Love a good Rover.
I've been tempted by the 45 and 75 as a replacement for the Cavalier as a daily driver. Didn't actually know that they were ulez exempt.
What's the K-series 1.4 like on power compared to the Cav?
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- Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:44 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The MotorSport's replacement as daily driver.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1468
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:04 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Cav Motorsport
- Replies: 116
- Views: 19770
Re: My Cav Motorsport
Sorry to hear you're selling, even sorrier to hear that it's because of the ULEZ.
I sincerely hope that no ULEZ makes it's way down as far as Robertsbridge!
I sincerely hope that no ULEZ makes it's way down as far as Robertsbridge!
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:59 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: Bromley Pageant of Motoring 2022.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1350
Re: Bromley Pageant of Motoring 2022.
Looks like fun, I'd like to go. I'll have to think about it closer to the time though.
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:55 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 389444
Re: Bedford Astravan MK2
Holy moley!
That rear beam is terrifying.
It's probably one of the strongest components on the car so that's some serious rot for it to crack like that.
Some amazing wok going into this
That rear beam is terrifying.
It's probably one of the strongest components on the car so that's some serious rot for it to crack like that.
Some amazing wok going into this
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: Airbag Module/Dash light
- Replies: 18
- Views: 840
Re: Airbag Module/Dash light
Could you not just disconnect the battery for a bit?
I've got a Tech1 and would happily clear the code for you. You are a bit far away from me though!
I've got a Tech1 and would happily clear the code for you. You are a bit far away from me though!
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:38 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: Installing Fuel lines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 931
Installing Fuel lines
So I've been replacing quite a few fuel lines recently. First, the big 11.5mm one on the CD auto went, then one on the underside of the V6 and recently one in the engine bay of Lizzie's CD. I'm pretty sure this doesn't have anything to do with E10 petrol, as the first two of these happened before it...
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:14 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: E10 petrol suitability
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1865
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:40 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1993 SRI 16v
- Replies: 11
- Views: 957
Re: My 1993 SRI 16v
Ah, OK. The last time I spoke to Nick I think he was considering leaving it to a museum. I guess that never came to fruition. As Robsey says, history is my passion but also my profession. I work as a Conservator for the National Trust. (basically I look after the collection) So my natural instinct i...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:32 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1993 SRI 16v
- Replies: 11
- Views: 957
Re: My 1993 SRI 16v
I really don't want to be negative as you've obviously put in a lot of effort but I'm not sure how enthusiastic I can get about this project. I believe that this car used to belong to one of our members about 5 or 6 years ago. It was one of the only police Cavaliers left and certainly the most intac...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:35 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: A note about catalytic converters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8945
Re: A note about catalytic converters
Going by the failure of the ECC cat James do you think it's better sticking with the BM type approved one? My mot on my 1.8 is due in Nov and the only thing I've never renewed is the cat, I tried substituting the 1.8 cat with the one off my diplomat, and I think that was an aftermarket repalcement ...
- Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:22 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: Updated Flash Codes - Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2069
Re: Updated Flash Codes - Discussion Thread
My V6 is throwing up a code 17 on the ABS - RH Front Solenoid ( Relay & Connections )
Is this just an electrical fault?
Is this just an electrical fault?
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:47 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Rear Springs difference ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1013
Re: Rear Springs difference ?
It's probably a slight revision done to the spring rate. One might be slight stiffer than the other. Vauxhall continually tweeked the suspension over the entire production run. There are literally hundreds of part numbers for different springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. Sometimes they had ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120794
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
Spotted this Volvo 440 GLE yesterday. Injection with a catalyser no less! Looked quite tidy to start with. I followed it for a bit and saw/heard the rear back box was loose and the suspension looked a bit lopsided. Still, nice to see. https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/k554/James_Michael_McGrath...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120794
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
I quite like the Nissan Cube. Not my personal idea of a good looking car and I wouldn't want one for myself but I commend Nissan for selling something different.
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:48 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 120190
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
Anyway, new gasket ordered. Annoyingly there are 2 listed on EPC4, 90345227 and 90345226. Both seem to be exactly the same so I've ordered 90345226. Sod's law it will probably be the wrong one, time will tell. As for oil, can't seem to find any of the original stuff listed in the owners manual (part...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 11:33 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 120190
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
That's what I thought, what people were saying on other forums was making me second guess myself.
Are there two types of F13?
Seems like the F13 on the Corsa was for the small block engines.
Are there two types of F13?
Seems like the F13 on the Corsa was for the small block engines.
- Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:37 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 120190
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
Completed a 700 mile round trip in the ol' girl last week. Went to Newcastle and back to see some friends and pick up some parts from Gary. She ran very well with no problems at all. Managed to average 45mpg over the whole trip, slightly lower than I was expecting (personal best is 54.3mpg in this c...
- Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: E10 petrol suitability
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1865
Re: E10 petrol
Will we still be able to put e10 in my c20xe I've merged your thread with this one as I think it's mostly been covered here already. Basically, it will run and you can use it but we will have to wait and see if there are any side effects that emerge. At the moment, the best you can do is keep an ey...
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12664
Re: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
Thank you
I've always loved the pre-facelift CDs.
They really stand out, especially these days.
This car was a total indulgence when we bought it. As soon as we saw it we had to have it.
I've always loved the pre-facelift CDs.
They really stand out, especially these days.
This car was a total indulgence when we bought it. As soon as we saw it we had to have it.
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: Fuel tank to pump hose
- Replies: 4
- Views: 963
Re: Fuel tank to pump hose
Just for future reference, I used a 12mm hose as I couldn't find an 11.5mm one. Fitted perfectly but a note of warning, it's longer than it looks. I bought 90cm thinking that it would be plenty but it only just fitted on. An inch shorter and it wouldn't have gone on. So you really need a full meter ...
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:25 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12664
Re: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
Thanks Rob :thumb I really do wish I could keep them all in garages. I feel like I'm not really looking after them as well as I should. Just had a totally disastrous MOT on my Dad's CD manual; lots of unexpected rust. Considering it was totally rust free when we got it, it's very upsetting. :cry I d...
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Corrosion Removal ??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 586
Re: Corrosion Removal ??
I've seen a few different techniques like this before. Didn't know you could do it with just plain salt and vinegar though.
That's pretty cool, nice work Rob.
Have you seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8q3DZB_l6M
That's pretty cool, nice work Rob.
Have you seen this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8q3DZB_l6M
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
- Replies: 380
- Views: 120190
Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
It's annoying that an otherwise very good garage is ruined by one member of staff. It's also the closest garage to my home so was quite convenient. I've now started using kwik fit for MOTs. It's about 25 minutes away compared to only 10 for the other one but everyone there seems very good at what th...
- Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:58 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12664
Re: Mike and James' 1990 CD Auto
Right, time to get another of my WIP threads up to date. This may be a long one! Time of start, 10:41pm... So picking up where I left off, it's November 2017 and, Rembrandt, as the car is now called, has just ticked over 49,000 miles. My Dad is using the car probably only about once a week just to k...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
- Topic: A note about catalytic converters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8945
Re: A note about catalytic converters
Absolutely, and considering the events of the last 18 months it has only really had one full year of use. It does make me suspect that the car is over-fueling somehow and destroying the cat. It's running perfectly though, doesn't have any petrol smells and has been very good on fuel. As in the photo...