Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7TD/SRI/diplomat :)

[Super89]

Right ive had this Cavalier for the last 3 years, Payed £300 for it. Was a right mess when i got it, Coat hanger aerial very very pink paint work big dent in both front and rear doors drivers side but the main thing was that it is solid hardly any rust and no previous welding.

shes done 176k miles and still going strong. Started out as a basic 1.7TD LS. Since then ive changed all the doors bumpers etc.. Just recently ive fully changed the spec to diplomat apart from the air con, Outside im going for facelift SRI looks.. Still not 100% done but shes getting there.




GSI rear lights, Rare early Turbo Diesel badge NOS


Difference!!?!


Diplomat stuff going in, Vectra B remote locking!




4 new tyres, 205 45 16 Uniroyal RainSport3

[Super89]

Also fitted rear discs brakes and upgraded the front to calibra V6 calipers with Meriva 280mm discs & GM pads.

Only 3 weeks old

No rear pics atm

Todays job, Cambelt change!!!


Just look at that! Really did need changing



New belt on etc..


All done!


Random..



Last Job of the day, A good washing and then G10, Because its been sitting around for the last year




No after pics, Not finished yet ran out of daylight. Needs waxing & the rub strips putting back on along with my new SRI boot lip. Hopefully be in for MOT next week which im sure she will PASS.

Really cant wait to get her back on the road. No more £10 a day in fuel (Calibra V6)

[iangsi]

Looking good.

[Cavalier342]

I know, the V6 is murder on fuel around town... Barely get 40 miles to £15 in mine, steady no-nonsense driving....


Looking good mate, quite an interesting project there, Should register it as a new special edition model, the Cavalier Turbo Intercooler, with an economical engine and Diplomat spec

[Super89]

I know, the V6 is murder on fuel around town... Barely get 40 miles to £15 in mine, steady no-nonsense driving....


Looking good mate, quite an interesting project there, Should register it as a new special edition model, the Cavalier Turbo Intercooler, with an economical engine and Diplomat spec

Remember that CD thing that i had off you? Well i have finally found somewhere to put it. Will get a pic tomorrow...

[Cavalier342]

Ye, the one that nobody could figure out where it was from?

[Mikebmth]

Looking a good project, bet it surprises a few people as well....

[Super89]

?Mystery? CD storage thing..



Boost!? Anyone... Cant have a TD and not play can we


Must have for any old car....feu orange Air Freshener!


Pair of new rubber mats.




Cavs going in for MOT next week, Should be on the road for next weekend, Still plenty of bits to 100% finish her off but at least i can start driving her again

[Cavalier342]

I see you swapped the stereo into the lower crevasse, I tried fitting the cd holder into that one on my auto but it wouldn't stay in, maybe it needed an adapter or something... Does it fit well in yours?

[Super89]

I see you swapped the stereo into the lower crevasse, I tried fitting the cd holder into that one on my auto but it wouldn't stay in, maybe it needed an adapter or something... Does it fit well in yours?

All fits just fine, Had to really push the cd player in, even without the storage tray in there. The CD holder clips in perfect like it was made for that spot

[Cavalier342]

Fair play mate, glad you made use of it

[Super89]

Did the rear engine mount today, One on the left was non genuine and had only done about 3000 miles if that. Feels alot better with the GM one on.


Cav also passed the MOT with a few advisories.


Had a play with the fuel & boost again today, 1.7 bar & nearly a full turn on the pump. Pulls really good

[HAIRIBO]

Very cool, where did you get your air freshener from? I've only seen ones on ebay for silly money

[Super89]

Was in a car I had few years ago, 1963 cortina, would like a full one but like you not paying 20 quid lol

[HAIRIBO]

Ha ha well it's cool all the same! It takes me back to the early 80's

[5853moore]

looks good mate need to change that dashboard tho!

[Super89]

This is what happened to my Diesel Cavalier about a year ago. Still got it, Slowly starting stripping it for parts.

[Lowrider Dave]

Such a sad sight.

[Envoy CDX]

Shame about the smash.
That isn't the TD is it :/

[Gray16v]

you got any grey trim left

[Super89]

Might have, Having a big clear out. Selling all my old Minis and parts, Will let you know if i find any..