my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
got the exhaust down pipe all welded up and fitted
bought 5ltrs of oil, new filter, and magnetic sump plug, fitted new filter and plug and changed the oil
dropped the cav back down on its front wheels for the first time in weeks
pic of the engine bay showing the tubular manifold, looks quite good I think
engine ran up to temp and looks ok, no oil or water leaks that I can see, the only problem I have is the wideband is not reading,
I couldn't be bother to jack it back up today to check it out, so will have to wait till next weekend
bought 5ltrs of oil, new filter, and magnetic sump plug, fitted new filter and plug and changed the oil
dropped the cav back down on its front wheels for the first time in weeks
pic of the engine bay showing the tubular manifold, looks quite good I think
engine ran up to temp and looks ok, no oil or water leaks that I can see, the only problem I have is the wideband is not reading,
I couldn't be bother to jack it back up today to check it out, so will have to wait till next weekend
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Looking good, Ads. Those wheels suit your car down to the ground. Literally.
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Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
What intercooler do you have bolted to the front end of your car?
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Thanks Dan its a tx autosport intercooler mate. ITS actually decent quality for the price.
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
I acquired a Vectra GSI steering wheel for a very reasonable price, I know I had one on the cav before and took it off and sold it, but I have always like them and regretted getting rid of the other one, anyway fitted the steering wheel today, and I think it looks well, some pics
I'm after the wiring to connect from the steering wheel controls to the stereo unit
thanks for looking Ads
I'm after the wiring to connect from the steering wheel controls to the stereo unit
thanks for looking Ads
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A tidy update, and nice to continue the Vectra GSi theme inside the car.
Are those Lego floor mats?!
Are those Lego floor mats?!
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
they are just some cheapo ones off ebay,, ive used them to cover my Vauxhall mats to keep them clean, but they doo look ok , Ads
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Steering wheel looks good and in good condition. I've seen a few for sale with the sliver worn off. I've got a 3 spoke vectra b sri one to replace the 4 spoke vectra fitted at the moment .
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Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
as it was Saturday had a little cav time today, fitted a TX autosport chrome induction pipe
plumbed in my turbo smart dual boost controller, now have low/high boost on a switch
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plumbed in my turbo smart dual boost controller, now have low/high boost on a switch
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Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Very tidy
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
well I fitted the 11.6 psi spring into the actuator, and put some pre load on the actuator arm, and t00k it out for a test drive, it seemed to be the fastest its been for a long time, holding about 12psi and over boosting to about 15 - 16 psi, and the fuelling was ok on my wide band,, I'm over the moon the way it was running, I took a couple of pics before it went back in the garage, hasn't been cleaned for a while, but it still looks ok,
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
Definitely looks OK!
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Durham Constabulary A19 patrol car was equally impressed, but couldn't keep up
'91 H-reg SRi "130" manual hatch 8-valve non cat with mods
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As you know, I love the look of your car on those wheels, but you really should have asked Santa for weather strips for your headlights! Track some down. They'd tidy the front end of your motor no end. Great to hear that it is running so well.
Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
actually Dan they should be some in there as I fitted them not long back, proberbly become dislodged and fell under the headlights, ill have a look when I next have time, as I have another front grill to fit with the original badge on. Ads
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I've got some spare weather strips if yours arnt in good condition or missing
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Good to hear. Nice work on the new grille. Can you just swap the badges over? Or is your current badge glued on?Ads wrote:actually Dan they should be some in there as I fitted them not long back, proberbly become dislodged and fell under the headlights, ill have a look when I next have time, as I have another front grill to fit with the original badge on. Ads
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added another bit of bling under the bonnet today, a alloy dip stick handle, its all about the bling LOL
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That's why he's got it sticking out for all to see ...
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Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
keep up the good work mate!
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Re: my cav turbo 4x4 work in progress
the cavs been in the body shop for the last week or so, it had the bonnet, both front wings and the front bumper and under the headlights re painted, the reason being my dad damaged the bonnet with the garage door and several scratches on the wings, the pics are not the best as it was about 5pm and the light was not the best
the bonnet needs re aligning, but that nowt to worry about, and the front end looks a lot fresher.
the bonnet needs re aligning, but that nowt to worry about, and the front end looks a lot fresher.
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Looking good. I take it the car is out of the bodyshop now?