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by Ads
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New cav turbo
Replies: 22
Views: 1180

Re: New cav turbo

Was trying to get on to the Cav Turbo owners club but the forum seems to be down. £60 for a bosch lambda sensor sounds good. I must try my local motor factors. Would you know were id get two rear drives springs. Hi mate the cav turbo site is not down, try www.cavalier-turbo.com a lot of people on t...
by Ads
Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New cav turbo
Replies: 22
Views: 1180

Re: New cav turbo

Hi mate, welcome to cav T ownership, I have had mine over 11yrs now, I bought s lambda sensor for mine from the local factors, it was a bosch item, cost about 60 pounds, works fine no problems, what is the reg of the cav, I'm a member of the cavalier turbo owners cub and know of a lot of cavs and th...
by Ads
Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: 10th anniversary meet
Replies: 43
Views: 5058

Re: 10th anniversary meet

great for the southern members, not so good for people like myself, up in the North east, every meet has to be down south, we even have to travel 4hrs to the big shows, PVS etc., about time some show and meets were further up north
by Ads
Mon May 08, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Other
Topic: Core Plug Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 969

Re: Core Plug Repair

years ago the core plug on my cavalier turbo started leaking quite badly, so i put a bit chemi metal on with a `1p cion over the top, it lasted for about 5 yrs until i changed all the core plugs a few yrs back, and believe me the bodged up one was the hardest one to get out
by Ads
Sun May 07, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance agreed value
Replies: 3
Views: 343

Re: Insurance agreed value

try Adrian flux, I have an agreed value with them, its on a classic car policy as well with a limitrd milage of 5k, you have to send 7 photos in from all angles to get the price you want.
by Ads
Sun May 07, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: classic car insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 612

Re: classic car insurance

im with Adrian Flux, cav turbo all mods declared, 5000 miles a year, gaurenteed value of 7000, £300 per yr
by Ads
Sat Apr 08, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

That's correct Ads, :-) While I was working away last year, I made a bad mistake and give to a local garage - clueless, no care of property ... tos pots! So sadly since then I lost interest and Parked her up until I decide what's to be done Not a happy bunny... that's a shame mate, because if my me...
by Ads
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

Mazza wrote:Very nice.

That reminds me ... I must take a look at my cav turbo
Are you the same Mazza that was on CTOC and CTOR a few years ago, had a very nice example of a cav turbo
by Ads
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

Been doing a bit more to the cav, fitted original eds phase 2 chips, zlet injectors, and removed old heater matrix and fitted a new one, we now have heat into the cav for the first time in years, the engine is now all back together, and I fitted my newly acquired omega elite alloy wheels, shod with ...
by Ads
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

I painted mine with black Hammerite and it all (correction: quite a bit) just chipped off! From what you see many folk go around with nice paintwork on top but you can see the brown stuff clearly on the chassis below. Never could understand why. I don't understand your post, if you are referring to...
by Ads
Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

did a little bit yesterday, cleaned the front end down, and repainted with black hammerite paint, looks a lot cleaner

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by Ads
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

Been doing a bit to the cav over the last couple of weekends, removed the g28 turbo and Nissan sx manifold http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/andysri/WP_20170121_003_zpsycsu1b69.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/andysri/WP_20170121_002_zpsmcgexwtj.jpg re fitted standard kkk16 turbo ...
by Ads
Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Value of a restored Cavalier.
Replies: 9
Views: 594

Re: Value of a restored Cavalier.

I have an agreed value of 4k on my cav turbo, but the way prices are going up, I will be upping this to 6 or 7 k when renewal is due in march.
by Ads
Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: fuel and temp gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Re: fuel and temp gauge

Hmm - not so sure. The temperature gauge scenario does not add up. If the sender was faulty, why should the aftermarket gauge work? Hmm - I would question the circuit board foil on the back of the instrument cluster. Both require a good 12 volt feed, and are grounded via the relevant sender. To tes...
by Ads
Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: fuel and temp gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 359

fuel and temp gauge

the fuel and temp gauge on my cav turbo has been acting up, the fuel gauge never goes above half even when the tank is full, and it dosnt drop below a 1/4 when empty, and the temp gauges goes up to the red slowly at first then a bit quicker, and stays on the red, my aftermarket temp gauge I have fit...
by Ads
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from another Phantom reader ...
Replies: 4
Views: 506

Re: Hello from another Phantom reader ...

Hi mate welcome to the forum, I am a fellow cavalier turbo owner, having had mine over 10yrs, as said previously pics required, as I might recognise the reg and give you a bit of history on it. Ads
by Ads
Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Back after a 10 year rest!
Replies: 35
Views: 5512

Re: Back after a 10 year rest!

Welcome, Dan! Great to see what is quite a famous car being afforded a new lease of life. Looking forward to project progress reports. Don't hesitate to holler if you're in need of advice etc. Dan, did this once belong to Barry Hood, I have seen this a few times back in the day, it was a really nic...
by Ads
Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CAV TURBO
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Re: CAV TURBO

can someone tell me why this post has been edited, removing all mention of CTOC. I've been asking the very same thing about links to here from CTOC :lol: :lol: My fault - trigger happy with 'submit' instead of 'preview' when correcting broken link. Feel free to repost. its not a problem Dan, i thou...
by Ads
Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CAV TURBO
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Re: CAV TURBO

Hi,mate, welcome to the site. I am also a cav turbo owner, ive had mine over 10yrs now, and that seems like a lifetime, so 22 yrs is some going, as said the prices of these iconic cars have been going up in price, but I know I wouldn't sell mine as they are getting yery rare now, and trying to find...
by Ads
Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: CAV TURBO
Replies: 9
Views: 1565

Re: CAV TURBO

Hi,mate, welcome to the site. I am also a cav turbo owner, ive had mine over 10yrs now, and that seems like a lifetime, so 22 yrs is some going, as said the prices of these iconic cars have been going up in price, but I know I wouldn't sell mine as they are getting yery rare now, and trying to find ...
by Ads
Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Good afternoon...
Replies: 2
Views: 373

Re: Good afternoon...

I am attending this in the cavalier turbo, with another club I'm a member of. Ads
by Ads
Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: My new turbo !
Replies: 15
Views: 1157

Re: My new turbo !

hi Dazz, great to se you on here, always likes this cav, as its one of the best that's remaining, keep up the good work mate, Ads
by Ads
Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

fitted the gauges that I put into the cavalier/calibre face, and removed centre vent, and fitted gauges in there too, still to get the fuel level gauge to work, but its work in progress, also refitted my standard cav turbo steering wheel. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/andysri/WP_20160806_...
by Ads
Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

Black faces with orange needles. OEM+! Are they mechanical or electric gauges? I have mechanical Graham Goode Cossie gauges to go in my car. Not quite sure how I'm gonna plumb 'em in yet... they are electrical VDO gauges, so oil pressure should work from the sender I have in that worked the gauge t...
by Ads
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Replies: 433
Views: 19431

Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress

fitted some aftermarket gauges into a cav/cali facia plate, fitted a oil pressure and volt gauges, look ok I think http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/andysri/WP_20160731_003_zpskovhascb.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/andysri/WP_20160731_002_zpss7y6dzfa.jpg http://i288.photobucket...