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by planetc
Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: opel vectra A colour
Replies: 11
Views: 729

Re: opel vectra A colour

Looks like silk violet to me too, although I don't recall it being a Cavalier colour
by planetc
Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Replies: 2419
Views: 170953

Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse

Bloody hell Rob, I've just had a catch up! You've got some hours in this between you and Troy haven't you, looks like you are getting somewhere though.
by planetc
Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: V6 immobiliser/ignition problem
Replies: 17
Views: 546

Re: V6 immobiliser/ignition problem

The remote fob type immobiliser on the 94 models works on the ignition side by cutting the ignition feed to the ecu. If it's armed (or not disarmed) the eml doesn't light. It is relatively straightforward to remove, you just need to trace the black wires back and remake the spliced joints, but from ...
by planetc
Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 953

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

The only one I ever had with a solenoid fault (one of your codes) was repaired with a replacement solenoid inside the gearbox.
by planetc
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The future for Turbo #3...?!
Replies: 9
Views: 376

Re: The future for Turbo #3...?!

How about Vauxhallcavalier.com livery?
by planetc
Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: satin red gsi 2000
Replies: 34
Views: 2745

Re: satin red gsi 2000

Interesting that has calibrated clocks installed. Could have been a police vehicle originally if they are original.
by planetc
Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Rough running on start up.
Replies: 11
Views: 730

Re: Rough running on start up.

Replacement
by planetc
Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: one simple question
Replies: 9
Views: 354

Re: one simple question

Driven both, repaired both. No doubt the LET is an awesome engine, but it can be a pain in the arse to diagnose quickly and reliably when something goes wrong, and has more to go wrong. Personally, as much as I love it given the choice between the two I'd choose the xe.
by planetc
Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Heater illumination - Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 376

Re: Heater illumination - Questions

The trick is to bend the middle towards you so that the ends get closer together and then feed the ends into place first. Then you push the middle back into position. You will be surprised at how much you can bend it.
by planetc
Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Rough running on start up.
Replies: 11
Views: 730

Re: Rough running on start up.

Pop the intake pipe off and watch down the throttle body next time you start it. The injection is a clear pulse, but if it's sticking it just buckets fuel in a single stream.
by planetc
Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Rough running on start up.
Replies: 11
Views: 730

Re: Rough running on start up.

It could also be the injector sticking open. I've seen a few do it.
by planetc
Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:17 am
Forum: Photography and Camera Equipment
Topic: Photographic subjects
Replies: 4
Views: 1136

Re: Photographic subjects

I've browsed your stuff several times in recent years Dave. I'd love to make a living from it but I think my current skill set needs broadening for that, so I'm just treating it as supplementary at the moment.
by planetc
Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: C20NE Eratic Rev Counter & No Spark
Replies: 10
Views: 822

Re: C20NE Eratic Rev Counter & No Spark

Bear in mind that if you have left the wiring connected you'll be back feeding everything on that circuit from your separate supply. Depends how you have done it really. Certainly consistent with my original suspicion though. Also worth swapping out the fuel relay, I've seen a few that only pass a l...
by planetc
Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: saab b204 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 2474

Re: saab b204 engine

It makes a phenomenal difference when you are doing it because you want to, rather than because someone says you have to. There was an entry exam when I did the mot course, don't know if it's the same now. 50 questions, general vehicle mechanical knowledge. I got 49 of them right and they said it wa...
by planetc
Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: saab b204 engine
Replies: 25
Views: 2474

Re: saab b204 engine

Oooh, level 2, I did one of those once! I wonder how much it's changed. I actually took the class the day we covered fuel injection because I knew more than the lecturer! Aiming for distinctions I hope Joe?
by planetc
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 2.0 8v Diplomat
Replies: 274
Views: 25707

Re: Mike and James' 2.0 8v Diplomat

humbucker wrote:[ Image ]
For hands that do dishes as soft as your face..... :D
by planetc
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: C20NE Eratic Rev Counter & No Spark
Replies: 10
Views: 822

Re: C20NE Eratic Rev Counter & No Spark

It sounds to me like it has an earth or supply issue somewhere, I'd be volt dropping everything.
by planetc
Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:25 am
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: Smart phones
Replies: 14
Views: 1258

Re: Smart phones

humbucker wrote:..... as you tip your mobile from portrait to landscape and back again..... no zooming is required, and the essentials are always on screen :)
Tried all angles, still can't see any cakes?
by planetc
Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Replies: 2419
Views: 170953

Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse

What can I add? Lot of work there, but I agree with Troy, time and money are the only limitations on what can be repaired. One thing though Troy, it doesn't matter what you do, it all changes when you have been doing it for a living for a few years.
by planetc
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: The Cake Shop
Topic: Ham and Bananas Hollandaise
Replies: 8
Views: 1310

Re: Ham and Bananas Hollandaise

Don't do bananas, remind me of school custard
by planetc
Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: The Cake Shop
Topic: Ham and Bananas Hollandaise
Replies: 8
Views: 1310

Re: Ham and Bananas Hollandaise

No, just no.
by planetc
Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Roof Lining coming orf!
Replies: 8
Views: 627

Re: Roof Lining coming orf!

It is one piece, rather like compressed cardboard. It would be possible to cover with care to avoid wrinkles if you can find a large enough piece of covering material.
by planetc
Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: The Cake Shop
Topic: The beauty of the Jammie Dodger
Replies: 8
Views: 1408

Re: The beauty of the Jammie Dodger

Written like a true journalist. It would be interesting to hear the view of our true historian too?
by planetc
Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:42 am
Forum: The Suggestion Box
Topic: New Website
Replies: 57
Views: 9746

Re: New Website

ilovedmymantas wrote: , I'd like to suggest a couple of changes back.
1. Put "view new posts" as an option back as a link on the home page.
Four white lines on the right of the menu bar, click, drop down arrow to the right of advanced search, click, viola there is new posts
by planetc
Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: for bored members who !
Replies: 1779
Views: 43470

Re: for bored members who !

Cake!