astra h

  1. Matt

    Adjust Parking Brake

    Remove cover of diagnostic connection Unclip parking brake lever (2) from central console and lift upwards Release the adjusting nut (3) completely by turning it backwards Bring parking brake lever (1) to position "0" (released) Depress brake pedal fully at least 5 times Note: To adjust the...
  2. Matt

    Brakes Astra H Front Brake Replacement

    Matt submitted a new resource: Astra H Front Brake Replacement (version 1.0) - Brake Linings – Front Wheel Brake, Remove and Install Read more about this resource...
  3. Matt

    First 2013 Clean

    Managed to spend a couple of hours on the car this afternoon. First proper clean and polish of 2013! I actually forgot how good Super Resin Polish actually is. Still needs a full machine polish, which I'll do before PVS, and have a couple of other small jobs I want to get sorted before...
  4. Matt

    MOT

    Car is booked in for 08:30 Tuesday morning for the MOT. Should be fine, as it's done less than 5,000 miles since last year.
  5. Matt

    Suspension Drop Link Replacement

    Matt submitted a new resource: Drop Link Replacement (version 1.0) - Drop Link Replacement Astra/Zafira Read more about this resource...
  6. Matt

    Suspension Front Engine Mount Insert

    Matt submitted a new resource: Front Engine Mount Insert (version 1.0) - Front Engine Mount Insert Read more about this resource...
  7. Matt

    Interior VXR Recaro Seat Foam Replacement

    Matt submitted a new resource: VXR Recaro Seat Foam Replacement (version 1.0) - VXR Recaro Seat Foam Replacement Read more about this resource...
  8. Matt

    Reverse Camera

    Just ordered a reverse camera for the Astra. It goes in the place of one of the rear number plate lights http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reverse-Rear-View ... 2503wt_905 Coming from China, so should be here in a couple of weeks.
  9. Matt

    Symptoms of wheel bearings failing

    What are the symptoms when a wheel bearing starts to fail? I've got a slight whine that you can just about hear in the cabin, when going above 40mph in any gear (and in neutral), that gets higher in pitch the faster you go.
  10. Matt

    Reverse Camera Replaced

    Got the new camera in the post a couple of days ago, and the weather is pretty decent today, so set about replacing the old broken one So, removed the rear bumper, and it's pretty obvious what has gone wrong with it It's totally come apart, and was full of water So, connected the new one...
  11. Matt

    Reverse Camera

    Well this has now stopped working on the car :mad:
  12. Matt

    Gearbox Mount

    Powerflex have just released a new gearbox mount of the Astra H Turbo http://www.powerflex.co.uk/product-details/Gearbox+Mount+Insert/2235.html Anyone have an idea of the amount of work needed to replace this?
  13. Matt

    Rattle from rear interior

    Well, this was the easiest fix in history! I've had a really annoying rattle from the rear of the car for a while now, and last week removed the parcel shelf.....and the rattle stopped. I was going to get a new shelf from the dealers, but when they were looking on EPC, they said to try...
  14. R

    astra h handbrake rubber boots?

    hi as happens to most people with astras my handbrake keeps getting frozen on now i know the reason. the rubber boots on the end of cables are split both sides letting the water in my question is can you just buy the rubber boots or is it a whole new cable needed thanks for any info
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