Aye, I was affraid of that as I'm not entirely sure how to get them out - Will speak to a mate about it later.HAIRIBO wrote:You have to take the insides out of the cav tumble and replace them in the same order into the Vectra lock. My local garage did it for me on Thursday.
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- Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:05 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1992 - Smoke Grey 1.8i LS Cavalier WIP
- Replies: 316
- Views: 7555
Re: 1992 - Smoke Grey 1.8i LS Cavalier WIP
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:35 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1.8 LSi WIP
- Replies: 295
- Views: 6502
Re: My 1.8 LSi WIP
I think I have a spare set of the inner handles in black here Adam - will let you know if I do.
More pics!!
More pics!!
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:01 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1992 - Smoke Grey 1.8i LS Cavalier WIP
- Replies: 316
- Views: 7555
Re: 1992 - Smoke Grey 1.8i LS Cavalier WIP
Well, Vectra door handles fitted - need to work out how to release the door locks from the back plated to swap over.
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:04 am
- Forum: Detailing Discussion
- Topic: I've cleaned my car for pv thread
- Replies: 4
- Views: 364
Re: I've cleaned my car for pv thread
Haven't even STARTED mine yet...dave's.cavy wrote:That looks lovely, im not revealing mine until sunday, ive managed to borrow a DA with the heads to make easier work of it
Ive made a start on it, ive done the n/s/r 1/4 panel with the DA and some Auto glym resin stuff and so far im impressed
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:47 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Help needed please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1949
Re: Help needed please
Cheers hun, i know it was summat stupid, but it did really let the look of my Cav down. yes i am a bloody nuisance and want everything done yesterday but when it come to my Cav i'm a fussy bitch :lol: :lol: :roll: any hoo now i can have all the fun of washing , polishing, buffing and cleaning the i...
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:55 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: Help needed please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1949
Re: Help needed please
OK panic over after visiting the local screw fix for a few bits, ruddy thing is now out and my centre cap is on....yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: only got 2 days to get the car clean and looking presentable now :lol: :roll: good news - might get to start on...
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:48 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my cav 8v turbo WIP - rebuild + restore pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 349
Re: my cav 8v turbo WIP - rebuild + restore pics
Some VERY impressive work carried out there.
Keep it up.
Keep it up.
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
Yes, here..Paul wrote:Did I ever said Im not going? All I said is Im not showing my car on the standEnvoy CDX wrote:OK, so Paul's not going. I think we can leave it at that and return to the main thread topic.
Paul wrote:If I will only get hold of nice Cav before i will go!
- Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
OK, so Paul's not going. I think we can leave it at that and return to the main thread topic.
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:12 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cleaning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 490
Re: Engine cleaning
Squig wrote:No problems there matey... you'll all have to wait til friday though.
No car till then
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: PVS Preparations
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1391
Re: PVS Preparations
ans #1 no thats not my home garage its works yard. garage at home is only to park gsi in. been at yard 19 yrs its bigger out back with double garage and workshop ( got my thames lorry in it) . next door is my mate with steel workshop 2 ramps etc. he is private merc mechanic. so get to use it sunday...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
Shouldn't be on long.Paul wrote:Nah garym this is what I thought, its absolutely different, its mad by Isuzu. Completely seized, needs replacing.
Seized due to mud or just old?
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
All depends if i will manage to get offside front brake caliper tommorow I need to fit lol Can I park Frontera on stand? LOL :lol: Lights are here :P I still need to collect few bits from another Dave as well ;) If it's anything like the cavalier calipers, 7mm hex bolt or allen key will see that of...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:53 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1.8 LSi WIP
- Replies: 295
- Views: 6502
Re: My 1.8 LSi WIP
If it's Halfords paint, its often hit and miss if you ask me.Adamw5433 wrote:Your not the only one, got Satin red. So with any luck it'll be the same.Envoy CDX wrote:hope the paint matches lad
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1.8 LSi WIP
- Replies: 295
- Views: 6502
Re: My 1.8 LSi WIP
Plumbing centre all the waySquig wrote:My 2 bits... either venting very close to the filter (which will look horrible) or fit a smooth steel pipe leading forward to the original airbox position to relocate
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
As you all may know I was trying to sell my Cav couple of times. So after decided I will keep it and as I have already paid for Classifieds Ad on bay of E (28 days) I changed price to nearly £1k. Same day local(ish) nice lady phoned me and offered me straight cash sale, and she promised she will si...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
Yeah, to be honest it might be something simple that can be fixed really easily.Squig wrote:think we'd all feel a bit happier if we knew why you didn't have a cav, mate... after all tis a bit short notice. come on it can't be that embaressing
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:00 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1896
Re: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
I have a 200+ mile journey so is there washing facilities on the site?Squig wrote:mine has an oil change and DGC (Damn Good Clean) coming on friday then I'm ready... ish...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:59 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cleaning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 490
Re: Engine cleaning
Squig wrote:getting mine steam cleaned on friday, then pulling all the faded plastic off to back-to-black them all
Kool! pics! pics! pics! before and afters
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:54 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My 1.8 LSi WIP
- Replies: 295
- Views: 6502
Re: My 1.8 LSi WIP
Sounds interesting, hope the paint matches lad
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:55 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cleaning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 490
Re: Engine cleaning
Yeah just get a good engine degreaser, spray it on or brush it on, then just blast it down with a pressure washer or steam cleaner but its essential you have the car running unless you want to go into the bother off covering all electrical leads, connections etc. Why can I see me getting banned fro...
- Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:17 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1896
Re: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
I hope to have a working EML by the weekend been doing some "re-wiring" under the bonnet to tidy things up a bit after the Mk2 engine was put in.
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: PVS Preparations
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1391
Re: PVS Preparations
rear arches look amazing, bodyshop or done by yourself?
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2615
Re: Preparing to PVS - after good clean - pics :)
Paul wrote:No, no no, its not It was fox Gary btw
You going to tell us?
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:44 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 1896
Re: PVS Tickets have arrived AND POSTED!
In front of mine though....Squig wrote:Mine is going at the back of the stand as Christy's have pointed out even more bloody mess made by the bloody cowboy!!! AAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGH!