paulscavalier Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 It wouldn't be a cavalier without a leaking cam cover gasket! I have done both mine with fresh gaskets,I didn't tighten then up too hard and so far they are still dry RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 My mistake was to over tighten last time, so much so that one of the bolts sheared off...and it's still in there. But it doesn't leak from that bit, which might indicate I over tightened the whole lot last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have the H reg booked for an MOT,it's been off the road since 2013. It will be pressed into daily driver use and the l reg can spend a few years being cleaned up and derusted and painted underneath oldcars, cms206, RobT and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Oooof, always time for a bit of Cavalier porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Indeed! I couldn't resist it.i realised I didn't have any pictures with both of them in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Reading this makes me sad that my Mk3 SRi is rotten as a rotten thing. I really really need to get another Mk3 8v. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have the H reg booked for an MOT,it's been off the road since 2013. It will be pressed into daily driver use and the l reg can spend a few years being cleaned up and derusted and painted underneath That shot really does remind me how much I prefer the pre-facelift snout. I'm the other way with the Mk2. They got better and better. The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 I have the H reg booked for an MOT,it's been off the road since 2013. It will be pressed into daily driver use and the l reg can spend a few years being cleaned up and derusted and painted underneathLike x100000. I need a pre-facelift CD in my life. Just need some money first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Any prefacelift is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Reading this makes me sad that my Mk3 SRi is rotten as a rotten thing. I really really need to get another Mk3 8v. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkCould you bung all your Sri stuff on a decent rust free cav and resurrect it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Could you bung all your Sri stuff on a decent rust free cav and resurrect it again?Good idea. Find a 1.4 base for extra giggles. cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 JohnK tried repeatedly to sell me a 1.8 saloon with a tired engine over the weekend. It's my 30th in two weeks... may have to work on WIFE_CMS a bit. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I can't think of a better 30th birthday present than a knack'd Cav. I also think the saloons are real lookers (I may be on my own with that thought though). cms206 and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Good idea. Find a 1.4 base for extra giggles. I had a 1993 Astra 1.4i (Hi-Torq) estate and it was totally brilliant, so powerful for such a small engine and 40mpg, looks like its dead now . Excellent advice. Registration number: K68AOM Vehicle makeVAUXHALLVehicle modelASTRADate first used6 May 1993Fuel typePetrolColourRed MOT history of this vehicle Test date10 May 2007Expiry date24 May 2008Test ResultPassOdometer reading153,669 milesMOT test number5232 1033 7134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellypoo Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Pre-facelift H plated Cavalier CD? Awesome. It looks like it is in good order in that pic. Very much a 1990 colour too - Dad had a 1990 Ford Orion in 'Magenta' which was the Ford equivalent colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Looks a good car Rob. Hope the rad change is as easy as on an Astra. If the oil leak is persistent, suggest you check that the breathers are all clear. On my wife's Zafira, 1.8 petrol/lpg, the second breather exits through a tiny hole in the inlet which has to be unblocked with a tiny drill. Once done, oil leaks miraculously stop. Trust all well with you Rob. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 JohnK tried repeatedly to sell me a 1.8 saloon with a tired engine over the weekend. It's my 30th in two weeks... may have to work on WIFE_CMS a bit. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkJust need to phrase it as the Baby Jesus (V40) replacement and as a bonus the old Sri will go when the shell is stripped.Basically a 1 in 2 out deal, who wouldn't go for a deal like this! I will deny all knowledge of this if asked in person cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Check this out Bitchezz: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Cavalier-/272536385789?hash=item3f746f38fd:g:SawAAOSwjDZYixWA Rusty_Rocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just need to phrase it as the Baby Jesus (V40) replacement and as a bonus the old Sri will go when the shell is stripped.Basically a 1 in 2 out deal, who wouldn't go for a deal like this! I will deny all knowledge of this if asked in person Ahhh now Mr Tickman, my cars are old but my technology* is new. Ish. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Ahhh now Mr Tickman, my cars are old but my technology* is new. Ish. Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkAll lies I tell you, lies! cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 All lies I tell you, lies!FAKE NEWS M8 I really do want a Cavalier again Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Cavalier are for winners! Fact. Glad to see a few Cavaliers on AS finally got mine back on the road last week though still requires some paintwork now. Also mine needs the rocker gasket again for the 4th time in nearly 9 years and 75,000 miles but can't ever get them to last more than 5 minutes. Am really reluctant to touch mine though as I'm worried about the bolts snapping too with age. RobT, Dick Longbridge, Rusty_Rocket and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Looks a good car Rob. Hope the rad change is as easy as on an Astra. If the oil leak is persistent, suggest you check that the breathers are all clear. On my wife's Zafira, 1.8 petrol/lpg, the second breather exits through a tiny hole in the inlet which has to be unblocked with a tiny drill. Once done, oil leaks miraculously stop. Trust all well with you Rob. Photos flatter it! Rear arches are gone and it's a bit rough generally, but then it's parked on a busy road and has to suffer the rigours of Mrs T driving it so I can't be too precious. Rad change was easy in the end, but I reckon you're right on the breathers Jon. Will take a look at some point. I can't think of a better 30th birthday present than a knack'd Cav. I also think the saloons are real lookers (I may be on my own with that thought though). I nearly bought a saloon in 2015 same as this one in rembrandt silver. The guy still has it and is local, so in a weak moment I might contact him again....having the hatch is handy though as only last week I used it to collect a chest of drawers. It really does swallow up a fair old load. Skizzer, Dick Longbridge, paulscavalier and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Pre-facelift H plated Cavalier CD? Awesome. It looks like it is in good order in that pic. Very much a 1990 colour too - Dad had a 1990 Ford Orion in 'Magenta' which was the Ford equivalent colour. Yep 2.0 cdi just got through the mot but the sills are rusting on the bottom near the rear wheelarch really need them doing so will get some price's tommorow Really liking the Burnside cavalier. Buy the CD rob t the mk3 prices are rising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Cavalier are for winners! Fact. Glad to see a few Cavaliers on AS finally got mine back on the road last week though still requires some paintwork now. Also mine needs the rocker gasket again for the 4th time in nearly 9 years and 75,000 miles but can't ever get them to last more than 5 minutes. Am really reluctant to touch mine though as I'm worried about the bolts snapping too with age.Check breathers for sure with that record. Might not have to change gasket at all. Rusty_Rocket and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Photos flatter it! Rear arches are gone and it's a bit rough generally, but then it's parked on a busy road and has to suffer the rigours of Mrs T driving it so I can't be too precious. Rad change was easy in the end, but I reckon you're right on the breathers Jon. Will take a look at some point. I nearly bought a saloon in 2015 same as this one in rembrandt silver. The guy still has it and is local, so in a weak moment I might contact him again....having the hatch is handy though as only last week I used it to collect a chest of drawers. It really does swallow up a fair old load. cav saloon.jpg Saloon still has a folding seat IIRC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 True, but hatch is useful for bulky loads. I transported an office desk in it last year. Had millimeters to spare and was a bit concerned the corner of the desk would punch the rear screen out on the 80 mile drive home! An Omega would've swallowed it with ease. The rear seat also has a ski hatch, although I wonder how many were actually used for that specific purpose. Handy for bits of timber and plumbers pipe etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 It dawned on me recently that I've owned K415 KGW for two years now. In that time apart from routine servicing it's needed: -Four new tyres. Tread was OK, but they were old budget randoms and were rubbish in the wet.-Front shocks. Not an MoT fail but I was hoping new ones would improve the ride a bit. It didn't.-Front discs and pads.-Small bit of sill weldage.-Cam cover gaskets x2.-Idle control valve. This was a second hand part and it still idles a bit uneven, so I might buy a new one.-New radiator. Being an auto it needed one with the additional oil cooler pipes, and at the time I had a lucky find on eBay as there was only one at £45. So not bad for two years motoring, and none of that has proved too costly or rendered the car unusable for any length of time. Admittedy we've only done 4,000 miles per year (other chod on the scene means this gets light use) but as a reliable runabout it's been one of the best cars I've ever owned. Next up is some rear brake fettling as they're squeaking a bit and the handbrake is shit, and decide whether I get the rear arches repaired properly or bodge them with wob... cms206, Lacquer Peel, Rusty_Rocket and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbraith Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I miss my mk3 Cav. Selling my last one was a mistake I've lived to regret. Should still be here with me Oh well, onward and upward. These things happen for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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