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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:01 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
- Replies: 900
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Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Now that I have my car back, I was reminded by Troy that there was a unit.... I had got out of the habit of going :roll: So tonight - I finished painting the bottom wishbone (if you can call it that), and then assembled the bottom eyelet and radius rod to it. The blue looks correct in this photo. ht...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1011
Re: Insurance
Yep - typically £50+ increase per car compared to last years prices.
Same with the house insurance.
Same with the house insurance.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
I hope the car will be happy for a while. It usually costs about £400 a year. But this year, £2010 for parts and labour, and £600 for car hire. I have a sneaking suspiscion that the exhaust is next. Just rear mounts and rubbers, I think. On the up-side... It is the Cavalier's turn next. :thumb I hav...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
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Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
It went back as soon as I got back from the day's errands.
The girl said it came back perfect, so full refund on it's way.
The girl said it came back perfect, so full refund on it's way.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:28 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
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Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Cheers Gary,
The Vectra is home now.
A big sense of relief to have it back.
Ours is far from cosmetically and mechanically good.
It looks lived-in, and has been worked hard.
I suppose the MOT pass just means that it meets the minimum safety standards.
And then only until the car left the forecourt.
The Vectra is home now.
A big sense of relief to have it back.
Ours is far from cosmetically and mechanically good.
It looks lived-in, and has been worked hard.
I suppose the MOT pass just means that it meets the minimum safety standards.
And then only until the car left the forecourt.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Vectra now has a new 12 month ticket - woohoo. I probably could have bought a very good example, for the amount that I have spent on it since the beginning of December... A big chunk was two lots of van hire. But the biggest cost was the Clutch, dual mass and timing belt in December. Hey ho... it is...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Al Murrays multiple personality disorder.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1629
Re: Al Murrays multiple personality disorder.
Other than that video clip, I have never watched him on TV. He just never appealed to me. Most TV comedians generally don't float my boat. I did see adverts for the pub landlord series, and never gave them a second thought. I also saw adverts for "why does everyone hate the British". Hmm, ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 197503
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Hi Andy, Wheelchair batteries have similar capacities to car batteries, but they are more like deep discharge leisure batteries. I would still use the old-fashioned gel-cell / dri-fit batteries rather than the newer AGM batteries. AGMs require a lot more continual charging and don't like to be sat w...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:01 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Vauxhall Senator
- Replies: 153
- Views: 36987
Re: Vauxhall Senator
Yayy - fettling time has begun!!
I am hopeful for a decent spring and summer this year, although April has not been very good so far.
I am looking forward to seeing more pictures of your beastie as it starts to come back together.
I am hopeful for a decent spring and summer this year, although April has not been very good so far.
I am looking forward to seeing more pictures of your beastie as it starts to come back together.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:42 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
It is obsolescence that will cause the Vectra's demise in years to come. The last two times the car was forced off the road for more than a few days, I had struggled to find discontinued parts. Fuel line last time. Trailing arms and mounts this time. They do not suffer from bodywork corrosion as suc...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:05 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
I would still get it tested for my own peace of mind.
Only 10 1/2 years for the Cavalier,
And the 'camper' van is exempt already from MOT, VED and CAZ / ULEZ.
But it isn't anywhere near road worthy... nor will it be for quite a while yet.
Only 10 1/2 years for the Cavalier,
And the 'camper' van is exempt already from MOT, VED and CAZ / ULEZ.
But it isn't anywhere near road worthy... nor will it be for quite a while yet.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5704
Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
Even multiple vehicles shouldn't cost that.
I moan at £200 a year with the AA, but that covers any vehicle that me or the wife are in.
Not the cars themself.
RAC ramp there prices up if you call them out more than once or twice a year.
I moan at £200 a year with the AA, but that covers any vehicle that me or the wife are in.
Not the cars themself.
RAC ramp there prices up if you call them out more than once or twice a year.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:27 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5704
Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
Green flag only get you home, they do not normally fix cars by the road side unless it is an easy fix. There aren't many other options... RAC - I was with them in the 90s. They were quite prompt, but didn't always diagnose my issue properly. One chap told me that my Maestro 1275 A+ engine was worn, ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Looking back at the Vectra, production ceased in October 2008... so 16 years ago. Manufacturers are only obliged to supply parts for five years after production ends. Having a blue light card saved me about 10%, but yes a ropey old banger would be cheaper than the rental and deposit. Hey ho - heres ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:08 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
The saga continues... The trailing arms and carriers from Lithuania have been fitted without a hitch. Apparently no bolts sheared. Plan is to get some new tyres tomorrow, Ready for drop links and re-test on Monday. After a quick clean, the brake pipe was found to be okay and didn't need replacing. S...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:04 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5704
Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
I suppose they thought that as you were in a layby, you were in a safe location.
Low risk.
You really are having a hard time of it.
Hopefully your luck will change soon.
Low risk.
You really are having a hard time of it.
Hopefully your luck will change soon.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
The challenge is the cross-over between ending the car hire and paying for the MOT and repairs.
The refund of the hire deposit takes a few working days before your bank account sees it.
No matter what, I will be a few hundred quid down when I pay the garage.
The refund of the hire deposit takes a few working days before your bank account sees it.
No matter what, I will be a few hundred quid down when I pay the garage.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
- Replies: 1129
- Views: 390179
Re: Bedford Astravan MK2
I am sure I do not need to state the obvious, of using tack-wipes to reduce dust and contaminants before masking up. Troy at the unit uses a very lightweight plastic sheeting. Almost like polythene, rather than masking paper. A lot of his work is quick turn-around repairs followed by partial respray...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How is everyone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 569
Re: How is everyone
Welcome back dear chap. :wave Wow, 11 years since your previous post. :shock: I am sure things have changed a lot since your last visit. The admin team changed massively in 2015 / 2016, after Gaz and Co. adopted a life outside the Cavalier world. :scratch Cavalier numbers left on the road have dropp...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
That is my plan - yes :D I am just getting one car sorted at a time. The MOT and car hire are not going to be cheap, so I suspect I will sort the Cavalier in late June or early July. I want the car sorted for VBOA... UPDATE - Vectra booked in for Friday next week. :shock: Mark at the garage is confi...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:33 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
The brackets arrived very quickly from Lithuania. They were due between 17th and 25th April. Posted on the 4th. Arrived yesterday - 10th. The brackets needed a quick bead blasting. https://i.postimg.cc/gJSXJ242/20240411-204431.jpg And then a blow-over with direct to rust black paint. https://i.posti...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:27 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 197503
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
I thought that I would order a battery and fuel can from Euro Car Parts. So I click on an 063 battery (although an 075 would have been better but more expensive). And a fuel can. Enter the discount code on their front screen Message comes back "Some of your items are excluded from the discount&...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
- Replies: 254
- Views: 94963
Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
The mother-in-law has loaned me her car until Friday evening. That makes things easier for a week. https://i.postimg.cc/Rh0cyHhM/20240407-185210.jpg Just got to remind myself to lose my left foot. Only the second time in 35 years that I have driven an auto-box. Three Vauxhalls in a row - 8-) UPDATE ...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 197503
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Boggo standard GE or Ring are £5 a pop, so not a huge increase in cost for decent lighting. 3 quid extra per bulb. - meh. :) Dearer if you go to Halfords. :shock: The only shock was a premature Night-Breaker bulb failure on the Vectra-C. Now I just recycle bulbs from my spare Vectra light units. (I ...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 197503
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Not anyone's bad. A one-line item can be interpreted in may ways. The Halo's can refer to either the side-light rings, Or The type of headlamp assembly, The proper names are obviously Morettes for pre-facelift, and Angel Eyes for facelift. As for improving light output, only decent bulbs make things...