best tutorial i saw in a long time ... tnx for this

  • @adilnoor2300
    @adilnoor2300 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am planning to change my astra 1999 saloon timing belt. What tools do i need . I dont have any tool. Please list all types of tools i require to get this job done. Kind regards

  • @user-oi7il4pb2e
    @user-oi7il4pb2e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It seems clear thanks for teaching us.

  • @ensoniq2k
    @ensoniq2k 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for your videos. With your help I was able to do all the work myself and save a shitload of money :-)
    I found the waterpump to be quite easy, only thing I had to do is unscrew the generator to have more room on my small corsa

  • @matthewburgess2637
    @matthewburgess2637 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou so much for posting this clip. I will let you know how I go. The manual I have just doesn't have enough detail. The way you pronounce pump is great. Cheers

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks mate I'm glad I can help thanks for watching get your hands dirty

  • @sashinpadayachee2652
    @sashinpadayachee2652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!! Thank you for that. I just want to find out does the same method apply for opel kadette 200is?

  • @mandlasimelane2656
    @mandlasimelane2656 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    superb fantastic i have been strugling with mine but since you i watched your presentation all went good

  • @Peterpan-tw1eh
    @Peterpan-tw1eh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job thats how i normally do it but when i see the crank seal is gone like that one seeing i stripped everything off ill change it

  • @olipirard
    @olipirard 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super interesting video. Thank you very much.
    I got a question by the way, can we lock the camshaft and the crankshaft in somehow?
    Like with drill bits or some sort?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Olivier Pirard hi mate yes you can depending on the vehicle if you look at a lot of my time about videos I do use drill bits and bolts and things like that depending on the car I'm working on

    • @olipirard
      @olipirard 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      bodgit and leggit garage And on this 1.4 Opel engine, does it exist such holes to put bolts trough to lock cam and crank shafts?

  • @grahamhayman3549
    @grahamhayman3549 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, really helpful but could you answer three questions for me please? 1) Does the belt turn clockwise as you look at it (if the new belt has the arrows you mention I want to be sure which way it fits)? 2) Can the bottom pulley bolt be reused? Some says its a stretch bolt and must be replaced but I would have thought a new one would come with the kit if that were the case. 3) When you said to turn the engine over twice to listen for rattles, etc, how do you turn it? Is that just by turning one of the pulley bolts with a spanner? Thanks.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Graham Hayman hi mate yes as you are looking at the timing belt turn it clockwise on some of the newer cars you can't reuse the boat you have to check the service information to be sure as you can see in all my time in videos I turn the bottom crank by hand with a ratchet to make sure there's no binding to make sure it turns fully this will ensure you've got the time incorrectly before you start it

  • @markritchie3584
    @markritchie3584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I once had a guy turn up at the door with one of these with the belt broken how he got it up the hill I'll never know he was all for scrapping the car as it was a bit of a shed and thought the engine was ruined. I offered to put a new belt on and show him it would be OK knowing it is a non interference engine as I had a belt there at the time he said OK and said he would come back next day I made him wait and 20 minutes later he was driving away happy as Larry minus 30 quid. Those were the days. Nowadays a belt is a nightmare on most motors I'm glad I changed careers.

  • @Thudoorr
    @Thudoorr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful tutorial mate, cheers

  • @christophbenninghaus5260
    @christophbenninghaus5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey... Can i use your video for change timing belt on my astra 1.6 8v z16se or is there something different? i also want to change the simmering, have you an explanation therefore?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christoph Benninghaus hi mate basically the same just take your time use tippex to Mark everything you really can't go wrong take pictures if you're unsure but most importantly just take your time Mark everything you will not go wrong

  • @innamanjoubert9881
    @innamanjoubert9881 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about the failed crank oil seal behind the crank cam pulley?

  • @matteomorandini8985
    @matteomorandini8985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the useful video guys!😎

  • @jamieharrison5192
    @jamieharrison5192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi lad I’m after some help iv got a Vauxhall Astra h 1.7 09 I’m having real trouble setting up the time after new head gasket wounding if u can help ??? 🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @thomasmakhubela7837
    @thomasmakhubela7837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question! Is it a mast to loosen the tensioner always when I replace timming belt

    • @temelon
      @temelon ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. But you should change the timing tensioner too.

  • @lourensgoosen5861
    @lourensgoosen5861 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx Buddy this will save me a lot of money. Mechanics here in South Africa rips us off

  • @garypeatling7927
    @garypeatling7927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for how to do rear axle bushes on Ford worked a treat made my own Bush fitter two bit of 10mil threaded rod ang couple bit of 40mil angle

  • @pandemulenga7440
    @pandemulenga7440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome stuff man!!!!

  • @marksealeycalibra
    @marksealeycalibra 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video again....I need to change the thermostat houseing gasket on my Calibra C20ne engine as its leaking....the only thing stoping me now is no air gun at home....we have one at work though...but no water to cool the engine means im not going to drive it....great work there mate !!! thanks

    • @aboywithawhiteaudi3032
      @aboywithawhiteaudi3032 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont need one, i always do it without air gun. just put it in the 4th gear and let somebody push the brakes en then you can loosen the bolt of the pulley

  • @johnagnewq5069
    @johnagnewq5069 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sorry to bother but I have been told to use sealant when do the gaskets what do you think mate I intend to use torque wrench. Thanks mate would appreciate your opinion.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      john agnewq hi mate what gasket are you talking about if you are talking about the head gasket then definitely not head gasket's have their own special sealer and ceiling on them you just need to put them down and took them to spec

  • @sonofafros
    @sonofafros 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do i have to change the timingbelt or can i just take it of on the top and change the topgasket and then just put the timing belt back on on top?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi mate you don't have to replace it but you have it off so you might as well replace it so you don't have any trouble in the future

  • @gregorysiok6694
    @gregorysiok6694 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE ON THIS CAR OR A MERIVA?

  • @fransjoubert4182
    @fransjoubert4182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellant. Good video! Live in Namibia (Africa) and have Corsa 2006 model.

  • @lukeisaac7710
    @lukeisaac7710 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it pretty much the same with a z18xe? Looks similar just the z18xe is twin cam. Any tips for changing timing belt on the z18xe? Great vid

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi mate yeah pretty much the same if it's a 16 valve you will have to CAMS rather than one at the top all I can say to is tippex will be your best friend mark everything up with the original timing marks also market with tippex if you go wrong you can clearly see from the tip X marks always turn it over by hand before you start and just take your time you should have no problem thanks for watching

  • @recorobertos
    @recorobertos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks very great video 😊

  • @suntzuwarsword1964
    @suntzuwarsword1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Understood loud and clear....Thank you

  • @killerguitarvoodoo
    @killerguitarvoodoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed watching that. Cheers

  • @temelon
    @temelon ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey do you know where I can find the engine code? I know it is the X16SZR but I mean the number code? The car is Astra G.

  • @moseschomba6780
    @moseschomba6780 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morning ?am behind on how to adjust the tension

  • @gabrielbaum9660
    @gabrielbaum9660 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos a truly awesome!!!! 👍👍👌

  • @adamfletcher4262
    @adamfletcher4262 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheap dishwasher tablets work well for cooling system cleaning as the don't foam up and cause to much pressure

  • @michaelboocock6060
    @michaelboocock6060 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for that bogit, so you get a 'pretension' on the cam belt by using the 'eccentric adjustment' built into the water pump pulley mounting - I hope I got that, Mick

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +MIchael Boocock hi mate best of luck just take your time mark it well and you will be good thanks for watching don't forget get your hands dirty

  • @arunayuven2102
    @arunayuven2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain to me why all the Pistons arrow is always looking gearbox not timing side🤔🤔❓

  • @TheDaewooooo
    @TheDaewooooo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation .....best regards

  • @sagecouncil
    @sagecouncil 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent instructions.. Thanks

  • @pimpmyforklift
    @pimpmyforklift 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate... iv heard that the army uses diesel to flush the old oil, whats your take on this?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      well diesel is a good cleaner but it leaves a residue behind it I'd say they made me do it because they have to do things quick but we can spend a bit more time in cleaning it

  • @sonofafros
    @sonofafros 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    To clean the engine, does it have to be old oil, or can it be new?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi mate new oil is best but very expensive because you're only using it for a few minutes or hours so if you got any old oil lying around that has not been to terminated with anything else I would use that and then put the fresh oil in

  • @warabilebaikedi1199
    @warabilebaikedi1199 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's good I really like it because it help a lot.thanks for the info

  • @ooOldSkoOlmaDneSss
    @ooOldSkoOlmaDneSss ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work my friend congratulations👏👏👏 I only have one question could the valves be noisy if you miss a little from the timing belt ?

    • @temelon
      @temelon ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is the camshaft. It is worn and needs to be replaced at some point.

  • @kudamusimwa3938
    @kudamusimwa3938 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great video. Where is the thermostat housing for this vehicle?

  • @patrick9761
    @patrick9761 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best vid on holden barina thanks for the help!

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks mate

    • @patrick9761
      @patrick9761 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      we are over here in Tasmanian watching your vids Unreal! we call them a holden barina combo over here and very popular vehicle and cheap, so thanks for the help! you saved us over $1000

    • @patrick9761
      @patrick9761 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I spelled Tasmania wrong:)

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pat Rick it's nice to know people around the world are watching my videos mate thanks a lot

  • @demil3618
    @demil3618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, this water pump can be a right pain. I did one that was also seized. Had to sandpaper the inside as otherwise the new one wouldn’t even fit in (let alone let me turn it!).

  • @soto575
    @soto575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question any suggestions how to tight the camshaft pulley and not to turn all the camshaft ? Because one friend of mine try to change the timing belt he did it but he try to tight the pulley because he change the thermostat and the pulley moved forward clockwise now the Engine is startying but as you rev the engine you can hear a valves noise .. Any suggestions here ?

    • @temelon
      @temelon ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm. Adjust the wheels to the timing marks.

  • @johntaylor9583
    @johntaylor9583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to change my Walter pump and thermostat how do I know I have lined up the cam pulley and would.it move on its own

  • @alin069
    @alin069 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the engine is Z 16 SE or the same?

  • @left-handedsailor4772
    @left-handedsailor4772 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, I marked position of old water pump and mounted new. Then I mounted tensioner and then belt. Then I set tensioner in middle position and tighten up 13mm bolt. And all is fine.

  • @martinparker6536
    @martinparker6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the labour on this hole job (head gasket ,pump n T belt) musta cost £££'s , can i ask what the final bill was for a job like this ?

  • @davidanetic8463
    @davidanetic8463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It can be a.good video for daewoo nexia timing belt replacement because its almost same engine

  • @fdr1895
    @fdr1895 ปีที่แล้ว

    PS. As a DYI I had to content with an odd designed tensioner, like the one you demonstrated in the clip. Many thanks for unpuzzling my dilemma.

  • @judgedredd9574
    @judgedredd9574 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    good video

  • @6uiti
    @6uiti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    timing tensioner pully is self tighting meaning it will come at rest on its own..

  • @chrisrobey9937
    @chrisrobey9937 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good well explained video mate

  • @tarrain6365
    @tarrain6365 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice vids. My car is pretty similar, just electronic firing model 1999. When you take off the first pulley how do you lock the engine without that proper tool? or maybe you have that tool. I don't have air tools either. just trying to save some money.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tar rain hi mate if you can manage to lock the flywheel you will be able to use a breaker bar to take off the bottom Bolt but be very careful with this as you can damage your flywheel very easy

    • @tarrain6365
      @tarrain6365 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      bodgit and leggit garage . Thanks for your reply. I've bloody ordered the locking tool now. I honestly thought it would be more like a screw driver. but it was in fact of a shape I could not easily substitute. don't have air tools. no tricks up my sleeve. just trying to get this good old car back running. as a blown head gasket would usually retire a car of this age. but yes your videos doing the head on this car have been the most helpful out of all my info sources, including the manual, cheers.

  • @whiteyliebenberg9887
    @whiteyliebenberg9887 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant Thanks especially how to set the water pump right

  • @nihonkokusai
    @nihonkokusai 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the camshaft/crankshaft seal on the timing belt side leak? common issue?

  • @tudorrenegade7052
    @tudorrenegade7052 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:36 I see some oil there, is that engine losing oil ? Is there a risk of oil getting to the timing belt, or is that normal.

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi mate yes there is a risk of it getting on the belt and that is not a good thing and no it is not normal if you see this it has to be corrected straight away I can only do what the customer is telling me to do it I can't do extra work if the customer doesn't want to do it

  • @carsonharding5134
    @carsonharding5134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video it helped me so much saved a good dead on money my job was done very good it even runs better...!!!! :)

  • @nigelbus5919
    @nigelbus5919 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello ,This video has been a great help to me i own 2 astra's a 04 mk4 1.6 and 1.7dti my 1.6 has only done 40.000 miles ,anyway ive nearly finished it ,ive got the tensioner set up right-ish by turning the water pump as you said,(cant belive its only 3 washers holding it in ) ,ive turned the engine by hand a couple of times and the pointer on the tensioner seems to move around a bit but settles around where the cut out bit ,so thinking i'd put the bottom pully back on and start her up , all is well ,the pointer stays in the right place ,But the second time i ran the engine for longer as i put water back into the rad ,after i done that i turned off and i ended up looking at the tensioner and the pointer was above out of the cut out ,i was nearly going to move the water pump again when mum called me,when i finally got back to do it ,the pointer was back in the right place again ,was this because the engine had cooled down? thank you!

  • @mr.thabisomkhonta5836
    @mr.thabisomkhonta5836 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day, how do I tell that I need to change my timing belt for my corsa utility

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr. Thabiso Mkhonta hi mate it depends on the car but to give you a rough idea about 80000 Miles or every four years

  • @aleksandrekutateladze8266
    @aleksandrekutateladze8266 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you show, How change alternator bearings (Opel Astra 1995 Remy Delco 70 Amp)

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aleksandre Kutateladze hi mate yes if i can get that car in or if i can find a old altermator i will no prob thanks

  • @britannic2000
    @britannic2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi bodgit can you help astravan 1.3cdti non start but cranks done all the usual checks brother in law put his reader on it was showing fuel rail sensor my concern is if I replace this could it still be the hp pump thanks for any advice

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate as I hope you understand it's very difficult for me to diagnose a problem like without testing it probably you could literally have 1001 problems with this if I tell you something and it's wrong you can spend a fortune you will need to get this diagnosed properly I hope you understand I cannot really help in this situation

  • @garethmcnally5349
    @garethmcnally5349 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    good vid...nice one mate

  • @osamaalhamdani6694
    @osamaalhamdani6694 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    one question before I try this out, is it important to replace tensioner pulley with each timing belt replacement?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate yes in my opinion it is very important to put a full timing belt fitting a new water pump that's belt tensioners pulleys idler the lot it's the only way to do it

    • @osamaalhamdani6694
      @osamaalhamdani6694 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds I need to expense extra money :) . Thanks a lot

  • @Verschlimmbesserung
    @Verschlimmbesserung 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, is it required to change the belt and tensioner when you do a water pump job?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi mate as long as you change your water pump for a proper brand new one not a cheap shity one every time you do your timing belt you will really not have to worry about it 99% of the Times it will be ok until you change your timing belt again and for some reason if your water pump goes first then yes I will always change the belt and tensioner you might as well you are there anyway better to be safe than sorry

    • @Verschlimmbesserung
      @Verschlimmbesserung 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bodgitandleggitgarage OK.

  • @Nikolauskasanga
    @Nikolauskasanga 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guys... I just wana know wether the tensioner marker pin has to move if u rotate the engine?

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nikolauskasanga hi mate I don't really understand what you mean when the engine is running the tension and Mark will move from side to side a little that is normal

  • @naveencarworld.2782
    @naveencarworld.2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thnq for ur valuable information sir..

  • @nikolaradakovic6028
    @nikolaradakovic6028 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job!

  • @ionutgosa4509
    @ionutgosa4509 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bravo!!!

  • @williamsuleyman3018
    @williamsuleyman3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    With a job like this were the inside of the engine is milky,,I always put old used engine oil with 1 litre of diesel run until hot then drain it all out,,you will be surprised how clean the engine will be ,then as you mentioned put cheap new oil in it ,then have it back in a few weeks to put a decent brand of oil in it,,Sorted

  • @MrHoolahan
    @MrHoolahan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You wery much , Bro ! You help me so much !

  • @jennifermaxwell4637
    @jennifermaxwell4637 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video just subscribed,

    • @bodgitandleggitgarage
      @bodgitandleggitgarage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks mate and thanks for watching dont forget get your hands dirty