Vauxhall Corsa C Rear Suspension Coil Spring How To Change 2000 2006

Vauxhall Opel Corsa C Rear Coil Spring. In this video I tackle the rear spring on my son's Corsa C.
If you do attempt to carry out this job please make sure the vehicle is properly supported and you have the right tools for the job.
This is how I did the job and I am in no way a mechanic so this video is for entertainment purposes only.
Enjoy.
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[@itsscotty.d]

I'm planning on changing my springs in a couple on months and coming across your videos have made all the jobs much more simpler. Straight to the point with clear information and useful tips. All my jobs that I have lined up for the coming weeks and months are here. Great quality videos all the time.

[@Growlerinthebush]

Just changed a spring on my Combo which has the same configuration. Just two points, One, you can use a 2x3" lump of timber as a lever to push down on the brake drum to get the spring in saving the missus from getting a shin graze and secondly if you don't have a bottle jack you can use the same piece of timber to lever up on the bottom of the brake drum while you locate the bolt into the bottom of the shock absorber. Took me 10 minutes to do the whole job. Driver mechanic training in the army taught me to improvise :-) Wish we had videos back when I changed an engine using two trees and a spar lashed between them as a gantry for the chain jacks. Great video keep it up

[@pnmbmw]

One of the best DIY car repair videos I've seen. Thanks for making this video

[@mrman17]

You're right, you should always do springs in pairs across an axle, as you would with dampers, etc. It would have been easier getting the new spring in if you jack up both sides of the car as it will allow the axle to go down further, and even if you are doing just the one side, you can also undo the other damper if needed to let it go down even further. I can't remember having to loosen off the handbrake on the ones I've done in the past. These are nice and easy, and don't need any special tools like spring compressors. The only thing that annoys me is having to buy a couple of extra sets of sockets for the external torx headed bolts Vauxhall insists on using.

[@retrorestore]

mrman17 Releasing the handbrake gave extra movement. I could have removed the bolt to the other damper but I figured not everyone would have the means to jack the complete rear up. I mentioned the torx to let people know what tool to get. Simple job though but it could be hard if you didn't know where to jack the car up. That's the purpose of my vids. Cheers Martin

[@martinburbridge7545]

hi Martin I to am named Martin I've been working on and repairing my own cars for years and is slowly getting older over the years I enjoy your videos very much especially the transit ones as I to can not weld but it just proves if like me and many more people out there if your willing to give it a go you can do anything and that's what I enjoy you are the face of the UK male in Britain just providing for your family while learning some stuff and teaching others get this man on the TV I would watch you for sure

[@retrorestore]

+Martin Burbridge Hey, glad you are enjoying my vids Mart, I love working from home and doing the things I like and if it helps others to see what is possible, i'll keep doing these vids for sure. Cheers Martin

[@martinburbridge7545]

Good man shall be looking out for more videos just one question your not looking at building decking in your garden are you as I am looking into do it in my own garden just looking into now be nice to see how you go about it

[@retrorestore]

Already built mine Mart, years ago.

[@brianpercival1829]

Nice easy job. I guess local garages don't make any money off you Martin, and probably hate the fact you show how easy it is to repair it yourself.

[@retrorestore]

Brian Percival If there's a way to save money doing these types of jobs, I think it's a good job to show like minded people this stuff. I wonder how much a main dealer would charge. Cheers Martin

[@philiphuyton28]

just done my ns was ok but drivers side a pain as i am left handed and coudnt push the ar to get spring in lol

[@cooler066]

Great video sir. At last, someone who shows the slight pitfalls that could occur whilst doing a relatively easy job. Do as this man says, and save yourself pounds.

[@TheSachinchauhan9]

Thanks mate I was really helpful as I was thinking replacing these need special tool or skills but you made it easier with short and simple manner.

[@whoami3634]

really very nice video. i am also an amature trying to learn. i too face such issues which happens without full set of tools. thxx for the video. please post more vids. this is the realistic case when an amature works on car. great upload

[@retrorestore]

+narmatha m Hey, thanks bud, glad you liked the video. Cheers Martin

[@danforestiero5112]

Great vid! wish i came across this before i changed my rear springs. I struggled a little with getting the car jacked up correctly with enough space to fit the axel stand underneath but all in good practice i say. Just a tip to others who are looking to change their rear springs. If you don't have the correct tool to get the lower shock absorber pin out (hard to come by in a regular guys tool box) you can use a 7/16 spanner which will get the job done. i wouldn't recommend this as good practice but i had minimal to zero damage on the heads and they both tightened back up beautifully. Thanks for the vid Retrostore and good luck to others!

[@retrorestore]

Daniel Forestiero Hey Thanks Dan for your comment and glad you got yours sorted. Cheers Martin

[@sixtyfiveford]

Nice work. I rarely run in to the E-Torx here in the US. But we also don't have Vauxhalls.

[@retrorestore]

sixtyfiveford They are also badged as Opels in Europe. Cheers Martin

[@scottbikerdude4337]

Another good vid martin.keep up the good work mate Scott.

[@retrorestore]

Scottbikerdude Hey thanks Scott. Cheers bud Martin

[@jaygordon6229]

top man mines just failed on the same thing thanks for putting this video on, looking forward to doing this and also asking the other half for asistance lol

[@retrorestore]

You'll save a few bob on Garage bills Jay. Cheers Martin

[@johnocallaghan9252]

Did on my Astra G. Much easier to lift both back wheels and disconnect both shocks.

[@N1JWZ]

Martin thankyou! You saved me good money! Cheers Niek (the Netherlands)

[@retrorestore]

+N1JWZ Hey Niek, that's great. thanks. Martin

[@gabrielbaum9660]

Crackin' video mate well explained ,awesone guitar music in background too, Thank You so much for valuable info.👍👍👌

[@retrorestore]

+Gabriel Baum Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad it helped. Cheers Martin

[@tommylarsson2025]

Great job! The fast forward always reminds me of Benny Hill :)

[@petefroud5308]

Great video Martin. Sound advice again as springs well can kill or really , damage people when not done right. I thought someone had nicked your gates at the start. Cheers Pete.

[@retrorestore]

Peter Froud Haha, gates are still in tact Pete although they do need a paint lol. Cheers Martin

[@mikewazza6883]

thanks for the video will be doing both springs very soon cheers

[@retrorestore]

Have fun!

[@MOFFS]

Thanks for the video mate. From Kent by any chance? The way you talk is exactly like my old man

[@retrorestore]

+Nicholas Moth Haha, originaly from South West London. Cheers bud.

[@unknownhidden2152]

Hello buddy liked the video 👍 I am planning on buying a corsa c 1.0L petrol ⛽️ within the next month or two. Do you recommend and part that is common for going in theses cars that I should have a check before purchasing? I heard to keep an eye on the timing chain in theses little cars thanks in advance 👍🚗

[@martinansell2694]

i'm going to give this a bash next weekend!! I'll let you know how I got on!!

[@martinansell2694]

it was so easy to do!!!! Thanks Martin

[@JamesAquariumz]

love the corsa c's!

[@retrorestore]

JamesAquariumz yes, I do too. I had one 10 years ago, Cheers Martin

[@goonluv]

Cracking job Martin ..curbside autos you cannot wack it m8 ;-)

[@retrorestore]

goonluv Thanks Gordon, Just uploaded another one Cheers Martin

[@billywhizz98]

Fir play Martin you will give it a go

[@dixonj.g.3998]

Cool and useful vid Martin thanks! now, could you please teach me up how to replace the front shock absorbers? I have an Vauxhall/Opel Corsa B 1.0 cc. Thanks in advance. Regards.

[@retrorestore]

+Dixon J.G. Thanks for your comment. I do these jobs as they arise so if we need this done, we'll film it. Cheers Martin

[@BrryH]

Good clear video 👍👏👏

[@bidders77]

thought you were gonna have it roll out in the road when you were doing the final tightening on the wheel nuts, hope you had put the hand brake back on

[@retrorestore]

bidders77 Haha, I don't know my own strength lol. Cheers Martin

[@martinwinlow]

It'd be a hell of a lot easier if you compressed the spring first, with a simple lever arragement and tie it compressed with some string, put it in and then cut the string (or just buy a cheap as chips spring compresser!).

[@tsw2scotland341]

Hi I'm looking for some advice I recently just bought a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa well 2 days ago to be precise but today I gave it a wash when I was cleaning the back passengers side alloy wheel when I looked through the alloy and I seen a big whole and crack in the arm so my question is can the arm be replaced or is everything connect as one meaning I need to buy a whole new axle because I'm not a mechanic and have no clue about cars I'd be very grateful for any advice

[@retrorestore]

If you have a cracked arm bud, it'll need replacing

[@tsw2scotland341]

@@retrorestore hi thank you for you're reply so can the rear arm be replaced then and I won't need to replace the complete back Axle thank you

[@usmanrabbani2062]

as hard as it sounds. it looks pretty straightforward to replace.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, it was pretty easy bud.

[@jamescam200962]

Do you not have to line the spring up or anything or can you just put it straight in thanks

[@retrorestore]

Just put it straight in bud as I did.

[@spanermantim]

Good one.

[@retrorestore]

spanermantim Thanks Tim. Cheers Martin

[@rrrripbing]

Can't you use a spring compressor to help get the springs back in?

[@retrorestore]

+Tan Gerine yes you could but it's not too bad. Cheers Martin

[@rrrripbing]

Thanks

[@69Phuket]

lovely jubbly.

[@retrorestore]

69Phuket Cheers bud. Cheers Martin

[@gerryquinn8390]

When i come to do mine can i borrow your missus?

[@retrorestore]

She only works for me haha

[@ashman239]

lol lube on it. i think id rather go with threadlocker

[@vector198]

Yeah thats my only issue with this vid, dont lubricate suspension component bolts or studs cuz they may vibrate loose as ash said use thread locker to hold it in place. Oh and scaffold bar on your ratchet 😥 you'll strip the teeth on the gears but appart from that good job