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- Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:10 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Exhaust manifold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 432
Exhaust manifold
Hi there, I am planning on buying a Lexmaul exhaust manifold designed for a Vectra A which is sold in Germany. I am wondering if anyone has bought or fitted these to a Cavalier before ? - Mine is a SRI 2.0 16v Ecotec Below is the website and information Many thanks Colin https://www.lexmaul-shop.de/...
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 7:48 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Best Shock absorber ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1126
Re: Best Shock absorber ?
Ok, I will have a look at these
many thanks
many thanks
- Sun Oct 21, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Best Shock absorber ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1126
Best Shock absorber ?
Hi there, I have a Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 16V SRI ECOTEC, and I am wondering what is the best rear shock absorber for the car. I have lowered it on Cobra springs by 30 mm and just want it stiffer on the back.
Many thanks Colin
Many thanks Colin
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:43 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: Exhaust manifold and Camcover
- Replies: 0
- Views: 881
Exhaust manifold and Camcover
Hi there thinking of changing my manifold to a 4-2-1 I have been looking at Lexmaul. Does look a nice job but they are after £490, does anybody know of another make that i could look into to try and get something cheaper. I have got a Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 16V SRI ECOTEC any help would be much appre...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:52 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Vauxhall Cavalier back on the road (summer months)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 508
Re: My Vauxhall Cavalier back on the road (summer months)
Hi there cambelt, water pump, oil, filter, wishbones, eventually sorting out crankshaft sensor and the rest was cosmetic and finding the time and the money
Cheers colin
Cheers colin
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Vauxhall Cavalier back on the road (summer months)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 508
My Vauxhall Cavalier back on the road (summer months)
Really nice to be able to get it back on the road and be able to drive it still got a few things to do but i do not think that will ever end.. but got all the most important stuff done thanks for everyone's help for the duration of time since i joined this forum :wave Many thanks Colin https://www.d...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Crankshaft Sensor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 509
Re: Crankshaft Sensor
Many thanks I purchased the sensor and got it today and says Siemens on so many thanks !
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:07 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Crankshaft Sensor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 509
Crankshaft Sensor
Hi there does anybody know of a website where i can get a Genuine Siemens Crankshaft Sensor 90458251 i can find some hella ones would anybody recommend these any help much appreciated Colin
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:40 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: front bumper removal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 708
front bumper removal
hi there nearly ready to fit my GSI bumper on my SRI could someone give me a guide on the easiest way to remove my bumper as i would like to give it a go myself so if i could have it in layman's terms i would really appreciate anybody's help
many thanks colin
many thanks colin
- Thu May 04, 2017 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: classic car insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 628
classic car insurance
hi there car is nearly ready to go back on the road, but its not gunna be my daily drive so im looking at insuring though classic car can anybody recommend any insurance company to looks at ?
many thanks colin
many thanks colin
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:31 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
£8.50 and had to pay to post them away and to get backilovedmymantas wrote:I'm very impressed, they look brand new.
What are the costs ?
matt
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:41 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
I contacted them through eBay if they could scan my badge and copy the letters.
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:38 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
Hi there browsing on eBay and found them the seller is on the paper on the pictures
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:25 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: front bumper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 506
front bumper
hi there can somebody just confirm that if i wanted to replace my front SRI bumper with a GSI one, that it is a straight forward swap
many thanks colin
many thanks colin
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:21 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
hi there just got my badges back they have done a great job, look brand new so i think i will be putting them back on
- Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:00 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
Speaking of badges, does anyone know a good way to re-silver them? Hi there that's what I'm in the process of trying, sending my badges off they will scan badges and then get the letters cut out in chrome and then hopefully with a steady hand stick them on I'll put a picture on when they are finish...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:30 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
hi there the whole reason this started was both cavalier and vauxhall badge had both lost their chrome lettering so found someone that will scan the badges and print off the letters in chrome which i hope to attach back on the badges with a careful hand so when i put the 2 badges off got curious to ...
- Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
Re: rear boot badges
I know what you mean by looking cluttered, but like you said it's personal taste I'll have to try and make my mind up
Thanks for replies
Thanks for replies
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:07 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: rear boot badges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2277
rear boot badges
hi all would appreciate your experts opinion as i cant make my mind up rear badges or no badges? opinions appreciated
many thanks colin
many thanks colin
- Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:10 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
Hi there when I flash the main beam the side lights do stay on its only when I put the fall beam on permently that they go off
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:03 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
Hi there as you can tell I'm not very good at electrics so the single grey wire in the left hand side chop that connector off and add that to the white wire off the main beam and on the right hand side do the same again but what do I do with the red connector ??
Many thanks colin
Many thanks colin
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:50 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
Hi there thanks for your reply and your time i was hoping that the new wire loom would keep sidelights on when you put full beam on but if all it does is give me daytime running lights think i will leave it as it is
many thanks colin
many thanks colin
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:06 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
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- Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:37 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
Many thanks for replying I will have a look tomorrow in the day
- Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:54 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1428
Re: Angel Eyes Headlights- Wiring help
Any pics of the back of the lights ? Do you know what the red cable with the ring terminal is & the black cable Hi there the red and black wires are part of the new wiring that i got when i bought the lights there is also a relay and fuse box connected, i have got the lights to work only proble...