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by DiplomaXE
Wed May 03, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 2.0 8v Diplomat
Replies: 274
Views: 27271

Re: James' 2.0 8v Diplomat

gutted for you James, when I saw this.
I dont think I have anything left parts wise that would help you out, but you never know what's in the loft!
by DiplomaXE
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Pete's new toy - Yet another Lotus! Elise Special Edition
Replies: 5
Views: 2127

Re: Pete's new toy - Yet another Lotus! Elise Special Editio

Yeah for something so stiff, you wouldn't know when you are in it, it does float over pot holes too, Lotus as per usual have done an epic job. Bit tricky to get out of but the roof unclips either side so if I am feeling lazy and dont want a tweeked back I can unclip one side and roll the roof over. ...
by DiplomaXE
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Pete's new toy - Yet another Lotus! Elise Special Edition
Replies: 5
Views: 2127

Pete's new toy - Yet another Lotus! Elise Special Edition

Having had 4 Lotus cars now over 26 years, (gosh I am getting old) you may have seen my last one in some pictures on here, so I thought I'd show you my latest. My ageing Esprit sold at auction late November, at Historics @ Brooklands, actually at MBW at Brooklands for that auction. Had that 12 and a...
by DiplomaXE
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: DK Photography - Southern 13th Meeting photos
Replies: 6
Views: 705

Re: DK Photography - Southern 13th Meeting photos

but a friend of Pete's though! Forgotten his name mind....we were there though,,,,,, As it happens I had forgotten you guys were having the meet as I dont get on here much being cavless now, but AstraDan and I were at his gaff faffing with an XE mk2 Astra Van and went up to the very busy Micks monst...
by DiplomaXE
Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: SOUTH WEST 11th MEET
Replies: 15
Views: 2411

Re: SOUTH WEST 11th MEET

I'll be in bed then Dave.
by DiplomaXE
Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Return to a Cavalier - Satin Red Diplomat.
Replies: 196
Views: 15632

Re: Return to a Cavalier - Satin Red Diplomat.

fookun ell.
when mine went it never made it through the head unit under pressure! christ on a bike!
by DiplomaXE
Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Can anyone tell me what this thing is?
Replies: 5
Views: 209

Re: Can anyone tell me what this thing is?

immobiliser socket, the kind where the widgit is on a chain/cable etc I reckon.
by DiplomaXE
Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:46 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Center section of exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Re: Center section of exhaust

what engine? if XE or ecotec, I have a used and new GM one and back box. with a decat you will really notice it running better, smoother and they sound great, just nice and parpy, not stupid loud. if XE, I have a big bore manifold and decat too. think the straight decat fits ecotec too. will have to...
by DiplomaXE
Sun May 31, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Odd plug found behind headlamp
Replies: 7
Views: 323

Re: Odd plug found behind headlamp

I imagine a light bulb across the 2 pins and turn the headlights on, it should light the bulb.
by DiplomaXE
Sun May 31, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Odd plug found behind headlamp
Replies: 7
Views: 323

Re: Odd plug found behind headlamp

pretty sure that is the 2 way that goes on the diverter valve for when headlamp wash is fitted. my dippy had it, slotted on the side of the washer bottle, different type one, iirc than yours. energises when the lights are on so the squirt goes down to the headlights when u wash the windscreen.
by DiplomaXE
Sat May 30, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Return to a Cavalier - Satin Red Diplomat.
Replies: 196
Views: 15632

Re: Return to a Cavalier - Satin Red Diplomat.

That was the winner, the old girl wasn't TOTALLY empty, but a slight whiff of refrigerant left inside when I tried the valves....been here many times... That means there is a chance the long term leak it had that no-one attended to, like just about all AC cars have due to the nature of the systems, ...
by DiplomaXE
Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic
Replies: 72
Views: 3676

Re: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic

Are you loving it Dave?
by DiplomaXE
Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: Ampera - New commute mobile..

Batteries are not the future! They are expensive, making the batteries and disposing of batteries emmits carbon emmisions on a large scale. It isn't the answer over fossil fuels. It will help conserve what's left. Yeah, I see where you might be coming from, it's the usual old story, carbon emission...
by DiplomaXE
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: Ampera - New commute mobile..

Batteries are not the future! They are expensive, making the batteries and disposing of batteries emmits carbon emmisions on a large scale. It isn't the answer over fossil fuels. It will help conserve what's left. Yeah, I see where you might be coming from, it's the usual old story, carbon emission...
by DiplomaXE
Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:18 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: Ampera - New commute mobile..

scrapped? what u on about? Discontinued production of.... Vauxhall claimed due to poor numbers sold and the production cost of the vehicle it was discontinued after a year or two, doesnt mean its a bad car but just something people obviously didn't want to buy and with a few friends owning Hybrid c...
by DiplomaXE
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: Ampera - New commute mobile..

Mikebmth wrote:Ampera.....Hmmm

The car vauxhall scrapped as they couldn't sell it for trying, really Pete after the Cavs and the Monaro.... :no
scrapped?
what u on about?
by DiplomaXE
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Re: Ampera - New commute mobile..

They are all hatchback, highish rear entry though with the tailgate open, wouldn't want to be heaving an electric chair up into it. plenty of room there though, 1000 litres with the seats down, 300 without iirc. Battery is 200kg nearly, runs down the centre of the car and across under the rear seats...
by DiplomaXE
Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Ampera - New commute mobile..
Replies: 17
Views: 1234

Ampera - New commute mobile..

I am now Cav-less for the first time in something like 11 years. Poor blue one really died of grot and me not wanting to fix it; and Dave has the red one now for popping about in. Lots of spares here left over though. Due to a few different personal reasons, and the very kind people at the Halifax, ...
by DiplomaXE
Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic
Replies: 72
Views: 3676

Re: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic

What a superb looking cheap runaround!

Happy days!
by DiplomaXE
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: fan blades
Replies: 4
Views: 576

Re: fan blades

by DiplomaXE
Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Mklll Hood
Replies: 7
Views: 384

Re: Mklll Hood

Cavalier342 wrote:Says the man with an LS1 under his hood :thumb
nah, went last august DooD
by DiplomaXE
Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Mklll Hood
Replies: 7
Views: 384

Re: Mklll Hood

yes, in yankville though and they suck
by DiplomaXE
Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Mklll Hood
Replies: 7
Views: 384

Re: Mklll Hood

bonnet?
by DiplomaXE
Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: SOUTH WEST TENTH MEET
Replies: 14
Views: 904

Re: SOUTH WEST TENTH MEET

in diary!
by DiplomaXE
Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance group?
Replies: 5
Views: 772

Re: Insurance group?

Okay I see, however they are saying my astra mk4 1.6 is a group 9, so I don't get how the cavalier would be of such a higher category? maybe the cav is a bigger engine, maybe higher risk etc. iirc older car does not always mean cheaper. 92' cav would be a classic car on my policy/with my company, s...