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by 5853moore
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: 348

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.
by 5853moore
Tue May 24, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Rust proofing
Replies: 5
Views: 529

Re: Rust proofing

Both of mine are covered in waxoyl/underseal.
by 5853moore
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Mk3 Cavalier Promotional Videos
Topic: 54 degree V6 Production at Ellesmere Port
Replies: 4
Views: 5680

Re: 54 degree V6 Production at Ellesmere Port

Interesting watch cheers :)
by 5853moore
Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Updated fleet! Two cavs and a ashtray!
Replies: 3
Views: 510

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...
by 5853moore
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Smell of petrol - help please.
Replies: 16
Views: 891

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 ...
by 5853moore
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Early MK3 8V SRI Cavalier
Replies: 23
Views: 1728

Re: Early MK3 8V SRI Cavalier

Would love to see some pictures of this!
by 5853moore
Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: C25XE sump gasket?
Replies: 0
Views: 238

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?
by 5853moore
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: 179

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...
by 5853moore
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Andrei's V6 project
Replies: 331
Views: 13158

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.
by 5853moore
Sat Jan 16, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Andrei's V6 project
Replies: 331
Views: 13158

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.
by 5853moore
Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Andrei's V6 project
Replies: 331
Views: 13158

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...
by 5853moore
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: New member from Birmingham
Replies: 18
Views: 749

Re: New member from Birmingham

afternoon mate im in tamworth with this :

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by 5853moore
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: 4227

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...
by 5853moore
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: 2028

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!
by 5853moore
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: 1924

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!
by 5853moore
Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 2l 8v engines
Replies: 23
Views: 3253

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...
by 5853moore
Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: X20xev poor idle=stress
Replies: 6
Views: 625

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!
by 5853moore
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bulkhead soundproofing!
Replies: 16
Views: 629

Re: Bulkhead soundproofing!

ripped all mine off after i had to have the drivers side powersteering mount repaired due to the stuff.
by 5853moore
Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: my winter hack
Replies: 5
Views: 684

Re: my winter hack

2.0 DTI vectra estate. Its the biggest heap of junk i have ever bought im my life!
by 5853moore
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 41922

Re: Matts CDX

looking good that mate. Hope your arches last longer then mine. 18months later and there back to square one!
by 5853moore
Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: First time cav owner
Replies: 6
Views: 771

Re: First time cav owner

nice car im looking for a cheap winter hack.
by 5853moore
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V
Replies: 38
Views: 2217

Re: Our Cav CD 2.0 8V

nice seection of cavaliers there. The interior on the CD looks more comfy then my leather
by 5853moore
Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: my new drifter!
Replies: 124
Views: 5612

Re: my new drifter!

bloody hell mate i cant keep up lol all look nice cars
by 5853moore
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My other cars are GTI's
Replies: 11
Views: 885

Re: My other cars are GTI's

Nice ive always wanted one of the 206 gti 180
by 5853moore
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: MK3 Astra Cab - Impulse buy.
Replies: 14
Views: 994

Re: MK3 Astra Cab - Impulse buy.

looks like you bought a friday night motor. Just drive it till it goes bang!!!