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    4. : How to replace the cylinder head gasket on the Opel Astra h 1.4i

Vauxhall Astra - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Engine head
Operation: How to replace the cylinder head gasket on the Opel Astra h 1.4i

The guide shows how to replace the cylinder head gasket on the Opel Astra h 1.4i. The first operation to perform is to remove the two Torx T20 bolts from the body of the spark plug coils and remove the piece. After removing the hydraulic hoses and connectors from the cylinder head, with an e10 wrench, unscrew the thirteen bolts securing the cylinder head cover. Remove the old gasket and any remnants of it and install the new element. Clean the edge of the cylinder head before refitting the cylinder head cover. Tighten the bolts to 14Nm. Put everything back in place and check for leaks before hitting the road.


Posted on 21 November 2022 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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