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10 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Judge
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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I seem to have a leak as the carpets are soaking, have even had the windscreen redone with no improvement. Has anyone else come across this problem? did you solve it? the car is a 1993 k reg cd model and any advice would be appreciated?
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11 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Starry
Joined 11 Feb 2001
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I do believe I can help you. If you lift the carpet, passenger and drivers side,you will find several plugs in the floor pan. Take them out, clean them and replace them with a little sealant. If they are knackered then you can buy them cheap. I had exactly the same problem with mine. Let me know how you get on.
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vauxhall cavaliers
11 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Judge
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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Thanks mate, that about the only thing I havent tried!! will give it a go and let you know, cheers.
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vauxhall cavaliers
11 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Judge
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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Had a look tonight..absolute swimming pool in the car. Lifted up the underlay (bloody hard work had to cut it!) the drain plug was in bad condition so it looks like you were spot on! havent looked at the rest yet but could you tell me how many drain plugs there are and can you get new ones anywhere or do you have to go to vauxhall place? Thanks again for the help, a mechanic mate of mine tried to sort it twice without coming up with this solution!
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vauxhall cavaliers
13 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Starry
Joined 11 Feb 2001
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Im glad I could help. If i remember there were 3 maybe 4 on each side. Not sure if you can get them from autoparts, but I think they were only about 1.50 each. Just replace the bad ones and use waterproof sealant and do all the rest. The biggest problem I had was having to cut out a large piece of the soundproofing to get to the whole floor pan. But it did go back in alright and I did not notice any more noise. When the car is dry inside this may also stop any internal condensation on the windows. As this happens due to water presence in the car. Once again glad I can help, I have had many cavaliers of all shapes and sizes and always did my own work.
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13 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Judge
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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only found one plug in drivers side and none on the passenger side, its very tricky getting the carpet/soundproofing up. Has taken two days to dry the soundproofing out on a radiator so god knows how long it will take to dry the rest left in the car. Only passenger side rear seems dry. Cant work out how to get the carpet up at the back without removing seats is there a trick to it?
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vauxhall cavaliers
14 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Starry
Joined 11 Feb 2001
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john, If the laeky plug was on the drivers side only then its likely to be contained in the foot well. if the carpet is damp then you may need a couple of sunny days or an electric heater in there for a while just to remove the rest of the damp. You will know when the car is damp free, when the weather is warm and the windows are not condensed on the inside. The seats will have to come out in the back to remove the carpet. Its a lot of work if it is going to dry out naturally. Just out of interest the large holes in the floor of the car serve no purpose except when the shell is dipped in paint when its first made. It is easier to drain the paint than to turn the car over. useless info I know. I now drive a 318is BMW but I think that cavaliers are bloody good cars, especially if its a 2ltr.
Catch ya later, Starry
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14 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Judge
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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oh right...the drain plug info is a help actually, if they serve no purpose after manufacture then I could in theory seal them up with something more permanent! I just wish they made the carpets a bit more easy to remove still other than the water leak I have had no problems with it. Its the best car I have ever had (only had fords before!) Would have gone for a BMW but they keep their value so well that I couldn't afford one! thanks again!
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14 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Starry
Joined 11 Feb 2001
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Its my pleasure to help you out john, and if you need any more assistant or just a chat about cavaliers in general then perhaps you could email me [Log in to view email] cheers
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23 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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Skyby
Joined 13 Jan 2001
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If the holes serve no purpose after manufacture would it not be a much more practical solution to waterproof them from the outside underneath? Just a thought!I'm getting a Cavalier 2.0i 4x4 tomorrow and was looking for any aditional info when looking it over - I'll certainly keep damp carpets in mind! Cheers
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26 February 2001, 0:00 AM
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mcw
Joined 26 Feb 2001
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Hello.
I've just found this site. I've owned
cavaliers for the last 15 years.
One rwd, and four fwd. Two MK1 1600s and two MKIIs,a 2litre L and a 1.7 td CDX, all hatchbacks.
They have been so reliable and cheap to maintain (I average 13,000 mpy). Running costs apart from the obvious are negligable. The CDX clutch being an exception as some stupid ba***rd at Vauxhall changed the design necessitating the removal of the gearbox to change it. Ah well thats progress. The 2litre was the best to drive, but the CDX has a good interior, the 1.7 td leaves a bit to be desired as you have to rev it and slip the clutch to make a speedy exit at junctions and the like.
Yes I would recomend them, especially to anyone who knows how to use a spanner, as DIY can save you a fortune and is generally easy on these cars.
ATB Martin.
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1 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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NAY
Joined 4 Jan 2001
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i am the proud owner of a 2.0! cdi mk3, damn good car all round, i could swear by them. only niggle being the steering rack on high milage cavs, can be damned expensive, i think that's what is up with mine (guess)
because there are so many cav experts in this room, maybe one of them could verify it for me before i actually condemn it.
LET GO OF STEERING WHEEL THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE
GO OVER A BUMP AND YOU SEEM TO GET AN ECHOING SHOCKWAVE OF THE BUMP FOR SOME TIME AFTERWARDS
CAR IS GENERALLY UNSTABLE AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE UNLESS YOUR STUCK AND A BIT OF A NUTTER...
YET ON A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT ROAD WITHOUT BUMPS , DRAINS , PEBBLES OR FAG ENDS.........IT'S FINE
i have replaced both wishbones at £100...ouch it seemed about 30% better, not the answer i was looking for, has got progressively worse to terrible over the last 6 months
any ideas anyone ???????????
work that baby out !
cheers anyway
nathan.
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2 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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mcw
Joined 26 Feb 2001
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A bit obvious, but have you checked the shock absorbers.
Martin
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2 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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NAY
Joined 4 Jan 2001
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no i haven't ... *!#%!@ nice one, do you reckon that's what is the matter with it, would it really be that bad, just for knackered shocks ? firstly, how do you check them properly, also the car has now done over 200,000 miles, maybe it still has the original shocks, i have uneven tyre wear aswell, do you still think it could be the shocks?
cheers mate,
nay.
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3 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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mcw
Joined 26 Feb 2001
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I test the shocks by just pushing firmly down on the car at each corner and watching the rebound. Generally the car will stop bouncing after 1 or 2 seconds. Also look at the shocks to see if there are any signs of oil. there shouldn't be any!
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3 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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NAY
Joined 4 Jan 2001
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i tested the car against an orion, the orion stopped bouncing almost immediately after i let go, trying the rear of the cav, that also stopped almost immediately too, but the front looked like a bloody trampoline, i went and had a cup of tea and it was still bouncing when i came back out...(sort off) lol
it seems that you were right, i will get the front two shocks replaced, thanx for your advice, i will buy you a beer someday....
i just hope that their is nothing else wrong with it, this car has cost me a bloody fortune...
thanx again
nay.
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3 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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RogerL
Joined 10 Feb 2001
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Good tyres on the front or rear ? Don't forget that on a 4x4 the tyres should be replaced all 4 at the same time !
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4 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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NAY
Joined 4 Jan 2001
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the two front tyres are worn out totally, the tread wear is all uneven....
front wheel drive only.
nay
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5 March 2001, 0:00 AM
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Skyby
Joined 13 Jan 2001
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Mine's a 4x4 2.0i - luckily for me the tyres are new all round . . . Thanks Roger for the reminder though!By the way - Does anyone have the front to rear power split for the Cavalier - It's a 1991 model - Is it 60/40 70/30 or 50/50 or what? Also - Has anyone got an example of the 1991 Vauxhall cars brochure - i'd like to know what poionts they though were worth pushing and those they swept under the carpet (so to speak)... Thanks
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