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by Envoy CDX
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217522

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Some thick metal there. Hopefully more progress to follow and some nice shiny metal :)
by Envoy CDX
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40460

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Robsey wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:51 pm If you do pull the head off -
I would prepare for the expense of a full head set of gaskets and bolts.
May as well do all the stem seals etc whilst the head is off.
Do it once, do it right if going to that level.
by Envoy CDX
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40460

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

ideally plugs out and bore scope down to see what can be seen from that, get it timed back up and fit the belt if its looking safe to do so. No point stripping the engine down if it isn't required. I mean you might be really lucky and nothing was fully open when it went (best case scenario) When a x...
by Envoy CDX
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:13 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40460

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

My bad, sorry - clearly I wasn't awake when originally reading this.
Fingers crossed the damage isn't too bad all the same.
by Envoy CDX
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40460

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Ouch, not sure where you stand with it breaking after being done by the garage, and how much of the cost they will absorb if its been customer supplied parts. Certainly not what I would expect from a gates belt, but then no idea how long its been on the shelf. Sorry to hear about the woe's. Hopefull...
by Envoy CDX
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 40460

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Aye, fuel leaks are not fun to fix. But always fixable. Depending on what route you want to go (and if you're doing it yourself. I liberated the fuel lines off a Vectra B many years ago, Astra Mk4 will do too (and probably less work too). All fun and games.
by Envoy CDX
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Replies: 2419
Views: 170839

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

I know, and if I had my way I'd still have FOG's kicking about, just wasn't meant to be. You have previously offered but I couldn't (financially) do the work and investment justice and thus wouldn't even offend you by suggesting it (without it being tongue in cheek anyhow). I do want to see it on th...
by Envoy CDX
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217522

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

If you can get polypushes that won't rattle your bones and from a reputable seller you'd be fine Rob.
by Envoy CDX
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Replies: 2419
Views: 170839

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

Aye, if that gets sold I want first dibs Rob :P

Hopefully it gets the old mojo working and the car is roadworthy again soon, just keep an eye out.
by Envoy CDX
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217522

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Progress is progress :)
by Envoy CDX
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 200
Views: 90467

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

Robsey wrote: Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:58 pm

Maybe I should treat the Vectra to a new cruise control stalk and radio aerial and base.
Just yes :)
by Envoy CDX
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 200
Views: 90467

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

Nice that it's fixed and that you're happy with the work. Merry Christmas Vectra! :)
by Envoy CDX
Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217522

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

It's all good progress. Excellent :)
by Envoy CDX
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 878
Views: 217522

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

I forgot to mention that I attempted to test fit the left headlamp. The beam alignment was a mile off. And then I realised that the glass lens was not fitted properly - it had slipped a good inch to the right from the light bowl. Looks like naff grey sealant was used to bond the glass to the bowl. ...
by Envoy CDX
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 200
Views: 90467

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

The girl seems very dedicated. She has already found a few issues with the offside outer CV joint - it is missing it's securing circlip. The comment was "I only had to touch the strut and it came apart from the joint" Yeesh!! No other news yet about the car, so hopefully no sheared bolts ...
by Envoy CDX
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 200
Views: 90467

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

Fingers crossed it's all nicely done. It maybe the start of a cracking adventure of Vectra C tinkering :)
by Envoy CDX
Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:27 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Fuel filler repair
Replies: 2
Views: 2676

Re: Fuel filler repair

Was being the operative word.. :/
by Envoy CDX
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:05 am
Forum: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Topic: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
Replies: 28
Views: 18261

Re: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.

Hello Bramble!

Hope you're all settling in well :)
by Envoy CDX
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Topic: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
Replies: 28
Views: 18261

Re: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.

Sorry Rob, missed this, sorry for your loss.
by Envoy CDX
Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1108
Views: 384803

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

Nice, car part shopping is always fun :)
Can't wait to see them fitted.
by Envoy CDX
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Replies: 324
Views: 137328

Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon

Happy days! Repair over replace where possible.
by Envoy CDX
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: James' 1993 Cavalier LS
Replies: 380
Views: 114189

Re: James' 1993 Cavalier LS

Nice progress really :)
by Envoy CDX
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: GSI no: 2.
Replies: 81
Views: 24707

Re: GSI no: 2.

A bit belatedly it’s got another years MOT, though it’s spent most of the summer on axle stands trying to sort last year’s advisories out. I fitted used by me grooved rear discs & black diamond pads, whilst doing this I fitted the Goodrigde stainless braided flexible lines front & rear. Whi...
by Envoy CDX
Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: 1994 Saloon Cav
Replies: 45
Views: 10183

Re: 1994 Saloon Cav

Interesting, sounds expensive that's for sure though.