Never stamp on the gas on a cold start up until the engine/ oil has reached optimum temperature.. I always take it easy on cold start up and never put mine in VXR mode until the engine has warmed up to the right temperature..
Gutted I sold mine 2 months ago, really miss it, blown the money on Christmas and bills instead. It was a stage 3 with a ko4 core and full remus exhaust. Sounded mental.
Thanks for this. Was thinking of selling my GTE for one of these. Don’t think I’ll bother. My GTE doesn’t suffer with any issues like these and it’s nearly 30 years old!
My first vxr had so many problems. 5th and 6th bearings gone, turbo went 2 weeks after I got it because previous owner jamed the actuator shut against the cat clamp, rocker cover was leaking, one of the IDS+ shockers had gone which cost £375 because you cant get them aftermarket, the oil valve stem seals had gone too, replaced the AFL projector headlights because they were pretty much cross eyed (motors had gone) It looked so good once it was road worthy tho. I'll hopefully own my next one soon. No matter if the car has good MOTs and FSH always take it a run and check for blue smoke, make sure it boosts properly and if it's got the additional extras make sure they work before spending all your money on it.
As you said most common steam seals blue smoke, gearbox bearings wine or movement in the stick, recivc valve split you get turkey noise, cam gasket and boost solenoid, manifolds like to crack and the penny valve in the turbo crack too I'm sure there more I've missed. As for the blue smoke if you have a modded exhaust best to get oil restrictor bolt will help with the smoke, good video as always 👍🏼
Check the setting on your jet wash it might be on patio cleaning spray pattern, this will peel lacquer and paint off. Also if you take it to a hand car wash god knows what chemicals they’re spraying on your car.
Hayden mate next time you fill up, check the filler flap. There's a little slot where the cap slides into while you fill up. Saves you having to put the cap on the roof. 👍👍
i just bought mine a month ago the gearbox is going, cracked alloy,worn lifters so its costing me to replace but once theyre done theyre so fun to drive make sure to frequently service the car, change the gearbox oil every 12k and dont bounce it off the limiter and they are reliable cars
I'd just go get it forged n buy a fat turbo if I got one, even if it's already done just refresh the gaskets n do stems if need be. They worth it, future classic nicer than the j vxr aswell! I got a red corsa e vxr it gets sum hate but the interior is nice the black recaro's are better than grey but the roof should be black aswell👍
Nice video mate had several Vauxhall’s over the years Astra GTEs and they all suffered with leaky rocker cover gaskets apart from that they were great cars never owned a VXR but had a vectra Sri worst car ever owned suspension broke and had cam sensor fail temp sensor fail shame the old cars were way better 👍🏻
Nice video mate when I come to buy one I’ll watch it again if I forget 👌🏼 I went to look at one from a dealers they said it was a px but he gave me a massive discount on it .. which automatically you no it’s a wrongen so looked over it and bottom of the engine was just painted with oil
And no one ever mentions the coolant hoses if these go and the car over heats these engines are f*cked so a must for me is to replace the coolant lines
Only thing my astra arctics had is a fucked box (bought it with a fucked one) and its burning a touch of oil(valve strm seals) they survive fine on 95-97 ron but going to strat running mine constantly on 99 Bought my corsa clubsport sight unsenn by accident but its an absolute bog standard super low miles one
valve stem spring tool a tenner...... cover off compress the spring needle nose C clip pliers, c clip off slide the bush off then use fishing baiting needle pierce the stem seal rubber pull out slide new one on, clip spring jobs a good one 25 mins 60 quid at a garage
@@Sjwatts I did and I absolutely love it. Not only does it look and sound great, it also flies away when you slam the gas😁 only had problem with the turbo tho so it’s at a mechanic, otherwise it’s a really great car and I absolutely recommend it. Just check carefully when you buy one for that price👍🏼
@@selfishear3618 ah the infamous turbo issues 😂 at least it wasn’t the gearbox, I’ve got about a month left of Saving and I’ve seen a couple of good ones come up. Really looking for one that’s had the gearbox bearings done and obviously other maintenance work, I can’t wait mate. Has yours been mapped do you know?
Thinking about getting one myself .. only 41000 miles 08 plate , they want 6grand I’m going to view it but they seem to be going for at least 7/8k don’t know if it’s to good to be true !
Just being Hayden just what I’ve been looking at ( with low milage tho) spot on video tho. Will be checking all these things as yourself I’m no mechanic and don’t want to buy a shitter😂😂
Sixa don’t know mate. Just standard Arden blue & red ones I’ve seen, the one im looking at is black. Theirs another i might view 79k on the clock they want just over 6grand it’s in red full history just had cambelt done too. See what black one is like tho for 41k ill be laughing if it’s fresh
If you buy cheap you'll spend thousands on repairs spend the extra grand or two for a good one in the first place hard to enjoy yourself with a car you think will break if you put your foot down
I think mine needs stem seals done like .. on sitting in idle for while white smoke on from exhaust. Had a slide into a kurb at xmass in snow too no my steering wheel isnt central was only 5mph into kurb...and my exhaust is blowing hopefully its not the manifold crack ha... never use my car just sits in the garage
Never stamp on the gas on a cold start up until the engine/ oil has reached optimum temperature.. I always take it easy on cold start up and never put mine in VXR mode until the engine has warmed up to the right temperature..
Gutted I sold mine 2 months ago, really miss it, blown the money on Christmas and bills instead. It was a stage 3 with a ko4 core and full remus exhaust. Sounded mental.
Ah gutted man maybe get a new one after Xmas budd 👍
That flaky paint is the after effects of a doggy paint job always check to see if a cars been painted if you can tell it’s not a good job 👍
Thanks for this. Was thinking of selling my GTE for one of these. Don’t think I’ll bother. My GTE doesn’t suffer with any issues like these and it’s nearly 30 years old!
Where did you go to get the valve stem seals done? Is it anywhere near Brum?
I allways put Aral (BP) Ultimate 102 into my Corsa VXR. It is mandatory to go for minimum 100 octane.
Wish vpower was that cheap now 😂
My first vxr had so many problems. 5th and 6th bearings gone, turbo went 2 weeks after I got it because previous owner jamed the actuator shut against the cat clamp, rocker cover was leaking, one of the IDS+ shockers had gone which cost £375 because you cant get them aftermarket, the oil valve stem seals had gone too, replaced the AFL projector headlights because they were pretty much cross eyed (motors had gone) It looked so good once it was road worthy tho. I'll hopefully own my next one soon.
No matter if the car has good MOTs and FSH always take it a run and check for blue smoke, make sure it boosts properly and if it's got the additional extras make sure they work before spending all your money on it.
As you said most common steam seals blue smoke, gearbox bearings wine or movement in the stick, recivc valve split you get turkey noise, cam gasket and boost solenoid, manifolds like to crack and the penny valve in the turbo crack too I'm sure there more I've missed. As for the blue smoke if you have a modded exhaust best to get oil restrictor bolt will help with the smoke, good video as always 👍🏼
Thank you man
Love the support ❤
Check the setting on your jet wash it might be on patio cleaning spray pattern, this will peel lacquer and paint off. Also if you take it to a hand car wash god knows what chemicals they’re spraying on your car.
Hayden mate next time you fill up, check the filler flap. There's a little slot where the cap slides into while you fill up. Saves you having to put the cap on the roof. 👍👍
It wouldn't be worth putting £20 in my GTC VXR 😂😂 I only get 16 mpg.😭
i just bought mine a month ago the gearbox is going, cracked alloy,worn lifters so its costing me to replace but once theyre done theyre so fun to drive make sure to frequently service the car, change the gearbox oil every 12k and dont bounce it off the limiter and they are reliable cars
I bought a low mileage 08 Astra VXR, Arden blue 2 days ago... totally standard with not a mark on it
Hayden the videos 2 days late haha
I'd just go get it forged n buy a fat turbo if I got one, even if it's already done just refresh the gaskets n do stems if need be. They worth it, future classic nicer than the j vxr aswell! I got a red corsa e vxr it gets sum hate but the interior is nice the black recaro's are better than grey but the roof should be black aswell👍
Nice video mate had several Vauxhall’s over the years Astra GTEs and they all suffered with leaky rocker cover gaskets apart from that they were great cars never owned a VXR but had a vectra Sri worst car ever owned suspension broke and had cam sensor fail temp sensor fail shame the old cars were way better 👍🏻
Nice video mate when I come to buy one I’ll watch it again if I forget 👌🏼 I went to look at one from a dealers they said it was a px but he gave me a massive discount on it .. which automatically you no it’s a wrongen so looked over it and bottom of the engine was just painted with oil
Might be a simple fix matey hard to say with out looking and checking what’s been done to it
And no one ever mentions the coolant hoses if these go and the car over heats these engines are f*cked so a must for me is to replace the coolant lines
yes i will replace mine soon. Aslo good to mention that with silicone hoses have to use original clamps, because chep clamps will cut silicone.
Good vid mate 👌I'd love to have a meet up in my vxr with a few TH-cam lads in the vxrs only meet that would be sick
Tuned- RJH yeah man we will have to get one organised man 🤗
Just being Hayden yea man I'm sure a few lads would be up for it 👍
I'd come in my vxr astra too
love sound :D
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On the Corsa E VXR I own it says on the inside of the petrol cap ‘99 octane only’ so I just do what I’m told 😂
Haha yep I would tbh when I mapp it but it’s okay for now 👍
That must of had a shit paint job in the past
Yeah think the bumper has had a previous damage bro
Only thing my astra arctics had is a fucked box (bought it with a fucked one) and its burning a touch of oil(valve strm seals) they survive fine on 95-97 ron but going to strat running mine constantly on 99
Bought my corsa clubsport sight unsenn by accident but its an absolute bog standard super low miles one
valve stem spring tool a tenner...... cover off compress the spring needle nose C clip pliers, c clip off slide the bush off then use fishing baiting needle pierce the stem seal rubber pull out slide new one on, clip spring jobs a good one 25 mins 60 quid at a garage
is that the stock exhaust? sounds sick!
Nah don’t think so mate I’m straight piping it soon 😆👌
always 99 octane!!!!!!!
I'm going to buy one next year would you recommend or is there anything else Similar power and price that's better?
Depends how much you wana spend pal 👍
@@JustbeingHayden I've got about 3-6k what's the best options in that bracket
Honda Civic type R is a good one, I have had one they go pretty well, they also handle better than VXRs, but the vxr would be quicker straight line
You forgot your phone!!!
Thank you for this video mate, thinking of getting one myself for around 5-6k and I know what to check now
Thanks for watching 😘
Did you pick one up mate? I’m looking to pick one up in the 4-4.5k range and just wondered what your experience of buying and how the car is is like?
@@Sjwatts I did and I absolutely love it. Not only does it look and sound great, it also flies away when you slam the gas😁 only had problem with the turbo tho so it’s at a mechanic, otherwise it’s a really great car and I absolutely recommend it. Just check carefully when you buy one for that price👍🏼
@@selfishear3618 ah the infamous turbo issues 😂 at least it wasn’t the gearbox, I’ve got about a month left of Saving and I’ve seen a couple of good ones come up. Really looking for one that’s had the gearbox bearings done and obviously other maintenance work, I can’t wait mate. Has yours been mapped do you know?
Thinking about getting one myself .. only 41000 miles 08 plate , they want 6grand I’m going to view it but they seem to be going for at least 7/8k don’t know if it’s to good to be true !
Mileage is low tbf I would of thought around 5k for a decent one pal not 7 mate
Just being Hayden just what I’ve been looking at ( with low milage tho) spot on video tho. Will be checking all these things as yourself I’m no mechanic and don’t want to buy a shitter😂😂
7/8k is nurburging vxr price for those miles
Sixa don’t know mate. Just standard Arden blue & red ones I’ve seen, the one im looking at is black. Theirs another i might view 79k on the clock they want just over 6grand it’s in red full history just had cambelt done too. See what black one is like tho for 41k ill be laughing if it’s fresh
@@stompsr140 have you bought one yet?
currently got an oil leak on my vxr. have to get the rocker cover gasket done.
Yeah common problem on these pal
Great vid as always 👌
Thanks man
I just subbed just cus your from Birmingham like me
Had a few vxrs nothing but problems going for a st3 now had enough of throwing money @ them
Fiesta or focus bud?
Focus, best Astra I’ve had is the 150 sri diesel had 240k on it never missed a beat, vxrs seem to break every time you bray them 😂
Mine hasnt been to bad tbf touch wood lol and i drive mine properly haha
next time you fill up look on the inside of the petrol flap theres a nice little holder for the petty cap (y)
Haha i never remember 😂😂
that "cold start" pops like that get it remapped mate get them all the time hot or cold :p
Will do mate i wana get all the supporting mods first to make sure the car is 110% pucker
Looking at getting a Corsa VXR but is it more hassle than it's worth?
AA60N NN I wouldn’t bother with a Corsa vxr go for a Astra vxr !
Corsa has issues with melting piston 4 and cant really put much bhp in them astra be better
Did love my corsa vxr till i blew it to bits 😂😂
What exhaust you got mate sounds sweet
Just a double decat and 1 rear silencer
You left your camera behind mate! 😜
13:08 what's song ?
Nice vid
Can't beat our accent!
quality video lad 💪
cheers muckaaa
Under the bonnet seems a bit rusty
Never really noticed pal looks okay from what I’ve saw 👍
How much does it cost to buy a decent one
About 5k buddy
If you buy cheap you'll spend thousands on repairs spend the extra grand or two for a good one in the first place hard to enjoy yourself with a car you think will break if you put your foot down
Just realised I'm a year late 😂
@@ashleywebby187 Lol....I bought a golf R instead anyway....glad I did.
Golf r is a lot more expensive 🤣
I think mine needs stem seals done like .. on sitting in idle for while white smoke on from exhaust. Had a slide into a kurb at xmass in snow too no my steering wheel isnt central was only 5mph into kurb...and my exhaust is blowing hopefully its not the manifold crack ha... never use my car just sits in the garage
You need to get it out and have some fun in it :)
How much fuel you get for £20 was it reading 0 miles when you filled up
Erm roughly about 100 mate should I do a video on how many miles do I get from a full tank? 👍
What's a rev cut limiter?
Kerri Knowles when you map it it will make massive flames 🤗🤗🤗
Totally agree but it is fun ha 😊
Nice one bud ill keep that in mind 😊