Popular Post nacho man Posted July 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2019 Our house is up for sale and we have had a few good offers over the asking price,and a offer has been accepted on a house we want to buy. This meant obviously I needed some sort of motor for house moving duties. I managed to sneak in time a 83% filler filled stag last time. However, Mrs T has cottoned on to these shenanigans, so said this MUST be practical or I ain’t moving with her into the new house. We was going to sell her car and buy something that could be used as a tip run special as the new place needs lots and lots of work. But on the plus side it’s two mins from her work. But in the end it didn’t really make sense to sell hers so I have been on the lookout for something. This was at a dealer for a few quid more than the average Diastra but, you know. Fancied a mk3 for a while. These seem to be a high point in Vauxhall’s illustrious vehicle lineup for me. It looks better in the pics. But is generally pretty darn good for a mk3 Astra van. Done 95k and got a mot till next year Also the mot history is literally the best I have ever had on a car. It’s bubbling up on the arches and a sill but doesn’t look like it’s proper rotten. Also had a respect at some point, the paint has a half decent shine to it. Merit spec so not even a cassette player. But 1.7 Turbo Dizzler!! Two owners from new. Drives ace. So had to have it. Left a deposit to pickup this week. Already ordered a service kit, wiper blades and a new gear gaiter. Yes the wheeltrims are being thrown in the Trent the minute I drive it away. So there we are kids, dreams can come true. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim Bergerac, clayts450, JimH and 48 others 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 Also I am thinking original wheel trims if I can find some or some period alloys.These going too far????https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223576508531Also are all mk3 astras 4x100?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Haha laaaaaavley job... Glad the house move/purchase has gone/is going smoothly nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 The best looking version of the mk3 Astra is the van I recon. I used to enjoy belting about in the one we had in the factory I worked in. Not sure how many double beds you’ll get in it mind you . nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 If that’s the GM turbo diesel I’ve got a cambelt kit, head gasket kit you can have for the cost of postage. I had a yellow one many years ago and scrapped it before I could fit them nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the van Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 You lucky bugger.GM engine to,much better than the Isuzu.They fly and do 50 mpg.Had one as a courier van,did a very hard 220k in my hands and was super reliable.HGF saw it off in the end,should have repaired it, it deserved it.Been looking for another for ages but virtually extinct now.Bloody well bought sir. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 That has so much MERIT. Well done man. There's still a few very fucked very rough ones round here but nothing as minty as that sumbitch. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Oooft son, makes the trophy look a distant second on the list of "cool cars he owns" nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 HMC and spartacus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I've only seen one van that age this year and it was definitely on its last legitimate mot. That looks a cracker. Well bought! nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I'd quite happily drive about in that as a daily driver, looks ace nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Well boughted OP looks good nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Danterzza said: Also I am thinking original wheel trims if I can find some or some period alloys. These going too far????https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223576508531 Also are all mk3 astras 4x100?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk All 4 stud Vauxhall fwd cars will have interchangeable alloys. Those cavalier GSI slabs would definately fit. And are fit. If you buy them and want a spare the same size I have something on my shed you can have for free. Off a tigra or calibra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I’m generally not a van liker but this really looks absolutely superb. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 To be fair on the wheel front. Are they 13s or 14s on it? Get 15 inch steels and paint white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Everyone should have a small van, I'm missing mine a lot. My brother had a few of those Astra vans back in the day, they always seemed quicker than the equivalent car, whether it was that they were lighter or better geared, or just that vans are always the fastest things on the road (especially in white) I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I think I needs some nice period trims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I do like a car derived van. Well bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 50 minutes ago, anonymous user said: ... vans are always the fastest things on the road (especially in white) I'm not sure. Nothing faster than a Royal Mail Sherpa diesel van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Dan the van said: You lucky bugger.GM engine to,much better than the Isuzu.They fly and do 50 mpg.Had one as a courier van,did a very hard 220k in my hands and was super reliable.HGF saw it off in the end,should have repaired it, it deserved it.Been looking for another for ages but virtually extinct now.Bloody well bought sir. I always thought the low blow gm units were generally thought to be a bit shit compared top the Izuzu units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the van Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Can only speak from my own experience of course,but I really rate that lump.All it needed in that 220k(apart from monthly oil changes)was two sets of glow plugs,a set of leak off pipes,a new o ring seal on the oil cooler collar and a clutch.Not bad really seeing it spent most of it's time being hammered round central London.Driven a few of the mk4 Isuzu engined one's and found them harsh and noisy in comparison. (and no faster). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406V6 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Anyone who drove on motorways in the 90s will tell you these are the fastest vehicle on the road. Buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, 406V6 said: Anyone who drove on motorways in the 90s will tell you these are the fastest vehicle on the road. Buy it. Already purchased, left a deposit, hopefully picking it up tues if I can skive of work early. anonymous user 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Picked this bad boy up last night. Binned the trims and have given it a quick clean and polish this morning while I was “seeing a client” Also banged some silver wheels paint on the steels to freshen it up. Will do for now till I sort some original trims or period alloys, going to go hunting in scrappies weekend to find some interior bits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jim Bell, anonymous user, Skizzer and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 MASSIVE WELLERS AND A CHERRY BOMB. CreepingJesus, nacho man, shedenvy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the van Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 TBH the original trims were notorious for falling off,usually after scraping a kerb.I lost most of mine that way and just ran it without.Gsi or Sri rims look ace tho'.Factory mudflaps are worth getting,they tend to get very dirty waist down.And wind deflecters to stop you getting a wet leg in the rain with the window open. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Been bombing about in this a fair bit this week.It’s Friggin bob on.It’s got the rad fan on a switch. Which ain’t a bother as the temp never goes about the middle, even when in traffic. But I would like to sort it properly, as Mrs T wants to take the dog out in it and I don’t want to have to tell her about that as she will have a meltdown and refuse to drive it. Would this have some sort of computer controlled thingy for operating the fan, or just a thermo switch that turns it on at a certain temp.As it’s had a new sensor, and a brand new rad fitted recently.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I had one on an M plate with the Isuzu engine. It wasn't that old then. That took abuse. It had 14" steels/ hubcaps on it and went like stink. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, Danterzza said: I don’t want to have to tell her about that as she will have a meltdown and refuse to drive it. Haha! Very familiar! Nice van. Jealous. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the van Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Danterzza said: Been bombing about in this a fair bit this week. It’s Friggin bob on. It’s got the rad fan on a switch. Which ain’t a bother as the temp never goes about the middle, even when in traffic. But I would like to sort it properly, as Mrs T wants to take the dog out in it and I don’t want to have to tell her about that as she will have a meltdown and refuse to drive it. Would this have some sort of computer controlled thingy for operating the fan, or just a thermo switch that turns it on at a certain temp. As it’s had a new sensor, and a brand new rad fitted recently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thermo switch on rad.It's down on the intercooler side iirc.No computer bollox on these. nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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