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Author: sheppy1 - Replies: 4 - Views: 4805
Solder to Use
Hi all,

I don't half feel like I nag on this forum lol. Anyway, I've lost the solder I was using and can't remember what type it was. I've found some lead free solder though and wondering if that's any good for soldering wires together with?

Thanks
Author: tucpal - Replies: 11 - Views: 25898
How to Stop brake Squeal, Astra J.
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This How to covers How to stop Brake Squeal
and How to Grease the slider Pins and Pads and Shims This will stop the Pads from Sticking and making Noise
And will also keep your Brakes in tip top Condition .


SLIDER PIN GREASE. Silicone grease.

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 24 - Views: 41458
How-to remove Instrument Cluster (IPC)
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How-to remove Instrument Cluster (IPC)

So the first thing you should do is disconnect the battery negative

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Once you have done that jump in the car and you need to lower and pull out the steering wheel using the rake adjustment

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 66 - Views: 64451
How-to Instrument Cluster LED Conversion
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How-to Instrument Cluster LED Conversion

LED'S needed are

4x PLCC-2 side load I recommend KINGBRIGHT they are by far the brightest LED'S http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351305339638?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

12x PLCC-2
Author: sheppy1 - Replies: 10 - Views: 7466
Panel next to roof lights
Anyone know what this middle panel is for next to the roof lights?

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 10 - Views: 21291
How-to Remove Sun visors
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How-to Remove Sun visors


The first thing you need to do is to remove the cover plate then undo 3 screws.

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Author: tucpal - Replies: 9 - Views: 21552
How to stop Interior Trim Rattles from Passenger side area Astra J.
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This How to will Stop Rattles that Appear to be Coming from the Seat Belt or A Pillar Area.

For a while now i have a Wired Rattle that seems to come from the Passenger Side Area
Around the Seat Belt or A Pillar Area and i have not been Able to Put my Finger on were Exactly it has been Coming From

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Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 1 - Views: 10756
How-to Remove Door Trim
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How-to Remove Door Trim.

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So first start by getting a trim tool and go about half way along the bottom.

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Then work to left abit then to the right just use a twist method on the trim tool (be careful on the rig
Author: grahamfromoldham - Replies: 32 - Views: 56731
How to change fuel filter (diesel cars)
This is the 'How to' guide showing you how to change your diesel fuel filter. My 'J' Astra is the 2010 1.7cdti and as far as I know, the filter is the same size and location for the 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0 models.

Firstly, always buy a branded filter such as Fram or Mann. I bought the Mann filter from Euro car parts which included two new seals which you will need and it cost me £18.30.

Job time - Estimated 30-45 mins

You will need the following tools:

Jack (I used my trolley jack and axle stands
Author: Rusty2009 - Replies: 12 - Views: 24736
How-to remove fog surround Facelift
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How-to remove fog surround Facelift

Tools needed
1x trim tool
1x cross head screw driver.

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Ok so the first thing we need to do is pop the two covers off that are hiding the screws.

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