Rustification of J199 BWB.

[Barney]

Hi,

As some of you may know ive recently bought my first ever Vaux of a fellow member BigMItch.

Im sure im going to be driving you all mad with silly questions and requests so please bear with me as im used to Fords and BMW's.

I will be starting the strip down tonight so pics will follow i'll take a few pics of how it sit now in the garage.

Let the fun begin.

[humbucker]

Excellent, looking forward to this. Glad the car is living on at the forum. Don't worry about too many questions, we all need to know something from time to time and that's what this place is all about; sharing knowledge!

[John Owens]

Good luck Barney . Glad you've seen the light lol

[bigmitch]

Enjoy barney ,can't believe she was damaged due the delivery driver not watching what he was doing ,div, but if you need advice just ask pal.
the locked box feels werid at first at low speed, it feels like you reversing with the hand brake on.
if you are removing the head bud you will need a thicker gasket due to being skimmed a couple times,

Don't use a slicone hose for the top rad pipe this due when you tighting it on the plastic bit on the rad it will cause it crack,(this after replacing said rad
couple of times due to this) got one free from vauxhall cause of over tighting ,

keep us updated

[Lowrider Dave]

Good luck Barney. Share all with us, we don't bite and are more than happy to help.

[Barney]

After lots of standing back and scrathing of chin i managed to get some stuff not as much as i would like, but it was a start.

Car up on stands - CHECK
Front wheels off - CHECK

Inspect both front inner arches - CHECK





Strip out headlights, indicators, Grill - CHECK







Take out airbox - CHECK



Start removing front bumper - CHECK

Dont think that was bad going for 2 hours without a single clue on how to remove any of the items. Cant wait for my Haynes manual to arrive at least ill be point in the right direction for most stuff..

Quick question, The inner wing covers (black plastic) are they held in by black plastic gromet type things that just pull out or do i need to remove a central pin like what BM use to release the plug??

Thanks..

Hopefully more updates to come over the next few days missus and child permitting..

[bigmitch]

After lots of standing back and scrathing of chin i managed to get some stuff not as much as i would like, but it was a start.

Car up on stands - CHECK
Front wheels off - CHECK

Inspect both front inner arches - CHECK

Strip out headlights, indicators, Grill - CHECK

Take out airbox - CHECK

Start removing front bumper - CHECK

Dont think that was bad going for 2 hours without a single clue on how to remove any of the items. Cant wait for my Haynes manual to arrive at least ill be point in the right direction for most stuff..

Quick question, The inner wing covers (black plastic) are they held in by black plastic gromet type things that just pull out or do i need to remove a central pin like what BM use to release the plug??

Thanks..

Hopefully more updates to come over the next few days missus and child permitting..

S"£t man I could giving you the haynes manual with the cav, never though

Any pic's of strip down yet bud

[iangsi]

Quick question, The inner wing covers (black plastic) are they held in by black plastic gromet type things that just pull out or do i need to remove a central pin like what BM use to release the plug?? Thanks..

Yes the middle just pushes through so the main bit pulls out, if you can find the pin bit you can reuse when putting back together.

[planetc]

Yes the middle just pushes through so the main bit pulls out, if you can find the pin bit you can reuse when putting back together.

...and if you can't find the pin a small screw in it's place works perfectly and is easier to take out without losing it next time.

[Barney]

So beings as I had today off like many I decided to seriously crack on with the Cav.

So called my best mate told him to get his backside round so we can strip the car and here's the results so far.

Interior fully stripped



Body kit off drivers side



Previous welding attempt





Body kit off passenger side



More welding



And here's the rust

Passenger lower rear quarter





Drivers lower rear quarter



Driver arch



Rear bumper removed



More rust





Front bumper removed



There is more rust but ran out of time so I'll be posting some more later.

Have the got welder coming round to see the extent of the work needed.
, haven't even started looking underneath yet going to get the outside sorted first the put the car of a spit and hit the underneath..

More updates to come soon

[iangsi]

Looks typical for a GSI that's why so many get broken, hope it's not bad news from your welder friend.

[Barney]

TBH it's not that bad my series one RS turbo was worse and I took that on myself.

I can sort the seals and other bits myself but won't attempt the arches as my welding isn't that good.

We'll see in the morning..

Quick question..

What would cause the drivers side front foot well to be totally wet we're talking the carpet is dripping..

[Gaz]

check the scuttle panel first

[TurboDan]

That is possibly the worst welding i have ever seen lol


Should be good when its all done though. Buy plenty of underseal!

[Gaz]

i bet that panel will pry off, theres no way thats got good penetration

[TurboDan]

Definately, think stevie wonders been at it with an aldi mig!

[Barney]

Definately, think stevie wonders been at it with an aldi mig!

I think my 4 year old son can do better... My welding isn't to a pro standard but I can def weld better than that..

Surprised its past MOT's oh well I wanted a new project and I def got one...

[Chip Pan Dan]

i've never welded anything before, and i think i could do better. reminds me of the gsi i had, nice and crusty

[btcctroy]

Looks like its been stuck on with coco pops.
Truely shocking welding that. The fool who did it needs the torch rammed up his ass

[Gaz]

troy shall i get picks of your alloy welding up

[btcctroy]

troy shall i get picks of your alloy welding up

No again that was shocking. And dont want any remembrance from that lol

But I was trying to do something with a mig that frankly is stupid.

It's like trying to wash the dishes with a flamethrower

[Gaz]

It's like trying to wash the dishes with a flamethrower

That sounds like fun actually.

[btcctroy]

It's like trying to wash the dishes with a flamethrower

That sounds like fun actually.

I worry!

[Gaz]

you shouldn't, the biggest cause of stress is giving a shit

[btcctroy]

I don't worry when I'm having a shit lol