Underwater hull cleaning, for free, with a mask and snorkel? 'Impossible!..' Actually, it is possible, and in this post I will share with you how I keep my boat at sea 12 months per year, with no haul-outs! Being a boat owner can be an expensive business... Haul out prices and hourly charges where I keep my boat are extortionately high, and I am not in the habit of being … [Read more...]
Astra crankshaft sensor replacement. A step-by-step DIY tutorial
Crankshaft position sensor replacement on an Opel / Vauxhall Astra is easy - this tutorial will show you how to do the job. Change your own crank sensor and save a fortune on garage fees! This post explains exactly how you can change the crankshaft position sensor on an Astra. Other names for the crankshaft position sensor include: Crank sensor Crankshaft sensor … [Read more...]
How to paint under boat cradles when applying antifouling (bottom paint)
In this post I'll show you how to paint under boat cradles when applying bottom paint. My video will take you through the entire process step-by-step. If you'd like to 'cut to the chase' and watch the video then just scroll further down the page! Rossella and I dreamt of owning a boat for years before we finally managed to achieve this goal. Every time I went offshore I would … [Read more...]
How to read fault codes without a diagnostic tool – Astra, Zafira, Corsa, Vectra, Meriva etc. (Pedal test)
This post will show you a trick to read fault codes (trouble codes / error codes) without a diagnostic tool. It is nicknamed a 'pedal test' and is really quick and easy to do. This is one thing that the manufacturer always seem to forget to add to the car's owners manual!... This can work on many different models of Opel / Vauxhall cars including the following models: Astra, … [Read more...]
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement. A DIY Guide For Any Car
In this post I'll show you how to replace a crankshaft position sensor. If you have trouble code P0335 or need to change a crankshaft position sensor, read this post and watch my video showing you how you can do this job. By doing this job yourself you can save a fortune on garage fees! For me, this all started when my wife, Rossella, had the car cut out on her on a … [Read more...]
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