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by gidged500
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Thanks :)

Unfortunately no not managed to sort the brake switch problem :(
Any ideas where to start with the shorting problem ?
by gidged500
Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Since the last update , both rear arches have been replaced Sorry if these are not in order http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Stella/8AAD43E9-6D48-4237-BD54-FD05CCC07135_zpsxyd5cjox.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Stella/93CBE76C-B0B3-425F-BF38-8E0A6A3C026C_zpsj...
by gidged500
Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Hi guys, not posted in a while. I have a slight problem with this cav, first off the brake lights don't work at all , I fitted two new bulbs and still nothing. Where can I get a replacement brake light switch (one that goes on the brake pedal) also how hard is it to change ? Other problem is it keep...
by gidged500
Mon May 18, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Few Strange Faults
Replies: 3
Views: 210

Re: Few Strange Faults

Ha ha im sure they dont !
im pretty sur ethe battery is what is causing it to play up. Going to buy a new battery and give it a whirl hopefully the faults will be cured !
by gidged500
Mon May 18, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: MY CAV 4x4
Replies: 214
Views: 40973

Re: MY CAV 4x4

Good Thread this. Some really nice parts going into it, looking foreward to the next update
by gidged500
Mon May 18, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Few Strange Faults
Replies: 3
Views: 210

Few Strange Faults

I cracked up my turbo yesterday and a few things happened. Drove It up the road and the interior light kept flashing on and off ? EML Light kept flickering on and off Lastly the Transmission light came on Now when i turned off the cav the battery was completley dead. no life in it at all. Now im pre...
by gidged500
Mon May 18, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Missing Grill ?
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Re: Missing Grill ?

Strange To Have nothing there. Just thought id check though :lol:
by gidged500
Sun May 17, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Missing Grill ?
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Missing Grill ?

Is there supposed to be a lower grill on the bumper or not ?

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Mine hasn't got one
by gidged500
Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4

Thanks guys ! As for being listed as a gsi 4x4 total vauxhall did that I just sent them a selection of pictures and said it's my cav turbo, they may have read on here that I named it wrong :lol:
Marks cav is cracking and I'll have go buy the mag yours is in humbucker !
by gidged500
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our cav 2.0 8v Diplomat saloon
Replies: 23
Views: 1597

Re: Our cav 2.0 8v Diplomat saloon

Not updated this in a long time.! Anyway I got some leather restorer and put it to work on the seats the results were very impressive ! http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/cav/E47AC499-3FC0-4641-A858-5AB8FBE4F843_zpsmizc6cgr.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/cav/706...
by gidged500
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Well now winter is here me and my dad decided to get a unit so the cd and the diplomat saloon are being dry stored there for the minute along with one of my many corsas

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by gidged500
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4

A mate tipped me off about it

Got some publicity today :)

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by gidged500
Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4

Thanks for changing the title :) is your fuel feed pipe in a few sections or is it one pipe
by gidged500
Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav 2.0 8v Diplomat Hatch
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Re: Our Cav 2.0 8v Diplomat Hatch

Well the hatch was due it's mot last weekend so one new battery and away it went ! http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/cav%20hatch/870A1C5B-75B0-4C40-92C7-BB63C6BBFD82_zps75i6eh44.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/cav%20hatch/B5BEAC02-30BB-4824-A892-B21ADE3D7969_zps...
by gidged500
Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

As for the the bonnet with the spoiler god knows what was going on ! It's in the right place now though ha ha
by gidged500
Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

Thanks for all the comments guys ! I was never sure about the gsi thing, how do I change my title ? Atm the turbo is sat in dry storage over winter I plan to change the pads all round and change the brake fluid. Also if anyone could help with this it would be brilliant There is quite a bad fuel leak...
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Thanks guys there is a thread up now for the turbo
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

Paint !! http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/56C8581B-21E2-4FCD-9FEF-020663934087_zpsdzvpnhys.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/8BBED04A-680C-43B7-8F43-BA7DE3D142E4_zpsg7wfbyuv.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo...
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

Primer http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/444C7E3E-6601-4224-87B6-79BBE4FF1D1D_zpsb5xpyexm.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/097BCEB3-6E16-46B8-9B99-5FEF3762A18E_zpskwfgjnbp.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/F...
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

Wheels http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/30053275-BB1B-40B0-A7AE-986A40EF629C_zpspjzqfxa7.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/8D89C9A4-79AE-411F-AA59-4B39D0109BB5_zpszxnwhnu5.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/6...
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: Another addition to our fleet a GSI 4x4 C20LET

Got an email the other day with all the rebuild pictures so here goes ! http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/12C0B6D8-FA93-430D-B063-42628D35D3E3_zps7yamkgtm.jpg http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/Cav%20turbo/B056E6DE-62CE-4185-BB11-AAD9433CF341_zpsl3zn78qp.jp...
by gidged500
Sat Oct 25, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

An addition to our fleet: a Cavalier Turbo 4x4

Thought I'd make a project thread just to keep up to date. These cars are my dream cars wanted one since the year dot. The spec of the cavalier is nothing ground breaking but I prefer a standard example. Engine wise there is a dump valve and a scorpion 3" exhaust system. Koni shocks and springs...
by gidged500
Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2221

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

Thanks :) Well our cav cd keeps plodding on cracking car cannot fault it, it's nicknamed Stella now as the first owner was called Stella. Anyway me and my dad went on a road trip again think a few of you know what's coming http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae72/gidged500/cav/C25C3D94-9CC6-405E-ADC2...
by gidged500
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: VBOA Billing 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: VBOA Billing 2014

No worries thanks for the info humbucker, me and my dad are going in one of out cavs and wondered if there was a stand we could park on.

We will probably end up parking somewhere and walking around :lol:
by gidged500
Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: VBOA Billing 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 298

VBOA Billing 2014

Just a quick one has this site got a stand for billing ?