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- Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:57 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: F20 gearbox
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1278
F20 gearbox
Need some advice. I'm doing the clutch on my c20 xe , f20 box . I've noticed I've got the thinner pressure plate you can't get the clamps in to clamp it .I take it that's the pot flywheel as I've drew back the shaft but the bearing is right against the plate , can I get away with pulling gearbox bac...
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:56 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Pressure plate clamps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Re: Pressure plate clamps
Cheers for the info robsey, Al start stripping it on Sunday and wait for clutch replacement hopefully to arrive . I contacted auto vaux he said send it bk to be inspected and will exchange if gd to go . bought that 3yrs ago new it was ready to go but hardly used the car fingers crossed
- Thu May 31, 2018 11:18 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Pressure plate clamps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Re: Pressure plate clamps
I've took off the both plates to notice that the pressure plate that is on the flywheel is half the thickness of the one I've purchased also the one that's on there is no space to put in clamps as can't really see the springs as u can with new pressure plate which is thicker. Been told I've got a po...
- Wed May 30, 2018 9:38 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Pressure plate clamps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Re: Pressure plate clamps
Got a set off a guy in a garage. ayre mine has access inspection plate F20 BOX cheers robsey also ordered a new clutch cable n spark plug leads
- Wed May 30, 2018 1:13 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Pressure plate clamps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1558
Pressure plate clamps
Where can I get pressure plate clamps tool number KM526A , tried vauxhall car accessories shop also autovaux no avail. Any one know where to get them
- Wed May 30, 2018 10:51 am
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2111
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Hi robsey not looked at it as yet but is working the now , robsey can't seem to source part to fit my clutch looking for the 3 small clamps to keep pressure plate clamped tool number KM526A , tried vauxhall but they don't stock any more any ideas where to get them . want to do clutch at weekend .che...
- Mon May 28, 2018 10:58 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2111
Re: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
Cheers robsey n Ian the thing iz working again ,
- Mon May 28, 2018 5:26 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
- Topic: Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2111
Vauxhall cavalier gsi petrol gauge
My petrol gauge on my gsi has stopped working what's the first things to check any help appreciated
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:19 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
Cheers robsey hopefully am still here to drive it lol
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:36 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
Can't get this boot build to load up but can see it on last link
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:09 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Snapped bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 458
Re: Snapped bolt
Hope these upload if not u might see it on one of my other links previous
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:44 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Snapped bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 458
Re: Snapped bolt
Cheerz robsey, I did treat the area a gd few times with rust eater.then primed it all before u put bolt thorough. I've also marked the bolt on inside and outside and a wee mark on body , definitely keep an eye on it , that's if a use it lol , hardly used it in past yr . A done boot build Al try n ge...
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Snapped bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 458
Re: Snapped bolt
Robsey I've fitted the bolt with big washer nylon nut also used loctite, done the job a treat . It was just a small section of the floor pan which gave me access into the chassis leg , yip was a m12 bolt , I'm leaving the small hole I've cut open so I can gain access if ever need to change wishbone ...
- Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:30 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: Snapped bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 458
Snapped bolt
I've snapped thefront wishbone bolt , the back bolt that goes into the floor chassis, I had to cut a small hole inside the floor to get the bolt out also to find that the round nut welded to the chassis has snapped off . I got another same thickness bolt and locking nut with washers , will this be o...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:30 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
Cheerz for the info Al have another check next time am in the garage .much appreciated thankyou ,
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:14 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
No robesy, the light is still on . The cav has been tucked away. my electric mirrors are not working I've checked the fuse it's ok not sure what relay works it.when I press my rear heated windscreen on the light on the electric mirrors switch lights. but I'm sure my old gsi you pressed the wee butto...
- Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:53 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
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- Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:42 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
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- Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:02 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
Been told to disconnect battery for 10 mins and should reset tried this but still on any ideas
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:00 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: my gsi work to date
- Replies: 151
- Views: 35161
Re: my gsi work to date
Some help needed . I disconnected battery now the red light is on on the sensor alarm above passenger seat belt mount . The alarm is still working ok just not so sure I've seen this light on before .when I press the button in on drivers side sensor the red light flashes on the passenger side but is ...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:50 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: c20xe sump gasket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 466
Re: c20xe sump gasket
Tried a few times it is tight as u say , I can't get the sump on with the tray attached to the sump , not too sure .was thinking putting baffle tray on first then try sliding sump in .would male it a 2 man job or would need to keep tray steady when trying to get sump into position,don't n know how u...
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:32 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: c20xe sump gasket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 466
Re: c20xe sump gasket
Cheerz colin , do u reckon I put a thin bead of that gasket sealant all the way round the rubber gasket or just a small bit round the holes , and locktite thread seal . The diagram in the book shows just small bit round the holes
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:03 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: c20xe sump gasket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 466
Re: c20xe sump gasket
Cheerz m8 for info . need some help . I took out 14 sump bolts and was putting them in a tin then noticed 2 were longer and I'm not sure what end the longer ones go in .am thinking the 2 at the flywheel side , please correct me if I'm wrong
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:15 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: c20xe sump gasket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 466
Re: c20xe sump gasket
Did u use it on rubber gasket on c20 xe
- Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
- Topic: c20xe sump gasket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 466
c20xe sump gasket
Going to do sump gasket do I use sealant or just put straight on just because it's rubber not to sure but don't think so , rather have u guys experience