Vauxhall Opel Astra G Mk4 1.8 Engine Service

Vauxhall Opel Astra G Mk4 1.8 Irmscher Engine Service. In this video I service our Vauxhall 1.8 Astra G convertible and fit new spark plugs, a new air filter, oil filter and change the oil with new 10/W40 4.25 liters.
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[@steven907]

Nice 1 Martin, wish Garry would wear propper clothing going out on that bike or any bike , leathers save life's 👍

[@adammcallister2260]

Could be a bikers hoodie but the jeans and trainers are a definite no-no

[@xinixxagnix201]

This is a special kevlar jeans :)

[@allanjamal4651]

I guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@andynorris3537]

Really enjoying this series bringing back happy memories when I had a astra mk4 and really began working on cars

[@douglasgreen437]

Enjoyed this episode, I recommend cleaning the mas airflow sensor & changing the little pcv valve ..quick jobs that most people ignore ..🤔👍

[@alanpatterson2759]

Very thorough explanation of service, especially the oil filter sealing ring.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Martin I always learning from you I am from South Africa

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@derbyjohn1258]

Cracking again Martin 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alandykes2519]

Great service there Martin thumbs up 👍👍👍👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@davidvickers9029]

Good Job Martin, And Gary's funny faces.

[@timwilkinson2797]

Cheers Martin !

[@VespaPhil]

Great video as always Martin. 👍🏼

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@ergz-vr6]

Love the content. Gary is funny. In the back round LOOOOL

[@pataleno]

Great job.

[@thecaptain5990]

Lovely explaination and video mate

[@retrorestore]

Many thanks!

[@michaelmcdaid5838]

Great video. Thanks 👍

[@retrorestore]

Glad you liked it!

[@normsmowers4758]

Some top tips Martin great video keep em coming mate 👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@a11csc]

nice little job martin

[@jonathanhammond3748]

Great video Martin. Really interesting as ever. 👍

[@retrorestore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@petefroud5308]

Good job again.

[@andy_v4443]

good stuff martin

[@STTC]

Great watch Martin,,, enjoyed that one

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@sdone7672]

Quality tutorial vlog Martin. 👍😉

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@vdubs6068]

Great Vid Martin 👍

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@darrenofford4696]

Good video, you explain things well.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks!

[@paulwood7798]

Coming along nicely Martin, Looking good. I must say Project Man looked comfy on that bike as well.

[@osmankhalifa9587]

Superb job

[@retrorestore]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelgill9149]

Nice job again done Martin 👍🚗🚗🚗🚗

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@danielfoord7464]

Good video thanks Martin i hope you are well

[@retrorestore]

All good Dan.

[@TheDaftApple]

Youve done well with that car mate, looks tidy. Another great vid as well hope all is well.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@sotirismarista3155]

great videos bro

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the visit

[@capitalblue.londoncapitalb5221]

Great video

[@retrorestore]

Thanks!

[@themowerman]

Good one mate

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Mick.

[@nigelstevens3627]

very informative ....

[@andytownsend9163]

"it might be a little bit stiff so be prepared for a little bit of suction" 👍👍

[@retrorestore]

Ohh you are awful lol

[@Parknest]

Top job there Martin. I did a service video for my Astra G back in 2015 when I started to make actual content. Hopefully, the service might cure your running issue once you've done the fuel filter. James of the "The Savage Garage" has also done a service video for his Astra G.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Dave

[@josephcarino5829]

Hello from NY mate

[@retrorestore]

Hello there!

[@markhudspeth5484]

Hi Martin, on the subject of poor running there is a couple of common problems. Throttle bodies get very dirty and there is also a small breather hose going from the cam cover to the throttle body below the butterfly. The hole is tiny and blocks easily. If its blocked take care not to enlarge the hole when clearing it. Keep the great videos coming 👍

[@retrorestore]

Yes Mark, I have already filmed that episode and you'll see if it was blocked in the video.

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Beats paying a garage to do it, great vid.

[@retrorestore]

You got that right!

[@ASH.......................1976]

Good job Martin 😊 now you've done that you can nip down to the jet wash in your mondeo I think you know it needs a bit of a clean 👍

[@retrorestore]

Its having a full valet in May

[@ASH.......................1976]

@@retrorestore that's good to hear Martin 😊 I wasn't being picky you know I always tend to notice things 👍

[@david1976aful]

The end music on today’s video always reminds me of the tv show “the darling buds of may”. 😂👍

[@retrorestore]

I like that too

[@Coxeysbodgering]

Hi Martin loving the series so far, I'm servicing my Tucson at the moment. Could you please tell the brand of panel wipe you use? I can't remember which videos you talk about it. Take care and stay safe, Mike.

[@retrorestore]

Its just generic panel wipe. I just get the cheap stuff from ebay bud.

[@classicgamer4451]

I bet when you changed the pollon filter you had a better air flow it seems as though it would blocked the air coming in bit 👍will be interesting to find out what the problem with car being a bit wooly nice one Martin 👍

[@retrorestore]

the next vid should explain it.

[@classicgamer4451]

@@retrorestore ooo good looking forward to it Martin 👍

[@matthewharmer1656]

Nice and clear instructions, well done, do you have an idea about treating the rust on the car?

[@retrorestore]

I have car and lawnmower vids on that

[@matthewharmer1656]

Excellent, will take a look at past vids..

[@matthewharmer1656]

Vactan rust treatment...

[@retrorestore]

@@matthewharmer1656 Its good stuff

[@redzed40]

great cars had one years,,only issue is the ECU they site them in a really daft spot and they fail...but we had our Astra 1.8 9 years..also throttle body needs a blast out with some carb cleaner now and again, but thats a simple job

[@retrorestore]

Done a video on the Throttle body, out soon.

[@thomashanlon3930]

hi martin great video what are e sockets you were using

[@retrorestore]

They are inverted torx sockets

[@thomashanlon3930]

@@retrorestore thanks for quick reply martin

[@nampam3945]

Can you please do a video on how to access the plastic coolant bypass tube and the water pump y-tube which are hidden below the intake manifold. Cow of a job.

[@retrorestore]

We only do the jobs as they arise bud.

[@ashrobinson4604]

I own a 2009 Saturn Astra XR (in Canada). There is a hose that runs behind the coolant reservoir that is unattached to anything on one end. One garage told me this was normal. Is that correct? Any insight you can provide would be appreciated. You are an excellent teacher. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@retrorestore]

Hard to say bud, sorry.

[@ashrobinson4604]

OK thanks. I just haven’t heard of such a hose before, an open hose for what purpose!

[@Sheamusf500]

I get what you are saying about the oil Martin, but are you not draining out extra contaminates when the oil is warm ?

[@retrorestore]

No bud.

[@mattbowers8143]

Hi, do you know how to top up the hydraulic oil on the astra bertone convertible at all please? Mine needs topping up but not seen many vids on youtube on how to do this... ive heard that you need to undo a 13mm bolt in the hydraulic pump in the right hand side of the boot by the right rear taillight under the trim and top it up with a syringe maybe? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks and keep up the great content.

[@retrorestore]

Not done that, sorry.

[@mattbowers8143]

Oh ok maybe one for the future then... i forgot to mention its for the soft top roof oil level... keep up the great vids.

[@josedecasas4045]

Where is the pcv valve for this engine

[@UnderTheRadar1976]

What's the subframe mounts like under the wheel arch mine are rotten

[@retrorestore]

I repainted the subframe as it had surface rust but not structural.

[@alan4391]

if i was Gary id ware motorbike boots and more protective ware

[@WestYorkshireGuy1]

I would swap that drain plug. It's not the correct one.

[@Jasonhughes258]

Looked the same as the 2 1.8 Astra’s we’ve got here. Why do you think it’s the wrong one

[@retrorestore]

Why is it the wrong one?

[@chasmcl42]

Martin if i met you in the street it would be like meeting a old pal , i would be how is Sharon getting on and you would be like, who the f**k are you.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, we do get spotted quite a bit though.

[@diesel508]

“Not to make a better seal” just explained why it makes a better seal 🤦‍♂️

[@retrorestore]

Some people believe the oil is a sealant. I explained why we put oil on the ring. It could be wd40, water, grease ect. None of these are sealants but they will aid in the rubber sealing due to friction. The rubber is the sealer, not the lubricant. I thought that was clear from what I said. Did I really have to answer this comment?

[@trebor1973j]

Coil pack bad design