Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Your ok! You've got a Harvester near you!
Was supposed to meet a friend at the Bear Cross tomorrow but when I went passed Sunday lunch time; it look suspiciously closed....
Was supposed to meet a friend at the Bear Cross tomorrow but when I went passed Sunday lunch time; it look suspiciously closed....
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Hi guys - a bit of a disappointing return of the old girl.... not all the work carried out and charged £100 more than was quoted. Not overly impressed but moving on.
After checking and re-checking part numbers and suitability I ordered the 3 parts for the exhaust (centre, auto adaption pipe??, and rear box) told none of it fitted, but the rear box was correct. Basically none of it done - so all back in the garage. And was one of the first jobs I wanted doing as its an MOT issue and blowing etc etc…
Can any one help with GM part numbers, maybe an exploded diagram of the exhaust (I'm looking at you Robsey ) to help with this please?
After checking and re-checking part numbers and suitability I ordered the 3 parts for the exhaust (centre, auto adaption pipe??, and rear box) told none of it fitted, but the rear box was correct. Basically none of it done - so all back in the garage. And was one of the first jobs I wanted doing as its an MOT issue and blowing etc etc…
Can any one help with GM part numbers, maybe an exploded diagram of the exhaust (I'm looking at you Robsey ) to help with this please?
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
That is disappointing, sorry to hear that. The exhaust should just be a bog standard system, same as for the manuals, I don't know what you mean by auto adaption pipe?
From the manifold downpipe you have the Cat converter (converts gases into cats strangely), the middle section with silencer box, and the rear silencer box. That's it. I replaced all of it on my old Auto, got non-genuine parts from a good website, fitted perfectly without problems.
From the manifold downpipe you have the Cat converter (converts gases into cats strangely), the middle section with silencer box, and the rear silencer box. That's it. I replaced all of it on my old Auto, got non-genuine parts from a good website, fitted perfectly without problems.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Well exactly why I cant understand why this has been an issue.... the back box is standard what ever, auto or manual as I understand it. So no problems there.
I was told (at VX) the centre pipe is shorter for the auto and you also need an extra section which is an elbow type, to connect the two... as you can see here, that goes over, almost, the rear axel (??)
Untitled by CaptainTimbo, on Flickr
I was surprised tbh as I thought it would be just as simple as 2 pieces but I was told not.
I was told (at VX) the centre pipe is shorter for the auto and you also need an extra section which is an elbow type, to connect the two... as you can see here, that goes over, almost, the rear axel (??)
Untitled by CaptainTimbo, on Flickr
I was surprised tbh as I thought it would be just as simple as 2 pieces but I was told not.
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
What? That's nonsense. I don't know why they told you that, I've no idea what they mean. You can see in your photo all three parts, Cat converter, middle pipe with silencer box, and rear silencer box. The rear silencer meeting the centre section over the rear axle is normal, that's just how it's designed.
There is absolutely no difference underneath between automatic and manual models, the only difference between the two types is the transmission. Which doesn't play a part in any of it. No idea what they are going on about.
There is absolutely no difference underneath between automatic and manual models, the only difference between the two types is the transmission. Which doesn't play a part in any of it. No idea what they are going on about.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Ok, but after the downpipe, the exhaust is the same.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Amazingly there are two options.
(News to me, but true).
In the image below, middle section (2) can be usedfor manual or auto.
There is a part (3) with an additional elbow (4) for auto only.
Otherwise yes - the cat and back box / tail pipe should be the same regardless of auto or manual transmission.
(News to me, but true).
In the image below, middle section (2) can be usedfor manual or auto.
There is a part (3) with an additional elbow (4) for auto only.
Otherwise yes - the cat and back box / tail pipe should be the same regardless of auto or manual transmission.
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Ah that's why then, because when I replaced the middle section on my old auto, it was one piece, i.e. Item 2 in the diagram. I didn't have the extra "elbow" section. I never knew there were two different types.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
FFS hahaha.... so everyones right?
Well that doesn't make sense either. If I have pipe 2 then it should have fitted? If I have pipe 3 (which I'm 99% sure I have) and pipe 4, then it should have fitted all together as well?
I wont be going back to my mates garage again for mechanical stuff needless to say.
Well that doesn't make sense either. If I have pipe 2 then it should have fitted? If I have pipe 3 (which I'm 99% sure I have) and pipe 4, then it should have fitted all together as well?
I wont be going back to my mates garage again for mechanical stuff needless to say.
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
If they know vauxhalls, then I can't believe they can't sort this out for you. Should be a straight forward bob's your uncle simple swap.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Going by your photo under the car, It looks like just a normal middle section, I can't see what's on the other side of the axle, if there isn't any U-clamp there, then you have pipe number 2 in the diagram. Which fits straight onto the back box. So I don't see why they're faffing around.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
He more a body shop tbh, but he does have an ex BMW mech working there who supposed to cover servcing etc. Thing is though unless you drive a slammed BMW - your right down on the pecky list.
Body work wise he spot on but I wont be going back for anything more.
Body work wise he spot on but I wont be going back for anything more.
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Oh well, Boring Man's Wagon, that says it all really.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Haha yes well quite.... Can you send me the web address where you got your exhaust from?
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
They used to be called Cats Direct, don't seem to exist any more, I tried looking. They've never done me wrong though, ordered several parts from them while I had my Cavaliers, always received the correct part and never had a problem, and a decent price. I honestly wouldn't know who to recommend nowadays.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Cats Direct...? mmm..... lol Sorry that made me laugh.
Found Cats2U, by accident, seem like they have a huge selection of cats for Cav's if anyone looking for one.
Found Cats2U, by accident, seem like they have a huge selection of cats for Cav's if anyone looking for one.
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
I can't tell if they changed their name to that or not, but if it's the same company then I'd get in touch with them if you need any parts.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
SES Auto parts, Poole, litterally round the corner; longer pipe 2, £37.38 inc VAT and gaskets and clamp.
Wish I'd just gone there in the first place
Wish I'd just gone there in the first place
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Oh wow that's a good deal then, problem solved!
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Well..... lol. Lets get it fitted first. Once thats done onto the bodywork
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
I'd do it for you if I had access to ramps.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
Cheers mate - wish I had ramps too. Save a lot of mucking around wouldn't it lol
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
- Cavalier342
- Registered user
- Posts: 9818
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:46 pm
- Location: Dorset
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
I used to do it under a hydraulic jack but I know it's not the safest option. Axle stands would be alright though.
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: Tim's 1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto...
I get unnecessarily nervous going under a car with jacks and stands etc. Under a ramp I'm fine lol. That's why I hate changing tyres
1989 'G' 1.6 GL - G917OCG
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current
1993 'L' 2.0 Diplomat - L262XNP
1994 'M' 2.0 16V CDX - M387SPP
1995 'M' 1.8 GLS - ?
1990 'H' 1.6 L - H408NUX
1992 'K' 1.8 GLS auto - K252UPM - Current