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by cav4x4
Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Difference between GLI and GLS Specs on cavalier
Replies: 4
Views: 322

Re: Difference between GLI and GLS Specs on cavalier

Depending on the year, the GLS may have a transponder immobiliser.
by cav4x4
Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:37 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier SRI 2.0 8v MPG?
Replies: 6
Views: 865

Re: Cavalier SRI 2.0 8v MPG?

My 2.0 4x4 (c20ne), used to get around 30 and I wasn't gentle with it. Would assume a 2wd would be slightly more but depends on your right foot more than anything else.

Oh, and no such thing as a C20SEH- they never came with a cat, all early SRis were 20SEH, later ones C20NE.
by cav4x4
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Chewed the Spark Plug Holes Oops (Question about CH remove)
Replies: 9
Views: 623

Re: Chewed the Spark Plug Holes Oops (Question about CH remo

Grab your local snap on/tool man and ask for a plug hole repair tap or thread chaser. You can revive them nine times out of ten. It's just a big tap that cuts the seat too. I have one somewhere. Word of warning tho, make sure both valves are closed before you use it or you cut a nice thread on the ...
by cav4x4
Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: vauxhall cavalier gsi mh3 1992 jreg digital speedo
Replies: 30
Views: 4431

Re: vauxhall cavalier gsi mh3 1992 jreg digital speedo

This guy might be able to help- http://www.abs-zero.com/

Seems he can reprogram fuel computers for any combination of engine/ tyre size. He stopped doing it but now he's started again.
by cav4x4
Sun May 20, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Standard GSI stereo..
Replies: 4
Views: 323

Re: Standard GSI stereo..

Phillips Dc 681
Removable front radios came in after the facelift iirc.
by cav4x4
Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: What is a good spring?
Replies: 17
Views: 706

Re: What is a good spring?

I used these http://www.aktivperformanceparts.co.uk/ ... 381801.htm on mine. Not bad for springs and shocks, quality wasn't bad either good powdercoating, really helpful as well as mine had to come from Germany (4x4). Ride was ok as well, handled really well.

Ade
by cav4x4
Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: C20xe oil cooler fit on a cav td?
Replies: 7
Views: 313

Re: C20xe oil cooler fit on a cav td?

Td already has a water cooled one anyway.
by cav4x4
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: IRS Rear Springs
Replies: 14
Views: 530

Re: IRS Rear Springs

Springs do not look the same. Non irs springs are tapered top and bottom but irs springs are not. Obvious when you look at them together. Had this trouble when i looked for standard springs for my 4x4. They might fit but springs def do not look the same.
by cav4x4
Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bye bye Cav
Replies: 13
Views: 387

Re: Bye bye Cav

Cavalier342 wrote:Why not get a 1.4 Cavalier? Think of the fuel economy :D
Wouldn't mind a v6 and to hell with the fuel economy. Cav only did about 1200 mls per year anyway, hence the Omega now :D. Have an urge for a Range Rover, V8 Discovery or late Frontera now tho which should keep me busy/ skint :lol:
by cav4x4
Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bye bye Cav
Replies: 13
Views: 387

Bye bye Cav

Well, thats it 4x4 has gone today :cry. Really going to miss it, but looks like its going to a good home. Will still ahng around on here tho, not sure I have fully satisfied my Cavalier need yet!!
by cav4x4
Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:01 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: cavalier 4x4 front wheels spin
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Re: cavalier 4x4 front wheels spin

If the light isn't coming on with the ignition then the bulb has been removed or is blown. If fuse 19 is blown/ removed light is on permanently. Most likely as said, blown accumulator and prob txb seals also. The death of many a 4x4 especially as I see its been lowered 60mm- guaranteed to kill it. F...
by cav4x4
Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: finding a cav 4x4
Replies: 17
Views: 636

Re: finding a cav 4x4

Thats mine :wave Still got it, as said before if it didn't roughly what i was asking, I'd just keep it. That said, another car is now on the road, so this will probably go on ebay soon. Put it through MOT today, and only fail was ns lower ball joint which I have replaced with a new arm, not cheap eb...
by cav4x4
Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
Topic: Lowering suspension?
Replies: 11
Views: 1016

Re: Lowering suspension?

I put Maxton on my 4x4. Seem good quality, seem to drop more than 30mm tho, ride not really much harsher than the wife's 3 series.
by cav4x4
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: quick stalk question
Replies: 13
Views: 532

Re: quick stalk question

I wasn't untill i went to the scrappy and spotted these stalks but now i have them I am. I have checked out the thread on here about it and I think I have the issue that the thread is on about so I am gonna look into it and give it a go. It will make the A14 less of a license risk as I always seem ...
by cav4x4
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: cavalier back box ?
Replies: 2
Views: 324

Re: cavalier back box ?

TBH think the best style is oe twin square, esp on a GSi
by cav4x4
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: calibra / cavalier gsi exhaust system?
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: calibra / cavalier gsi exhaust system?

Cally and cav gsi/4x4 rear boxes are the same, centre section is unique to 4x4 tho.

EDIT looks like rears are different but might fit, centre section is unique to 4x4 but shared with cally.
by cav4x4
Mon May 09, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will it work?
Replies: 8
Views: 281

Re: Will it work?

Hope it does work but been watching BBC news channel this morning and not one mention of it, so either fallen apart already or like last time government spin and press blocking are trying to make a non event of it whilst dispersing it under some interpretation of the law that makes it illegal.
by cav4x4
Fri May 06, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Headlining Removal
Replies: 3
Views: 314

Re: Headlining Removal

TurboDan wrote:Smash the windscreen in first then it will be easier to get it out.
Only on the saloon, although it can be taken out through a rear door once the seats are removed. Hatch is dead easy goes out the hatch.
by cav4x4
Wed May 04, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Was Your First Car??
Replies: 22
Views: 998

Re: What Was Your First Car??

No pics but 1984 Austin Maestro 1.3L. Scars are still with me but doesn't stop me owning one now built from new shell so no rust and a 250bhp forged 620ti motor waiting for the money to finish. Cav and newly acquired Omega prevent too much progress on that tho.... that and the wife and daughter!!!
by cav4x4
Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Running too hot?
Replies: 11
Views: 417

Re: Running too hot?

The 20ne in my 4x4 is the same fan cuts in fairly quickly in traffic but does eventually bring the temperature down. That said towed a good size caravan last year in the summer and it behaved the same. Can't remember exactly but doesn't seem any different than when I used to work on them.
by cav4x4
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: up grade central locking
Replies: 18
Views: 688

Re: up grade central locking

If you have a factory alarm then I would recommend http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0535030631, and use these instructions http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/ ... structions. I used that kit and it does the job. If you don't have the factory alarm then aftermarket alarm/ remote lockin...
by cav4x4
Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: advice
Replies: 13
Views: 292

Re: advice

Appropriate reg. no! Seriously looks like it could be really very nice once the tat has been removed.
by cav4x4
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Bodywork and Interior
Topic: Green dials
Replies: 7
Views: 303

Re: Green dials

Nice. Where did you get the bulbs from? Thinking of doing mine red or orange.