What to look for on corsa b

[novadave24]

As above ive been offered a corsa but what do i look for and were is the rust on them lol
cheers dave:)

[mowgli]

not as bad as a nova, but being a typical gm product, you need to look everywhere structural

[paul james]

If you know your way around a Nova then a Corsa B will be very familiar for you as its the same basic layout just shaped a bit differently. The standard reply to these threads I give is to take a torch with you, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and look over every single bit of the car you can gets your eyes on. Theres no point listing areas to look at, then you only look at those bits and miss something else. Basically spend half an hour checking every little thing, any bad points you can point out will help score a discount off the asking price.

[novadave24]

ok cheers i was thinking it was sort off the same as the nova does a redtop fit in them with out any welding or do they need welding ?

[Lewis.]

it's generally accepted that Corsa's don't need stitch welding. unless it's rotten, in which case it'll still pull itself to pieces lol

[chris gsi]

Look on the b pillar for a crack as its a mot fail as it seems common on the 3 doods

[pie]

early corsa like to rot on

cross member
bulk head
chassi rails
top of windscreen
inner rear arches
under brake servo
b pillar crack

lol lol

[novadave24]

if i will be getting it will be next weekend but i be breaking it as its not what i really want would anyone be interested in any parts ?

[novadave24]

early corsa like to rot on

cross member
bulk head
chassi rails
top of windscreen
inner rear arches
under brake servo
b pillar crack

lol lol

i still check all that as well thank you mate :)

[novadave24]

Look on the b pillar for a crack as its a mot fail as it seems common on the 3 doods

i give them a look but i be breaking lol

[turbojolt]

you getting rid of the vectra already

[novadave24]

no no vectra ant going anywere i just want to strip this corsa :)

[novadave24]

anyone want any parts off it ?

[turbojolt]

no.

[_Jake]

is it a sport? if so dibs on epas... this thread will probably get closed before then though!

[novadave24]

na its a LS 3 door in red i let most parts go cheap as well :)

[Alex J]

take it straight to the iron!

[Mike]

B pillar crack is a good sign its been hammered to death.

Rust like fook around the rear wiper hole & internal of boot door frame at the base. Under radiator, they go there worse then Nova's. Drivers & passenger footwell, where the inner arch joins the floor pan, common to get holes in that area also.

[L14MNP]

take it straight to the iron!

This. I hope you're paying less than 50 quid, too!

[Novasport]

is it a sport? if so dibs on epas... this thread will probably get closed before then though!

Sport never had EPAS, only 1.0 12v or 1.2 16v 1998 on with airbag fitted.

[Edd]

take it straight to the iron!

+Rep lol

[L14MNP]

The only place a Corsa like that should be seen, is precariously balanced atop a Kingfisher blue Rovef 100 in the back of a mk6 Transit tipper.

Stick it over the bridge and do it a favour!

I also find it amusing that anyone would soend 30 mins checking over a cars bodywork when it's as cheap as this one should be! lol