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[TheBoy]

Additionally worth know is that Astra-H is CANBUS, Astra-G is traditional ECUs.

[Andy B]

..... The G was above the fuse box.

Not on the Astra G diseasals I had 

[Andy B]

An astra G looks very different to an astra H. A quick google would have told you straight away.

Hang on, I might be gettin confused, ignore me 

I have .... 

[terry paget]

G or H, I don't know. Engine code is Z16XEP. You tell me.

If you don't know how are we going to know 

It was the grille wot gave it away

[Andy B]

G or H, I don't know. Engine code is Z16XEP. You tell me.

If you don't know how are we going to know 

It was the grille wot gave it away ...

 

[terry paget]

On the journey home I noticed  a clonking noise at the front of the Astra, similar to the noise on my Omegas when the drop link end bushes are gone. I cannot see any drop links on the Astra. Any idea what could be the cause?

[Webby the Bear]

Yes. Drop links 😂😂😂😂

Corsas and Astra’s terrible for them 👍

[Andy B]

... I cannot see any drop links on the Astra.  ....

Same place as an Omega ... at either end of the anti-roll/torsion bar 

[terry paget]

Once again, Haynes, removing the drop link on a new car, simply states 'unscrew the nut and disconnect the anti-roll bar link rod from the strut.' After 12 years out in the mud and rain I expect mine are rusted near solid. Any tips?

[Sir Tigger KC]

Spanners. hammer, blow torch, WD40, hacksaw, brute force and ignorance.  Not necessarily in that order Terry, but no different to any old car really. 

[Nick W]

Once again, Haynes, removing the drop link on a new car, simply states 'unscrew the nut and disconnect the anti-roll bar link rod from the strut.' After 12 years out in the mud and rain I expect mine are rusted near solid. Any tips?

 4.5" Angle grinder. You must have one, as you've got an electric welder.


You spent more time typing the post quoted above than you will removing both droplinks. Don't make this complicated!!

[Webby the Bear]

What Nick said.

You may have luck with the Allen key / holding the nut if u soak it in wd and wire brush the threads. However if it gives u any hint of fighting then see Nicks post. Just do it carefully so you don’t cut the roll bar and/or strut link mount flange thingy. 👍👍👍

[dave the builder]

IIRC astra drop links have 16mm flats on the back to stop the ball turning
I have a thin spanner that i use for them
I have used an angle grinder in the past 

[terry paget]

Thank you gentlemen, lots of good advice there. I will report back how I get on.

[Nick W]

IIRC astra drop links have 16mm flats on the back to stop the ball turning
I have a thin spanner that i use for them

So do I, which I use first. But if that's at all difficult, I go straight to the grinder as it saves a load of faffing about.