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Hi, Im Mick and live just north of Lincoln. I have just bought an SRi Hatch and collect it tomorrow (its the one for sale in Merseyside in the For sale section). This is the 5th Mk2 I have had over the years. Started with a China Blue 1600L Hatch DNG 907Y. Then a Carmine red 1600L Hatch B590 SKF (I think), Mexico red 1800 SRi Hatch D366 WTV and a 1600 LD Saloon E401 RBE....sad I can remember so much from memory I expect all the previous ones are dead by now :'( I have been looking on and off for a while but the prices of usable ones has kept climbing and with family and many other projects had meant I couldnt get one. A good mate of mine has LX saloon about 5 miles …
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Hi Everyone. Cant believe I've only joined now. Had the Mark 2 for years, she was our family car from 1988 onwards! Shes a 1.8 CDI and runs as sweet as new. I have a mark 3 cav as well for going to and from work ;D
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hi folks im gary and have just bot my first mk 2.i have owned several mk3 cavis but fancied a change.
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hi just bought red sri hatch and so far so good!! its very tidy not too much to do has a leak from sump gasket . i had a polar white saloon sri back in 1988 she was on an 84 A i was 18!! wish i still had it! but this one seems okay so far. still got original radio and looks like its been kept standard. I will try put pics on. the sump looks a bit scabby i would like to take it off and repaint is this a difcuilt job? any comments or advise would be great!the wife thinks ive got mid life crisis and calls it a chav alier!! ha ha
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Hi Ages ago I sold a Mk2 and took off the Hella twin lamped grill. Now it just sits in box. Any takers please to e mail me at rod.bevan@btinternet.com and I will send you pictures and sort out a price. It will cost about £10 to post or you can collect from Solihull, West Midlands. Don't want to keep any longer and don't want to throw away. Updated Full fitting instructions and also found lamp for under bumper fog lamps. Rod Bevan
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helo... my name is Bruno Spolidori, my inglish is not good, but here i go.... i'm owner of a GM Chevrolet Monza year 1984 SL/E 2 doors, engine 1.6L 73hp moved by ethanol a fuel very popular here. In brazil, the cavalier it's sold as chevrolet monza. I invite you, to visit our fan's site of monza: www.monzeiros.com Some versions of monza in brazil: mk1 1982-90 standart 1.6 fuel: ethanol or gasoline SL/E 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 fuel: ethanol or gasoline Classic 1.8, 2.0fuel: ethanol or gasoline SR 1.8/S, 2.0fuel: ethanol or gasoline mk2 1991- 96 SL/E Classic Class Club Barcelona Hi-tech GL GLS My monza it's me 8)
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cdi and lxi
by andyb- 2 replies
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going to be starting a double whammey! a mk2 cdi hatch and lxi hatch, providing the gli hatch doesnt break lol! my wifes going to be annoyed. pics to follow
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HELLO LADS. Only new to the site iam max from across the pond IRELAND iam driving a 2 door ascona sport early 1984 .a friend told me about this site which looked very interesting
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Hey buddies, it`s such a pleasure to be among you. This is my Monza , It`s got nothing special except for its good general conditions and its smooth driving in spite of its age. It`s an 88 SL/E. I`m used to traveling long distances with "him" it has never let me down though. It`s sad that some interior parts are becoming scarce here in Brazil. Yet ,if you`re looking for a cheap , reliable and comfortable car ,this is the ONE. [img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01520.jpg [img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee463/gabri_hawk/DSC01531.jpg Its owner's manual: [img width=800 height=600]http://i1229.phot…
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HI fowks I'm Phil and I've just picked up this genuine barn find, been off the road for 11 years! [img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01028.jpg [img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01823.jpg She's properly rotten so a re-shell could be the only way forward I think [img width=640 height=480]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/Calibra_se8/Cavalier%20SRI%20130/DSC01820.jpg Looking forward to getting stuck in here 8)
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Better late than never.
by Guest chrisovkent- 14 replies
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well as promised heres my intro,drive a 2002 astra been played with subtly as my daily driver,actually ben registered on here for 3 years now but rarely get the chance to get on to other forums,i run my own VX forum along with my brother-in-law which keeps us busy and we're 3 years old this year. Brought project heap on sunday and to be hyonest its been a nightmare from day 1,its a 1600 base model,80000 original miles,all previous mot's and part history,drives superbly but the body lets it down,brought it from an old boy who had it for years and has donbe various body repairs(badly),dont know what he used but whatever paint i try putting on gets bad reations,after a trip …
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just thought i would introduce my self i have a 1987 cav cabrio in white ( like most of them ) i bought it back in 1995 from its only driver as it was his company car which he then bought off the company and kept for highdays and holidays ,i used it every day for about ten years when i decided to use it for highdays and holidays myself and kept it tucked away in the back of the workshops at the vauxhall dealer where i used to work , hopefully i will be using it again this summer if the heat wave ever hits so may see some of you out and about 8)
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Hi all i have joined your forum to share and get help restoring a Mk2 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi that was imported to Australia and is now in my hands. In the pic the previous owner put a Ascona Grill on it. [img width=640 height=480]http://thor.pointclark.net/Ascona_rear.jpg I have had plenty of experience with these cars having rallied a Holden Camira (Vauxhall Cavalier) JE Sedan for years that was build with parts from Harry Hockly and others. After I finished with that I reshelled the car into a Mk2 Astra building a replica Rally Opel Kadett GSi complete with C20XE and at the moment is producing 155HP @ wheels. [img width=350 height=350]http://thor.pointclark.net/K…
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;D hi all i just signed up after lookin at the site for a while i bought an '87 mk2 sri hatchback she got the smoked rear clusters and short ratio 'box still ridin on original steelies with original trims standard car except been lowered a lot want to put her back to factory standard tho she only done 82,000 she's still very solid too with only minor work done to arches on drivers side only!!! well i say original my mate put the rear window thru when loading a lawn mower into the boot but thats fixed now lol there are some pictures below if you follow the link the grey gti on there is my other baby she's just had a full engine rebuild and partial resto …
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Well i am not new but have not been around for a while,the Cabby in my profile picture is long since gone but i am now back with another Cabby and this one is lovely and original 45000 miles genuine Orient Blue last owner 20 years and always garaged just a few little jobs to do some of which you guys are helping me with which i am grateful for Matt o-SRI and DaveDave its great to be back with a MK2 again. and yes it dos,e have a blue grey bumper on the front which i know is wrong but i do have the right Grey one for it ;D
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Hello Everyone, First post on here. I have always had Vauxhalls and have had 3 Vivas, Cav Mk I , Vectra etc I have a lovely Blue Cav Mk II LX 4 Door Saloon Manual 1988 which used to be my friend from new so im second keeper and its only done 53,000 miles. I have had it since 2002. Its as she was no mods. Shes great underneaith with no welding. its had sort of fatory fitted alloys and facorty sun roof and sort of recrado hug seats - got a Piranna Alarm too I love the car but in a delima and wondered if you guys can advise me. I have esp in last three years mainly kept it sorn. Previous to that I only drove it once a week to get her to running temp. Just recently had…
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hi my name is paul i have a 1985 cav 1600l called ethel this is my first time on and idont really know what iam doing ibought ethel from bristol just in time to save her from banger racing no one wanted her because she is auto but she was for me i onley drive autos by choice she is in good good condition she has never been welded her wheel arches and siils are exellent but shabby paintwork lets her down
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I only really came back to look at Cavhoppers advert for my old Sri, and no offence to travis, i'm a little miffed that he wasn't able to give it the TLC it needed. I've weighed up the pro's and con's of buying it back but I can't justify it. I'm living out of a suit case 4 nights a week in Derby at present on a contract with Rolls Royce that finishes in december, and weekends are the only time I get to see my wife and kids, and the oldest is soon to fly the nest and leave for university, and I'm barely able to keep up with the maintenance on the 3 cars I've got Anyways up, I trust you all are well.
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Hi all, Your all aware now that i am the new owner of the famous ZOOM Cavalier. I have posted some photos before i sent her away for restoration. I also own a lovely one owner rare CAVALIER GLS which i will be restoring once the ZOOM is back. Heres some photos for you hope you enjoy my babies. [img width=640 height=477]http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/amritpal/new%20cars/IMG_0014-1.jpg [img width=640 height=477]http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/amritpal/new%20cars/IMG_0016.jpg [img width=640 height=477]http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/amritpal/new%20cars/IMG_0013-1.jpg [img width=640 height=478]http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/amritpal/new%20car…
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Hi my name is Caroline from Stoke - On - Trent. I own a red 1988 mark 2 Cavalier LX called 'Tiger Lily'. I am the second owner from new and have had her since September 2002. The only work she has had done has been over the last year, new wheel arches and wings as the common rust problem sunk in. A few minor mechanical issues but that is it. She is my only car and looks after me every day. I have been to a few car shows in my area with the car and she always gets plenty of attention. I have been looking into joining a club with like minded people who share an interest in cavaliers. Classic cars are a part of my family and at 14 I was a member of the Mg club as my Dad ha…
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Hi guys, Im John and im from the Isle of Lewis, west coast of scotland. Thought it was time I joined as recently I bought a mk2 SRi, some of you's might even know the car from the projects thread. Tweedmans SRi. Well chuffed with the car! hoping to have it on the road in a couple of months! [img width=640 height=480]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj267/copybheag/IMG_0246-1.jpg [img width=640 height=480]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj267/copybheag/IMG_0250.jpg Cheers, John.
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Well how the devil is everyone here at mk2cav.com? Well im missing the cav and the replacement was a car both me and kirsty had to agree on she said a pug 306 i said gti a trip to shepton mallet later we bought an r' reg 306 GTi 6 in blaze yellow pretty quick car which whatever i bought had to be fast to make up for the cav! Cant believe its been on ebay a few times already since we parted company :'( ! For those of you that dont know my mrs gave birth to our daughter on the 10th jan at 7lb 2oz named matilda an shes a bundle of joy just thought id say hello to you all
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Hi all, I joined the site out of curiosity. When I was 18 in 1988 I had an SRi130, it was about a year old when I got it (I was very lucky when I was a kid). The reg no was E52 YHR. I would love to know if she is still alive. I drove it very hard all of the time, I had a mechanic, a petrol account and a tyre account. The best tyres I found for the car where yokahama A509`s they left black lines round corners but only got around 4000 miles to a set (because of the way I drove her). I had a stainless straight through exhaust made for her, you could heear her from 1/2 a mile. I once had her off the clock going down the motorway to torquay, we think it was just over 150 mph, …
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my mates keep suggesting to modify it.ie wheels etc what do you guys think?
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Hi there, newbie on here! from the Isle of Lewis, north west Scotland! got a mk2 SRi hatch, 84/85 B reg been told a previous owner was/is a member on here. Looking forward to a good winter project with it! ;D anyway, heres some pics: [img width=640 height=480]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189037_10150121725277829_551842828_6333148_1479794_n.jpg [img width=640 height=480]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197487_10150123775517829_551842828_6350140_4915012_n.jpg [img width=640 height=480]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197893_10150123776662829_551842828_6350157_1883953_n.jpg [img width=640 height=480]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.…
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