Repair manuals and video tutorials on OPEL CORSA

Engine

• A timing chain of the pre-facelifted D cars stretches even after 50,000 kilometres. If engine operation comes with clanking, immediately install a new part.
• Intercooler pipes of turbocharged diesel engine may crack. You can tell they’re defective if there are coolant leaks on them. As a rule, you can replace the components yourself. To do this, use an illustrated PDF manual on Opel Corsa repair.
• A starter fails at low air temperature. This happens due to the frozen grease in a starter solenoid. Our tip is to store a car in a warm parking lot or garage in winter.

Body

• To prevent the paintwork peeling and blistering in the area of rear fenders and bumper, you should regularly remove dirt without aggressive chemical products. If the defect does occur, you can partially remove the old paint and apply a new layer in your garage.
• Untimely replacement or installation of poor-quality wiper blades may result in scratches on the windscreen. Download our free step-by-step video tutorial on Opel Corsa repair to install new elements properly. Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and fill the windshield wiper reservoir with special fluid only.

Suspension

• Stabilizer links and bushes may damage after 30,000 kilometres or even earlier. A sign of their breakdown is the car roll at maneuvering and sharp braking. Download our video guide and follow Opel Corsa repair and operation instructions step by step to install new links and bushes properly.
• Hub bearings may jam making a screeching noise while driving. The problem can be eliminated only by installing new parts. To prevent their premature wear-out, the parameters of the installed wheels rims should coincide with that recommended by the car manufacturer.

Steering

• Tie rods and rod ends fail at 60,000 kilometres. The main reason for this is driving on poor-quality roads. The components malfunctioning is indicated by the steering wheel play and wobbling, unusual sounds in the front part of the vehicle. As a precaution, you should regularly inspect the system elements and check the dust boots integrity. If replacement is inevitable, you can download our free detailed instruction and do Opel Corsa repair and servicing yourself.