My mk1 rebuild thread hope you boys are going to help lol

Rs slim · Astra Dabbler Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Posts: 36

Hi all, I am new to the forum and new to the mk1:)
I've had c20 let and xe corsa b's for many year but always wanted a mk1 until I came across this abandoned astra mk1.
Now it came as a painted rolling shell with what the lad said to be with most of the bits to build it eek

Anyway the big problem I have is i have never worked on one so haven't got a clue how it gos together lol
So I am hoping you guys can show me how to go on

So here's the car

As you can see there is lots to do
I keep putting bits on but don't seem to be getting anywhere ha ha

I need to figure out where the brake lines go if anyone can point me the right way
Also the fuel lines round the tank and pump area

Any help would be great thanks

DeadEye · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:18 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum mate.

Big but missing where the bonnet shuts!

Clearly there are loads of us on here who know pretty much everything there is to know and we will help as much as we can.

However, the first job is to ebay a Haynes manual for the basics...

Keep the pics coming!

mobile · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject:

all the help you need here mate and you WILL need help lol
1st bit of advice the engine goes in that front bit kid wink

Rs slim · Astra Dabbler Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Posts: 36

Cheers lads got a nice c20 let fully forged to go in big grin

As anyone got any pics of how the brake pipes go cheers

GT/Estate · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:01 pm Post subject:

Stick a saab b204 in it, better than a let, cheaper and more tuneable on stock parts

Eck · Astra Veteran Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 1421

Rs slim · Astra Dabbler Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Posts: 36

Already got engine and 6 speed box engine is fully forged and hybrid turbo

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

Saab engines are sh$t, heavy, useless crap. I'm not a fan.

DeadEye · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

I'm sure the engine isn't any better but the engine management is better isn't it?

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

Only because it's newer, you can run a c20let on z20let engine management.

DeadEye · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:17 am Post subject:

So, is it newer?

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

Must stop pressing the back button after posting! laughing

Is there no moderaters visit the site anymore to delete triple Posts?

Jon_Kadett · Astra Legend Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 4087

Back on topic, the mk1 looks nice!

For your front slam panel get a new/second hand panel cut the middle section out and make the centre part bolt in. Will be great when working on it in the future to remove the section to get the rad/intercooler out.

DeadEye · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:25 pm Post subject:

I think I still have my old slam panel...

here's the pipes:

Rs slim · Astra Dabbler Joined: 03 Nov 2014 Posts: 36