That sort of stuff was my "bread and butter" for more than 40 years, so sad to say it made sense to me
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- Fri May 10, 2024 7:18 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Little 1.8LSi
- Replies: 220
- Views: 53910
- Fri May 03, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Good Old Fashioned Pub Grub
- Replies: 7
- Views: 74
Re: Good Old Fashioned Pub Grub
Couldn't agree more Rob. It's the same up here in the north east of Scotland and you have to travel some way out of the city to get somewhere that offers a more traditional British menu. Luckily there is a nice pub in the country about 6 miles from us where you can get some "classics" such...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Merry Christmas you lovely lot.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22610
Re: Merry Christmas you lovely lot.
If it does come to that and you have to pick up the funding then please let me know and I'll gladly make a contribution towards the cost if it helps keep this database of knowledge open to everyone and help preserve our beloved cars. Same here. This forum has been very useful to me over the years a...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:00 am
- Forum: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
- Topic: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19419
Re: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
Bramble's a real cutie and looks right at home
Cheers
John
Cheers
John
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2180
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2180
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:09 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2180
Re: C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
Thanks Rob,
That narrows down the parts search nicely.
I suspect that the number on the old bushes will be difficult to read as they're falling apart.
All the best
John
That narrows down the parts search nicely.
I suspect that the number on the old bushes will be difficult to read as they're falling apart.
All the best
John
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Brakes and Suspension
- Topic: C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2180
C18NZ - Help on ID of rear stabaliser bushes
Morning all,
Can anybody explain the difference (if any) of the 4 different idents of the rear stabiliser bushes shown here:
https://img.catalogs-parts.com/oem/opel ... /82594.png
(PNC 5,6,7,8)
I want to source some for my C18NZ
Cheers
John
Can anybody explain the difference (if any) of the 4 different idents of the rear stabiliser bushes shown here:
https://img.catalogs-parts.com/oem/opel ... /82594.png
(PNC 5,6,7,8)
I want to source some for my C18NZ
Cheers
John
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:38 pm
- Forum: The Truth About Cats and Dogs
- Topic: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19419
Re: Prison Break Out at Robsey Gardens..Sad Update.
Sorry to hear this Rob,
Very sad news, you have my sympathies.
I grew up with dogs in my family and it's never easy when they reach the end of their lives as you become so attached to them.
Take care,
John
Very sad news, you have my sympathies.
I grew up with dogs in my family and it's never easy when they reach the end of their lives as you become so attached to them.
Take care,
John
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) - Erratic rev counter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
Re: C18NZ (Auto) - Erratic rev counter
Thanks Rob,
Yes an odd one, but your explanation sounds better than mine
If it starts happening again I have got a new coil and ignition module which I can swap in.
Many thanks
John
Yes an odd one, but your explanation sounds better than mine
If it starts happening again I have got a new coil and ignition module which I can swap in.
Many thanks
John
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:56 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) - Erratic rev counter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 971
C18NZ (Auto) - Erratic rev counter
Well, just over one month since my C18NZ auto passed its MOT and got back on the road :) I've done almost 600 miles since then "running in" and getting to know the car again and a couple of minor issues needed addressed but it's now driving very well. One issue that I did have was that the...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) - Ignition problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1684
Re: C18NZ (Auto) - Ignition problems
Nice pic John, looks good in the flesh there. Pretty common, things like this when you put some miles on a car that has maybe been lying about for a while. The connectors would have furred up and once they start trying to pass current it gives up the ghost. At least you've got the issue fixed quite...
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) - Ignition problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1684
C18NZ (Auto) - Ignition problems
I thought I'd share a funny issue that I encountered today when trying to start my C18NZ Auto. It is a bit of "knowledge" that probably doesn't apply to long time active cars, but like in my case cars that have been "dormant" for an extended period. As part of my "running in...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:37 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2010
Re: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
Great news John, 8-) And thanks for allowing us insight into your journey, getting the Cavalier back to rude health. :thumb Rob, This club site has been invaluable. The "How2s" written by your good self and others are honestly just as good as a service training manual. I'll certainly be l...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:29 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2010
Re: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
Evening all, Had a busy day working on the cav (rear shocks and return oil cooler pipe and hose), and yes, I've located the gearbox sump plug!! (but I forgot to take a photo of it :( ) I'll take one next time I'm under the car. I've decided to "replace" the transmission fluid incrementally...
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2010
Re: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
With the Aisin auto box in my Cav V6 I could never be sure which of the hex heads at its base was the drain plug - or even if there was one. It also has no sump plate that can be removed. So I resorted to sucking the fluid out via the filler tube using a PELA oil removal unit. These are much used b...
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2010
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:11 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2010
C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
Afternoon,
Could someone confirm for me that the highlighted nut in the photo below is the oil drain plug for the automatic gearbox on a C18NZ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14I-Znp ... drive_link
Many thanks
John
Could someone confirm for me that the highlighted nut in the photo below is the oil drain plug for the automatic gearbox on a C18NZ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14I-Znp ... drive_link
Many thanks
John
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
Congratulations on the pass. Brilliant news. That is a lovely colour. Fast idle - sticky throttle cable perhaps. Idle speed should be about 880 rpm +/- 80 rpm. Is the idle speed higher when in drive? Otherwise, just check the condition of the vacuum pipes and rubber elbows between the air-filter ho...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration - On the road again !! :D
Well, after a fairly long drawn out MOT (the cav went in last Tuesday), it has finally passed the MOT for the first time since 2004 :D A new set of tyres and a new B&M type approved cat is what it took to get it over the line. Happy days. After taxing it (ouch!), I've been "out and about&qu...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration - Failed MOT!
Well the Cav went in today for it's first MOT since 2004 and it failed (see below): >>>>>>>> Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Exhaust carbon m...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:05 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
Another milestone day: 1. Fixed radiator thermostat problem (see above) 2. Fitted new front suspension arms and anti roll bar bushes 3. Sorted "sticky" throttle cable (* this was a good one) 4. Fixed "drag" on front brakes and disc (due to tight hub carriers) 5. Changed oil and f...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
Quick update on thermostat switch:
Replaced 2 pin WJ switch with 3 pin WH switch and fan now switching on and off at the appropriate temperatures
Replaced 2 pin WJ switch with 3 pin WH switch and fan now switching on and off at the appropriate temperatures
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10515
Re: C18NZ (Auto) Restoration
Hi John, I have found your car in EPC. Manufactured at Luton in 1993. I have checked all 34 pages of the cooling system.Strangely it pulls up a switch assembly for C25XE as the only compatible part. Part number is 90 339 414 Switch Assembly, Water Temperature (Ident WH). For info, it looks like you...