i'll check all my breathers and hope they are blocked as i dont really want shot head or rings.
cheers guys i thought i would be these problems just wanted it confirming
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- Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: dipstick popping out
- Replies: 11
- Views: 689
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:01 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: dipstick popping out
- Replies: 11
- Views: 689
dipstick popping out
had a weird one i have an oil catch tank fitted so i keep a check on it and emptied it yesterday then drove the 2 miles home from work pulled up outside mine and had smoke from under the bonnet. when i lifted the bonnet i found the dipstick had jumped out and allowed oil to escape past it and onto t...
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Why have bigger brakes?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1144
Re: Why have bigger brakes?
ive still managed to get brake fade with my 1.5 diesel novavan on new standard brakes with new fluid think a brake upgrade is necessary
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Why have bigger brakes?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1144
Re: Why have bigger brakes?
my standard 2 litre brakes are only up to 68% efficiency according to my last mot whats the best way to improve this. I was thinking v6 brakes on the front but i don't want the hastle or cost of drilling v6 discs to 4 stud every time. this will improve my brake efficiency in the eyes of mot man. i'm...
- Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:51 am
- Forum: Spotted
- Topic: Spotted in the Suoth East
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1178
Re: Spotted in the Suoth East
i like the k reg saloon in the background of the last pic
- Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:22 pm
- Forum: Detailing Discussion
- Topic: Two cavs and an astra lol
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1798
Re: Two cavs and an astra lol
i do like the f reg is that a gsi/turbo front bumper? looks good in the two-tone
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:10 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
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- Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:07 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Tracking on Lowered cars
- Replies: 9
- Views: 470
Re: Tracking on Lowered cars
any disturbance of the suspension should be checked for tracking lowering tends to create negative camber and can cause toe issues as the track rods will not be sitting in their usual neutral position. check out bump steer and you will see why its advised to get your tracking checked.
- Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:25 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3229
Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2
wish i had planned properly and made a weekend of it nice to see some more members and cars in the flesh
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:05 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Aero Blades
- Replies: 8
- Views: 595
Re: Aero Blades
i change mine about every 6 months either way so i have a good set for the winter and a good set for the summer with the flat blades you avoid the wiper hinges freezing to the shape of the bottom of the screen and missing areas as they wipe
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: THANK GOD FOR DEAD LOCKS!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 765
Re: THANK GOD FOR DEAD LOCKS!
think i've had some scum have a go at my lock barrel on my drivers door as i went to use my key a few weeks back and found the little cover for the key hole was blocking my key. really need to get the deadlocking on the vectra fob working
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:33 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3229
Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2
ah ok just looked at google maps it's a completely different route for you and i can't see a halfway meet up road either
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: TOP SPEED...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4049
Re: TOP SPEED...
127 from my c18nz with a f18 box and 127 from my c20ne with the same f18 box it just got there easier and that was with 195/45/15 yoko s-drive tyres i now have 215/40/17 on so it has altered the gearing slightly so i could possibly push 130-132ish
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:20 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3229
Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2
yep i'm going to nurse my novavan onto the PNG stand so look out for a white K reg van looking a little sorry for itself as i'm looking for parts for the poor girl. i'm only going for the sunday what time is best to get there? and anyone looking to convoy from the cambridge area? or anyone passing ...
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3229
Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2
If your route is coming anywhere near huntingdon then i'll meet up with you in my novavan i'm planning on getting there early thoughJames McGrath wrote:None of my Cavs are ready for any shows but hell, I'll be there on Sunday in the LS.
Does anyone want to meet up before hand and convoy in?
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:33 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Windscreen removal.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1092
Re: Windscreen removal.
i got my screen a few months back from national windscreens for £80 mobile fitted that was for a top tint
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
- Topic: Aero Blades
- Replies: 8
- Views: 595
Re: Aero Blades
i use the tesco aero blades i used to have to turn the rubber bit round though to make them stick to the screen but the last lot i got were the right way round and they work fine. i've even got a 24" one on the back that really helps to clear the rear screen
- Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:30 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2013
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3229
Re: VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, 13th/14th July 2
yep i'm going to nurse my novavan onto the PNG stand so look out for a white K reg van looking a little sorry for itself as i'm looking for parts for the poor girl. i'm only going for the sunday what time is best to get there? and anyone looking to convoy from the cambridge area? or anyone passing t...
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:34 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
should be good just got to make sure if i have the kids and/or missus coming that they are all up and ready in time to get down If you don't want to risk it, or in case there are any delays do you want me to post them to you? if i get lucky they won't be ready and ill be on my own 8-) I'll be there...
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:35 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
should be good just got to make sure if i have the kids and/or missus coming that they are all up and ready in time to get down
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
whos coming from my end (cambridgeshire) anyone want to meet up to convoy to the services?
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:09 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA coventry
- Replies: 9
- Views: 676
VBOA coventry
cheers Humbucker just got my issue of TV and spotted myself in the VBOA feature
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:31 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
you should be £22 richer now mate
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:26 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
nicely that works for me i'll paypal you £22 then for entry and a show plate
- Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:49 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
- Replies: 187
- Views: 12429
Re: Vauxhall only day at Beaulieu
if i pay for my ticket can any others be paid for on the door i.e if the missus don't come of i end up with an extra mate coming?