James, you should stick with the axle that's already on the car. The rear wheel alignment is what's swung for you. You should treat the rust with Vactan or suchlike before you paint it. It doesn't have to be super neat. The new dust shields will show them up and you'll regret it if you just throw the parts back on as they are without painting them. Besides, you're still waiting for parts so you can spend the time prepping and painting and it will be all done by the time the other dust shields turn up. Keep up the good work.
Treat how you would treat any other of your cars just because it’s an old Astra it don’t mean you shouldn’t do a properly job, just think you’ll have it a long time and you could always make it a show car and make the callipers black it would look so much better
I’m going to say that you should stick with the axle that’s already on your Vx Astra mk4 better the devil you know than you don’t and you do have a good point about the alignment not to say that it’s not 100% correct now but could be worse if you changed it for the eBay axle. Great video James looking forward to the next one
Like a breath of fresh air watching this channel. Tastefully modified cars and work explained to a very high standard. Good taste in affordable cars too. Well in James
Keep the original axle on and swap the hubs over, less things to go wrong + its not like you can do the alignment yourself so it will cost more money than its worth
I just refurbished the front suspension on my citroen saxo, I got the front struts fully broken down and it only cost me £30 at a local shop to get the strut and top spring mount shot blasted and powder coated in black and the strut now looks absolutely brand new. Just took a few days to do. Worth looking around local places for powder coating.
I think because you've got the sand blaster use it on these parts you will feel better at the end of the job. the paint will look good I know it's an old car but the car still looks quite nice while you're waiting for the rest of the parts to come through.
Hi James,i would swop the hubs over and put them on your axle on the Astra,at least that one is aligned,i would paint the parts with hammerite as they have been cleaned.
I think from a content perspective its worth doing a proper job, strip, prep, paint etc. In reality i'm not sure anyone would really do that, but good to watch and learn from.
Great video James. I think the level of cleaning you’ve done is fine. I personally would give everything a coat of paint. Anything to prolong the salt and things attacking the work. Either hammerite or spray with stonechip
Keep axel already on it Iv don’t a full z20let conversion on mien and rear axel is fine for this conversion and as u said u know this history of it unlike new one if it was a astra h vxr axel would advice on doing it but other wise keep standard one on it
Lidl is doing a shed load of Parkside air tools for between £10 and £30, I think they're doing a sandblaster for £20. They're even doing compressors if you fancy stocking out your tool kit a bit :)
@@marshallart113 1:02 "My dad did bring me over the air compressor with a sand blasting gun" Get yourself a better sound card and some channel content while you're at it bud.
For chunky iron parts like the knuckle you can do a simple and easy vinegar bath that will remove most of the rust really well. Then backing soda solution to neutralize the vinegar (crucial)>primer>paint>clear coat. Anything else will be ruined quite quickly
I'm feeling a proper job mate, whenever I do minimal effort I always regret it and think why didn't I just do a proper job while I was there lol otherwise it's more work if you decide to go back
Yes, u will need alignment if messing with axles etc my car going garage on Wednesday needs couple things doing because the need to take axles of mine will need alignment 👍🏻 Doing a good job enjoying the vids
Definitely keep the axle in your shed as a spare. The hassle of replacing it could lead to unknown issues, both in the replacement, as well as, life time of the new axle due to it coming from an unknown source
I feel that it would probably be slightly easier to keep the old axle on the car. Plus i'd love to see you take the drums off the car as i'm looking to do that too.
James are the brake pipes you took off exactly the same on the axle with brake shoes as opposed to discs? I would vote for using the axle on the car for reasons stated by others. Also, I would do a proper cleanup job more for the satisfaction of doing a good job. I'm biased though as mine is also an 02 Astra.
'I look like ive been up a chimney with this hat on' haha class, as for the do I paint dont I paint I feel your pain im the same when it comes to working on things because im abit ocd but the problem is you start one thing & then it leads on to that could do with a tidy up followed by well that needs doing... argh! Bad enough you have cleaned it all up and bought new backing plates, its all content but quit while your ahead unless your going all out on the car
get a cheap wood chisel set for scraping, also a wire/knotted wheel attachment for drill or grinder. much less time and effort for better results.cleaning with a bit of wd40 or similar also helps keep down the dust and helps clean a bit more thoroughly. it may be just an old astra but you would have had it all done with less time and effort.
If you take the mounting brackets off the fresh axle and mount it with just using the 2 bolts though the bushes you won’t need alignment !. Even if you mount it by using the brackets unless Vauxhall have changed things on the mk4, the back axle beam isn’t adjustable they never where on the mk3 !.
I would like to point out any suspension item usually will be contaminated with brake dust. Any wire brushing like this should be contained or done in a box with a vacuum don't spread all the dust through the inside of the shed. Hard work reaps rewards.
Paint them red... and it would be interesting seeing the whole rear changed, but using the old one would be easier. Either way next video is guaranteed to be awesome 😁
Use your axle no point taking your one off if it’s the same and nothing wrong with it as for the other parts u should paint them u got to do it right u always do don’t look at it just as another Astra what’s the point because my way of thinking if I was thinking that don’t do the 5 stud conversion keep up the good vids matey
Just a few words of warning, gloves, glasses and dust mask. Brake dust and rust is not nice stuff, and the degreaser is strong stuff too. Make sure to wear gloves when you're using that. If you're sure the new axle fits then I'd go the full distance like others have suggested. It would also make for a better video ;-)
Just use the original bud makes it tonnes easier and like you say you never see it so why take the hassle on. Good little series never seen this been done keep it up fella
Keep the original axle. Use a wire wheel on an angle grinder on the hubs and quick hamerite black if you really feel the need then stick it all on. Keep the calipers silver or black Red is just far too chavy on that car
Just put everything on the axle that's already on your car. I was thinking this in part one And was confused to why you was making it a bigger job changing all the axle.
Just use a wire wheel on an angle grinder or on a drill. It will be a much better result.
I usually clean stuff down with wire wheel on a drill works great
James, you should stick with the axle that's already on the car. The rear wheel alignment is what's swung for you. You should treat the rust with Vactan or suchlike before you paint it. It doesn't have to be super neat. The new dust shields will show them up and you'll regret it if you just throw the parts back on as they are without painting them. Besides, you're still waiting for parts so you can spend the time prepping and painting and it will be all done by the time the other dust shields turn up. Keep up the good work.
Treat how you would treat any other of your cars just because it’s an old Astra it don’t mean you shouldn’t do a properly job, just think you’ll have it a long time and you could always make it a show car and make the callipers black it would look so much better
He said he doesn’t know the state of the axle on the car already
You should do a proper job because my dad always said to me a job half done ent a job well done
I’m going to say that you should stick with the axle that’s already on your Vx Astra mk4 better the devil you know than you don’t and you do have a good point about the alignment not to say that it’s not 100% correct now but could be worse if you changed it for the eBay axle.
Great video James looking forward to the next one
Like a breath of fresh air watching this channel. Tastefully modified cars and work explained to a very high standard. Good taste in affordable cars too. Well in James
Leaf the original axle and just change the hubs etc..
Red is the color for the break callipers. ( asuming you go go for the silver rims?)
Keep the original axle on and swap the hubs over, less things to go wrong + its not like you can do the alignment yourself so it will cost more money than its worth
VS TV it’s gonna need an alignment either way really
I just refurbished the front suspension on my citroen saxo, I got the front struts fully broken down and it only cost me £30 at a local shop to get the strut and top spring mount shot blasted and powder coated in black and the strut now looks absolutely brand new. Just took a few days to do. Worth looking around local places for powder coating.
I think because you've got the sand blaster use it on these parts you will feel better at the end of the job. the paint will look good I know it's an old car but the car still looks quite nice while you're waiting for the rest of the parts to come through.
Id keep the axle that's already on your car. You know it's a good unit. Just in case there is an issue with the new axle, I wouldn't take the chance.
Hi James,i would swop the hubs over and put them on your axle on the Astra,at least that one is aligned,i would paint the parts with hammerite as they have been cleaned.
I think from a content perspective its worth doing a proper job, strip, prep, paint etc. In reality i'm not sure anyone would really do that, but good to watch and learn from.
Great video James. I think the level of cleaning you’ve done is fine. I personally would give everything a coat of paint. Anything to prolong the salt and things attacking the work. Either hammerite or spray with stonechip
Part 2 to watch while I eat my evening meal 😊
To remove rust you should try electrolyse. Used a couple of times and works a treat.
I’d swap the hubs and keep original axle on the Astra
You should invest in one of those finger file belt sanders ideal for getting the crud off the metal parts and very fast too.....
Keep axel already on it
Iv don’t a full z20let conversion on mien and rear axel is fine for this conversion and as u said u know this history of it unlike new one if it was a astra h vxr axel would advice on doing it but other wise keep standard one on it
the axel if your not using give it good paint job get couple quid back on it just a thought
Lidl is doing a shed load of Parkside air tools for between £10 and £30, I think they're doing a sandblaster for £20. They're even doing compressors if you fancy stocking out your tool kit a bit :)
Hes already got them all m8.. check his other vids
@@marshallart113 He said in the video he borrowed his dads compressor :/
They brought them togeather
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@@marshallart113 1:02 "My dad did bring me over the air compressor with a sand blasting gun" Get yourself a better sound card and some channel content while you're at it bud.
For chunky iron parts like the knuckle you can do a simple and easy vinegar bath that will remove most of the rust really well. Then backing soda solution to neutralize the vinegar (crucial)>primer>paint>clear coat. Anything else will be ruined quite quickly
Yes just swap the hubs if you change the axel it will require a four wheel alignment.
I agree wat you said about the axle keep the one on your car now and just use parts
I'm feeling a proper job mate, whenever I do minimal effort I always regret it and think why didn't I just do a proper job while I was there lol otherwise it's more work if you decide to go back
Yes, u will need alignment if messing with axles etc my car going garage on Wednesday needs couple things doing because the need to take axles of mine will need alignment 👍🏻 Doing a good job enjoying the vids
Winked I am seating at Gatwick waiting for my passage when this vlog dropped live cool watching this will kill some time 👍👍👍👍
anthony white good luck
Ninjas Hyper 2 hour wait 😭
anthony white ahh
Definitely keep the axle in your shed as a spare. The hassle of replacing it could lead to unknown issues, both in the replacement, as well as, life time of the new axle due to it coming from an unknown source
I feel that it would probably be slightly easier to keep the old axle on the car. Plus i'd love to see you take the drums off the car as i'm looking to do that too.
100% red calipers
Indeed, keep what you have and swap what you need👍👍
Nice video james. It begs the question why didnt vauxhall / opel just fit all astras with 5 holes
You could use antirost (I hope it's called the same in English) to get rid of rust a lot easier if you want.
You need a wire attachment to go in a grinder and paint the stuff it will always be on your mind after all the hard work
yes clean it and put that back axel on im totaly restoring a subaru impreza wrx sti old t reg and also doing my jag as well
Do a rear hub change keep your own axle
Yes been waiting for this!!
Like it, use the 5 stud conversion parts on your old axle, like you said you dont know the history of the donor axle, so good call.
After 50 years in engineering, always go with the known, use the existing axle.
Big brakes ready for the turbo conversion? 😆
Super very nice
James are the brake pipes you took off exactly the same on the axle with brake shoes as opposed to discs? I would vote for using the axle on the car for reasons stated by others. Also, I would do a proper cleanup job more for the satisfaction of doing a good job. I'm biased though as mine is also an 02 Astra.
You will need a 4 wheel alignment I would just keep the axle that is on it and invest in some wire wheels for your impact lol
Good going! Why not a quick once over with dremmel or wire attachment on drill prior to painting? Oh and go red for calipers! 😜
😭 i was hoping you painted the calipers that gsi blue
go with the red caliper paint
I think silver callipers slightly different and will match the car.
Love the vids are you taking the mondeo st to ford takeover this year ?
I am doing the same conversation at the minute u don't need the rear axle mine just bolted to the standard exle and mine is a 1.4 enjoy
Hi James just leave the old axle on and swap the parts just a lot easier
I'd keep the original axle on the car. Does the estate axle have stronger torsion bars? Would the car ride higher / harder with that axle?
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I reckon yellow calipers to give that vectra st200 touring look
can you make a video where you install a turbo in your Opel Astra g , I would be Happy, because i would do it in my on car
(Opel Astra G)
I cannot believe I have just watched someone talking about car parts for just on 18 minutes
What's the reason for converting studs?
Keep it a stock colour, reds too chavy like..! Keep it nice and simple, doing a fab job mate.
Red callipers would look good with the silver and would be good to see a whole rear axle change and another video so more content for the channel
Just watched this upload.. it’s sunny at mine so think I’ll go and remove the mid box and back box on my exhaust 🤣😂🤣😂
Yep, leave the original / existing axle on the Astra 👍👍
'I look like ive been up a chimney with this hat on' haha class, as for the do I paint dont I paint I feel your pain im the same when it comes to working on things because im abit ocd but the problem is you start one thing & then it leads on to that could do with a tidy up followed by well that needs doing... argh! Bad enough you have cleaned it all up and bought new backing plates, its all content but quit while your ahead unless your going all out on the car
Yeah back at it 🔥
Clean and paint!!
Silver will look more natural for the callipers, but I would use a rust inhibiter first on all parts before you paint them
Shoulda used that sand blastor! 😱
Keep the old axel just swap the parts.. also you should wear steel toe caps working with axels you only get 1 set of toes. Love your vids nice job
you sir need an angle grinder with a wire wheel. So good.
Silver calipers and paint up the the hubs etc with black properly.
get a cheap wood chisel set for scraping, also a wire/knotted wheel attachment for drill or grinder. much less time and effort for better results.cleaning with a bit of wd40 or similar also helps keep down the dust and helps clean a bit more thoroughly. it may be just an old astra but you would have had it all done with less time and effort.
If you take the mounting brackets off the fresh axle and mount it with just using the 2 bolts though the bushes you won’t need alignment !. Even if you mount it by using the brackets unless Vauxhall have changed things on the mk4, the back axle beam isn’t adjustable they never where on the mk3 !.
Mate, regarding the axel, well just keep what you have at the moment, if it will not improve or it is not much better, then no point replacing it.
You already got it now might as well put it on all painted and all least you know it will last longer
Black on the calipers because that holds up better over time if your not cleaning them all the time...
Red all the way
I would like to point out any suspension item usually will be contaminated with brake dust. Any wire brushing like this should be contained or done in a box with a vacuum don't spread all the dust through the inside of the shed. Hard work reaps rewards.
what's an E 10 socket or do you mean 10 mm ?
An E 10 socket is a torx socket rather than "normal" hex socket
It's a female torx bit
Use a wire wheel and gasket scraper.
Paint them red... and it would be interesting seeing the whole rear changed, but using the old one would be easier. Either way next video is guaranteed to be awesome 😁
Keep the old axle mate. I thought generally that was the plans and just swap the hubs over.
Assume u do not have a 5 stud spare? What happens if u get a flat?
The same as if you had 4 stud with out a spare
@@MrIkon83 who doesn't have a spare? with correct number of studs ? more remorse on the way....
And as for the axle used the original one that's already on the car
Let the parts soak in a solution of citric acid for a day. Cheap and works excellent! Also silver for the calipers imo.
I would just put the bits you need on the existing axle 👍
Use your axle no point taking your one off if it’s the same and nothing wrong with it as for the other parts u should paint them u got to do it right u always do don’t look at it just as another Astra what’s the point because my way of thinking if I was thinking that don’t do the 5 stud conversion keep up the good vids matey
Keep the old one on there. I agree with the notion that you know your current one works and this one is of unknown origin. Just change the hubs.
Yesh esp 2!!!
Don't even need backing plates won't load shot abet he doesn't know ???????????
Keep the Same axel mate paint calipers red mate
Consider buying a mk5 gti ?
I thought gti was Peugeot
Volkswagen Golf
Just a few words of warning, gloves, glasses and dust mask. Brake dust and rust is not nice stuff, and the degreaser is strong stuff too. Make sure to wear gloves when you're using that. If you're sure the new axle fits then I'd go the full distance like others have suggested. It would also make for a better video ;-)
I was wondering why you were even Changing the axle, just swap the hubs over 👍👍👍👍
Black calipers instead. Also leave the current axle on.
Are you a qualified car technician
Wowwww amazing
Mate you could take the easy out just let it soque in vinegar , over night or a day then just go with wire brush , easy peasy
Just use the original bud makes it tonnes easier and like you say you never see it so why take the hassle on. Good little series never seen this been done keep it up fella
Keep the original axle. Use a wire wheel on an angle grinder on the hubs and quick hamerite black if you really feel the need then stick it all on. Keep the calipers silver or black Red is just far too chavy on that car
Pls make video on easy scratch removal
Love from india
Just use what you need to make the job as easy as possible mate
Keep the original axle on your Astra and just change the parts that are needed. Don’t want to mess with alignment
Excellent job mate, best wear some gloves though! Keeps your hands in good knick!
Just put everything on the axle that's already on your car.
I was thinking this in part one
And was confused to why you was making it a bigger job changing all the axle.