Burnside Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 8:08 PM, Split_Pin said: I'm hoping it's not because the bulkhead is rotten above the part of the footwell that holds the ECU. They like to go there. Cheers for the offer, I may take you up on that, I will provide some money for that though I would normally just have driven this home and done the fault finding in my garage but I didn't want to drive it without an MOT except straight to the test station. My garage are good at fixing stuff but they are short on time so fault finding is not something they have time for right now. The paperclip test is an idea but I'm not sure there are any fault codes stored as the EML isnt on. I wonder where I would stand with just getting them to do the welding, which they aren't worried about tackling and then driving it home? From my understanding with the current Mot regs. If a vehicle fails the Mot, providing it wasn't a major / dangerous do not drive fault. Then you should be legally ok to drive a failed vehicle home or to a place for repairs. So if you got them to sort out the welding first, then you should be alright. Hopefully the bulkhead still good, as when I replaced the holed front carpet It was sound. Admittedly this was over 10 years ago now. But if you do want to try another ECU, just let me know and I will look asap to see if I still have the spare in the loft. I couldn't accept a payment for it though, if it means that my old Cav can stay on the road then I more than happy with that. Lacquer Peel, Rusty_Rocket and Split_Pin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Cavalier-1-7TD/124615739320?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Dbae6d6b80e04483b9a62a434853a3522%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D224376416025%26itm%3D124615739320%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 N.I. Shiters, get on this!!! 53K, Isuzu 'loon. I'd bloody love this. JMotor, Vince70, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Phoned the garage again, they still haven't managed to get a look at it just yet. Maybe next week. If theres still been no movement by month end then I'm just going to get it back and offer it up here for what I paid for it as is. I'd like it to live on but you're going to be onto a real head scratcher on why its overfueling. The garage can't get to the bottom of it. Emissions are an absolute mile out. I had hoped to be driving and enjoying it by now instead of being disappointed that I can't. Lacquer Peel, Burnside, Jim Bell and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 That is frustrating. Sounds a bit daft but what about saying to the forever smitten bloke. He seems very Cavalier knowledgeable and it might make a good video for him. Worst he can say is ‘Naw’. Lacquer Peel, Split_Pin, Burnside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Worth a shout on the running issue side of things. I can get the welding done first elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Well its back. Courier was actually brand new, I'd use them again. Key is now stuck in the ignition permanently. Thankfully the immobiliser key is so awful to try and get it to work, even if someone did get a hold of it, they'd never start it! Running OK. Its taking up space though. I'm going to give it a wash on my lunch break to make it look a bit better. It needs a clean inside too, will do later. Realistically it needs to go as I've lost heart with it completely after being fucked about by the garage for a month. At least now its in my possession I can try and ensure that it goes to a good home. Cookiesouwest, Burnside, Coprolalia and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Right, lunchtime, time for a wash. Topped up the fluids, header tank was empty. Oil still clean looking which is good. Most important things first, get rid of those post 2001 numberplates. Note the hailstones scoring across the picture. Here is the rust around the towbar mount. There is what looks like bathroom sealant here. Anyway, towbar is bolted to a bracket so if I leave the bracket in place I can still remove the towbar thus negating the prescribed area. It still feels solid enough as well. Towbar is held on with 6 bolts. And the hole in the boot floor. Carpets are dry, bulkhead looks good so I can assume the ECU is OK. Some dodgy looking Scotchlocks covered in oil around the wiring for the throttle body, I don't think they are causing an issue right now though but those would need sorted. Headlights were failed on beam pattern but apart from a bit of condensation look fine to me? Next thing to do it to test the resistance of the wiring to the coolant temperature sensor. Tickman, dome, Six-cylinder and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 7:52 PM, sierraman said: Excellent. Odd bit of trivia for you, Ritchie Edwards from the Manic Street Preachers had an L reg Cavalier LS. He disappeared in it leaving it at Severn Services filled with his stuff. Lasted until September 2003 according to the Doovla. We had a Cav as a training vehicle when I did my college apprenticeship. G617 FVF, a 1989 2.0 CDi with 69k on the clock. According to the teacher, it was seized by the Norfolk Constabulary in 1994 as it had been a drug ring pool car used for delivering drugs across East Anglia. It wouldn’t have taken a lot to get it put back on the road as it was in really good nick, and with nothing broken or stolen from it from students which was quite rare. Obviously, the Cav I’d like to have now is that one we all know and love*..... mk2_craig, Jim Bell and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Phoned round all the garages in my area, none of them carry out welding. My wife has also said that she will not allow me to weld anywhere near the house. Never mind the Cavalier, this does not bode well for all of my fleet. Burnside and crad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Phoned round all the garages in my area, none of them carry out welding. My wife has also said that she will not allow me to weld anywhere near the house. Never mind the Cavalier, this does not bode well for all of my fleet. Wait until she’s gone out. Take control! Burnside, Split_Pin and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 We had a chat about it, she's just worried that I have no experience and would be going into it blind. After that I'm fine to go ahead. I have had an offer of welding practice though which is great and I will be taking up! loserone and JMotor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Phoned round all the garages in my area, none of them carry out welding. My wife has also said that she will not allow me to weld anywhere near the house. Never mind the Cavalier, this does not bode well for all of my fleet. What about SOS in Falkirk? I got an MoT on my Civic there today. They welded both my MX5s. First one nicely and all painted. Second MoT standard. He does older cars and has a rolling road for tuning. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: We had a chat about it, she's just worried that I have no experience and would be going into it blind. After that I'm fine to go ahead. I have had an offer of welding practice though which is great and I will be taking up! You might be coming out if it blind if you forget to pull the helmet down when you start welding. 🤣 Talbot and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviemillar Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Phoned round all the garages in my area, none of them carry out welding. My wife has also said that she will not allow me to weld anywhere near the house. Never mind the Cavalier, this does not bode well for all of my fleet. I’m not sure where you live in the Central Belt but my friends place in Carluke would most certainly weld the Cav for you, he would most likely collect it too. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Cheezey said: What about SOS in Falkirk? I got an MoT on my Civic there today. They welded both my MX5s. First one nicely and all painted. Second MoT standard. He does older cars and has a rolling road for tuning. I've been on their rolling road a few years ago, didn't know they had a garage. Currently got the offer of some welding education from a shiter which would be the best route but its good to know there's a place near me that would do that if it was a bigger job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 46 minutes ago, Steviemillar said: I’m not sure where you live in the Central Belt but my friends place in Carluke would most certainly weld the Cav for you, he would most likely collect it too. Cheers chap, excellent to know! Steviemillar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: I've been on their rolling road a few years ago, didn't know they had a garage. Currently got the offer of some welding education from a shiter which would be the best route but its good to know there's a place near me that would do that if it was a bigger job. Yeah, full garage, doing MoTs as well now. They have a body shop as well. He would pass the headlights as well. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, Cheezey said: Yeah, full garage, doing MoTs as well now. They have a body shop as well. He would pass the headlights as well. I think I'll give them a shot for my other cars because rust is inevitable on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 @Split_Pin sorry to hear you haven't had any luck with the garage on the Mot etc. What's the score now, are you keeping it and taking up the offer's on the welding, or is my old Cav for sale? If so count me in as interested, it's been too good a car for me to let it meet a sad end. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I’m a cold heartless bastard but I’d say that bit of welding there looks like a good project to have a go at welding on. You can do it! loserone, Burnside and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 It'd be good to see this live on! Hopefully you can get it back on the road. How far off were the emissions? Just a wee bit or are we talking 1960s Russian airliner levels of smoke? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 I've been spurred on by the level of support on here so I don't think there's any doubt that it will live on in my ownership. Emissions were way off but on looking at the MOT history of similar Cavs, they are all the same. Some foutering with the dizzy/leads is required as its 'chuffing' occasiinally at idle, some cataclean and an oil change and I reckon it won't be too far off. I'll enjoy that bit though! Steviemillar, mk2_craig, dome and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Good man. Get the welding sorted, see what you can do with the emissions. Then get that SAAB engine with handy container from @Saabnut. Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 It’s not first string transport for you so take your time and enjoy learning a new skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, loserone said: Good man. Get the welding sorted, see what you can do with the emissions. Then get that SAAB engine with handy container from @Saabnut. Engine and container have left the building I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 hours ago, sierraman said: I’m a cold heartless bastard but I’d say that bit of welding there looks like a good project to have a go at welding on. You can do it! Can we mark this day in the calendar that @sierramandidn't say scrap it loserone, crad, Cookiesouwest and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Burnside said: @Split_Pin sorry to hear you haven't had any luck with the garage on the Mot etc. What's the score now, are you keeping it and taking up the offer's on the welding, or is my old Cav for sale? If so count me in as interested, it's been too good a car for me to let it meet a sad end. No need to worry, shiter has offered to teach me to weld and the Cav will be fixed at that time. I just might need to wait a wee bit until lockdown ends. Even if to just prove all these garages wrong! Amishtat and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Tickman said: Can we mark this day in the calendar that @sierramandidn't say scrap it I know but the times there’s been a thread where someone has gone ‘Engine smokes, gearbox graunches all the time, interior is a tip and it needs the sills welding back on, I’ll remortgage my house and live on a diet of bread and cheese to save this 1999 Rover 416 as there’s only 625 of them left’ is beyond belief. The Cavalier is a hobby for him and it looks an otherwise tidy motor. Burnside, Tickman, mk2_craig and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 @sierraman I wasn't having a go and cannot disagree at all with that it was just a monumental post by yourself and I felt I needed marking down in history. I've bailed a few cars that tipped the scales into the not worth the effort category but am also £500 in parts into a £450 car with the GSR, Madness really. mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I'm glad @Split_Pinis getting sorted with getting the Chavalier fixed. Yes, there is much better looking and driving cars. Yet, I like the no nonsense dependability you get from them. Sometimes that's enough. Well it's how I feel about my Nexia. A Car that just does car things is worth having. There is very little that will kill one mechanically. Just the usual rot creeps in. That one is very much fixable by someone who will just get stuck in. Split_Pin and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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