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by cavalierboy87
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???
Replies: 12
Views: 721

Re: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???

the sealant was holding it together.its all done now,thanks lads
by cavalierboy87
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???
Replies: 12
Views: 721

Re: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???

do i need to remove oil pick up pipe as cant see no other way of removing it. :scratch so annoying.GRRRRRR
by cavalierboy87
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???
Replies: 12
Views: 721

Re: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???

question.have taken all the bolts of sump but wont come of as of oil pick up pipe.what do i do,thanks
by cavalierboy87
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: just wondered what other rear lowering springs fit?
Replies: 9
Views: 824

Re: just wondered what other rear lowering springs fit?

got a set of corsa 60mm rear springs for £20!!!!
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???
Replies: 12
Views: 721

Re: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???

Thanks buddy.will do it at weekend,ill soak bolts in wd 40 if i have to take manifold of
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: passenger suspension problem!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Re: passenger suspension problem!!!

i managed to swap them over and was not broken but was pushed up where the bearing sits in middle.i went to local motor factors and brought top strut mount and bearing costing me £33.78 fitted and took for test run.problem solved :thumb
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???
Replies: 12
Views: 721

c18nz sump gasket problem leaking???

hi everyone,i have noticed a small amount of oil leaking from sump gasket and have pinched the bolts up a bit more but still leaking......annoyingly how easy is this to do and how to do it??? :? At the same time ill do and oil/filter change :cool i know i need.... sump gasket 19mm to drain oil. 11mm...
by cavalierboy87
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:56 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: passenger suspension problem!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Re: passenger suspension problem!!!

ill book in the garage tomoz,at least i know what it is. :)
by cavalierboy87
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: passenger suspension problem!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Re: passenger suspension problem!!!

cheers gsi pie for picture and help. i have looked and checked as when i take top plates of the passenger one is sitting higher ten driver side and the only thing i have it down to now is the bearing mount,cheers lads.....
by cavalierboy87
Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: passenger suspension problem!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 656

Re: passenger suspension problem!!!

thats what im going to check now.cheers planet c.....not happy lol
by cavalierboy87
Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: passenger suspension problem!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 656

passenger suspension problem!!!

hi every1.i was out in my car yesterday and sterring felt funny,i lifted bonnet and noticed my passenger side sitting a 1cm higher and not flush like the driver side.....when i jack car up it goes to where it shouldbe it was.i have checked a min ago and the nuts are tight and no lose parts......any ...
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Detailing Discussion
Topic: The miracle of polish
Replies: 22
Views: 5535

Re: The miracle of polish

hi sristu.my cars has the first 3 letters of our number plates the same lol.same colour....yours a 1.8 gls by any chance? cheers
by cavalierboy87
Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

hello mate.i used the standard grill and took the black bits of it and badge of it.mesh i have used is chicken wire,although i want to get the proper stuff.i will have a look when ya get a picture up mate
by cavalierboy87
Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

thanks gaz,much appreciated :thumb
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

THANKS! :) i usd some mesh from this job we did like chicken wire lol.ideally need proper mesh for bumper and grill.bonnets not the best but better than it was as did have lots of stonechips and a dent.i have just finished colour coding the front and rear bumper bits and removed the the chrome strip...
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

Bonnet>>>>put astra gsi vent on drivers side and respayed satin black as dented and scratched,
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

just put gsi bumper on then.
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

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by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

have 5 cav slabs,sri sideskirt,satin black bonnet,gsi bumper,decat,colour coded mirrors.lowered but not enough!!!!! grrrrrr.need it lowered.also removed side bump strips.looks sweet as! i love it!!!!
by cavalierboy87
Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

not been on here lately,i have done alot more to the car,will put pictures up asap.and add details..... :cool
by cavalierboy87
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: Performance Vauxhall Show, Santa Pod, 10 June 2012
Replies: 73
Views: 3186

Re: Performance Vauxhall Show, Santa Pod, 10 June 2012

ill be going sunday.it maybe raining,but wont put me of!!!!
by cavalierboy87
Sun May 20, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

also i have cut out for astra gsi vent too.some pictures are too bigger file too upload,trying to sort somethink out so there will be lots more photos soon.
by cavalierboy87
Sun May 20, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: CAVALIER GLS 1.8
Replies: 30
Views: 670

Re: CAVALIER GLS 1.8

just put some VOLVO rear bumper side extensions on.