Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi

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Sat 21 Jul 2007 21:47
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - LinuxGeek
As most of you would know here, I'm thinking of replacing my Volvo S40. I just want to get your opinions/comments on 1.7DTi engine in Astras. A friend of mine has told me you've to remove the engine mounts before you could change the drive belt on it and he's told me they're hated by the mechanics. I would like to get your expert opinions and in particular if someone has got one of these would love to hear from them tool. Many Thanks
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Sat 21 Jul 2007 23:01
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - ziggy
I had one as a hire car. Worst sounding diesel engine I've encountered.

Try before you buy, as they say.
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Sat 21 Jul 2007 23:36
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - FotheringtonThomas
opinions/comments on 1.7DTi engine in Astras.


Seem OK - for their size, they've decent power/economy.
A friend of mine has told me [...] they're hated by the mechanics.


The bill shows what the "mechanic" thinks. AFAIK they're OK. My wife has one. It does what it says on the tin, & it's 1999. Newer ones may be even better engines.
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Sat 21 Jul 2007 23:44
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - bell boy
dont do it,the only people that will say buy it are pen pushers that work from home in gated communities

what a shame the euro 4 regulations ruined what was a best of show isuzi engine ..........

if you can afford new its a cracker but sell before the warranty goes
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Sun 22 Jul 2007 00:01
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - astrabob
I've owned an Astra 1.7 DTI for over four years. When I got is, it had covered 30,000 miles, it has now covered nearly 160,000 miles.

The cambelt change is straightforward, although the top engine mount does need to be removed. It is far easier than in my previous Peugeot 405 diesel. The cambelt also only needs to be changed every 100,000 miles or ten years.

The engine is smoother than the Peugeot was, and slightly more powerful. I generally get about 55 mpg, which is good for the size of car. (It is the estate version).

In the time I've had the car, the only engine related problems have been a replacement starter motor, a replacement alternator, a new MAF sensor and a new head gasket. I think that this is pretty good over 130,000 miles.
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Sun 22 Jul 2007 06:23
Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTi - Westpig
i regularly drive Astra's at work............the older 2.0 diesel was fine, good for what it is and reasonably swift......

the 1.7 i find unacceptably flat and has to be worked hard for no real gain...
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