MK3 Estate AKA (AstraBus)

[jono_astra]

The parts probably only a tenner but its the royal steal prices that cost the most.

 

[Paddy 1.7]

The parts probably only a tenner but its the royal steal prices that cost the most.

I'd seen a whole airbox on fleabay the day before for £12 posted

 

[BenAstra]

Hang on, is the diesel air box different? :S

I have an air box in the garage.... If they're the same, pay postage and the lids yours.

 

[Purpledrumstick]

I would've thought the bore size would be different tbh

 

[Paddy 1.7]

That's what mine looks like







Iv no idea if they're the same throughout the range

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Looks the same tbh. Measure the bore size for the inlet pipe first

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Looks the same tbh. Measure the bore size for the inlet pipe first

Found a link to an old thread on here that says there not all the same

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Ah ok then

 

[Paddy 1.7]

New rocker cover arrived

 

[djwilde69]

Tis very clean

 

[Purpledrumstick]

So come on then, does she run again? You've had that long enough to fit it and try lol

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Got it fitted even went a bit fancy with some chamfer topped stainless cap head bolts unfortunately the test fire will have to wait I have 3 cars and only one battery between them

 

[Paddy 1.7]

really really want to get her to fire up

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Tempted to either find or do my own 5 door ph1 skirts now

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Anyone got any pictures of a irmscher estate/van spoiler fitted wanting to see how it should sit at sides and along top of lid too before I fit mine

 

[jimmy-sport]

Fair play to you for being different an sticking at it even with the comments you've had now get it on the road an enjoy it

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Fair play to you for being different an sticking at it even with the comments you've had now get it on the road an enjoy it

Uncertain future atm may be buying a 4x4 escort rs2000 one of 7 on the road if I do unfortunately astra is going to have to be broken up of sold with all parts as is

 

[Paddy 1.7]

having had a lot of time to think now its crunch time

my daily driver is a 1998 ford escort 1.8 gti

when it comes to the astra i know driving it will be a dissapointment with the engine thats in

the mk4 astra thats been blocking my driveway has now been sold so can now access garage again

Plans are as such with you guys offering opinions to the plans

(Plan a Break up for parts sell up and move on)

(Plan b Engine conversion redtop / V6)

(Plan c Engine conversion Redtop / V6 .. Pickup Conversion and rear wheel drive)

Also will put to the vote if im doing this work im respraying the old girl anything but flame pink

 

[Purpledrumstick]

Engine conversion, v6. And if you are feeling ballsy do the pick up plan.

 

[Paddy 1.7]

Engine conversion, v6. And if you are feeling ballsy do the pick up plan.

Thinking rigid rear drive axle using original mounting points be easy to make a tunnel if I pickup converted it