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cavalier1990....That's great thanks again.

Bob

I'm interested in this.can you tell me where the meet is taking place.?
cheers.
Bob

Hi Felix and welcome your car looks wonderful and a great color.for peace of mind it would be worth finding out when the timing belt and water-pump were last changed.the info on here suggests the belt should be done at 30k mile/3 year intervals with the pump every 4th year. good luck with the car an...

cavalier1990 thanks that's great just let me know when you have them and what price you need. as you know i'm close to Paisley so i can pop over for them.

cheers

Bob

cavalier 1990. do you still have those door trims with the wood inserts? if 3cav3 doesn't want them would you give me a price for them?.

Bob

Cavalier 1990....Your right on the money i was there with my Brother who is now using my '93 Rioja red Cavalier. who knows he may be taking it over if it suits his needs. but well spotted and thanks it is some motor.although last week some drunken?ass wipe fell against the n/s rear wing and put a bi...

Cavalier 342 thanks for the comment. i got lucky....twice i think lol. they're both very good looking cars. i'm looking forward to July when i take the red GLi off sorn and start to use it.
and i'm hoping it frees up enough to be as good a driving car as the GLS.

Bob

Just a wee update.....the '93 GLS had the timing belt kit and water-pump changed yesterday so no more current concerns to address other then a small piece of paint rectification on the N/S front wing top. just noting that when the timing belt cover was removed it looked like the belt kit and pump wa...

Your car looks very tidy inside too good on ye' did you buy the hubcaps from Vauxhallgreenparts on the bay?......i bought the same ones about 3 weeks ago they're great.
yep and both cars side by side sounds like a plan.

Bob

Cavalier 1990.....I'm looking forward to putting it back on the road and i will be getting it in for an MOT in a couple of weeks after i make sure it will pass :thumb ....hopefully lol. i will tax and insure it for July all things being equal. my 93 GLS will be getting used by my brother who is due ...

Nice looking car and quite early too. good luck with the project. have you noticed the difference in the weight of the doors yet to your later car?

Bob

Cavalier1990......i know what you say about getting the hang of using a polisher there is quite a learning curve involved when you first try them. i was lucky as in my younger years as a mechanic, i worked with a few old school panelbeater/painters.these guys where artisans and had learned their cra...

Robsey......thanks for your comments . the car is badge'd and registered as a a GL and as it is a very early MK3 there are no side impact bars fitted making the door closing a lot lighter in that, when compared to the 1993 GLS? the early car door feels much lighter with less of a thunk when closing....

JamesMcGrath.....sorry should have said the 1993 GLS passed it.s MOT 6 weeks ago +/- and it drives like a dream with no issues whatsoever.
i will be having the n/s front wing top resprayed(blown in/blended) due to a few too many small scratches when kept in former owners garage.

Bob

James McGrath..... thanks for the comment they are both in very good/exceptional condition given their years. the 1990 is is the better of the two in that there is only a small piece if bodywork to be done to the top corner of the drivers door i.e. it has been caught on something the gave it a small...

3cav3......Crikey! that's the very machine i bought£16:50 delivered from the bay. so it sounds capable then if a bit slow. that's good. and tbh? it aint something you use daily or a proper machine would be the best bet and the Farecla G3 ? from memory that's been around a good while and has always h...

3cav3....... i prefer older cars for their simplicity and maintaining them with nowt more than a basic tool-kit .i like the fact of survivor cars that whilst run of the mill in their day? they are well capable for todays needs and comfy as well. i own 2012m/y Saab95 TTid Aero and it is a stunning lo...

mk3 Alan.......funny you mention the polishing i'm waiting delivery of a polisher as we speak.just a cheepo to see how it goes and if it's carp? i'll buy a proper one

Bob

TIBBST3R ......The Mexico Red GL 1990 has only 36k on the clock with one owner from new full supplying dealer service history never driven in the rain garaged all it's life and the bodywork is quite simply incredible foe 27 years old. there is a very small bit of damage to the top corner of the driv...

3cav3 Thanks for the comment. yeah they are both in great condition with no rust to speak of the Rioja red gls drives very well and has 60k on the clock. the timing belt kit and water pump will be changed within the next 2 weeks or so. it is free revving and a delight to drive with the interior unma...

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So today i had the 1990 Cavalier GLI 2.0L in the workshop and had the timing belt and water pump changed.this is the car i brought up from Taunton a few weeks ago after negotiating with the family to be it's next custodian. on this engine there is no tensioner as you may know and the job was straigh...

Hi Steven, you are absolutely correct and that will be done once i exhaust all other routes to validate if the belt has been changed recently or not. the previous owner was fastidious in maintaining this car owned by him since new but i don'believe i have all the documentation regarding the work don...

Thanks Alan i will check the belt asap.

Bob

Hi, the belt on the car i have was changed 2000 miles ago although it was quite a few years ago. are the belts guilty of degrading or cracking over time? i also own a Rover Metro 1.1s that had it's belt kit changed 8 years ago prior to my purchase and a quick look showed no sign of any issues. so i'...