Corsa D - Rear shock absorber replacement

[@LOYALISTGOVAN]

Been a mechanic for 32 years, For a young lad you were pretty thorough in what you were doing, nice to see that instead of cutting corners.

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much!

[@piersbickerton-jones6231]

Was just going to say the same, great work fella!!

[@cleggydadon]

i have to ask why you watching a how to video if you know how.

[@LOYALISTGOVAN]

@@cleggydadon ok you asked me now my answer, i was looking up an issue i had with my sons corsa which i couldnt solve but have since, the search threw this lads page up and i was interested in seeing how this young lad who isnt a trained mechanic worked, i excpected a complete butcher of a job and was surprised how good the lad carried out the job i commented, i worked for honda is Glasgow all my days and have seen trained apprentices who cant tie there own shoelaces, was that answer ok for you.

[@cleggydadon]

@@LOYALISTGOVAN yeh decent

[@thereseburke333]

Thanks Tom 😊 I also own a Corsa D. I've learned a lot from your videos. You explain things very cleary and makes it easy for me to understand what I need to do. Since my dad died I've been trying to educate myself on how to maintain my own car. I'm grateful for guys like yourself who make these tutorial videos. Keep up the great work. 👍👏

[@funfairsscotland6309]

I bought a dog of a corsa suspension wise that needed a lot of work doing with watching your videos ive saved tons on labour and it drives like new thanks mate

[@GlenParkForestSchool]

....and lasses, i love learning how to look after my car 😊

[@TheHamouda]

thank you so much been strugling with screw wont come off ,used your method worked

[@SpoonerStudios]

Best Corsa D videos I've seen on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much!

[@kirwanjohn101]

I changed the bump stop on my rear shock absorber today following your video. Thanks for the clear instructions. Only problem I had was that I wasn't able to tighten the top mount using the swan neck. After the first couple of turns the swan neck 17mm socket would not go down on the nut properly. It was abstructed by the top mount plate. I ended up having to clamp the strut and use an impact gun to tighten. Clamping the strut is not a good idea as you could damage it but unfortunately I had not alternative. Just wanted to point this out in case someone has this trouble.

[@barrymichaels2663]

Really great step-by-step guide by the way mate

[@ianstewartorr8455]

Not a mechanic but have been in the motor industry for 25 years + glad I’ve found your channel greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Phil-1969]

Great video, young man I’ve watched a few of your videos, very well put together 👍

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you

[@Corfine]

Very good video A to Z no parts left out very expensive in Ireland garage work four hundred euro some garages two hundred euro

[@stukilowabunia]

Hi Tommy. I am new here. I found you accidentally as I am trying to learn more about my corsa d. Not all mechanics will take girls serious. Anyway your channel is brilliant. I love how you make things simple. I did subscribe in the moment. Look forward to each episode. Where to post any special topic requests? Also are you mechanic?

[@peterd241]

A great video and really helpful, thank you

[@walterchavez1335]

Very good video, please could you make one of the windscreen wiper water tank repair or replacement. Thank you

[@streichholz24]

good job mate greetings from germany ;)

[@rf2835]

Hi, tnx for the great vid. I would like to ask where exactly do you put the jack in the center rear in the beginning? Is there a strongpoint?

[@kevinjones6610]

Hi can you pls tell me where the fuel purge valve is on a 1.2 corsa 2008.

[@jamesmcrory8990]

Just had to pay the garage nearly £700!!! For my Corsa D: MOT, new clutch,new CV Boot, gearbox was leaking so had to have a new seal put in the transmission, and to top it off!! Needed a new wheel bearing and hub assembly!! To be honest the MOT did pass and all the above apart from the wheel bearing was an advisory on the MOT but I would rather of got it all done than leave it to get worse. but glad it’s all done before Christmas:) all the above in my view are NOT for the amateur car DIY-ER. you need specialist equipment and ALOT of skill to do the above Hydraulic Press for the bearing And I wouldn’t even attempt a clutch I can do basic stuff but leave the others to the professionals.

[@TomsDriveway]

Jesus that's a lot of money, yeah some of those jobs are a more specialist job. But nothing I couldn't tackle to be honest, it just makes the job alot easier with the correct equipment. Shame you had to shell out though before Christmas!

[@jamesmcrory8990]

Tom's Driveway just one of those things, MOT falls in December so rather get all done beforehand. I wouldn’t feel confident in doing clutch or wheel hub bearings You really need to know exactly what your doing.

[@ejoautovideos]

Great channel, glad i discovered it. You've earned yourself a new subscriber! :)

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much.

[@stratosphericstrato8184]

I have a corsa d 2008 and it's sibling badly sometimes even stalls. Where so i start? Throttle body...plugs ....pcv?

[@100uo]

Hi. Did you jack in the middle of the rear axle?

[@mofazal9475]

Good job

[@Jassem46]

Well done!

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much!

[@patongbeach123]

Hi i have 2009 1.2 corsa, petrol what size spark plug socket are they ? Thanks

[@robsprocket]

At 5:30 you have forgotten to fit the bump stop and the dirt guard

[@whatthedeuce47d68]

Hi Tom When getting the replacement bolt set from the dealership, does the pack you got have a specific name by chance?

[@kooky82]

Hi Tom great video as always, i love the fact that you use basic tools, trolley jack etc, things that other people would probably have at home. Do you know how to replace the drum brakes or how to change the front end drop links? Maybe an idea for another video!! Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@TomsDriveway]

Yeah, i use what i have really. Been a bit naughty with the impact lately but it helps alot. I do indeed, i would do them but i sorta replace them on a need to basis as i dont have the fund to do them when they dont need doing. But thank you, i will in future.

[@thorhammer566]

Any links for where you got the rear shock absorbers complete with bump stop and dust cover. Thanks

[@mikelloydx33]

Hi bud do you remember what size and type of socket is needed for the star nuts at all? The ones at the top and the one at the bottom of the shock? Thanks.

[@differentdrummer6162]

Cracking video Tom - I'll be doing this job soon. Are those torx bolts securing the top mount to the body definitely E16? I saw another video where they stated they are E14. I'm going to have to buy a set anyway but just wanted to be sure. Cheers.

[@seyid_can]

Opel Corsa D 🚗 👍

[@nmaniacos]

Nice video! I am waiting for your impression about this type. 2 years ago I put the KONI Street T type (orange color) on my Corsa D and I have mixed feelings. Everything is ok, but for the rear passengers they are too uncomfortable. Very hard suspension, far more hard than the original (and much more expensive).

[@TomsDriveway]

Wow the price of the koni shock, very expensive. I just went with some cheap oem replacement onces, so fairly "soft" feeling. I bet yours handles well.

[@multimillionairet602]

Is the process the same for an Astra j petrol?

[@aronMCR]

Tom are you from Tameside?

[@jamesrobinson9599]

How do u set ur torx wrench to right torx setting and how u get in nm pal

[@multimillionairet602]

Where did you get the drill from?

[@-1dg4f-3]

Them shocks look wrong? Look at the gap where it bolts to the beam compared to the old ones there like 5m gap either side of the shock

[@TomsDriveway]

Passed a dealership check and MOT plus it's because they weren't tight at that point I'd imagine.

[@amconbuild9820]

what size are those liner bolts any idea

[@nicodemusboffin2809]

should the damper pop back up i thought thats the springs job

[@Fritsvrolijk]

nice job pro

[@unathidyani9160]

Hi Tom Just had my rear shocks fitted and there’s some squeaking coming from the rear left, particular when I go over jumps or hills and such. Any idea what it could be? Greeting from South Africa

[@chazwalker7156]

Nesting mice < they don't like jumps 🤔

[@milan_rancic]

Great videos Tom! I have a problem with my Corsa D (5 door): when going over bumps I hear the creaking sound (sounds like a rubber creaking) somewhere in the back left wheel or absorber. It is noticable during cold days. After I drive it for some time it almost goes out completely. I did not hear it in the warm days, in the summer. Mechanic replaced both shock absorber boots few months before this started to happen - I am not sure if that can be related to this problem? Do you have any idea what could be the problem? Tnx!

[@TomsDriveway]

So I know I'd the boots have failed they can make a clunk noise every so often. As I didnt replace mine and I sorted that problem out recently. However, I suggest tsking a look as it could be anything.

[@TomsDriveway]

Maybe worn out shocks? Springs worn? The bushing on the shock worn?

[@btc9369]

Hi Tom regarding the rubber bushes at the bottom of the old strut is there any reason that you haven't refitted/replaced them onto the new strut? As im looking to replace mine but can't find them anywhere.

[@TomsDriveway]

Are you talking about the bump stop? If so there is a part number on it Google that. I did infact have to refit it later on however it isnt strictly required to be honest. If it's the Bushing at the bottom, I fitted a new strut instead which has new bushing in it.

[@seanmaguire2504]

Great video. What is the model of the impact wrench you use? Thanks.

[@TomsDriveway]

Its a dewalt DCF880 with 4.0ah battery. Thank you very much!

[@xPIMPx97]

Hi Tom,really appreciate your videos they are very helpful. I have 2 question/concerns if you can help. 1. If you know why when i long press the lock button on key the windows go up,but if i press unlock on key the windows don t goes down. I can program this through op com? Or is any method to get windows down? I changed the ecu on my corsa and with the broken one the windows goes down,with this new one they won t. 2. How i say i changed the ecu and i get a new one with the bc. So i go to get the information lever. I put everything but dosen t work. Again you know if i can program with op com? The new information lever doesn t work,to get through bc,to see consumption and everything else. Thanks

[@TomsDriveway]

Seems rather strange the fact the windows do that. I can say I have had issues with the key controls not always operating the windows. Maybe a vauxhall issue? I havent seen this in my version of opcom. As for you other question, what is the lever you are reffering to? Sorry that wasnt much help.

[@xPIMPx97]

@@TomsDriveway imgur.com/gallery/kbY97kO Here is the head of lever that dosen t work to see through the bc ..

[@ryanneill1822]

Great video mate, what are all the correct torque values ? Need to do this to pass my next mot it’s been advisory for the last 3 years and don’t think it’s going to make it through another 😂

[@TomsDriveway]

Thanks, I stated some in the video but not all. I'll have a look later and send them on if I get time.

[@biker_man]

Very clearly explained mate! Is that a standard impact driver you use?

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much! It is a dewalt impact wrench dcf880. Pretty damn good. Wont get everything loose. Like it struggled a tiny bit with some of those lower bolts but it did get them.

[@razamechanic99]

Tom is that a 1/2 impact or 3/8 because mine is 1/2 i was unable to remove the suspension bolts due to the e socket being 3/8

[@TomsDriveway]

It's a 1/2 inch with a adapter socket to 3/8 drive

[@razamechanic99]

@@TomsDriveway cheers tom

[@barrymichaels2663]

What impact wrench is that you're using? as I'm looking at getting one.

[@TomsDriveway]

I have two different impact wrenches. I have a dewalt dcf 899 which is extremely powerful. However the impact featured in this video is the dcf880. Which will undo 110nm wheel nut but anymore and it's a bit of a struggle.

[@jennifermaxwell4637]

Well done☺

[@huwzaboutit]

Need a guide to install new rear speakers on a 3 door 👍

[@TomsDriveway]

What have happened to yours out of interest? Funny mine car doesnt have the rear speakers so i was gonna add them.

[@huwzaboutit]

@@TomsDriveway I've had the car, 2012 1.2 sxi for about 5 months now. When I went for the test drive obviously I didn't crank the tunes up so didn't realise there was a crackling coming from the passenger rear so want to install some decent ones. I've heard a few stories about people assuming there were speakers installed to find there was nothing. Clear and concise videos by the way, just what I need 👍

[@TomsDriveway]

Ahh yeah of course, totally get you know. I didnt even notice till actually looked and was so shocked they wouldnt but them in the rear. Thank you very much!

[@filipsnajdr4430]

Thanks for this great video man! Where did you get the new bolts from Vauxhall exactly? Did you find them online? Can you provide a link? 😉

[@TomsDriveway]

Hey, i got them directly from the vauxhall dealership part department. For the bottom bolts the part number: 11900047 qty 2. For the top bolts part number: 13255835 qty 4. Type them part numbers online and you could order them.

[@whatthedeuce47d68]

I've typed the numbers you provide into Google but nothing comes up, I've tried going to vauxhall official site but have to then provide an email and explanation of what I want so they can then contact me back....needless to say I've had no luck sourcing the bolts you've referenced here.

[@TomsDriveway]

They are purchased direct from the vauxhall dealership with those part numbers.

[@amconbuild9820]

Hi tom Were do you place the jack to lift the whole back end of the car up to place axle stands

[@TomsDriveway]

You position the trolley jack on the axle in the middle. Be careful though... the axle stands go on the side jacking points

[@amconbuild9820]

@@TomsDriveway thanks for the quick reply and great vid

[@multimillionairet602]

Does the back windows need to go down when I’m jacking up the rear?

[@matthewjames8301]

Fit as fuck!!! Lol😂

[@davesmith4804]

Is this guy still alive ?

[@MSilva-wg8qh]

Are you a mechanic or just a hobby?

[@TomsDriveway]

I just do it all as a hobby, all self taught.

[@MSilva-wg8qh]

Congratulations! You could be a great mechanic! A good and honest mechanic can make lots of money. There are few. ;)

[@TomsDriveway]

Thank you very much!

[@celestialranger]

Just 'Lads' then?? ;)

[@TomsDriveway]

Typical northern thing to say but of course not!