[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Opel Ascona B 4.0i-24V (C40SE; 200KW / 272PS) I’ve hardly posted anything for quite a while – sorry about that 😉 But today I received some really good news, albeit of a more personal nature: on Thursday I finally had the long desired TÜV (MOT) appointment with my friend, the 4 litre Ascona, of course! *joy* People, make sure you cross your fingers for...
Oil change in Getrag transmissions
“Just top up the oil!”, is generally thought to be an easy task. However, this is not always so. You can find the opening for the engine oil fairly easily, but it’s the ‘finding’ that becomes a problem when it’s a matter of the transmission, especially in Getrag-transmission systems. “This viscous juice leaks out from almost everywhere, but where on earth do I top it up?”, is a question of the...
So wird’s gemacht (Here’s how it’s done)
Exactly! These 3 (4) ‘key words’ are the title of the oil-smeared Bible of every hard-core hobby mechanic. How often have we studied the circuit diagrams, tightening torques or the wheel bearing clearance in order to make sure the car is good to go on a Friday evening just before heading to the disco? Whilst yet again browsing through the worn out collection of loose pages, one notices that this...
edelschmiede is family
I'll readily admit that it rarely happens, but it does occasionally happen: a family outing to the edelschmiede in the everyday Kadett C Limo! Just terrific, and thus Stephan managed to turn the weekly shop into something a bit more special. Wife, child & and even the dog found it alright! See you soon Sonja, Adrian & Stephan!
A happy New Year & many thanks from the edelschmied
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]”Children, how time flies!” The first three weeks of the new year are over and done with, the winter has come and the edelschmiede forges away at top speed! But one thing mustn’t be forgotten: „THANK YOU to all our customers, friends and Opel rear-wheel-drive drivers for the previous, first complete business year!“ We never expected that the edelschmiede would...
Happy New Year!
Even when the weather appears spring-like: it's winter, folks! The New Year is before us, folks! And, it's the right time for hobby mechanics, folks 🙂 The new year will start with a number of brand new articles in the edelschmiede - Shop, so get excited! The edelschmiede team wishes you a Happy New Year!
Father Christmas has a gaiter in his sack
Hello Vintage - Opel enthusiasts, soon the fat man with the big sack over his shoulder will be on his way! You can have one too, in rubber! I have a small batch of original gear gaiters that can be snatched up for the Getrag 240 & 265 transmissions in the Manta, Senator A & Co! These are now available to complete your man's Christmas shopping in the edelschmiede Shop, so: get on it!...
The internet, the (too fast) data highway?!?
Hello & welcome to the brand new 'edelschmiede emern' blog! Strictly speaking, this page wasn't supposed to be openly published yet, however a few Vintage Opel mechanics managed to stumble across this 'secret site'! So we have chosen to make a virtue out of necessity and now it's here, our much anticipated website! Ta da!!!!! Further content will follow, and we can now also be found on...
‚edelschmiede’s noble cherry‘, the official hot drink!
“Does a mail-order business for Vintage – Opel parts need an official hot drink?”, you ask yourselves??? ”Of course!”, is the easy answer! A small yet delicious sachet of colourful gummy bears could be found with every order throughout the rest of the year, however the winter months will be sweetened with the excellent tea from edelschmiede. This drink with its pleasant ‘Cherry – Banana’ flavour...









