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by sribobby
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Changing Steering Arm / tie rod
Replies: 16
Views: 1420

Re: Changing Steering Arm / tie rod

I just bought the whole steering arm online and replaced them. Getting the track rod end off can be a nightmare.
by sribobby
Mon May 15, 2017 3:54 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: front bumper
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: front bumper

Yes should be
by sribobby
Mon May 15, 2017 3:47 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: X20XEV [SRi 16V] crank pully bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 415

Re: X20XEV [SRi 16V] crank pully bolt

Just an ordinary socket, 19 r there abouts if memory serves me well!!
by sribobby
Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:36 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Airbag Light.
Replies: 2
Views: 260

Re: Airbag Light.

Yes it definitely needs to be plugged in to a computer for that
by sribobby
Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier Ecotec. A few questions
Replies: 4
Views: 875

Re: Cavalier Ecotec. A few questions

The noise could be coming from the alternator belt/pullies. Is the engine light not on? Dodgy cam or crank sensor would cut out at 4500rpm
by sribobby
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:04 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Fuel computer
Replies: 18
Views: 1357

Re: Fuel computer

I have a turbo computer in my ecotec Sri. Average speed and mpg aren't accurate but it still looks nicer than the ordinary clock!
by sribobby
Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:53 am
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

Avoid using the lighter in future, probably the easiest thing to do. Sorry I cant be off any proper assistance
by sribobby
Sat May 28, 2016 5:16 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Paint basics
Replies: 27
Views: 1281

Re: Paint basics

Ebay?? Just a random guess tho
by sribobby
Sat May 28, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Rear chassis legs
Replies: 7
Views: 857

Re: Rear chassis legs

This is probably no use to u but would the new ones not just go were the other ones where?
by sribobby
Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor
Replies: 21
Views: 2047

Re: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor

Even ebay has them. Make sure its Siemens though. I think cavalier and omega are the same, not Astra or vectra
by sribobby
Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Brakes not working right
Replies: 24
Views: 2408

Re: Brakes not working right

Well he said he got them from local auto parts shop so I'm assuming they aren't from eBay. But stranger things have happened
by sribobby
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:42 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Wobbly seat back and trim cleaning
Replies: 17
Views: 939

Re: Wobbly seat back and trim cleaning

Maybe a blow up doll in the seat wud help a bit or a bit of grease. At least a doll wudnt need any attention lol
by sribobby
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:34 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Brakes not working right
Replies: 24
Views: 2408

Re: Brakes not working right

Fair enough but unless you got them from pound land they shouldn't be that bad!! Even cheap pads have to be approved and fit for purpose
by sribobby
Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor
Replies: 21
Views: 2047

Re: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor

Does the engine rev above 45000 rpm? Err... probably not :D Two many vodka lol. Adding on an extra 0! though possibly 4,500rpm. If the car is still roadworthy and you've got a decent, quiet stretch close by, a run which takes the car beyond 4,500prm will usually reveal a duff cam sensor - the engin...
by sribobby
Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor
Replies: 21
Views: 2047

Re: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor

I think code 19 is crankshaft sensor. Usually the engine will limit at 4500 rpm if its a dodgy sensor. Cheap ones don't work either so make sure you buy a genuine one
by sribobby
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor
Replies: 21
Views: 2047

Re: Camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor

Yip paper clip test will show you what sensor is dodgy. Sometimes its the wiring to the cam sensor that's at fault and not the sensor. Does the engine rev above 45000 rpm?
by sribobby
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:09 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Brakes not working right
Replies: 24
Views: 2408

Re: Brakes not working right

If there's plenty of meat on the pads then they shouldn't be at fault.
by sribobby
Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: OBD1 Diagnostics set up
Replies: 31
Views: 14274

Re: OBD1 Diagnostics set up

Everything. Engine, abs, airbag. What else do you need it to do? Think it reads live data as well as in lambda sensor etc.
by sribobby
Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Handbrake adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 424

Re: Handbrake adjustment

U can adjust it above the rear axle in the middle. Or you can adjust each wheel separately behind the brake disc.
by sribobby
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:16 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Of mice and men. But mainly mice.
Replies: 23
Views: 1059

Re: Of mice and men. But mainly mice.

U should of set a couple of mouse traps under the front of the car or put a cat inside it at night lol
by sribobby
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:11 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Cavalier SRI (8 valve) rear beam
Replies: 4
Views: 473

Re: Cavalier SRI (8 valve) rear beam

Would swapping the whole beam not be easier?
by sribobby
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:46 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: OBD1 Diagnostics set up
Replies: 31
Views: 14274

Re: OBD1 Diagnostics set up

I bought a lead from ebay with 16 pin on one side and ten on the other to fit the cav. Works a treat with snap on scanner but never tried with anything else
by sribobby
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Check control loom on a cav
Replies: 12
Views: 921

Re: Check control loom on a cav

94-95 sri's also have check control. Not just v6 or turbos
by sribobby
Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:51 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Radio moving ?
Replies: 7
Views: 426

Re: Radio moving ?

Wud it not fit in the gap below were some people fit calibra gauges? Might take a bit of diy job though. At least heaters would be safe
by sribobby
Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:39 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: abs module
Replies: 10
Views: 690

Re: abs module

The search menu isn't that good. Type in abs and it brings up everything under the sun with the letters abs in it. Better than nothing though