Starting Opel Astra G After 2 Years + Test Drive

2000 Opel Astra 1.6 62kW

[@d-d-i]

Those 8valve OHC engines from Opel are such strong units. Usually they last forever with regular maintenance. Some of them were also non-interfere engines, meaning that if the cambelt snaps, the engine will survive just fine.

[@milos1534]

I think that is the case with all 8v variants, the ones who were 16v weren't capable of such things

[@carlmannion708]

Thats a fancy gm radio dont think we had that over here in uk

[@calumhamilton9770]

my first car was a 2003 Vauxhall astra club with this engine, z16se. Solid, reliable and fun cars, I do miss mine a lot

[@ReyK96]

Opel engines never die, if they are maintained properly. I miss my old Astra G, reliable as hell!

[@tonikume8364]

and i have 3 f model and 1 G model.

[@ReyK96]

@@tonikume8364 The F model was known for its rust. Worse than the G model. But that's a matter of maintenance too. ;)

[@user-gv7st5xk6s]

Yup. I have the x18xe1 Astra G, and it's like new.I mainly change the oil(Amsoil) and put high quality filter,and other fluids like coolant and braje fluid I replace every few years. The engine is at 300,000kms currently, and I think it will serve me atleast 5 more years, because now I work in Germany and here I use my mom's car, and I get home twice a year. But no matter what people say, I am putting great care to it, it is my first car and I just appreciate what I have and want to repair it. It gives me pleasure. I mean look at the current events, new and used cars are getting ridiculously expensive, so I let my friend joke about my 23 year old Astra, while their Mercedes, Audis etc are using 10l per 100kms and are super complex to fix😂

[@ReyK96]

@@user-gv7st5xk6s Not only complex, but expensive too. Also not as reliable as old cars. ;)

[@user-gv7st5xk6s]

@@ReyK96 Yup,one of my friends literally works for his BMW and that to me is a mental illnes.Machines are there to serve you, not the opposite. It may have air bag shocks or whatever they are called, 10 times more electeonic crap, but when they break the fun part begins😂😂. This year I saw him, and I couldn't even recognised him. He was obsessed with his car, like it is his child. Yeah, sure it is standart transmission and it is diesel, it is modified and it is fun to drive around, but for the money he spend I say it is not worth it.

[@Michka1001]

This was awesome! I bought one a few years ago as a run around car when a bloke ran into my new car. Still have it now, handed it down to my brother when I got the Commodore repaired, which he has since handed down to my sister and it's going strong. The body is falling apart but the engine and gearbox are faultless

[@TommasoBocci]

Oh boy, I remember seeing these cars new at dealerships, seems that I'm aging 😭😭😂😂 anyway, excellent video as always! These z16se are bulletproof engines, as long as you change the oil regularly. If not, they can suffer camshaft and hydraulic lifters wear, like this one...

[@vincentvrai]

what about z18 also timing belt?

[@TommasoBocci]

@@vincentvrai the z18xe is also a very good engine, there's only one problem with this engine: the "simtec" ECU tends to break, but it isn't an expensive job. Timing belt replacement is every 6 years/90.000 kms

[@vinkoivanusevic1425]

@@TommasoBocci what about z18xer on my astra h gtc i heard that are good engine if u maintain it i mean changing oil every 7-10 000km

[@TommasoBocci]

@@vinkoivanusevic1425 the Z18XER it's also a good engine, timing belt is much stronger and simpler to change, water pump is driven by the auxiliary belt, so no need to change it with the timing kit. But it needs always fresh and good oil, otherwise the VVT system (solenoids and pulleys) can go bad, producing knocking noises, and it's expensive to repair. Some failure of the oil cooler can mix oil and coolant, but it's not a big problem. Unlike the Z18XE, it has mechanical tappets with calibrated shims, instead of hydraulic ones, that requires checking and adjustments every 10 years or 150.000 kms. So, it's not suitable for LPG or CNG, otherwise you will have to adjust the valve clearance multiple times until eventually valves and seats will burn up.

[@user-go1qs4nr4w]

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[@katalinks]

My father in law still drives one of these.1.6 petrol+LPG.Cool car for the time.Still holds after 22 years

[@davida.p.9911]

They used to sell Opel here in the US. It's been a long time. The Opel GT was the one I remember. Good job getting this one running! 👍🔧

[@mdiek6094]

Opel is called Buick now in US

[@francescodoria6060]

@@mdiek6094 True, but not all Opels, and only until 2017, when it was sold to Peugeot. For example, the Opel Calibra, Corsa, Zafira, Vectra, Tigra and the Astra J (Astra J = Chevrolet Cruze) and K. have never been marketed in the States.

[@mikegradidge1200]

I had a 2003 sedan, beaut of a car. Great video guys.

[@np.ballsack]

Ah yes, the Opel I see almost every time on my daily commute. Keep it up champ!

[@CashMeOutSideOwAbowDah]

Love watching these videos ♥️ this guy or team are brilliant! Much love and respect 😉

[@testerfamustertest5385]

Your wintery cold starts are great. Keep going👍👍

[@Teemu_1366]

Good old 1.6 8v engine. Same basic engine was first time in C-Ascona back in 1982. Opel use that engine 1982-2004. Very reliable, but camshaft was weak point.

[@GR-kn7mt]

Hi. What was the problem with the camshaft?

[@CommodoreCaravan1981]

@@GR-kn7mt on some shafts the cams are not enough hardened so they wear-out too much and the valves couldn't full open. the hydraulic lifters then operates at their limit. result is that ticking what you can hear in the vid. the first generation of the OHC-Engine (1.3N / 1.3S) in the Ascona-B and Kadett-D had the same issue back in 1979.

[@basteyyy]

Thx for this, i drive actually an astra G with the same engine like yours but with only 75000 real km, i love that car 😍😍😍

[@payday2990]

Me too Buy him with 65000km and now i have 165500km no Problems with this Engine … only one times the ECU i love it

[@basteyyy]

@@payday2990 ecu is a common problem that almost every astra g has, some earlier and some later in their lifetime but it's worth to repair it bc that cars are really reliable cars not like the new ones nowadays

[@slappypistongaming7835]

Astras are really common in uk

[@svetlio0195]

@@slappypistongaming7835 i think they're called Vauxhall in the UK

[@benroutledge6126]

Great cars, I've owned 3 before. I would happily own another too

[@jeans_dj]

I love old Opel

[@jean-baptistedupond8989]

Hello Flexiny, Thank you for this new video of restarting a model that we see less and less on our roads. This relaunch is very nice.

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

Thats true

[@faustinaadu2284]

Great vid, in the UK all Passenger Vauxhall (Opel) Astra G’s had electric windows at the front apart from the van versions

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Not all seen plenty with manual windows in the front

[@tech-rich]

The base model 'Envoy' trim had manual windows.

[@faustinaadu2284]

@@tech-rich in the UK, the base model “Envoy” had front electric windows

[@sekopiski]

@@faustinaadu2284 google image search "vauxhall astra mk4 envoy" and in the fourth picture you can see manual windows :)

[@teppouotinen9136]

I got a 2.0 diesel one (X20DTL), caravan as well. It's at 1,023 million km today and still going strong. Bigger turbo, injectors, etc. 750K km with +90% output. Has to be the strongest GM engine _ever_ bar none.

[@RCHelios1]

Nice! Isn't it Isuzu engine though?

[@teppouotinen9136]

@@RCHelios1 no it isn't. The 1.7 ones were Isuzu. The 2.0 and 2.2 (x and y 20 & 22 dtl/dth) were GM, made in the Tychy plant, Poland. Same engine (2.2 variant) was also used in 2.2TiD Saabs. The Isuzu engine is also very good and used for marine applications, but has no interchangeable parts with the GM family. IMHO GM should have streched the 20/22 to an inline six as well and used it in the bigger bodies, (Omega etc.) instead the outsourced BMW lump.

[@zeljkojelic4834]

Hi bro, is your astra 60kw/82ps? Because is X20DTL I have a Y20DTH with 74kw/101ps, and I want a put bigger turbo... Which turbo and injectors you put in your Astra? Thanks

[@teppouotinen9136]

@@zeljkojelic4834 Yes it's 2.0Di (82hp, No IC as standard). I used 2.2 injectors and turbo. First a GT18V vnt-turbo from a 125hp 2.2, then 115hp Saab 2.2TiD "normal" wastegate turbo. VNT spools up on lower rpm, but with the wastegate unit You can set the Max boost higher. (An Old ECU without PID for VNT doesn't handle the boost spikes so well). It's easiest to take the whole injector assemblies from an old 2.2 engine. Do _NOT_ damage the thread on top of the injector body, it's necessary for opening pressure test apparatus, when replacing the injector nozzles. It's also important to replace the exhaust pipe. At least 2.0Di has choke point before rear silencer joint - waaay too small. Even the 80 - 100km/h highway fuel consumption will improve in addition to max. power and turbo spoolup. I use 2,5" pipe. 2.2 vnt+injectors = 130hp on standard software and exhaust. The 2.2 injector nozzles will max out at 160hp with custom software. 147 degree DSLA nozzles are really difficult to find, std. from 2.2 are with 0.205mm orifices and I've never seen bigger ones. It's so easy for the 1.9Tdi crowd - not so much for Us GM folks :)

[@teppouotinen9136]

@Potężny Choroszczanin the Astra is now @ 1049K km.

[@marcosbass40]

What a wonderful car what a nice place a lot of snow, here in Brazil we are melting I wish I was there in this place now even more dealing with cars would be wonderful

[@niker3694]

this is my first car i have an immortal engine i have it so far i have 1.6 petrol there and it is still in full force❤❤❤❤

[@pawek9143]

I had this engine in ASTRA F - Super reliable, but it liked a lot of gas and oil ;)

[@dominikschutz6300]

Opel Astra rocks :) Especially with a bluetooth stick for the cigarette lighter port :)

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video flexiny, great car very reliable with a great engine, nice to drive 😀👌👍

[@DzhemalDzhincharadze]

Супер, спасибо большое Вам за Ваши великолепные видео!!!👍👍👍💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

[@RDSFRANCES]

beautiful thing to see saving the car times 🇧🇷

[@gigachad_wotb]

I remember when my dad imported from georgia to Azerbaijan opels like 1 gen zafira, astra g and vectra b 13 years ago. Memories ❤️. Now Astra h and zafira b is the most popular second-hand car in Azerbaijan car market

[@mixedboi]

Привет как там дела у вас. У меня родители родились в Баку, 27 лет там не был.

[@gigachad_wotb]

Ну норм у нас.Баку уже мегаполис небоскебы,высотки.Правда зп маленькие

[@PauloAkapulko]

У нас в Донецке сейчас этих опелей(астры, вектры, зафиры) тоже дофига развелось, уже вместо лад их берут, вроде норм машинки главное на кузов смотреть при покупке))

[@gigachad_wotb]

@@PauloAkapulko Но у нас в Азербайджане нормальный климат тачки не так сильно гниют как у вас на севере, Опелей всегда недооценивают,не знаю почему норм тачки,по надежности тоже норм.

[@PauloAkapulko]

@@gigachad_wotb согласен, да)

[@GhostOfDamned]

Awesome content as always👍

[@craigpalmer5693]

Opel astra been sitting there two years long time needs everything battery full detail but cold outside flexliy bless you keep it coming new videos KZbin maybe the seats are good condition air the tires

[@CaroM2022]

Thank you for this Video! Its like my first car, only in white! And i drive this with petrol until 285 000 km! I miss a little....

[@user-cv7vg7qy3y]

Здравствуйте ребята постоянно смотрю ваши ролики мне это по душе я беженец с Харьковской области вы не занимаетесь благотворительностью так хочется себе авто но нет никакой возможности приобрести его с уважением заранее благодарю

[@tomislavabramovic4258]

Good job boys...greetings from Croatia ✌️

[@samppi7432]

great video, greetings from Finland.

[@anthonymillar6183]

Good video everyone loves will it run video and you always make it run 👍

[@mikebmw740i]

great job my friend during cold temperatures! Greetings from germany...

[@c20xe65]

Those engines are stalling because the ecu has bad soldiering inside

[@andrewknowles5842]

Love watching these interesting

[@jaime8234]

Me encantan tus vídeos 👍🏻

[@milanmoldovanovic7396]

Great job guys,i love your videos.Keep going!! 🇷🇸🇪🇪

[@djolesrbenda1154]

isto isto ajmo estonijaaa

[@marcelminatto8317]

I have in Brazil brother this car, GM Astra Sport... Hatch back, 2 doors, engine gasoline 2.0... nice videos, tanks! Good look your projects! I like your chanel! Grande abraço e sucesso!

[@theodore5046]

I have 2008 opel astra 1.6 gtc coupè 115hp on Lpg 218.300KM never changed anything not considering oil, great engines solid cars.

[@aydndursun9562]

Videolari severek izliyorum 👏👏👏👍

[@Soulvex]

Still plenty of these about :) Great cars and the Isuzu DTI's are durable engines.

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Complimenti per il tuo video (interessante modello di Opel) poca spesa tanta resa😀🏅

[@opelaner7059]

Astra G is the best car 💪🏽😌

[@whiteplasy6853]

my astra f has a 1.6l engine too. those engines are immortal

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

Runs great, really nice. I always saw one of this car on front of my school, when I was young, I still like this Cars, they are beautiful.

[@danionescu988]

Runs great? Engine is knockin.. 😂

[@juanmanueldefelippo8899]

excellent video

[@imraanami4071]

Bro you are creative 😄

[@walterlichter4781]

I' ve got the 200HP OPC turbo version and I love it!

[@jamoin4588]

Opel will always running!

[@televisionandcheese]

Wow! Automatic Astra G!! :0 This very cool, did not know automatic gearbox for astra G is exist

[@lennothoma1535]

I know somebody that ownes one of those and it already has 310k kilometers on it, and still runs pretty well.

[@konradkr3720]

I have astra 2g 2004 1.7 Isuzu. Diesel At winter one shot and we can driver 310 thousands km :) IT is realy realy lowly car.

[@captainskywalker4965]

Incredible.

[@garywinterbottom6073]

I had 05 year 1.7cdti alternator burned out twice and had electrical faults it kept on blowing bulbs and main fuse after 12 months I'd had enough but good on diesel and solid body no rust it was only a short term car and it was good in snow too.

[@blanaocrew2400]

damn...my dad had one of these..identical white caravan but with the 1.7 isuzu engine though..felt so modern when it was new

[@51ilias]

Черный Опель полетал по городам Из Германии в Москву и с сразу к нам Черный Опель краски нету у дверей Черный Опель отвези меня скорей. Astra G - серьезный конкурент гольфам,с этого поколения Опель начал возвращать уважение к марке, вообще считаю связку Z18XER и хэтчбек самым удачным выбором среди поджопников

[@JohnPeter3002]

i still own one of these, but its a sedan and it has a 1.7 TD engine, a very reliable car for sure!!

[@SoddingaboutSi]

Wow that started bloody easterly!

[@alvaropicasso6051]

Soo cool!! 🤘

[@erkandilmen5394]

alet nalet babacan opel

[@ilkinnesib7998]

It is my favourite car

[@gameexpert4383]

5:44 very good reflex 😂😂

[@gabrielv.4358]

Awesome GM family 1 engine!!

[@f.x.m2593]

Moja po 5 latach jefzic elegancko

[@tomtheraton3058]

Lots of snow here in your country !

[@frisco-2.0]

This engine is the Z16SE with 84hp.

[@thracian]

love those sw 's

[@denie979]

Nice car 😍👍🇭🇺

[@noorzaidi220]

I'm Soo happy and enjoy when the car is being cleaning look nice ...! My first Opel astra 1.6 in 1995 OHC , Then the vectra 2.0 Eco-tech engine , and last one Opel frontera 2.2 cc manual , petrol top speed 180 kmph ...OSO ECO-TECH ENGINE * POWERFUL ...NOW IN 2023 I DROVE ISUZU 1.9 litres Turbo Diesel top speed OSO 180 kmph ...!

[@recycleman975]

nice

[@ItzYaBoyJesse]

After market alarm, I guess that explains the chirping after connecting the battery and what not.

[@Maurice-pn8kk]

The same engins of the kadett 1.6 or 1.3 cc ,when distribution get broken don t have fear for valves ,good mecanic.

[@imad-fe]

I like this car❤😢😢

[@warty5007]

Good job 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@iLive91]

Моя первая машина, купил в 2009 году, и это последняя астра спроектированая в 90ые

[@raivobrobrass4983]

Ļoti labs 😍

[@Yukki_Sairence]

Хорошая машина, живая ещё. Привести в порядок и вполне можно ездить.

[@user-cl5zg2ts8m]

ТО замучаешся проходить. Это не Россия, где его не было никогда, а страна ЕС. Где за него дрючат и требуют.

[@Yukki_Sairence]

@@user-cl5zg2ts8m так я говорю только за себя, то есть касаемо кузовни, отсутствия течи жидкостей, проблем с электроникой потянуть могу. Долблюсь порой, но могу. А там и острых претензий уже не будет, только руки приложить. Неважно даже, стоит ли оно того.

[@user-cl5zg2ts8m]

@@Yukki_Sairence задние арки, пороги, чек горит на моторе, гидрики стучат, вероятно давление масла или их состояние говно, правда масло там та ещё отработка. . Я механиком работаю уже 30лет. И не известно что в этом аппарате ещё ЕСТЬ, он и с,, автоматом,, . Можно починить всё, вопрос только в оплате и кошельке клиента. По двору ездить нормально, а по дороге другое дело. И главное у этого двигателя в электронике есть один хороший,, косяк,,. Это трещины в блоке ЭБУ двигателя. Новых блоков нет в продаже. А так мотор без проблем переживает даже обрыв ремня ГРМ.

[@Yukki_Sairence]

@@user-cl5zg2ts8m Фиг с ней, с кузовнёй - это всё железо, его можно подварить так, что не докопаешься. (Опустим момент с рентабельностью, повторю.) А вот насчёт гидриков беда только в случае износа блока ГБЦ,, ведь насос можно и перекинуть, если до него легко долезть. Не в курсе, есть ли там подрамник или же придётся ли, в теории, вешать мотор. Не касалась моя рука опелей, увы. Касаемо ЭБУ - тоже можно обойти, прокинув более современную адаптивную систему впрыска/зажигания, список фирм вам наверняка знаком. Но мы оба знаем, что это всё филькин труд с учётом тамошних цен на новьё.

[@maximbabaev1375]

@@user-cl5zg2ts8m у меня седан 2004 в идеале.

[@videoyyy868]

Ждуууууууууу

[@yudhairawan279]

Hello, I from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@JOCOSATIKTOKA]

OPEL 💪💪

[@clementinalimanaturaldeuni7107]

E mole! importaram um desse para o Brasil e deixaram no porto,por falta de documentos e o único que tem mas ficou inviável os documentos quase 40 mil reais de documentação devia ter analisado antes e ter importado direito,quem comprar tem que pagar para poder rodar aqui. Belo vídeo dessa senhora de 92 anos,Deus abençoe e proteja vc e sua família.

[@castillohernandez8948]

Saludos desde mexico

[@matejaem]

The worst thing one can do to their car is leave it out in the wild like that exposed to the elements. Even if it’s not in use, a car should always be garaged

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

You are right, mine is standing outside always, cause we dont have garages by the House, where I lived! I love to have one. I drive my car nearly regulary to get him warm and take care of him, but I loved to have it garaged. (Sorry, my English is not that great, I am from Austria).

[@rihardpaket325]

👍👍👍

[@metsaven]

Офигеть! Не думал, что в это время года в Эстонии так много снега! В последние советские годы моей жизни в этой Республики снега было гораздо меньше. А ещё говорят о глобальном потеплении...

[@user-ry6uv3og4f]

климат там как в СПБ, ничего сверхьестественного.

[@Yamaha_driver2024]

best engine in a astra g z16se

[@sekopiski]

I have a 2002 Z18XE sedan with 451k km on the clock :)

[@nikonordman7624]

Quite comparable to my Focus in terms of condition and specs except my Focus has almost 100 000 km more on the clock at the moment

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

I also own a Focus and somehow this Opel Astra reminds me of my Focus, the way, he is build!

[@danstechrefirbishment8756]

i was taken home in one of these after being born it was a 2002 variant and it was the uk vauxhall brand

[@temelon]

Okay. And I was born in 1981 and I was brought to home in Lada. Lol. 😁

[@JuanPerez-tc2en]

Muy bueno

[@AffariSbullonati]

🔝🔝🔝❤️🏆

[@user-gl4to9mt7t]

Супер

[@blud7439]

We have the same car started after over 2 years in 1 second

[@leserski]

This is the beat car in the world

[@user-gg7it2eq3l]

My father had a Astra G DTI wagon from 2001

[@georgeiulian8835]

oh yes, the unkillable 1.6 i got the same one but on black :)

[@onurefe8423]

👏👏👍👍

[@jannejarvinen116]

👍

[@StarvingPixels]

Surprised mold can grow in such cold weather

[@terminalclub8527]

Opel dobry wóz.