Being affected by the righting off of vehicles with parts like £1000 headlights!
My MK4 astra went up by £100 (now £240) the CD is due mid May and is on a joint policy with my Morris, started saving!
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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 36
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Worrying
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3277
Worrying
Not solely Cavalier related but like many on here I only have older cars as well as my Cavalier. All are well looked after and cherished in a way most motorist's wouldn't understand so when I found this video it was most concerning and the way the world is going I believe it has some substance. Has ...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Fuel filler repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2730
Fuel filler repair
Is this the correct way to repair the Cavalier filler! (Looks like it 'was' a SRi)
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Alan
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Alan
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 590
- Views: 116005
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
https://i.postimg.cc/7fStFh86/Hillman-Minx.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/rzBYZWH3/Minor-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/QV9yqSfc/MG-1396.jpg Lucky enough to have been to both - Cuba is amazing for older vehicles but they are not always what they seem, the Minor has a beam front axle!! A lot of the larger 50'...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8413
Re: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
Wow you really had a wet one! Talking to some stallholders they said that they never unpacked their stock, those that did had some really wet stuff on display on Sunday. Still it is summer!? Sunday started off cloudy and we walked around with brollies and Mac's ready for a downpour but the day gradu...
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8413
Re: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
Been pouring here for hours but things are looking up after 3am - or is that just wishful thinking!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:49 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8413
Re: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
I'll be there on the Sunday, slipped up with our tickets so will be buying on the gate!
Alan
Alan
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 590
- Views: 116005
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
Me no comprendi! Must be older than I think.
Alan
Alan
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 8:06 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Door panel removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 984
Re: Door panel removal
Ah, that plastic hook! I sort of remembered it once you pointed me in the right direction - thanks. Panel off and membrane peeled away from corner it was the lock microswitch that was giving trouble. Planned on removing it for detailed examination but it seems the window channel is in the way. Gave ...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Door panel removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 984
Door panel removal
Have an intermittent drivers door lock on my CD, straightforward fix I thought, probably dirty contacts. However although I've had all door panels off many moons ago when cavity wax was applied - I can't get the panel off! All screws and clips released except one at the lower rear corner. Haynes man...
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:11 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Battery Life
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1793
Re: Battery Life
Batteries do tend to just 'die' now! When I just got married/mortgage etc my Morris battery started to give up but being short of cash I nursed it through the winter by using the starting handle (remember them!)
Alan
Alan
- Sat May 13, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Alloy wheel paint code
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1002
Re: Alloy wheel paint code
I painted mine Star Silver and lacquered them after and thought they looked 'right'? (don't know what code though)
Alan
Alan
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Little 1.8LSi
- Replies: 211
- Views: 52643
Re: My Little 1.8LSi
I had to pump up the wife's MINI tyres every day (3-4lbs) and finally reached my match. Had tyres removed to investigate and found extensive corrosion in the wheel wells, lumps of paint as big as my hand would come off! Had all wheels shot (media?) blasted and powder coated and could now sell my foo...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:16 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 238
- Views: 91586
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
I used to get wiper blade refills from Wilko's (Wilkinson before name change) and they seemed 'ok' but the last few sets I have bought for our cars have been Bosch (from eBay) and about a tenner and they have been very good.
The rubber seems to slide over the glass easier?
Alan
The rubber seems to slide over the glass easier?
Alan
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VauxFest 2023 - CANCELLED !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1112
Re: VauxFest 2023 - CANCELLED !!
That's a shame it's a great day out at a super venue!
Alan
Alan
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:48 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140579
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
More like 1690's! Nice one James.
Alan
Alan
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:36 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140579
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Wow what a story but what a happy ending! Bet your excited and will enjoy the journey back to your new home.
I was in Tonbridge today and could have popped in on my way back!
Alan
I was in Tonbridge today and could have popped in on my way back!
Alan
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:09 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: Charlie from Essex
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2273
Re: Charlie from Essex
Hi, can't beat a Saloon - but then I'm biased!
Enjoy.
Alan
Enjoy.
Alan
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
- Replies: 890
- Views: 220578
Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Sad to think that the majority of cars scrapped are the result of a low percentage of corrosion - what we reckon 10%?
Alan
Alan
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Tapered Rear springs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3116
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Merry Christmas you lovely lot.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22047
Re: Merry Christmas you lovely lot.
Not being a fan of 'Call the midwife' I thumbed through my phone and found this post!
Merry Christmas to all you Cavvy people!
Alan
Merry Christmas to all you Cavvy people!
Alan
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cavaliers in the snow
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2114
Re: Cavaliers in the snow
Had about 2 or 3cms of snow here (Southend area) and was watching 'drivers' sliding down a local hill - all wheels locked just going where the hill took them until stopped by kerb or lamp post or the cars that were already stopped!
They didn't have a clue.
Alan
They didn't have a clue.
Alan
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:19 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Toyota Yaris 1.3 CDX (2002).
- Replies: 104
- Views: 13561
Re: Toyota Yaris 1.3 CDX (2002).
Few weeks ago near Bakewell (main road) it was £2.12!!!!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:12 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
- Replies: 890
- Views: 220578
Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Moving in the right direction! Always a good feeling when things start to take shape, especially outer panel work - nice!
Alan
Alan
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:06 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140579
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do - I'm sure it will be read and enjoyed whatever!
Alan
Alan