Forum: Astra General
02-01-2022, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 879
Re: Looking For Bolts X3
Hello PaulR,
Our front bumpers are mostly the one piece surround's with grill, fog lamp, faux and real air vent inserts.
It has a "tongue" that wraps back underneath the car where it is...
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Forum: Astra General
01-26-2022, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 879
Looking For Bolts X3
I had my front bumper replaced last May. The work looked good, lines tight and matched, same for the paint. The car really only looks 5 years old.
That was until this Monday. Not too far from the...
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Forum: Astra General
12-22-2021, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Re: Availability of an Exhaust Manifold
Well, I had my car put through an additional three hours of diagnosis. Between my primary shop and the auto-electrical specialty place next door, the determination is that there is a catalyst fault...
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Forum: Astra General
12-19-2021, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
From Sensors to Modules
To recap, I have had both O2 sensors nearly simultaneously, twice in eight weeks.
The following has been performed or seen to:
Exhaust manifold removed. Catalytic converter is intact, normal...
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Forum: Astra General
10-11-2021, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Availability of an Exhaust Manifold
I have had both a friend and two trusted garages tell me I need to replace my exhaust manifold.
I'm blasting O2 sensor codes (both) and others. Spark plugs and coil device are new. I've had a...
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Forum: Astra Tech
10-10-2021, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,520
Re: Replacing TPMS
This is the item I purchased. Right now they are available from Amazon for just under $34, less than what I paid for them two years ago.
Dorman 974-030
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Forum: Astra General
10-08-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,995
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Forum: Astra Tech
10-08-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,520
Re: Replacing TPMS
When I replaced mine (I used a Dorman product), all that was necessary was to drive the car a bit for the system to join up. After two short trips in less than two hours, the light was out. I let out...
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Forum: Astra General
10-01-2021, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 680
Free Used Alternator (5 Speed) Available
I'm bugging out of California in early 2022 and having a few things done before I go.
In 2018, my testing showed my alternator was dying. As I waited for Amazon to ship me a new OEM GM part, I was...
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Forum: Astra Tech
08-10-2021, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,040
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Forum: Astra Tech
08-09-2021, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,040
New Astra H Repair Assist Videos
I'm surprised that there are very recent postings on Astra H repairs and maintenance on YouTube. Very often, these have very different engines, brake component sizes, and other variables, but still...
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Forum: Astra Tech
07-16-2021, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
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Forum: Astra General
07-14-2021, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 270
Views: 41,093
Last Man Club, or The last Saturn Astra owner.
I'm curious if we should make this a semi-official "Last Man's Club" (ladies included, you know what I mean) area of the Astra Forum by purchasing a bottle and have somebody hang onto it. If others...
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Forum: Astra General
06-28-2021, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 828
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Forum: Astra Tech
06-19-2021, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,682
Re: Pulled the interior door latch too hard.
Hello Friends,
It seems I have gotten myself into a pickle. The same day I encountered a problem with a parking stop trying to remove and eat my bumper, I also obtained a problem with my driver’s...
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Forum: Events
05-19-2021, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,594
Re: Gas price around the country?
In the San Jose area, the best place to purchase fuel is Costco. Regular is $3.69, down $0.14 from about ten days ago, Premium is $4.05, down about the same percentage wise. The best prices on...
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Forum: Events
05-19-2021, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,594
Re: Gas price around the country?
In the San Jose area, the best place to purchase fuel is Costco. Regular is $3.69, down $0.14 from about ten days ago, Premium is $4.05, down about the same percentage wise. The best prices on...
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Forum: Astra General
05-12-2021, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,358
Re: Bumper replacement
I want to wish you all luck finding your replacement bumpers......Just as long as you stay the hell away from mine!!
I was visiting one of my doctors (maintenance visit since I am cancer free for...
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Forum: Astra Tech
04-16-2021, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,677
Re: Astra Tuning (wip)
I agree regarding the synthetic oil recommendations.
I had just 34K miles on my car when I got it in 2015 (still a newbie around here) and had 97-98K on it when I replaced the cam actuator...
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Forum: Astra General
03-30-2021, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Re: Floormats?
Yes, it is possible to go to great lengths to obtain the proper floormats for this car. I turned a vacation in Germany into an opportunity to buy some. Turned out it was easy when I happened to be...
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Forum: Astra Tech
03-09-2021, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Re: ABS, Traction Control, CIM, Radio Problem?
It appears my oversight of one of the most basic items was the cause of my problem.
I have been looking for my car to go to complete non-operating mode and then tow it for a significant and...
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Forum: Astra Tech
03-03-2021, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Re: ABS, Traction Control, CIM, Radio Problem?
An update on what I'm encountering.
Just to be clear, I don't believe I have a water infiltration issue into the fuse box/blocks. I mentioned precipitation in the post above only to say that I...
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Forum: Astra General
02-25-2021, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
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Forum: Astra General
02-01-2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 270
Views: 41,093
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Forum: Astra General
01-27-2021, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 270
Views: 41,093
Re: The last Saturn Astra owner.
Nice "Fiata" you got there. Tell us how it drives & what you did with your Astra.
Savage Geese does harsh reviews, but he likes it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anc5uHpYuD8
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