Vauxhall cavalier L f reg saloon gsi rep two tone project.
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Does anyone know why this might be happening.
I'm not loosing coolant and the over heating seems to be due to an air look as I left the cap off and it bubbled a lot and over flowed abit then went down.
But it's still steaming.
I think it might be down to the fact it's sitting around doing nothing.
But what do you think any ideas?
Does anyone know why this might be happening.
I'm not loosing coolant and the over heating seems to be due to an air look as I left the cap off and it bubbled a lot and over flowed abit then went down.
But it's still steaming.
I think it might be down to the fact it's sitting around doing nothing.
But what do you think any ideas?
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Little help please?
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What is it your trying to show us
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If the matrix it blocked remove it then fill it with drain cleaner
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The video.btcctroy wrote:If the matrix it blocked remove it then fill it with drain cleaner
I keep getting steam coming up through my vents but it's not loosing coolant.
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That's a new one. Does the windscreen steam up with blowers on hot
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Yep but only if I set it too windscreen any other time I'm having a sauna, shes garaged so not getting rained on but can get damp in garage other then that I'm stumped.btcctroy wrote:That's a new one. Does the windscreen steam up with blowers on hot
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Does sound like heater matrix
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Yeah I was thinking that too might need to investigate and possibly replace.
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Can only be the matrix, or the housing is full of water
"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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The housing?planetc wrote:Can only be the matrix, or the housing is full of water
If by that you mean the casing to the matrix don't think it would be she never leaves the garage to get wet and I'm not loosing any coolant.
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Faires?
"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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I see this is up for sale on the bay, such a shame considering the work that you have put in but I guess if its not getting used its the best thing to do.
Hope it goes to a good home and good luck with the sale.
Hope it goes to a good home and good luck with the sale.
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Well you'll all be glad to hear the cavalier didn't sell before Xmas and the deal I was doing with her fell through.
So what that means is the old girl is staying.
I'm ordering up some new parts for her as we speak, new heater matrix, new radiator and new rad switch and temp sender unit.
So that means the whole coolant system will be brand new.
Then next on the list is brake conversion on the rear as I'm fed up with rear drums.
I might even go five stud all round.
Thing I need to ask is can I fit vectra rear brake hubs to her?
Then back on the road for the summer months I hope.
My other half talked me out of sticking her back up on eBay as she's so rare to find now in this condition.
And also a colour change back to entirely red all over full gsi rep this time.
So watch this space.
So what that means is the old girl is staying.
I'm ordering up some new parts for her as we speak, new heater matrix, new radiator and new rad switch and temp sender unit.
So that means the whole coolant system will be brand new.
Then next on the list is brake conversion on the rear as I'm fed up with rear drums.
I might even go five stud all round.
Thing I need to ask is can I fit vectra rear brake hubs to her?
Then back on the road for the summer months I hope.
My other half talked me out of sticking her back up on eBay as she's so rare to find now in this condition.
And also a colour change back to entirely red all over full gsi rep this time.
So watch this space.
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Very good news indeed, look forward to the updates.cavaliersri130 wrote:Well you'll all be glad to hear the cavalier didn't sell before Xmas and the deal I was doing with her fell through.
So what that means is the old girl is staying.
I'm ordering up some new parts for her as we speak, new heater matrix, new radiator and new rad switch and temp sender unit.
So that means the whole coolant system will be brand new.
Then next on the list is brake conversion on the rear as I'm fed up with rear drums.
I might even go five stud all round.
Thing I need to ask is can I fit vectra rear brake hubs to her?
Then back on the road for the summer months I hope.
My other half talked me out of sticking her back up on eBay as she's so rare to find now in this condition.
And also a colour change back to entirely red all over full gsi rep this time.
So watch this space.
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good to hear that you have revived your interest in the cav, i usually go through stages like that when i say f--k it and put mine up for sale, then when it comes to the crunch, i have a change of heart. lol Ads
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Cheers guys.
I've ordered up my new rad and my new matrix is going to be ordered on Friday.
I went up to her today dusted her off as she's covered in it gave her a run and when reversing her back into the garage she made a clonk from the clonk like something snapping but I've checked everything and she's all good it's only happening when on full lock, so what do you think it could be? Please.
It's not like the cv joint sound it's more like a drop link but I've checked them too.
I did noticed the wheels are wobbly on the hubs could it be that, as I have got to replace the split pins so I think their coming loose.
I've ordered up my new rad and my new matrix is going to be ordered on Friday.
I went up to her today dusted her off as she's covered in it gave her a run and when reversing her back into the garage she made a clonk from the clonk like something snapping but I've checked everything and she's all good it's only happening when on full lock, so what do you think it could be? Please.
It's not like the cv joint sound it's more like a drop link but I've checked them too.
I did noticed the wheels are wobbly on the hubs could it be that, as I have got to replace the split pins so I think their coming loose.
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New radiator turned up and switch.
Just waiting on my matrix now then the fun begins.
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Can't wait to get her back on the road again.
Just waiting on my matrix now then the fun begins.
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Can't wait to get her back on the road again.
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Hairy belly, mine's getting that way slowly
Radiator looks nice, always good to see a shiny one.
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Lol yeah take after my dad he was like a gorilla.Cavalier342 wrote:Hairy belly, mine's getting that way slowlyRadiator looks nice, always good to see a shiny one.
Yeah just can't wait to fit it all now and see if it makes any difference to the temp.
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Mine's always been bloody snail trail.... But has started spreading sideways recently.
I like the camo trousers too.
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Lol mine too been hairy awhile now though, these are beach shorts blue flowers lol my comfies after a hard days work.Cavalier342 wrote:Mine's always been bloody snail trail.... But has started spreading sideways recently.I like the camo trousers too.
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Well matrix is here so Tuesday begins the fun, if it's not snowing that is lol.
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China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
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China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
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