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Vauxhall Astra - Engine

Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Engine head gasket replacement

Before even installing the new cylinder head gasket, it is absolutely essential to check that the previous overheating has not deformed the surface of both the …read all…
Posted on 31 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Cylinder head gasket replacement

The following guide shows how to replace the cylinder head gasket. These components prevent the vehicle from overheating resulting in engine damage which can …read all…
Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Camshaft oil seal replacement

In order to replace the camshaft oil seal it is necessary to remove the toothed pulley and therefore the timing belt: when replacing this oil seal, consider …read all…
Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Camshaft oil seal replacement

When assembling an engine it is always advisable to use a new set of gaskets and oil seals as during disassembly you cannot be sure that the gaskets themselves …read all…
Posted on 21 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement exhaust manifold gasket

Before proceeding with the replacement of the exhaust manifold gasket, it is absolutely essential to clean the surfaces of the manifold and the head: it is …read all…
Posted on 19 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Camshaft oil seal replacement

Whenever a mechanical element to which an oil seal or gasket is applied is disassembled, it is good practice to replace it during the assembly phase; however, …read all…
Posted on 16 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

The intake manifold gasket is made up of two elements: one that must be installed below the flange that supports the swirl butterflies and one that must be …read all…
Posted on 14 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head gasket replacement

If there are problems with the engine temperature, it is necessary to replace the cylinder head gasket: this operation requires the disassembly of many …read all…
Posted on 14 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head gasket replacement

When replacing the cylinder head gasket it is first of all advisable to make sure that the surface is perfectly flat, even after grinding, using a ground bar …read all…
Posted on 10 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Installing the Exhaust Manifold Gasket

In this tutorial a new exhaust manifold gasket of an Opel Astra is installed. The exhaust manifold gasket helps maintain the union between the exhaust manifold …read all…
Posted on 9 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head Gasket Replacement Guide

The cylinder head gasket is interposed between the cylinder and the cylinder head and serves to ensure that the oil and coolant do not come into contact with …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

Before applying the new tappet cover gasket, carefully clean the gasket seat both on the cylinder head side and on the cover side, in order to eliminate any …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement of tappet glasses

In the engine of the car in question, the control of the valves is carried out through the so-called bells operated by the camshaft: the continuous rubbing of …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Tappet cam replacement

The actuation of the valves in this type of engine is performed by means of jacks controlled by the camshaft and fixed on columns (which recall the columns of …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head gasket replacement

When the cylinder head gasket has to be replaced, it is always advisable to have the cylinder head rectified to eliminate any deformations caused by …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Turbo car components

The diesel engine is characterized by lower fuel consumption than petrol engines, which however offer higher performance. If you have a diesel car you can work …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

After having carefully cleaned the seat of the gasket, both under the cover and on the head, insert the new gasket in the special groove along the edges of the …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

The perfect seal of the tappet cover gasket, or rather of the camshaft cover that controls the intake and exhaust valves, is absolutely essential: in fact, any …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head gasket replacement

Before proceeding with the installation of the cylinder head it is always advisable to check that no deformations have been induced by overheating and …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Valve stem seal replacement

The valve stem seals are a maintenance part of your vehicle. The following guide shows you how to replace this part. Although it may seem a difficult operation …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

Before even applying the new gasket to the intake manifold, it is very important to clean the surface of any residual dirt and / or encrustation that could …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

Before applying the new gasket to the intake manifold, carefully clean its seat, eliminating any residue of dirt and encrustation to ensure perfect adherence …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

Before applying the new gasket to the intake manifold, it is advisable to carefully clean the relative seat, both on the head side and on the manifold side, in …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement of head fixing pins

When performing a cylinder head revision for an overheating problem, it is always useful to use a new set of pins for fastening. Begin by rethreading the …read all…
Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Crankshaft sensor replacement

In this video, the crankshaft sensor of an Opel Astra is being replaced. The operation must be performed by disconnecting the negative battery terminal using a …read all…
Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement exhaust manifold gasket

It is very important, before installing the new exhaust manifold gasket, to carefully clean the gasket seat, both on the head side and on the manifold side, …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Head grinding and engine gasket kit replacement

After flattening the head, check the perfect flatness of the surface using a ground bar and a thickness gauge for valves; replace the valve guide rubbers using …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement of cylinder head fixing pins

When carrying out a repair that requires the disassembly of the cylinder head it is important to use a new kit of pins for its locking since the continuous …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacement exhaust manifold gasket

After having carefully cleaned the gasket seat both on the head side and on the manifold side, removing any residue of dirt and encrustation, place the new …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

The gasket of the tappet cover is always included in the emery series gasket kit: after having carefully cleaned the gasket seats, insert the gasket in its …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (1998-2006 / Astrag)
Turbine lubrication tube replacement

The lubrication of the turbine is absolutely fundamental given the high number of revolutions and at the same time, the oil also guarantees a refrigeration of …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How do you adjust the clutch cable on the Kia Picanto?

To be able to adjust the clutch cable of the Kia Picanto you need to open the hood so that you have access to the components inside the engine compartment: in order to reach the cable you will need to remove some components on the right side, such as the battery and the air filter. Below them you will find the clutch cable, which will have to be adjusted by screwing or loosening the bolt placed at the end of the cable. This will make the pedal harder or softer; after the adjustment, it will be possible to assemble all the components by closing the hood.

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