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- Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:24 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Hot Smelling Engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1763
Re: Hot Smelling Engine
I recently had very hot and burnt smelling engine it was the alternator which has gone and burnt. EML came on made paperclip test which said high woltage lmfao so gone and changed it. I f I were you Id use a coolant flush additive through the system and check if the auxillary waterpump working.
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:18 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: 2.0 8v problematic idle + Fuel feed problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1483
2.0 8v problematic idle + Fuel feed problem
Hi . My car has autogas kit fitted since mid 00's The car refuses to start when switched on petrol. According to her mood takes either one extended period of cranking or two or various attempts to get it started. However when shes switched on gas it starts in no time . I dont have any running proble...
- Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:46 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Et 25 rims urgent please??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 312
Re: Et 25 rims urgent please??
I know m8 they are going to be wide
but how wide?
If they are out of wings I wont buy it.
I dont have the chance to try them coz Im buyin from abroad.
Regards
but how wide?
If they are out of wings I wont buy it.
I dont have the chance to try them coz Im buyin from abroad.
Regards

- Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:14 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Et 25 rims urgent please??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 312
Et 25 rims urgent please??
7,5j x 15 inch et 25
does this fit my 35mm lovered cav?
any rubbing or disadvantage?
any advices?
Best regards
does this fit my 35mm lovered cav?
any rubbing or disadvantage?
any advices?
Best regards
- Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:14 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: a healthy 5 stud conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 375
a healthy 5 stud conversion
Guys-girls hi all, I have bought calibra turbo turbine 5 stud wheels for bargain price here. I want to fit them into my 4 stud 2.0 8valver vectra a. no abs- straight rear beam Anyone help me about this conversion?What do I need....?Cv joints fit for example? Anyone help me step by step I d be very g...
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:02 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: just have side skirts (Gsı) fitting info
- Replies: 4
- Views: 397
just have side skirts (Gsı) fitting info
Have a standart 8 valver 2.0 saloon 1993 my
I have bare door mouldings and bare skirts of Gsi
What do I need for trouble free-long term performance installation
really dont want to go a welder and make rust friendlyy pins on:( any other way?
Sticking clips on body then wear the skirts
many thanks
I have bare door mouldings and bare skirts of Gsi
What do I need for trouble free-long term performance installation
really dont want to go a welder and make rust friendlyy pins on:( any other way?
Sticking clips on body then wear the skirts
many thanks
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:54 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: interior removal (sedan)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 596
Re: interior removal (sedan)
many thanks mate... long answer its a great effort
I have to also remove interior carpet and seats never done before so asking lol
cheers
I have to also remove interior carpet and seats never done before so asking lol
cheers
- Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:52 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: interior removal (sedan)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 596
interior removal (sedan)
anyone please help me and guide me about
interior carpet ,seats,middle console removal for cleaning(car has only been vacuumed for years)
any method,tools needed,tips velcome
best regards
interior carpet ,seats,middle console removal for cleaning(car has only been vacuumed for years)
any method,tools needed,tips velcome
best regards
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
Re: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
hi guys engine mounts have been replaced 4 months ago.
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:53 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
Re: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
the idle is approx 850 900 rpm mate...thanks
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:52 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
Re: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
gaz hmm I think no but
Im suspecting the middle silencer..its a catalyst like silencer and its still GM so I think its been contaminated bad any other comments?
Im suspecting the middle silencer..its a catalyst like silencer and its still GM so I think its been contaminated bad any other comments?
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:49 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
vibrating idle 20ne 93 model
Hi guys I have recently replaced plugs ,ht leads,back and mid box,engine mount, vacuum pipes as much as I can...Cleaned flow meter and inlet manıfold and idle speed valve but its still going on. At idle ,car vibrates I really hate it. like an old bedford truck steering wheel vibrates no oil in water...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:34 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Anyone help me Tachometer replacing&adjusting new Kilometer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 286
Anyone help me Tachometer replacing&adjusting new Kilometer
Hi guys My instrument board doesnt work no rev working, this morning the kilometer gauge suddenly fall into 20...suspecting kilometer wire broke down Now Ihave found a calibra 95 ecotec white type instrument board and have qtns -ecotec cali board fit for 93 model 2.0 vectra a? -Changing kilometer wi...
- Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:06 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 713
Re: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
Yeah.Glass stickin black silicone seems solvent free....A friend sticked door moulds with bath sylicone which caused fluctuation on board lol The best is to use original GSI mount clips any one know how much we need them and part codes please At worst we can use black glass slycone;)) Würth like qua...
- Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:31 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My wee baby
- Replies: 72
- Views: 3231
Re: My wee baby
Very well job mate you are holy saint coz you save it from junkyard!!1 Nice job
Saw some horror scenes but they are covered now in safe!!
We d glad if you show step by step headlight washer conversion
Regards!!
Saw some horror scenes but they are covered now in safe!!
We d glad if you show step by step headlight washer conversion
Regards!!
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:58 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: this is the beginning of a beatiful relationship!!
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3206
Re: this is the beginning of a beatiful relationship!!
Nice job done mate hovewer hearing some parts cant be obtained anymore annoys me
Which brand Rad. did you use?
Which brand Rad. did you use?
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:52 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Hit a ROCK sticking out mud embankment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 578
Re: Hit a ROCK sticking out mud embankment
You might change undercarriage as well mate. I hope its the worst crash in your life!!!
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:47 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: slam panel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 390
Re: slam panel
Spot Welded on,I have recently have changed it on my calibra hovever you have to be very very careful...All front end could look terrible when done poorly.....You do have 4 point punto welds.
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:44 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Help Identifying Bumper
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1723
Re: Help Identifying Bumper
I like the firehawk tyres tho are they still produced? Nice oem tyre!!
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:43 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Help Identifying Bumper
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1723
Re: Help Identifying Bumper
its a genuine irmscher item in Turkey you can find em easy lol I can send you
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:36 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: anyone please tell me urgent GSI-Turbo fellas
- Replies: 0
- Views: 399
anyone please tell me urgent GSI-Turbo fellas
I need the GM article number of front bumper tow cover to order from Germany.
Anyone tell me please the order code?
Best
Anyone tell me please the order code?
Best
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:34 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Fitting sideskirts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 864
Re: Fitting sideskirts
Yeah dude seems you have done some butchery while screwing and riveting,they can cause deteoration!! And the rivets may cause galvanitic reaction and rot!! There is numerous in line holes on oem metal skirt those are the mountage holes for sri skirt I guess and result water not to trap in skirt and ...
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:30 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 713
Re: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
Mate that is the problem that there is no factory dot extensions on sill to click on the clips..I want to have a mechanic montage at somewhere to ensure the strength!! I really dont rely on glues...I t can fall on high speed an damage other cars I ll be given prison then lol Icant rivet or etc the c...
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:25 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 713
Re: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
My replica car will be based on a facelift saloon 2.0 GL , do I need any other fixings( plastics etc) to fit GSı bodykit? I know there is some fixing clamp in sills that should be klicked onto factory extensions.I think to stick clamps into sills than clamp to sideskirt??? Any mount brackets needed ...
- Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:19 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 713
Re: cav hatchback bumper fit sedan?
m8eys thanks for all interest and reply!! I appreciate you...I ll go for another bumper now