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by fontayne56
Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Temperature Gauge off the scale
Replies: 5
Views: 1073

Re: Temperature Gauge off the scale

Found it !! thanks !! right hand side of the engine but theres 2 .. im guessing the one with the spade connector as its the same part i have ordered. :)
by fontayne56
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Temperature Gauge off the scale
Replies: 5
Views: 1073

Re: Temperature Gauge off the scale

GREAT I'll Take a look !! :) !!
by fontayne56
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Temperature Gauge off the scale
Replies: 5
Views: 1073

Temperature Gauge off the scale

I have pulled my cavalier 1.7 TD out the garage and getting it back on the road. I left it running on the drive the or about 5 mins and I found the temperature gauge over full other side of the red. I popped the bonnet and the engine was still cool. I have ordered a new temperature sensor but where ...
by fontayne56
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Interesting Statistic !!
Replies: 6
Views: 542

Interesting Statistic !!

Ok so apparently there are 2300 registered Austin Sevens on the road
And .. 2900 Cavaliers Registered.... so pretty close in numbers.

I like going to classic are shows but never taken my cavalier yet... When do you think it's time?
by fontayne56
Tue May 24, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: 1.7td oil cooler leaking
Replies: 1
Views: 220

1.7td oil cooler leaking

Could someone talk me through replacing the oil cooler on a 1.7td mines leaking and need to change it. Looks like there in only one bolt holding it on and there thred holding the oil filter on does that need to be removed too. Not had ago yet ! ANY TIP ECT HELP !! Image of it here http://www.ebay.co...
by fontayne56
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Electric Wing Mirror Power
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Re: Electric Wing Mirror Power

Some very good questions ....

No idea when i last see the light on. Will check the rear demister and post back .. maybe a new switch needed ....

Ryan
by fontayne56
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Electric Wing Mirror Power
Replies: 4
Views: 199

Electric Wing Mirror Power

I don't seem to have any power to the the wing mirror switch as the little light is not on and my mirrors wont move. I have checked the fuses and they seem fine. Any suggestion where to look next ?
by fontayne56
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: cavalier resurrection boy
Replies: 5
Views: 462

Re: cavalier resurrection boy

Is your breather clear on your fuel tank ? I know my lawn mower stopped because of this .. If air cant get in fuel wont come out ....

they have roughly the same engine lol !
by fontayne56
Fri May 15, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: CDX alloys
Replies: 1
Views: 542

Re: CDX alloys

These could help !!!

:)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-15-VA ... 2c9b0dc25c

Ryan
by fontayne56
Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Cigarette Lighter Earth Location
Replies: 5
Views: 281

Re: Cigarette Lighter Earth Location

You guys are awwsome !!!


Yes it was a fuse !! Second one in on the top left !! All working and I'm a massive happy chappy !

Cheers Guys !

Ryan
by fontayne56
Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Cigarette Lighter Earth Location
Replies: 5
Views: 281

Re: Cigarette Lighter Earth Location

Cheers Guys I will Double Check the Fuses Again.

Will Report Back !
by fontayne56
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Cigarette Lighter Earth Location
Replies: 5
Views: 281

Cigarette Lighter Earth Location

Hi !!! Does anyone know where the earth to the cigarette lighter goes to or is located. I had a small issue when pumping my tyre up and has shorted it out loads of bits. Now my fuel gauge and my temperature gauge wont work. The battery warning light is on but is charging. Guessing is earth connectio...
by fontayne56
Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: ABS LIGHT RESET
Replies: 4
Views: 541

Re: ABS LIGHT RESET

Ahh ok must be a faulty sensor cheers chaps !! Were is the best place to find one !

Many Thanks
Ryan
by fontayne56
Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: ABS LIGHT RESET
Replies: 4
Views: 541

ABS LIGHT RESET

I had a small accident with my drive shaft breaking. Anyway i ended up having to replace the ABS sensor because it got broke.

Anyway i have put the new ABS sensor on but i still have the ABS light on. Is there a way of resetting the system ..

Cheers Ryan
by fontayne56
Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Suspension Leg Squeek !
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Suspension Leg Squeek !

Hi all I have just put a refurbished leg on my Cavalier and I have noticed a little squeak now as I'm going along the road. I think the noise is coming from where the rubber on the very top of the suspension leg contact the top of the bodywork. Should this have a little lube in there ?? Many Thanks ...
by fontayne56
Fri May 30, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change

Turns out if you have ABS you need the whole hub :( £75.00 from local spares and the £30.00 on ebay ... i think i might walk for a few days.

Many Thanks

Ryan
by fontayne56
Wed May 28, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change

Mine are drums. M Reg and a 1.7TD

I'm taking a look this weekend to see what is what .. if you get me ... Any help would be Fab ...
by fontayne56
Tue May 27, 2014 10:50 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change

What sort of job is it to change a rear wheel bearing Is it the whole hub which needs changing or is it just the bearing . Any pointers would be a help. O asked for the bearing at my local parts plsce and they had trouble finding it. Has anyone got a picture or a link to one . Cheers Ryan
by fontayne56
Tue May 27, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change
Replies: 1
Views: 241

Cav mk3 Rear Wheel Bearing Change

What sort of job is it to change a rear wheel bearing Is it the whole hub which needs changing or is it just the bearing . Any pointers would be a help. O asked for the bearing at my local parts plsce and they had trouble finding it. Has anyone got a picture or a link to one . Cheers Ryan
by fontayne56
Wed May 07, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Have you seen Another CDX 1.7 TD Hatch Back
Replies: 15
Views: 1068

Re: Have you seen Another CDX 1.7 TD Hatch Back

now there is only 40 left .....
by fontayne56
Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Racking up the miles
Replies: 25
Views: 1331

Re: Racking up the miles

According to google the Moon is 238,857 miles from earth Mine clocked around to that this morning !!! My Cavs a Mooner. I wonder if I can make it back again ... She is still my daily driver and still my first car !! I have the CDX 1.7td and she is still going strong !! what's the highest recorded mi...
by fontayne56
Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Have you seen Another CDX 1.7 TD Hatch Back
Replies: 15
Views: 1068

Re: Have you seen Another CDX 1.7 TD Hatch Back

I now have two CDX Cavs 1.7td hatchback on the Road after a successful MOT. Keep you eyes out guys as i haven't seen any others and I'm really interested in how many there are.

63 on the road according to the DVLA ..

Many Thanks
by fontayne56
Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cavalier turbo diesel any good?
Replies: 8
Views: 951

Re: Cavalier turbo diesel any good?

Mines bog standard done 235000 miles and still shines like a new penny. Keep the oil clean and it wont let you down. I have had seven cars and this cav is still me first car ive owned lol !!
by fontayne56
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: vauxhall cavalier cdx 1.7 tds ??
Replies: 2
Views: 183

vauxhall cavalier cdx 1.7 tds ??

was this ever made or a type o on the log book ! lol

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/va ... dx_1.7_tds
by fontayne56
Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: F18 Gearbox Oil Capacity
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Re: F18 Gearbox Oil Capacity

Thankyou !! guys what would I do without this forum !! probably own a silly ford lol !!!