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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 25 - Views: 27707
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels and tyres


For Astra J 5-door hatchback and Sports Tourer with 1.4, 1.6, 1.4T and 1.3CDTi engines:
PCD 5x105, centre bore 56.6mm
16" wheels: 6½J x 16 offset 39, tyre 205/60R16
17" wheels: 7J x 17 offset 42, tyre 215/50R17
18" wheels: 7½J x 18 offset 42, tyre 225/45R18
19" wheels: 8J x 19 offset 46, tyre 235/40R19
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 9 - Views: 18449
Engine and Gearbox Combinations
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Engine and Gearbox Combinations

[TABLE=Engine and Gearbox Combinations]
[TR]
[TD]PETROL ENGINES[/TD]
[TD]ENGINE CODES[/TD]
[TD]ENGINE BUILD CODE[/TD]
[TD]GEAR BOX[/TD]
[TD]BHP[/TD]
[TD]MODEL[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1.4 VVT[/TD]
[TD]A14XER[/TD]
[TD]LDD[/TD]
[TD]F17WR[/TD]
[TD]100 BHP[/TD]
[TD]J, ESTATE[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1,4 VVT TURBO[/TD]
[TD]A14NET[/TD]
[TD]LUJ[/TD]
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 71 - Views: 77824
Bulbs and lighting upgrades for Astra J and GTC - complete list for reference
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===ASTRA J:===

===Exterior:===

Astra J =Dipped Beam Headlight bulb:=(55W H7) (477).
(This is on canbus).

There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.

[color=#ff3333]Astra J=Main Beam Headlight Bulb:=(5
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 39 - Views: 42569
How to front and rear brake pads removal 5Door
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How to front and rear brake pads removal.


Just thought I'd put this up as we don't have one yet.

Jack up and remove wheel from the car to gain access to brake.

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Next take out the guide bolt from the bottom 10mm

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you may need to
Author: tucpal - Replies: 112 - Views: 218010
DAB retro fit for cars with the cd500 and 600
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this is for the NAV500 and 600 that have the FM already in Place
And the Shark Fin on the Roof for the Sat Nav
But do not Have DAB.


If you have the CD400 go to the CD400 DAB how to.

So if you have the NAV500 or 600
And you have the Tabs in Place on the Rear window
then you will find the one for the DAB is a Dummy
just put there in Place to make
Author: tucpal - Replies: 56 - Views: 38609
Best drl options j and gtc.
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There are some good and some bad options out there for the DRL bulbs
i will cover the best options here.


....The Standard DRL bulbs.....

As you will all know are yellow and Dull
and not really up to the job of being a DRL
what more can i say apart from they fit good and that is about it.
W21/5W (580).

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Author: tucpal - Replies: 10 - Views: 18165
remove and upgrade SIDE REPEATERS
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A Real nice and Easy Upgrade is to Remove and Replace
the Side Repeaters for the Dark Smoked look.


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Here is the Standard Side Repeater for the Astra j 5 Door.

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To Remove them from the Car all you Need is an old C
Author: tucpal - Replies: 145 - Views: 102107
HOW TO FIT leather heated seats and electric lumber support
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GENERAL AND THINGS TO CHECK.......

This How to is for the Heated Leather Seats
And Electric Lumber Support on the Astra J 5 Door

 
I have been Told this will Work for the GTC as well.

The first Thing you are Going to do is to Check the Rear Fuse Box
in the Rear Boot and look for a Fuse in Position (21)
a (25 amp) Fuse should be There if so you
Author: tucpal - Replies: 74 - Views: 67347
How to change drl and h7 bulbs
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This How to will Cover How to change the DRL BULB AND THE H7 BULBS.
Most will know How to Do this but it will Help those that Don't.


FIRST STEP.......

Left Hand side
Remove the Hose from the Air Filter then Pull the Air Filter Box out
and Place it some were Safe out of the way
your Air Hose may be at the Other end of the Air Filter
but do the S
Author: Cameron UK - Replies: 8 - Views: 7502
Left and right headlights
As you know my car was a category d write off and the lights are wobbling and broken, must be genuine and in perfect condition.