Gold Finch singing away in the background at 9:54 it's like music to my ears got to love a gold finch great singers they are👌🏼sorry Martin what was you sayin🤣👍🏼wicked vlog matey as always👏👍🏼
@bidders773 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me to have a go at mine now. My transit connect 08 has awful water pressure from the windscreen washer! Wish me luck 🍀😃
@bidders773 жыл бұрын
It was just gunk blocking it! Hour and half later and it's back to factory power! Cheers for the boost Martin
@garyeales11163 жыл бұрын
That second plug would be for the rear window motor on the non convertible version, great vid as always 👌😄
@chasmcl423 жыл бұрын
Great weather for cruising in the convertible Martin and Sharon, enjoyed the video.
@vespamorelli70903 жыл бұрын
Never beaten ! Nice one Martin 👏🏻
@Phil-19693 жыл бұрын
The simple jobs are the most rewarding i always think on a car
@G4RY11593 жыл бұрын
Agree Phil
@vijayantgovender20453 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin I always love watching your videos I am from South Africa
@kissofjudaz Жыл бұрын
Might be worthwhile using a head torch when pointing the camera into a dark space.🔦🔦🔦 Sorry, forgot to say thanks for taking the time and effort to help others.👍 My new pump should be here this week, I have an Astra J, but it’s much the same procedure.
@richardbarton66473 жыл бұрын
Martin try boiling water in the bottle seems to work a treat to break down the crud obviously with the bung out.
@walthamwalker3 жыл бұрын
Done that on my old cavalier works a treat
@andynorris35373 жыл бұрын
A good mod for the astra g is to change the jets to the insignia ones as they do a mist spray
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my son has already done it.
@rosec7008 Жыл бұрын
I haven't got a Sharon available, will an Andy do?? 🤣 thanks for this my little job for this afternoon...🤞😬🤞 xx
@retrorestore Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@terryatkinson8993 жыл бұрын
I always used to put too much screen wash in and eventually it turned to jelly in the bottom... I've learned my lesson.
@tallguy87573 жыл бұрын
The extra plug would be for li,e the gsi astra for headlamp washers as vauxhall used the same looms across all the range
@haydenuk023 жыл бұрын
Great work thanks for sharing this with us take care
@WestYorkshireGuy13 жыл бұрын
There's a filter in the bottle it gets clogged up. Common issue on Astra H too. I use Zoflora in the bottle with the screen wash helps kill the bacteria that builds up and causes the sludge and bad smell.
@tinkeringtaylor30533 жыл бұрын
good one Martin will be at mine tomorrow on ford kuga pump working but no water getting through
@adamcollins94043 жыл бұрын
That filter in the washer bottle is the same on Vectra B & C's, Corsa C, D & E, Zafira A & B so far to the cars I have worked on for info, a little tip, change the spray nozzles to Insignia mist nozzles 😉
@mr.t25853 жыл бұрын
Nice fix Martin. 👨🔧
@theking2450 Жыл бұрын
cheers m8, been wondering whats up with mine
@billywhizz983 жыл бұрын
Well done Martin I knew you would do it
@VSTV19933 жыл бұрын
I had this same issue on my vectra (being blocked) took the filter out and blasted it from the top with a hose pipe and then reconnected it. I believe you can swap the jets for mist ones which are better and use less screen wash
@andy_v44433 жыл бұрын
Good fix Martin 👍👍👍
@alandykes25193 жыл бұрын
Nice easy fix Martin 👍👍👍👍
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@wayne19593 жыл бұрын
in oz i always add a dash of dish liquid in my bottle..it keeps it clean and helps remove the bugs and makes the wipers run smoother..not much maybe a teaspoon or a bit less.
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea!
@davidhudson17113 ай бұрын
Nice video, thank you.
@vdubs60683 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Martin 👍
@davidvickers90293 жыл бұрын
Nice one Martin.
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@jeroenrottier50533 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@callumt21153 жыл бұрын
Get the insignia washer jets. Spot on upgrade around about £3 and put a mist over the windscreen
@antgerada3 жыл бұрын
Suggest replacing the jets with the insignia jets as they are a fan. Much better.
@mohammedpervez3 жыл бұрын
Lovely tan Martin 😎
@stewart97233 жыл бұрын
You should have took the wheel off, take the rubber seal out and cut the filter off job done
@jouniinvelez74693 жыл бұрын
If you do that next you have the pump and then the nozzles blocked. At least with the filter you know the crap is always going to be in the same place. Lada Samaras used GM components in the 90s without the filter and the system was always blocked. I have a 1997 Corsa and the owner before me used normal water containing a lot of calcium and the filter saved the whole system.
@Phil-19693 жыл бұрын
Gota have it Stew 😆
@VSTV19933 жыл бұрын
You can't because not only will it break the pump with the crap but it's also a water seal so if you remove it, it will just leak
@berndb.50973 жыл бұрын
That would work very well at first, but as soon as dirt is pumped through, the next step is to clog the nozzles. Larger dirt particles then damage the pump. Believe me, the filter is better in the long run ;-)
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
That would block up the jets in no time
@matthewharmer16563 жыл бұрын
Great fix, well done, are you doing any work on the reliant after you have finished the astra??
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Eventually
@01arron3 жыл бұрын
Spare plug is for the headlight washers fella. Would have been easier for you if you turned the wheel in
@leeroberts54963 жыл бұрын
Same happened on my focus, no washers blocked filter
@normsmowers47583 жыл бұрын
Cracking job
@berndb.50973 жыл бұрын
You are a good husband, Sharon is happy. Thumbs up !!
@sdone76723 жыл бұрын
Nice work Martin, i don't think i would of attempted that without at least removing the front wheel. 👍😎
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lucianoa-qp8jg Жыл бұрын
Do you know how to replace the hose for the washer fluid in an Astra H? Mine is broken and the end of it is stuck in the scuttle. It's one of the few things the Haynes book doesn't cover.
@retrorestore Жыл бұрын
Not done that job sorry.
@DiecastPowderCoating3 жыл бұрын
Great when it all goes well. Quick question if I may. I am restoring a Mobylette X7. I am going to paint the frame black. Could you tell me if black gloss spray needs a clear coat. Thanks and take care. Jeff
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Not if it's direct gloss or 1k paint Jeff.
@DiecastPowderCoating3 жыл бұрын
@@retrorestore Thats great Martin, thank you.
@tddy-pm9cw3 жыл бұрын
Bye for now guys👌🏼👌🏼
@dartman9265 Жыл бұрын
Cracking video gaffer
@retrorestore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video
@UnderTheRadar19763 жыл бұрын
Mine was like that washing up liquid does that
@G4RY11593 жыл бұрын
A fellow Jock has a channel on here called - Once Driven, Forever Smitten What he doesn't know about Vauxhalls isn't worth knowing Just a wee heads up if anyone is ever in need of any info Cheers
@derekmcneil6533 жыл бұрын
He hasn''t posted anything for a while - hope he's ok. Really enjoy his channel.
@G4RY11593 жыл бұрын
@@derekmcneil653 Yeh was thinking the same
@martinburgess48143 жыл бұрын
What a fu,,,ngg pain in ta bum ,good getting around taking all apart,
@chrismcginty36873 жыл бұрын
Metal coat hanger
@Tiffany.19703 жыл бұрын
Can you help I've a 2003 astra convertible mk 4 like yours when my washer bottle is empty shud it warn me on the instrument dash retrostore
@retrorestore3 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't (I think)
@pencilthereal2563 жыл бұрын
Every1 suggesting insignia washer jets haven't told you how much of a shit they are to adjust without the proper tool, Unless you can make 1 from a pen, it's do able, just have loads of old pens, the tool is around £8
@tallguy87573 жыл бұрын
Should leave the roof down and lock the car then run in and tell sharon you have locked the keys in the car
@walthamwalker3 жыл бұрын
Common problem on old Vauxhall's Think the saying is pain in the butt
@derbyjohn12583 жыл бұрын
Shut that door 🤣🤣
@tallguy87573 жыл бұрын
Cmon vauxhall wont make it easy for us by securing stuff with philips head screws Always alan keys screws that go rusty and round off