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- Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Cig lighter blew fuse, no charging, no ignition lights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1327
Re: Cig lighter blew fuse, no charging, no ignition lights
Ive had this pluged something in to the cig lighter and bang. I replaced the fuse and its all ok now.
- Tue May 24, 2016 4:06 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Rust proofing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 939
Re: Rust proofing
Both of mine are covered in waxoyl/underseal.
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Mk3 Cavalier Promotional Videos
- Topic: 54 degree V6 Production at Ellesmere Port
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17160
Re: 54 degree V6 Production at Ellesmere Port
Interesting watch cheers 

- Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:15 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Updated fleet! Two cavs and a ashtray!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1133
Updated fleet! Two cavs and a ashtray!
Thought I had better show my face about here. seeing as I have finally updated my 10 year old computer and I can do things without them taking 3 hours! My sri: its more of a ornament at the moment I think ive used it three times in the last year and included to be moted. it will be coming off the ro...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:45 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: Smell of petrol - help please.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2219
Re: Smell of petrol - help please.
Does the smell come in stronger if the heating fan is on? If it's coming from the engine bay, check your feed and return lines, they may have hair-line cracks in them, my old C18NZ did that on a cold day before I replaced both hoses. Do what this man has said. I had thecsame problems except it was ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:30 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Early MK3 8V SRI Cavalier
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2764
Re: Early MK3 8V SRI Cavalier
Would love to see some pictures of this!
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C25XE sump gasket?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 533
C25XE sump gasket?
Has anyone done a 2.5 sump gasket ?
It's something that needs doing and i was hoping to do it myself. but heard mixed opinions on doing it?
Anyone actually done it and have an honest opinion?
It's something that needs doing and i was hoping to do it myself. but heard mixed opinions on doing it?
Anyone actually done it and have an honest opinion?
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: A few electrical gremlins on my c25xe?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 723
A few electrical gremlins on my c25xe?
Ive a few electrical gremlins on my c25xe which are as follows: The passenger side fog light keeps constantly blowing the bulb? The coolant check bulb has a mind of its own and will come on for no reason. (coolant correct level and not dropping) The central locking is very lazy? The boot will not lo...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:13 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Andrei's V6 project
- Replies: 331
- Views: 19707
Re: Andrei's V6 project
I'll stick to this one if it's OK? I don't get on the Internet from a computer much. So a new thread will be very few and far between.
- Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:30 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Andrei's V6 project
- Replies: 331
- Views: 19707
Re: Andrei's V6 project
Just like to say this is back on the road just requiring 3 small patches of welding. I'm glad I kept my promise and put it back where it belongs.
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:43 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Andrei's V6 project
- Replies: 331
- Views: 19707
Re: Andrei's V6 project
Hi all only a quick few pictures but she still very much alive. So far ive done the following: Complete new exhaust Completely undersealed Leather interior New shocks and springs,and bushes. (not fitted) New cambelt and waterpump New pas pump full service new rocker gaskets new wings I have a gsi ki...
- Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:47 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: New member from Birmingham
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1673
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: The Car's the Star
- Topic: humbucker's V6 CDX 'loon in Total Vauxhall
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12952
Re: humbucker's V6 CDX 'loon in Total Vauxhall
Hi Colin. They were BK Racing five-spokes. I can't remember the model name. I sold them to Michael (otherwise known as '5853moore') who put them on his Vectra B. You can see 'em in my original sale thread: http://www.vauxhallcavalier.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12024 Those alloys are long go...
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:47 pm
- Forum: The Car's the Star
- Topic: Kirk McSporran's B204-powered SRi in Performance Vauxhall
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7012
Re: Kirk McSporran's B204-powered SRi in Performance Vauxhal
I recently met kirk (provided me with a black dashboard) and had a look at this and its stunning! kirk himself is a nice guy as well!
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:06 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA Spring Parts Day & Autojumble, Sunday 9th March 2014
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3142
Re: VBOA Spring Parts Day & Autojumble, Sunday 9th March 201
i might go i only live half an hour away! see how much the cavalier has chewed my wallet after ive put that back on the road!
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:07 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: 2l 8v engines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5909
Re: 2l 8v engines
2.0 8v ant that strong ive killed one. VERY easily. Was towing a mates korean heap to the scrap yard when the oil light popped on under load. Let of the pedal and it went out. and thought its the oil pressure sensor (had a 1.4 16v astra previously and did the same, changed the sensor and away you go...
- Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:50 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: X20xev poor idle=stress
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1009
Re: X20xev poor idle=stress
Be the ICV mate get a new one and go from there! my x20xev doesnt idle great if im honest with you!
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bulkhead soundproofing!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1438
Re: Bulkhead soundproofing!
ripped all mine off after i had to have the drivers side powersteering mount repaired due to the stuff.
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:36 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: my winter hack
- Replies: 5
- Views: 969
Re: my winter hack
2.0 DTI vectra estate. Its the biggest heap of junk i have ever bought im my life!
- Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:03 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
- Replies: 291
- Views: 183572
Re: Matts CDX
looking good that mate. Hope your arches last longer then mine. 18months later and there back to square one!
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:36 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: First time cav owner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1123
Re: First time cav owner
nice car im looking for a cheap winter hack.
- Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:24 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3636
Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
nice seection of cavaliers there. The interior on the CD looks more comfy then my leather
- Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:02 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: my new drifter!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 12287
Re: my new drifter!
bloody hell mate i cant keep up lol all look nice cars
- Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:46 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: My other cars are GTI's
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1324
Re: My other cars are GTI's
Nice ive always wanted one of the 206 gti 180
- Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:55 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: MK3 Astra Cab - Impulse buy.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1549
Re: MK3 Astra Cab - Impulse buy.
looks like you bought a friday night motor. Just drive it till it goes bang!!!