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by sierrapaul
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone know about vauxhall 1.3 cdti engine?
Replies: 7
Views: 429

Re: Anyone know about vauxhall 1.3 cdti engine?

the 1.3 is a fiat built engine,and they aint that good
by sierrapaul
Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tamiya RC Cavalier/Vectra Touring Car
Replies: 17
Views: 13298

Re: Tamiya RC Cavalier/Vectra Touring Car

when i had mine yrs ago modelzone used to do loads of bits or they would get them for you.these days ebay prob the best place.paul
by sierrapaul
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Trip computers
Replies: 4
Views: 352

Re: Trip computers

ive got a 2 litre fuel comp and the switch that goes by the handbrake out of my diplomat ive just broke up if your interested?.paul
by sierrapaul
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What a muppet....
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Re: What a muppet....

what a total prat.serves him right if its stuck there a week
by sierrapaul
Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: whats it worth
Replies: 2
Views: 230

Re: whats it worth

that would be nice to get that for it.im open to offers on it if anybodys interestead.thanks paul
by sierrapaul
Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: whats it worth
Replies: 2
Views: 230

whats it worth

thinking of selling my diplomat its a 1994 on an l plate,mot tilloctober 13,tax till end of feb.its a 2 litre 8 valve,140 on the clock.its lowered 60mm on ajustable konis.full heated leather,reciros in the front,oil n volt gauges,power sun roof.fitted with gsi front and rear bumpers and sri skirts a...
by sierrapaul
Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: wrong wheels on my car
Replies: 19
Views: 1887

Re: wrong wheels on my car

you should have 195,60,15s.195,50s are to small.
by sierrapaul
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: heater resiter
Replies: 3
Views: 287

Re: heater resiter

dont think il be doing that.just have to have it flat out.thanks paul :thumb
by sierrapaul
Sat Dec 01, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: heater resiter
Replies: 3
Views: 287

heater resiter

my heater in my dippy only works flat out.got the resiter out of a non ac car but mine has ac.will the non ac one fit as haveing a quick look they dont look the same?.thanks paul
by sierrapaul
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: What is this part?
Replies: 12
Views: 594

Re: What is this part?

ive got a 130amp on my calibra now.there fitted to keep the alternator cool becouse of ehere its fitted right under the exhaust manifold at the back of the engine out of the airflow.so make sure it works as it should or your alternator wont last long as i found out.and there a right pain to chane.om...
by sierrapaul
Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Ecotec install
Replies: 25
Views: 1205

Re: Ecotec install

no you need a ecu from an r chissis num mot an s.if you use an s loom you will have to change all the dash loom and thats a pain
by sierrapaul
Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Will gsi carpet fit hatch?
Replies: 3
Views: 1191

Re: Will gsi carpet fit hatch?

you can make it fit.i had turbo carpet in my hatch.
by sierrapaul
Sat May 21, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Steering wheel removal tools?
Replies: 25
Views: 1550

Re: Steering wheel removal tools?

when your pulling it get someone to tap the nut with a hammer and that should shock it loose.thats how i do em if they dont budge
by sierrapaul
Sat May 21, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: cavalier rear suspension 'crashing and bumping'
Replies: 10
Views: 614

Re: cavalier rear suspension 'crashing and bumping'

when my rear shocks were shaged out that used to bang n crash from the rear.cost bout 40 quid to replace them.il bet thats ehat the prob is
by sierrapaul
Sat May 14, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Not starting after head gasket change
Replies: 63
Views: 2660

Re: Not starting after head gasket change

i had that with a 2.8 mk2 granada yrs ago the dissy timeing was out.had my mate under the bonnet turning the dissy heard a big wosh and a nice big flame outa the carb and bye bye eye brows,eye lashes and a fair bit of his hair.i just couldnt stop laughing was funny as hell :lol:
by sierrapaul
Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Not starting after head gasket change
Replies: 63
Views: 2660

Re: Not starting after head gasket change

any joy with getting it running yet?.paul
by sierrapaul
Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: vauxhall alarm
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Re: vauxhall alarm

ok thanks il do that.its just a pain with it not locking.it was working fine till laid up
by sierrapaul
Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: vauxhall alarm
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Re: vauxhall alarm

ive just pulled the main unit out of the car and it says it is a vauxhall code hopping radio remote control unit.part num 91145514.somebody must have this on there car and know how to reprogram the remote for it.the idiots at the service dept at my local vauxhall dealer in eastbourne aint got a clue...
by sierrapaul
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Not starting after head gasket change
Replies: 63
Views: 2660

Re: Not starting after head gasket change

yes and no.pull the bottom pully off and check that the marks line up ok.you said it was turning freely so if timeing is out would only be 1 or 2 teeth and it would sill start and run but lumpy.and wip the plugs out and check there all sparking ok and that your getting fuel up ok.if everythings ok i...
by sierrapaul
Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Not starting after head gasket change
Replies: 63
Views: 2660

Re: Not starting after head gasket change

had that years ago on a mk2 cav 1.8 sri.wouldnt start after hg change.gave it a drag down the road and it went in 10 yards and started spot on after.paul :thumb
by sierrapaul
Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: vauxhall alarm
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

vauxhall alarm

just put my v6 calibra back on the road after a couple of years and the batery was flat so put a new one on.but the alarm wont turn off with the remote as the batery in that was flat.so put a new batery in that and it wont turn off.had to unplug the main unit behind the glove box.a mate has tested t...
by sierrapaul
Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Motorsport Badges
Replies: 1
Views: 246

Re: Motorsport Badges

ive got the ones for the doors sumwhere in my shed off an astra.il have a look for them over the weekend.paul
by sierrapaul
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: seatbelts - universal fitment? probably not
Replies: 8
Views: 476

Re: seatbelts - universal fitment? probably not

ive got my alfa seats mounted on the cav seat runners.was a bit of work but got them to bolt up in the end.so i still use the cav seatbelts.paul
by sierrapaul
Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: missfire
Replies: 11
Views: 747

Re: missfire

had the pump checked and thats working spot on fuel pressure as it should be.only outher thing can think of is crank senser.ive got a brand new 1 that i got for my 3 litre omega.my question is are they the same as the 1 fitted to the cav?.i know an xe or let is the same as the c20ne but is the omega...
by sierrapaul
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: missfire
Replies: 11
Views: 747

Re: missfire

been right through everything on the old girl.checked and cleaned every eletrial conector all the breathers and vac hoses,new inlet manifold gaskit anouther set of injectors that have been cleaned new fuel filter and the bloody thing still misses.the only thing that i think it can be now is the fuel...