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by Gavro
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Thank you guys, the cavalier is running great now, fuel pressure regulator arrived this morning from China brand new, it only took 7 days from order. The price was not £175 nor £190 as quoted on ebay but with delivery charge was £13.49, identical to the original and resolved the rough running. Took ...
by Gavro
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

I am in the process of saving the car from being scrapped, I am near completion of fully restoring the car so renewing the fuel lines was part of it, I think that I have found the problem. The fuel pressure regulator appears to be faulty, after watching on you tube how to test it, but I am finding i...
by Gavro
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Hi everyone, if you have cavalier mk3 sri 8valve can you check were does the feed and return fuel pipes connect to on to the fuel rail, I think the feed pipi is from the fuel filter.
Thank you
by Gavro
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Hi Robsey, I think that I have created my own problems, replaced both fuel lines two months ago, I may have reconnected the hoses wrong way round, the one from the pump via the fuel filter I have put it on the pend of the fuel rail in the book it says should go to the fuel regulator Just swapped the...
by Gavro
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Thanks Robsey, great help with upside down U on the crank pulley and above the sump cover, all lines up perfectly, so I can eliminate the cam belt. I m happy with the ht side as there is good spark on all 4 plugs I think it only leaves the injectors. Could there be a wrong fuel pressure and how can ...
by Gavro
Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Thanks for that, it is running very rough now so it may be the cause? I have the engine auxiliary belt and crank pulley off but the cam belt in place, I know I may be asking too much, but could you run me all the checks and settings I can do from this point on. Thanks
by Gavro
Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Inspected and cleaned the the rotor arm and the distributor before I decide to change the ht leads and coil, as I mentioned I fitted Accuspark testers in line and they are all lighting up in correct firing order, removed the plugs and found 1&2 with black coating but 3&4 very clean but sligh...
by Gavro
Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Re: Cavalier engine C2one running on 2 cylinders only

Thanks for your reply, all injectors klicking, the long screwdriver test to ear, forgot to mention that I changed the cam belt, both timing marks line up spot on the crank pulley to rear cover and the cam pulley to the top marks, after running the engine for few minutes, noticed black fluid running ...
by Gavro
Thu Jun 29, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 1902

Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Hi there, need help with Cavalier engine running rough, changed all electrical items as follows:, spark plugs, ht leads and coil, crank shaft sensor, fitted refurbished fuel injectors, and pruven working Ecu. Belled out conn sections from crank sensor to ecu, checked compression, is 162 to165psi no ...