Vauxhall Opel Astra G Mk4 1.8 Throttle Body Cleaning

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Vauxhall Opel Astra G Mk4 1.8 Irmscher Throttle Body Cleaning. This Vauxhall Astra has a lumpy tick over so I decided to clean the throttle body. I found a blocked inlet so hopefully this will cure the problem.
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@tye595 5 ай бұрын

i know this video is 2 years old but it may help someone. If you find your z18xe 1.8l running poorly/ hunting idle and almost sound like the engine is misfiring on cold start and then smoothen out its most likely the Fuel Evap valve that is stuck and needs to replaced or the valves hose is cracked causing a vacum leak. this can also throw sensor codes like MAF and oxygen sensors, when in reality is just the fuel valve that comes off the throttle body

@SuperGarfitz 3 жыл бұрын

Love that your back on cars Martin. Im not a bike guy so was drifting away.

@zweinhund 2 жыл бұрын

what a great good video, very clearly explained and filmed! I have the same problem and will try it tomorrow. my thanks are great. greetings from the Netherlands.

@VespaPhil 3 жыл бұрын

I’m really enjoying this Astra series. Thanks Martin. 👍🏼

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@pkautorepairs2826 3 жыл бұрын

Good spot there Martin, very easy to miss that. Loving this series, keep em coming 👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@tylerwires1506 Жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained, great video going to do this to my 1.6 meriva.

@rippenburn 2 жыл бұрын

Just followed your instructions and my 21 year old Zafira is running smoothly again. Exactly the same problem with that tiny hole blocked. Thank you.

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@valborchardt3596 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Martin, that really needed a good clean.....take care

@alecg4820 2 жыл бұрын

picked up the same car recently,same 1.8 engine,took the throttle body off after first watching this video and the body was filthy and the small hole was also blocked,took a good while to get it cleaned using stiff wire and plenty of carb cleaner but finally got there! ive watched all your videos on this car and the way you explain things step by step and the camera views really helps,i now plan to do the timing belt in the bear future now i know how its done! great videos,thanks

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

That's great Alec, Glad the vids have helped bud.

@haydenuk02 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Martin. Thanks for sharing this with us take care

@jonathanhammond3748 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Martin, another great watch!

@martinross5634 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video. Experiencing hunting running on my 1.6, guess the thottle bodies are similar, I'll be giving it a go in the morning. Big thank you.

@vijayantgovender2045 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin I love watching your videos I am from South Africa

@loneranger5928 Жыл бұрын

Good on you Martin another informative video on car issues and t heir repair 👍👍👍👍

@matthewharmer1656 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, well done , nice and clear instructions. ,I had a vauxhall once ,rough idle , turned out to be a 1/2 block cat, it just started to fall to bits internally , that was a strange one...

@darrenofford4696 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, looking forward to the next one.

@fixitorstripitGardenmachines 3 жыл бұрын

Top job and well worth doing. Looking forward to the next one.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@martincunnington2154 3 жыл бұрын

Top job as always

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@amanuelmisghina8729 10 ай бұрын

So clean very helpful video thank you

@stanmarr4488 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful work boss..it can't get any more easier than how you have explained it..

@retrorestore 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@alandykes2519 3 жыл бұрын

Another great job Martin good to see you remembered your gloves this time lol 👍👍👍👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely lol

@williammcgowan6687 3 жыл бұрын

omg that sounds really nice better then what it was mate

@properjob7970 3 жыл бұрын

Hi martin, thanks very much for your astra videos. I'm working on a zafira A 03 and I have had the same idling issues. So I've found this very useful thanks 😊 👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

The video after the next one is worth watching on the final running issue.

@barborkabartkova5302 2 жыл бұрын

Čo robiť keď otáčky kolišu škrtiaca klapka môže byť ani ťah nemá dobrý

@derbyjohn1258 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work buddy 👍🏻

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John👍

@vdubs6068 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Martin 👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@louisjames1062 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, The maf should give fluctuating readings on idle

@normsmowers4758 3 жыл бұрын

Another spot on video 👌👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@marksmith3469 3 жыл бұрын

Good vlog martin

@Alandixon88 3 жыл бұрын

Be honest now Martin, was that a fart slipping out at 3:30 😂🤣

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

No, that was Sharon's brother making silly noises.

@Michael-nc2tw 2 жыл бұрын

Legend mate, you helped me fix my car after the mechanics gave up.

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Michael, Well done bud.

@davidekodvarku1332 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job very helpful

@Phil-1969 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Martin I had a blocked rocker cover breather pipe, that was the problem with my ventra years ago same engine as yours it was totally blocked in the rocker cover itself

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil

@tedvegas5586 3 жыл бұрын

Top work as always Martin . I still think it would loom better without the body kit ( tacky)

@xinixxagnix201 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Astra episodes Martin! 😜

@paxtonzayd4293 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

@westongenesis7007 2 жыл бұрын

@Paxton Zayd Flixportal :)

@paxtonzayd4293 2 жыл бұрын

@Weston Genesis Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it!!

@westongenesis7007 2 жыл бұрын

@Paxton Zayd no problem =)

@sdone7672 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Martin, that Versitray gets some use. 👍😀

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes it does lol

@andy_v4443 3 жыл бұрын

👍 nice one Martin 👍👍👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@adierob1 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the videos Martin, your step by step hands on approach is better than any Haynes manual. Thankyou

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@banger220 3 жыл бұрын

well played sir

@craigjarvis9489 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate.👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@andycousins5016 3 жыл бұрын

shout out Sunday lol good vid keep in comeing

@michaelemail6042 5 ай бұрын

great video..i like your manner...my mrs has one of these and lately...on first start of the day ..its really rough and revs go high and low...after a few seconds runs great...has plenty of power no flat spots and idles great...do you have any ideas? i cleaned maf sensor ...checked plugs ...checked for injectors leaking overnight ..cant find a vacuum leak...hear fuel pump start...so if you have any ideas please let me knoe

@philipnewton7524 3 жыл бұрын

Martin Tinkering time is best time really enjoy watching these videos more please Phil in stoke

@jayf3qt 2 жыл бұрын

Ye mine was bad compared to this great video I had a blockage in that pipe aswell I used a metal wisk I cut the ends of to poke in

@michaelgill9149 3 жыл бұрын

Another good job and vid nice 👌 👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@a11csc 3 жыл бұрын

nice martin

@MARKLOCKWOOD2012 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds alright to me. Sounds healthier.

@gernkmccory3836 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, great help, poxy car playing up on Xmas day. Of course it does.

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@eadjh98 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly know your stuff Martin, I reckon the time you check the rest it will be running as sweet as a nut! You vids are great to watch! 👍

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave.👍

@professionalidiots101 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if your cards link is working mate, each time you mentioned it and pointed, nothing was showing. Great video mate 👍

@redzed40 3 жыл бұрын

top hose off..dump a can of carb cleaner in..job done...:) just remember to fix top hose back on..or car won't start

@whiskey3930 5 ай бұрын

Now with most of these model engines the throttle body is gummed up. Can you explain what stops the oil coming from the engine as they don’t seem to have a pcv valve or how to set up a catch can to reduce the oil and stop it from blocking up the hoses. Or is there maintenance to be done inside the rocker cover to ensure the oil doesn’t leave the engine. Thanks.

@TheSvecias 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thanks Martin. Will be cleaning my throttle on the weekend. Hope no rain . :)

@nightstorm9128 3 жыл бұрын

If the idle is hunting try the idle air control valve...

@julianbuys4290 Жыл бұрын

What a great video? Got a maf sensor problem, and after replacing it the problem persists. Someone advised me to have a look at cleaning throttle body. Does anyone have other recommendations?

@adammcallister2260 3 жыл бұрын

Top video. Did you check that the hose leading to the blocked port on the throttle body? I had an Astra F that had a full vacuum pipe totally clogged

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did

@barcusful 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Really clear.

@SJHughes 3 жыл бұрын

It was pretty gummed up in there,I have a vectra with a z18xer engine which is different but i think they share the same problems with the thermostat housing which is electrically heated and they seize open,a sure way to tell is the temp gauge drops to 0 when on a long drive but around town can't tell and heater goes cold.Yeah suck eggs i know but sometimes this can be missed and with affect engine performance and fuel economy. Very noticeable in the winter but summer you can hardly tell. Just a thought.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they all suffer with the thermostat being stuck open. Both the Vectra ans Astra both have this issue. Its a £55.00 thermostat as well .

@Jasonhughes258 3 жыл бұрын

Was that Chris with the cameo role? 😂 Finding that blocked hole should improve the running,

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes it was Jason, I couldn't cut that bit out but he done loads more noises lol

@MrJimbo666 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man love your videos! I have an borth american Astra H with the 1.8 engine (Z18XER) and it has a P0068 check engin which is mass airflow colleration. Would cleaning my MAF get rid of this code?

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Its best to just change it but you could give it a try.

@ComputerTechNL 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha did you fart at 3:30 xD

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

No, that was someone making a silly noise

@ComputerTechNL 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore hahaha😂

@mercedes_and_more 3 жыл бұрын

How many times have you taken off that to cover 😜😜😜

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

@mercedes_and_more 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore I thought this was the 3rd? Belts, plugs and now air flow?

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

@@mercedes_and_more oh yes, its 3 lol

@stepho9999 3 жыл бұрын

Martin are you having log sheds like the one already up or metal ?

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

No, we'll build our own. These ones were pre made.

@jonb8241 3 жыл бұрын

Nice methodical approach.... keep up the good work 👍

@shanekneeshaw3483 3 жыл бұрын

The bit he cleaned 😂

@jonb8241 3 жыл бұрын

@@shanekneeshaw3483 ... no, the whole series 🥴

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@arts6535 Жыл бұрын

Them two pipes in throttle body ,one goes to water pump one goes to expansion bottle only for one purpose, to bring hot water to throttle body and warm it up in cold weather ..

@procta2343 3 жыл бұрын

you will be surprised what problems a dirty throttle body will do, was the fuel filter even doing anything, with it been fitted the wrong way, who knows.

@garywright5939 3 жыл бұрын

What is a throttle body Martin🤞

@davidvickers9029 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much that job would have cost at the garage or dealers Martin.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Any job at a garage is dear Dave lol

@ja00711 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, What did you clean the hole with inside the throttle body? Mine is clogged up bad!

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

I showed that in the video bud. welding tip files and carb spray

@ja00711 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore cheers Martin, I'll get myself a set and give it another go.

@user-nt1xz6qn8x 8 күн бұрын

Martin I have a short term fuel trim of 15.6% and a long term fuel trim of 8.6%. Have you had any problems like this on your vauxhall? These figures are at idle so I am going to rev the engine tomorrow to see if the short term fuel trim falls, if it does I think I have a vacuum leak.

@retrorestore 8 күн бұрын

We have no issues with this car bud so I can't tell.

@user-nt1xz6qn8x 8 күн бұрын

@@retrorestore Cheers Martin.

@richardprice4362 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy you videos. The yellow label, what is Power Sound. Thank you.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know what you mean bud, sorry.

@richardprice4362 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore the label just above engine bulkhead on the Astra just curious to its meaning.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardprice4362 I think its something to do with the alarm system.

@AlanAnsell 3 жыл бұрын

when you having the same cold start problem and waiting to see if you find it ??? come on martin bring out the next video

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

2 video's time bud.

@Nikola1816v Жыл бұрын

I cleared throttle body on my 1.8 Astra,than i got lean exhaust and throttle body failure,i cleaned it with brake cleaner

@sorinionica9519 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I would really appreciate your help if possible I ve been struggling with some jerky acceleration and deceleration for some years now I think a few years ago a mechanic sprayed some cleaner in my throttle body and it was working nicely I was driving a lot at that time (20.000 miles per year so after a while I had it again) I cleaned myself many times but it always looks clean and I never have any error codes but still runs jerky What could it be?

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Could be a coil pack, You need to get an OBD11 tester plugged in to see if there are any codes.

@sorinionica9519 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore hey thanks for the reply I have an obd tester There are no codes but I ll recheck I checked the coil pack today I changed it 3 years ago and still looks good I managed to take my throttle body out and took the vacuum hose off to see if the two sides communicate (where the small hole is) And yes they do I also have a new egr and a new lambda o2 sensor

@richardsheil5289 3 жыл бұрын

I seem to remember that when cleaning it is important not to open the butterfly valve. Might be worth mentioning, as I note you didn't open it. Just as a heads up for others.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

I did open it bud off camera.

@richardsheil5289 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore good to know, thank you

@VSTV1993 3 жыл бұрын

might do mine now. what was the pipe that connected to the hole that was blocked for? is that the crankcase breather?

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was the smaller of the two

@01arron 3 жыл бұрын

The one that was blocked was that the oil breather ??

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

One of them, yes

@jaggass 3 жыл бұрын

The throttle body was gunked up. It will be the EGR that's caused it.

@elliottpeters2996 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I am aware this engine does not have an EGR valve. It does have an intake manifold air control solenoid that is often the cause of a lean mixture.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

No Michael. not in this case.

@petefroud5308 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the face pulling parrot man . Good job.

@retrorestore 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, The wind changed and he got stuck like that Pete lol

@petefroud5308 3 жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore That will teach him lol.

@matthewking5612 2 жыл бұрын

Can this issue cause the spanner light to come on? Cheers

@retrorestore 2 жыл бұрын

Best to plug a diagnostic scanner in to see what codes have come up bud. It could affect other sensors trying to compensate to the body being out of range.