What's everyone's insurance like this year?
My renewal for the 1.6 LS and V6 comes at £364 this year. Up from £318 last year.
Anyone else suffering premium rises?
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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 35
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How is everyone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 48
Re: How is everyone
Hello, welcome back. Long time no see.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 198
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 198
Re: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Happy belated Birthday Rob! Hope you had a good one!
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:15 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Radiator fan referb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 281
Re: Radiator fan referb
Tried hooking it up straight to battery and low and behold it's working!
I've changed the radiator (needed replacing anyway) and the fan switch and it's working perfectly now.
Not sure why I was reading 12v from the connector then. Dirty contact?
I've changed the radiator (needed replacing anyway) and the fan switch and it's working perfectly now.
Not sure why I was reading 12v from the connector then. Dirty contact?
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 156
Re: It may be quiet for you - Spam-Bots a Plenty.
Can we introduce any new security?
Last time we had a wave of spam bots like this we introduced a security question on sign up.
Last time we had a wave of spam bots like this we introduced a security question on sign up.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
- Replies: 10
- Views: 386
Re: Rustival 2024 MARCH 9th
Bad timing for me. Would love to go but baby is due on the 12th March so probably shouldn't make any plans for that weekend!
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Radiator fan referb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 281
Re: Radiator fan referb
It does turn quite freely, I'll give it a go and see what happens.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:10 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Radiator fan referb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 281
Re: Radiator fan referb
Haven't directly wired up the fan to the battery yet, I just checked the connector terminals with a multimeter. When the engine got up to 98 degrees, 12v came through. Plugged it back in and the fan didn't even move.
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Radiator fan referb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 281
Radiator fan referb
The radiator fan on my Dad's CD has given up the ghost. The car overheated today sitting in traffic, lucky no further damage seems to have been caused. Tested the fan, 12v is getting through to the connector when the engine gets to about 98 degrees so the switch and fuses are all working, just nothi...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:12 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VauxFest 2024 JUNE 21st-23rd 2024
- Replies: 1
- Views: 125
Re: VauxFest 2024 JUNE 21st-23rd 2024
I've actually been to this show ground before, it's pretty close to where my in-laws live.
I think I'm working that weekend but I'm going to try and swap things around. I want to make it to as many shows as possible this year.
I think I'm working that weekend but I'm going to try and swap things around. I want to make it to as many shows as possible this year.
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:24 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
- Topic: Fault code 24
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1133
Re: Fault code 24
On 1995 vehicles the speedometer is driven by pulses from the ABS module. (So I believe). This is certainly the case on my 1995 Cavalier. I had a faulty ABS sensor once and it caused my speedo to stop working while I was driving! Personally, I don't think a speed sensor could cause such issues. I r...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: V6 Handbrake cable
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2075
Re: V6 Handbrake cable
"Don't suppose anyone has a part number for a full set rocker gaskets too? Another Christmas holiday job as mine are pissing oil everywhere" Years ago when I tried to buy valve cover gaskets for my V6 from a Vauxhall parts dept, I was told that they were only sold complete with new plasti...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: V6 Handbrake cable
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2075
Re: V6 Handbrake cable
Yeah, as far as I can remember, the v6 cables are the same as any other cavalier with rear discs. I think the independent rear suspension cars had different cables (gsi, turbo and 4x4). I had a bit of difficulty finding cables last year, couldn't find any genuine vauxhall parts. Think I settled for ...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:25 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: A note about catalytic converters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8526
Re: A note about catalytic converters
I saw a genuine GM cat on eBay for £370. Was very tempted but it sold before I had a chance to buy it. I've just bought another BM type approved cat, hopefully it will last another 5 years. I'm not sure how long these BM and EEC cats will be around so not sure what I'll do next time. I have seen hig...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:57 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: A note about catalytic converters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8526
Re: A note about catalytic converters
Well the BM type approved cat fitted to my V6 has failed catastrophically. The substrate is breaking up and making an awful rattling noise. It lasted around 5 and a half years doing around 2000 to 3000 miles a year.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:30 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140262
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Yeah, I used to use a glue with a bit more elasticity in it. Super glue was all I had at the time.
More bad news, my catalytic converter has started to break up. Rattling like hell at the moment.
More bad news, my catalytic converter has started to break up. Rattling like hell at the moment.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 116830
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
This is just an easy car to forget about. It's stored in a dry garage and doesn’t get used very much. It's the least of my worries so doesn’t get much attention.
Next thing I want to do on it is a top end rebuild as I'm fairly confident that I have a sticky valve.
Next thing I want to do on it is a top end rebuild as I'm fairly confident that I have a sticky valve.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:09 pm
- Forum: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
- Topic: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18488
Re: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
Sorry Rob, I missed this too. That's really sad, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Congratulations on your new addition however.
Congratulations on your new addition however.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:14 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Cavalier V6 alternator cooling fan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5686
Re: Cavalier V6 alternator cooling fan
But... since 2020, I have seen a lot of out-sourcing to Chinese suppliers and a significant reduction in reliability. Read the small print on your packaging. Parts made in Russia (spark plugs) or China (almost any copy part) should be considered as less than adequate quality. - based on feedback fr...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: GSI no: 2.
- Replies: 81
- Views: 25245
Re: GSI no: 2.
Glad to hear you're persisting with it Ian, despite the ULEZ. What a total pain in the bum! If I had more time on my hands I'd probably join the blade runners!
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:02 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 116830
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
Can't believe I didn't follow up on my last post! Well it's over 2 years late but here it is! Disclaimer: all this work took place on 23rd August 2021 :shock: well before my son was born! With the new genuine parts... https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k554/James_Michael_McGrath/DSC_9067.JPG ....
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: TOP SPEED...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3331
Re: TOP SPEED...
Oh go on then! I got an indicated 120 on my C16NZ2 equipped LS cavalier as a reckless youth once. That was indicated however and the speedo is not very accurate on the LS. I reckon that I was doing about the 109 mph manufacture quoted top speed. I had the V6 on the German autobahn about 5 years ago,...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:39 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140262
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Almost forgot, I also had a go at following Robsey's excellent how2 guide on cleaning electric wing mirror switches which can be found here . My mirrors had stopped working some time ago. I've defiantly been guilty of replacing these switches unnecessary before, and what with the scarcity of genuine...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:26 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 140262
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
I've heard a lot about the bulkhead issue over the years but never actually heard of it happening to someone. Not sure if it is a real issue or just one of those things that is perpetuated by hearsay.
Either way, it's never been an issue for me on any of my Cavaliers.
Either way, it's never been an issue for me on any of my Cavaliers.