have you took it out and cleaned it up with a wire brush, is the EML on ?Dan Richards wrote:just ordered a new lambda sensor, thermostat, spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, coolant and some oil
so once thats here i can get it all on and fingers crossed she will pass the mot this time!
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Gray16v wrote:have you took it out and cleaned it up with a wire brush, is the EML on ?Dan Richards wrote:just ordered a new lambda sensor, thermostat, spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, coolant and some oil
so once thats here i can get it all on and fingers crossed she will pass the mot this time!
nah, just ordered a new one lol
yeah its on pretty much all the time :/
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wasnt on when you bought it though !!Dan Richards wrote:Gray16v wrote:have you took it out and cleaned it up with a wire brush, is the EML on ?Dan Richards wrote:just ordered a new lambda sensor, thermostat, spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, coolant and some oil
so once thats here i can get it all on and fingers crossed she will pass the mot this time!
nah, just ordered a new one lol
yeah its on pretty much all the time :/
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only comes on when its being driven, not your fault dude
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check the connector, slightly bend the pins if need be, had the wires break before nowDan Richards wrote:only comes on when its being driven, not your fault dude
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That's a typical lambda fault. Comes on wen driving
....with a brew and my favourite biscuits.
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just had a service, oil,oil filter,sparks and fuel filter. changed the lambda too. seems to be running much smoother and after a little drive around there isnt any engine light so fingers crossed it will help sort it come mot re rest lol
just need to change the coolant, thermostat and cts 'once thats in stock, should be here monday' then once thats done i'll give it to the mot guy again
just need to change the coolant, thermostat and cts 'once thats in stock, should be here monday' then once thats done i'll give it to the mot guy again
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good job Dan, thought you were going to fit a redtop in it
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Gray16v wrote:good job Dan, thought you were going to fit a redtop in it
Do want a different engine but thats a way off yet so untill then i need this on the road so need tp get it an mot lol
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just got a omega wiper stalk for the cav, so that will be on soon. and i should be getting cruise control for it this week too
took these on the way home too




took these on the way home too



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Dont think there is that much wrong with the engine thats in it to be honest, car is looking really good, are you getting the rear panel painted ?Dan Richards wrote:Gray16v wrote:good job Dan, thought you were going to fit a redtop in it
Do want a different engine but thats a way off yet so untill then i need this on the road so need tp get it an mot lol
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Dont think there is that much wrong with the engine thats in it to be honest, car is looking really good, are you getting the rear panel painted ?
it will do for now lol, its on the list but theres no rush to get it done
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changed the coolant, coolant temp sensor and thermostat and did service and swapped the lambda sensor the other day so it will be going in for its re test on wednesday. so fingers crossed she will pass 

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back in for the mot tomorrow fingers crossed she will pass.
then on pay day i will be ordering rear arches and sills for the gsi
then on pay day i will be ordering rear arches and sills for the gsi

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found a monster bird shit on my car this morning so i've washed and polished it, might wax it tomorrow too.

and i noticed on corsasport that theres an FK sale on so i've just ordered some fk springs and shocks for under £90 delivered 75mm front and 50mm rear cant wait for those to turn up. check the fk site out loads of bargains to be had!
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/index. ... directed=1

and i noticed on corsasport that theres an FK sale on so i've just ordered some fk springs and shocks for under £90 delivered 75mm front and 50mm rear cant wait for those to turn up. check the fk site out loads of bargains to be had!
http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/index. ... directed=1
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i bought a few bits on there bargains to be had 
75mm front? thats a odd number never seen them for cav before
and woooo that must of been a biiigg bird

75mm front? thats a odd number never seen them for cav before
and woooo that must of been a biiigg bird

My valver brings all the boys to the yard, dam right its cammed and carbed, dam right it pops and farts, I would show you but the fuker won't start!
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That's cheap, almost tempted to part with some pennies myself at those prices.......well almost.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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gsi pie wrote:i bought a few bits on there bargains to be had
75mm front? thats a odd number never seen them for cav before
yeah, thats what it said so hope its right lol
i got the last ones by the look of it, in that odd size anyway lol
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cant wait to see them fitted 

My valver brings all the boys to the yard, dam right its cammed and carbed, dam right it pops and farts, I would show you but the fuker won't start!
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suspension is here 



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bang some pics up when they fitted 

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looking good mate what does it invole getting that computer to fit mate do all the functions work ie range etc thanks
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cavvyv6 wrote:looking good mate what does it invole getting that computer to fit mate do all the functions work ie range etc thanks
they all seem to work, i only use the range really lol
but you have to remove the upper storage bit above the glove box, then unscrew and remove the glovebox then you can get to the wire you need, if your cav has it in its loom. then its just a case of swapping it round. then put it all back
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is there a how2 on it do you no mate would love 1 in mine
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nah there isnt one. i need to take mine out to put a bulb in it. but i'm in no rush to do it. so when i decide to do it i will try to remember to make a how 2