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GunzieAscona891

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    1985 Opel Ascona 1.8 GLS
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  1. Hi there just a cheeky little update on my Ascona haven't been able to work on the car with the new baby she demands all my time. Unfortunately not the good kind of update I've found an oil leak that I've yet to determine the source Engine is covered in oil However found out where one oil leak is coming from near the oil pump. The rest is still a mystery. Also found that the radiator is leaking seems like I will be needing one sooner than I thought Yes I've two fuel filters on so that the carburettor doesn't flood. I am using a fuel separator and a universal electric fuel pump. So the list continue on what still needs fixing °Handbrake doesn't work so need to get custom cables or use astra mk5 cables. °Digital cluster sort out it's bugs °Temperate gauge isn't working cause it's not connected. Engine bay side. Will need new temp switch. °Brakes isn't how I imagine it should be will see if I can find a different brake servo perhaps it's my servo. My problem is that brakes engage rather low and not as high as I thought it would be. °Drivers seat is falling apart need new seat foam. ° The car has a hard start that I can figure out when you go to start it for the first time morning/afternoon/night doesn't matter it swings like the battery is completely flat then afterwards it would start Don't know if it's the starter or if there is a connection problem somewhere. °I've yet to fit my lowering springs a bit afraid of taking the struts out haven't removed struts before on a car that I drive Only on the spare cars but will grow a pair and tackle that job when I get there. Also on the hunt for some other rims I've grown tired of the teardrops now. I'm torn on my engine choice to replace my 1800 carburettor C20xe 20seh X20xev Z32se V6 C20xe is the ultimate choice but it's getting ridiculous these days. V6 is one of the engines I really want but they weren't really available in South Africa .only available in rwd omega b 2.6 y26se So parts are very scares and only imported engines are available here. X20xev is a engine I'd settle for very underrated 20seh if I can get one I will take it I won't be fussy. I've too many ideas and never stick to one. I've recently done this brake upgrade but now I want to go 5 stud yes you've guessed correctly turbo wheels
  2. Haven't done much to this one yet in the last few months. I've only done repairs. Fuel pump Leaking fuel pipes Brakes felt very spongy but think I'm use to it now. Digital cluster isn't working stuck at 0km/H Still need to sort out the handbrake cable.
  3. Hi there again guys so I've taken pictures of underneath isn't the best pics but will try to take better ones today. I'm going to leave the dents I think it gives the car some character. Will paint the underneath black just to keep it from rusting. For now need to source some wheels don't really want to leave it on my Rover wheels
  4. So on the 22nd September I got the car on wheels again after standing on blocks for a good few weeks car almost fell off the blocks. Hopefully if I can get the brake line adaptors I can fit the astra mk2 rear disc setup and bleed the brakes and see what happens after that.
  5. Forgot to mention that the suspension would also do with a complete refresh. The idea I have is to is to 18se engine Rear disc conversion astra mk2 280mm meriva front discs 15 inch Opel rims perhaps cav gsi slabs or something like that will have to see Digital cluster
  6. So in February I bought a 1984 Opel Ascona 1.8 Gls 5speed Hatchback For a super bargin Car needs some work but overall it looks not to bad. There is some cosmetics needing fixing but I like it as it is don't intent on spraying it. So I started breaking it but I've stopped in the middle of it and having another idea to fix it instead of braking it cause body is solid. Please let me know what your thoughts are. Save it, break it and scrap it. So faults on the car I sold master cylinder Rear brakes needs attention Need a master cylinder or just swap the brake servo and master cylinder all together. Will need new wheels Cluster isn't working Door handles Engine is finished my thought is just to fit a fuel injection engine 20seh or even a 18se doesn't matter. I test fitted a Kadett E (astra mk2) brake servo and master cylinder to it just need some adapters for the brake lines then the master cylinder might work. I fitted my spare highlights to it Astra mk2 left mirror I fitted rear disc from astra mk3 but I purposely fitted the right side to the left to see if it would work yes I know I'm insane.
  7. Hi there everyone so I bought a mid spec snowplough still look looking for left side. If anyone has one please let me know if you are willing to send it to South Africa.
  8. Beautiful car mate. If only the made estates in South Africa.
  9. Hi all so there is this 1984 Opel Ascona 1.8 Gls automatic that I have been trying to buy from this one guy the car is just standing infront of the yard. He says the gearboxis faulty. Problem is its automatic I would like to find out what parts would I need to swap it to manual? Floors and arches are still solid. It hasn't moved since 2016/2017 becaused of the defective automatic gearbox. What other automatic gearbox would work? Unfortunately we never got the mk3 cavalier /opel vectra in South Africa so the next best thing would be astra mk3 or astra f like we call it. I have a spare f16 for my white car I have astra mk2 manual bits would like to know if it would work on the Ascona? Shifter mechanism Shifter Clutch pedal Clutch cable Cv joints
  10. Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes much appreciated.
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