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by chrisash86
Sun May 22, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Door pin
Replies: 1
Views: 224

Door pin

Hi my drivers door is a little out of alignment and makes a lot of noise when u go past 60mph , a previous mot says the door pin is loose ? Has anybody done this and give me any pointers?
by chrisash86
Sun May 22, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: V6 flywheel
Replies: 3
Views: 259

V6 flywheel

Has anyone fitted the lighter Courtney flywheel to their V6? Is it worth it does it improve performance or does it take away some of the torque from the engine?
by chrisash86
Mon May 16, 2016 2:33 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Crankshaft sensor
Replies: 15
Views: 1035

Re: Crankshaft sensor

How do I check for fuel delivery?
by chrisash86
Sun May 15, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Crankshaft sensor
Replies: 15
Views: 1035

Re: Crankshaft sensor

I recently bought the car and contacted the previous owner as he had the same problem . Found a sensor at be bottom left hand of the engine block am quite near the floor cleaned that but no change
by chrisash86
Sun May 15, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Crankshaft sensor
Replies: 15
Views: 1035

Crankshaft sensor

Evening my cav won't start , it will turn over but won't spark, I've been told it's probably the crankshaft sensor does anyone have a pic of where it's located ?
by chrisash86
Mon May 09, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: FB groups
Replies: 1
Views: 237

FB groups

Hi is the moderator for the Vauxhall cavalier group page on fb on here I've had a request in for months that's still to be accepted. Cheers
by chrisash86
Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Cavalier badges
Replies: 8
Views: 1093

Re: Cavalier badges

Just the one head! Don't know why i asked! When I picked up the Mrs new corsa they couldn't be bothered to put matching number plates on ! Cheers for the help pa
by chrisash86
Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Cavalier badges
Replies: 8
Views: 1093

Cavalier badges

Does anyone know if u can still buy new Vauxhall and Cavalier badges? Just been to my local dealer to ask and he looked at me like I had five heads!
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave's V6
Replies: 487
Views: 16175

Re: Lowrider Dave's V6

It certainly has
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic
Replies: 72
Views: 3749

Re: Lowrider Dave - 1992 Automatic

Well done pal that's great news
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave's V6
Replies: 487
Views: 16175

Re: Lowrider Dave's V6

Certainly will, may change a few bits and pieces just hope lowrider Dave won't be to offended!
by chrisash86
Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave's V6
Replies: 487
Views: 16175

Re: Lowrider Dave's V6

Feeling very lucky to be the next custodian of this magnificent car. It's a absolute credit to Dave
by chrisash86
Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Lowrider Dave's V6
Replies: 487
Views: 16175

Re: Lowrider Dave's V6

Yes!
by chrisash86
Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Erratic Idling
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: Erratic Idling

It's been standing for around 9 months started up ok . Was going to take the Sfi box off and have a look and like u said give it a good service and see what happen?
by chrisash86
Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Erratic Idling
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: Erratic Idling

Cheers pal the only problem is it hasn't got a mot at the min and it wouldn't pass with this problem .
by chrisash86
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Erratic Idling
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Erratic Idling

I've got my SRI red top out of storage and when I've started it up its idling erratically between 1500 rpm and 2000rpm anyone any ideas ? Thanks in advance
by chrisash86
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Engine warning light on
Replies: 14
Views: 1435

Re: Engine warning light on

Cheers boys . Where does the code show up on?
by chrisash86
Mon Apr 18, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Engine warning light on
Replies: 14
Views: 1435

Engine warning light on

My engine warning light keeps coming on my red top any ideas what it could be I.e a sensor etc?
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Door switch
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Re: Door switch

Cheers pal luckily the snapped wire is not too far from the switch. Can definitely see ur poInt about the soldering just short of one
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Door switch
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Re: Door switch

Cheers pal so strip them back twist them together and fit a female spade connector over it
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Door switch
Replies: 5
Views: 225

Door switch

Hi everyone my kerb light won't work if I open the drivers door but they will if I open the passenger door. So last night I unscrewed the door switch to find one of the wires had been broken . Can any tell me how I can fix the broken wire in order to get the kerb light working again? Cheers
by chrisash86
Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Cav leather interior
Replies: 2
Views: 347

Cav leather interior

Hi I am after a leather interior for my Sri has anyone got one for sale?
by chrisash86
Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Handbrake cable
Replies: 2
Views: 485

Re: Handbrake cable

Yeah mate sorry they are discs on the back
by chrisash86
Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Handbrake cable
Replies: 2
Views: 485

Handbrake cable

Hi I have a 94 Sri hatch needing a new handbrake cable for the mot all I have seen is for the drivers side. Is that all I need ?
by chrisash86
Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Handbrake adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 438

Re: Handbrake adjustment

Adjusting by the discs is that accessed by two holes in the Hub? Do I have to take the disc off ?