Jim Bell Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Skillyfully* repaired the steering column adjuster knob. theshadow, sdkrc, Tickman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Things still to do, but all in all. I lov my Cav. dome, theshadow, privatewire and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Creaky clutch pedal spring? Both my Cav GSis had a chirpy left pedal. I think all my brother's Novas were the same actually. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Good progress and I'm glad it's still in your affections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Creaky clutch pedal spring? Both my Cav GSis had a chirpy left pedal. I think all my brother's Novas were the same actually. So did my Nova, and Dad's Mk2 Cav I learned to drive in. Oh and the two Mk2 Cavs he had before that one. And that was nearly 20 years ago... 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 52 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Creaky clutch pedal spring? Both my Cav GSis had a chirpy left pedal. I think all my brother's Novas were the same actually. Absolutely. Reassuringly chirrupy Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Run Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: Creaky clutch pedal spring? Both my Cav GSis had a chirpy left pedal. I think all my brother's Novas were the same actually. As did my Nova and mk3 Astra. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I miss both my cavaliers (with squeaky clutch pedals) glad to see one getting some love. They’re great cars. Floatylight and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Well this kind of thing was becoming less and less and less tolerable. Tyres all looked well enough treadwise but they were not holding the expensive premium air in and the date codes seemed to be written by quill by one of William Shakespeare's contemporaries. @sdkrc dug up a VOUCHER COD for some PREMIUM RAEC TOYYO BOYYOS so I got some ordered. *Wait for three days* Ta-da! Less and less places seem willing to fit tyres they haven't sold these days, so I went somewhere that I knew would. They don't have many 15s on the wall. Or 4x100s for that matter. My bill was probably the smallest of the day, or at least the cheapest I ear-wigged while I was sitting waiting. I love listening to non-car people talk about their cars in trade situations. 1) How much is it for one tyre? *What size do you need madam?* I don't know, it's not my car. 2) I've left the nut device on the steering chair. 3) My TPS light is on. Can you have a look at it? *Have you already tried putting air in the tyres?* No. Will you do it? Fantastic bants at the tyre shop. Passed 500 miles on the first tank on the way home. Any bets on what the mpg will be at top up? Dan_ZTT, timolloyd, dome and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Also, bonus countryside mist shot. BorniteIdentity, sdkrc, Tickman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Passed 500 miles on the first tank on the way home. Any bets on what the mpg will be at top up? 54mpgs please Carol Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, sdkrc said: 54mpgs please Carol 48mpgees Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 45 MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 That view of the Cav through the waiting room window could be from 25 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Further snagging list fannying. The boot was failing to keep the rain outside, leading to damp boot carpet and window misting. Theres about 6000 usual suspect access points for water on these old Cavs so I armed myself with what was left in my tube of black silicone and attacked (and almost missed) some of the key likely areas. My solutions are inelegant. Tradesmen and professionals may wish to look away now. Ariel seal. Big gap. Take THAT you pure bastard. Tops of rear lamp clusters. Splodge, splodge. I got enough black mess in the cracks, that SO FAR (touch wood, fingers crossed, turn around touch the ground no takey backsies) the boot hads remained dry. Even in real grown up rain. Which is nice. Celebratory colours going on. And a few wanky mood shots. Still loving it. Starts so well, and drives well enough. Still plenty to improve, but it's a good example. Coprolalia, bigstraight6, privatewire and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Still look modern after all this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 What is the black mess product? Does it drive better with the new tyres? Some of the old ones were pretty ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said: What is the black mess product? Does it drive better with the new tyres? Some of the old ones were pretty ancient. Just Halfords best Granville Sealant. It does drive better man aye. Not that I've driven it that far. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 38 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Just Halfords best Granville Sealant. It does drive better man aye. Not that I've driven it that far. Go for a silly drive! We need MPG numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 I confirm it doesn't spin the wheels (accidentally) when pulling away uphill in the wet. I'm going to take it out and fill it up today I think. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Filled the car up today and after typing all the numbers into Fuelly the magic number on the first full tank is in fact.......... 48.5 mpg. Which isn't bad for such a big old bus. Not sure why Fuelly signatures have stopped working. I was quite pleased and surprised with how clean the filler area was (first time I've opened the flap). Out and about. Shirley Knott, Coprolalia, Tickman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 yes oui si, timolloyd, Cord Fourteener and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 11/9/2020 at 6:31 PM, Floatylight said: 48mpgees 2 hours ago, Jim Bell said: Filled the car up today and after typing all the numbers into Fully the magic number on the first full tank is in fact.......... 48.5 mpg. Boom! (Mic drop) Lacquer Peel, 320touring, BlankFrank and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Floatylight said: Boom! (Mic drop) Can of Stout to @Floatylight! juular and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Maybe with the boost leak fixed the next tank will go a bit further. It's pretty good for a couple of long trips and local pottering about. Jim Bell and juular 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 One out and away to it's lucky new owner @Cavcraft. Lovely meeting you @worldofceri, top shipper and great gentleman. VID_20201119_090755.mp4 VID_20201119_090611.mp4 VID_20201119_085806.mp4 Shirley Knott, stuboy, Cavcraft and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 You could have filmed me saying something more profound. Jim Bell, loserone and The Moog 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Nice action shot driving onto the trailer though! Great to meet you likewise. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Jim Bell, privatewire, Coprolalia and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Cullerfornia ffs 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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