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Cavalier_Steve
United Kingdom
Приєднався 15 лют 2008
General car tinkering mainly on my Vauxhall Cavaliers.
Spray painting, mechanical repairs problem solving electrical issues.
Spray painting, mechanical repairs problem solving electrical issues.
2014 2.0 TDI CFFB Passat timing belt & water pump replacement
In this video I replace my timing belt and water pump on my 2014 Passat, it has the 2.0 TDI CFFB engine.
You would need the locking tools for your engine to do this, these can be picked up fairly cheaply, doing this job yourself can save you lots of money as most of the cost is labour, with filming this took me a day to do even my first time doing this job 5 years ago took me a day but i took it slow and ensured that I was happy with everything before running the engine.
If you found this video entertaining, informative or you would like to donate a cup of tea to this madness then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁)
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You would need the locking tools for your engine to do this, these can be picked up fairly cheaply, doing this job yourself can save you lots of money as most of the cost is labour, with filming this took me a day to do even my first time doing this job 5 years ago took me a day but i took it slow and ensured that I was happy with everything before running the engine.
If you found this video entertaining, informative or you would like to donate a cup of tea to this madness then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁)
buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
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MK3 Cavalier rust repair series Part 5 trying to finish the rear corner
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In this video try my best to finish the rear near side corner so we can move on to another area do I finish it?? If you found this video entertaining, informative or you would like to donate a cup of tea to this madness then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
MK3 Cavalier rust repair series Part 4 more shaping & welding
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In this video I continue rebuilding the wheel tub , long but stedy progress. If you found this video entertaining, informative or you would like to donate a cup of tea to this madness then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
Front Brake Hose/Flexi Replacement
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In this video I show how I replace my brake hoses on my Vauxhall Cavalier, it includes how I annealed the copper washers, this process should be similar for most makes and models of cars. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
MK3 Cavalier rust repair series Part 3 welding started
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In this video I finish shaping the boot floor panel and get it welded in. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
How To Repair a Loose Door/Wing Mirror Glass on a VW Audi Group Car
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In this video I repaired my loose door mirror glass that had come loose on my 2014 VW Passat. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
MK3 Cavalier rust repair series Part 2
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In this video I continue hand making another repair section for my MK3 Cavalier. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
Marking Out & Installing New Number Plates.
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In this video I install new number plates to replace my old warn out plates, I was unable to use the old plates as a template as the holes wasn’t aligned with the proper number plate fixing points, so I show how I marked out the new plates and fix them to the car. Link to Retro Plates retroplates?hl=en-gb If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me...
MK3 Cavalier rust repair series Part 1
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I have finally started the rust repair work on my 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, I this video I hand make a repair section on the near side rear wheel arch. I’m a total beginner at this let’s see how I get on. Link to youtube.com/@yorkshirecarrestoration?si=7ohOixQY8p7rUfTm If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee....
2009 Nissan Micra K12 Overheating issue, diagnosis & repair
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In this video, diagnose an overheating issue with this 2009 Nissan Micra K12. This video would apply to many makes and models of cars. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
F16 Gearbox oil & gasket change
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In this video I change the oil in my F16 Gearbox on my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, this is a nice easy job for a beginner to do. If you found this video entertaining or informative then consider buying me a coffee (or a cup of tea in my case 😁) buymeacoffee.com/cavalier_steve
Getting the Audi A4 ready for sale, the end of this mini series
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In this video, I give the Audi a clean ready for putting up for sale. I later found out that you shouldn’t pressure wash the canvas roof of a convertible not recommended 🤦♂️ Music: Track 1: Rain Fuse-French fuse Track 2: Artist: Nomyn ua-cam.com/channels/f1rozseSOhdHJTo2Ij2Sqg.htmlfeed/feed Title: Lucid Listen on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/video/thGc8AqDxIA/v-deo.htmlsi=pEobiNbBLD6M4JCa Licence Creati...
Break fluid flush/break bleeding on my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier
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In this video I show how I flush the break fluid in my 1986 MK2 Vauxhall Cavalier.
Audi A4 Headlight replacement
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In this video I remove the headlights to refurbish and replace one of them, I sand and spray clear lacquer over the top to prevent the lenses from further discolouration.
Exhaust manifold gasket & rear silencer replacement Vauxhall Cavalier X20XEV
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In this topsy-turvy video I replace the exhaust manifold gasket and the rear silencer on my Vauxhall Cavalier, will it stop that tappity ticking sound from the engine? Let’s find out.
Flaring and bending brake pipe & bleeding
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Flaring and bending brake pipe & bleeding
Auxiliary belt & tensioner replacement 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier X20XEV
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Auxiliary belt & tensioner replacement 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier X20XEV
Do I part out this Audi A4 or repair and put back on the road?
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Do I part out this Audi A4 or repair and put back on the road?
B7 Passat Clutch/Flywheel replacement failed concentric slave cylinder
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B7 Passat Clutch/Flywheel replacement failed concentric slave cylinder
Thermostat replacement Vauxhall Cavalier X20XEV with test drive
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Thermostat replacement Vauxhall Cavalier X20XEV with test drive
Continuation Of The Cavalier Electrical Fault finding, The Fix
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Continuation Of The Cavalier Electrical Fault finding, The Fix
Electrical fault finding fuse blowing MK3 Vauxhall Cavalier
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Electrical fault finding fuse blowing MK3 Vauxhall Cavalier
Do you need an expensive spray gun to get good results? ANI GF3 a novice painter’s perspective
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Do you need an expensive spray gun to get good results? ANI GF3 a novice painter’s perspective
Cold start of my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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Cold start of my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier.
How to replace a rear wheel speed sensor on a MK7 (B7) Volkswagen Passat
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How to replace a rear wheel speed sensor on a MK7 (B7) Volkswagen Passat
Vauxhall Cavalier rear wiper motor replacement
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Vauxhall Cavalier rear wiper motor replacement
Anti roll bar link replacement Vauxhall Cavalier
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Anti roll bar link replacement Vauxhall Cavalier
MK3 Vauxhall Cavalier Lower Control Arm (Wishbone) Replacement
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MK3 Vauxhall Cavalier Lower Control Arm (Wishbone) Replacement
2014 Volkswagen Passat minor self service walkthrough
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2014 Volkswagen Passat minor self service walkthrough
Hi Steve, very interesting video mate I really enjoyed watching you change the cam belt it seemed to go quite smoothly as some of those transverse engines can be a right pain to work on. I think the last cam belt I changed was on my old Volvo 740 and about 2 months after I changed it it decided to blow it's head gasket🤦♂I did it myself and it was quite easy all I had to do was take the head to my local garage to get the head skimmed, it went back together very easily as there is so much room under the bonnet, mine was a 4 cylinder but they also chuck a V6 in that car as well🙄thanks mate👍
Hi John, these are challenging to say the least but doable, yeah transverse engines you typically need to take the engine mount off. That was annoying re you 740 but at least you could do the job yourself and get the head skimmed, there are so many modern engines where you can’t skim them anymore there tolerances are so tight now, to be fair though, I don’t think that HG failures as that common any more I think due to the warning lights along with the bings and bongs modern cars give. Cheers for the comment as always John I’m glad you found it interesting I think there was around 7-8 hours of footage in this one 😵Cheers mate.
I wouldn't want to do anything like that on a modern engine as the manufactures like to use all these fancy bolts and tools that you need to do the work, they just like to make it harder than it needs to be to stop people like you and I from doing it at home so they can pull your pants down charging the earth getting it fixed at a dealers🙄🤔 My SLK doesn't have a cam belt but good old Merc use a timing chain on these engines which seems like a step backwards, but saying that it's supposed to last the life of the engine but what if it doesn't and lets go at 70 or 80K miles on the clock that could cost to much to fix making the car a write-off💰😂 I do like these kind of vids mate but I realise it's a lot of extra work having to film them then hours of editing work so thanks for doing this Steve👍
I know which cars me and you would prefer to work on.
Tell me about it! All day to do a timing belt on this vs an hour on the MK2 Cavalier and I don’t have to Jack the Cavalier up!!!
Had a 1986 Cavalier Gli for years, my first car. Yes, that’s right it was an injection 😅. Solid cars had absolutely no issues. Performed all the maintenance myself. I’ve owned Mercs, BMWs, Porsche nothing gave me the pleasure as much as that £850 car
Very nice upgrade having the GLi I assume it was a 1.8?? I wanted one as my first car as well I was told that I wouldn’t get insurance on it, if only I knew about the 1.3 variant. They was good cars and still are in there own ways, although some people did have issues with there’s but I think this was the way they was treated with the previous owners. As you say they were so easy to work on and perfect for a beginner. Cheers.
Personally speaking I prefer the "fine detail", so keep up the good work Steve!
@@thelonegroover Thank you, I like to see detail as well especially in difficult areas that’s not so obvious on video or how the video was shot. Thanks for the lovely comment 👍
Purring like a kitten, we had them here in Australia called the Holden Camira JB.; plagued with problems (blowing blue smoke was one) until Holden got it right in the end with the last model 2.0 JE Camira. Mine had done 500,000 km's when I sold it; was a great car.
Thanks, I know Australia had these as the body for the estate was built there, I didn’t know what you guys called them though so that’s good to know. Yes they are good engines and 500K’s is very good 👍 cheers Kris. Steve.
Hi Steve I think the time lapse thing is a great thing many people do with their videos now, I'm going to maybe start doing it with mine as I tend to miss out recording the long bits, but that's what people want to see. I done a video the other day and absolutely everything went to shit lol I turned the camera off and just got on with it; some days are like that. Great work as usual on your cav, fiddly bit that corner, especially the bumper hanger bit that's a pain to try and get right unless you have a cut off or a template from another car, if you get it too proud or too far in the bumper doesn't sit/mount right. Good stuff anyway 👍
Hi Andy, thank you, I like the time lapses as it still shows what your doing whilst keeping the viewer engaged, that's the idea anyway, that way when stuff goes wrong you can show those bits if you want to. It's so frustrating when things go wrong but sometimes those videos can be more entertaining and people can learn from those mistakes or see how you come up to get round the issue if it's something like a sheared bolt or something like that. Keep them coming though Andy, working on cars is very annoying sometimes especially when things don't goto plan. Thanks for your support as always though mate, yes your right about the bumper hanger that's why I really wanted to use the old one m as I know it's right, I think rhe next video working on this would be interesting though... cheers Andy. 🍻
@Cavalier_Steve Hi Steve always only to happy to support your channel, your working on cavaliers so it's interesting to see how you approach more or less the same bits I've had to fix. Yeah I did tend to spend a lot of time editing out bits of my videos but I reckoned what's the point, need to include the warts n all! Sometimes they really go to crap though or I'm in a real rush and don't have the time to set up and think a bit more as you have to do when recording. Glad to see it's all progressing and look forward to catching up on your next videos :)
Hi, i have the same car and my problem is this: overheating sign after at least 1 hour trip when traveling on a hot summer day over 33C at 120km/h on uphill parts of a highway.After i stop and turn off the engine and continue with lower speed its fine.I have changed thermostat and still the problem remains.Also no coolant leaks.Furthermore i have changed a/c radiator a year now.Any thoughts?Thanks in advance
Hello there, This seems to be a common issue with these, as per the video really is the fan kicking in ok? And how is the heat from back of the radiator? is the top radiator hose much hotter than the bottom radiator hose? Does your temperature light go out when you run you interior fan on full and temperatures to hot? This takes around 5 minutes for the light to go out. See how you get on with these and let me know how you get on.
A very good video as always Steven keep up the good work from dad
Thanks Dad!!!
Nice to see another cavalier being saved I'm just about finished mine
@@cwe92 Thank you, well done! Not easy work is it! Do you have any pictures online of yours at all?? Cheers.
Tip: from someone who’s been in the game for 35 years you definitely want to use weld to spray on any plate that overlaps to form a seam, I use Upol Copper Weld To Spray some use Zinc but I find copper has the best anti corrosion properties, it’s not cheap but if you don’t spray up the surfaces it WILL rot through.
Thank you Noel, I thought the zinc stuff i was using would suffice, I have ordered a couple of tins of the upol copper weld, I will use that from now on. Thanks again for the tip, Kind regards Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve no worries pal👍🏻👌🏼
Keep going this is awesome. cheers
Thank you! I will do. ☺️
CHEERS from AUSTRALIA
Hi or should I say good day, thanks for stopping by, I hope you’re enjoying the videos. Cheers 🍻 Steve.
Hi Steve, a very interesting video as always mate I really don't think you need to worry about how much content you are including as I think you have got the balance pretty much spot on, we need enough content so people that are learning from this need to know what and how you are doing it so I would keep it as it is👌 Repairing rust and fabricating new patch panels is a soul destroying endless task which is why a lot of people start their projects thinking it doesn't take long then end up getting disheartened and stops but both you and I knows it takes about 10 times longer than other people think it does, it's been many years since I was crawling under a car doing what you are here but you are doing a fantastic job mate👏👏👌👍
Hi John thanks very much! It’s good to hear everyone’s opinion and so far it’s really positive so I’m really happy with that, and hearing that I’m getting the balance right as well, especially this type of work and as you say it is soul destroying as you seem like your not getting any where fast, I’m really pleased that everyone is enjoying what I put up as the way I have been presenting these videos feels right to me. Like you say many people give up (me included at one stage) because it’s so frustrating not getting anything right! But this project seems to be going well, I think that’s because I haven’t put to much pressure on myself getting perfect. Expectations have a big part to play on how a project turns out. Thanks mate hope all is well with you all the best. Steve.
I really like all your videos mate as it takes me back to when I was in my 20's doing all my own car maintenance, the problem with modern cars is that you can't do much to the engine or electrics without a degree in computer science and own all the diagnostic software🤬😅 I'm not to bad mate but I might have high BP so I'm having tests at the doc on Wednesday, not a huge fan of needles💉😦hope you are keeping well mate🤞🤞cheers Steeve👍
@JohnWD40TC02 thanks very much John!!! That means a lot to me mate! Unfortunately it’s even worse that that, you can’t weld new cars unless you have the high strength steel welding wire, a lot of panels are glued together using a special adhesive I think this stuff is mega expensive hence one of the reasons that modern cars get written off so quickly. I’m sorry to hear of you health issues, I hope it’s nothing to serious mate! All good with me just so busy of late! Cheers mate
You have to show everything because that is where people will get stuck and give up. You really are trying to make it factory spec which is difficult. I've some rust to do but it won't be factory spec, just solid. The joy when it's all done will be worth it 😊👍🇮🇪
Thank you Terry, yes you’re absolutely right there! Me recording these videos does encourage me to try and get it right in the end and also to carry on, as you say it encourages others to carry on as well, I’ve been there myself and have nearly given up on a project because of the frustrations of not getting it right. As you say as long as you make the repair strong again it really doesn’t matter what it looks like, as long as your car passes the NCT test then it doesn’t matter the car is on the road for another few years hopefully. Thank you for the encouragement. Steve.
Its good seeing this much detail on the repair, you dont usually get that on other channels
Thank you, I’m definitely going to carry on as I am. Cheers.
I wouldn't mind having my number plates remaking but plastic ones put me off as they fade and crack so went for raised metal ones. I did get them nice and straight in the end.
I like the metal ones as well, but I wanted to keep the originality as best I could, the last ones lasted nearly 40 years we will see how long these last. It’s not always as easy as you think trying to get the plates straight is it, especially when you don’t have old ones that line up with the proper holes, well done getting your plates spot on though 👏👏 all the best. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve I would have had my number plates remade if my car was a classic but it's only a Corolla. I didn't screw them but used sticky pads as Aluminium and steel doesn't mix .
Everything including your mistakes!
There’s plenty of those 😁 thank you for the support. I will definitely continue with what I’m doing. Cheers.
Excellant work again steve. Stop being so hard on yourself, you are doing a cracking job and showing it warts and all. I think people need to understand that this work takes ages, even by people that haev been doing it for years. This is why a decent body shop & welder are a) worth thier weight in gold and b) expensive! i assume it will all be done for Vauxall and i can see the cav in all its glory? Just over a month to go........
Thanks Alan, yeah I know I’m terrible aren’t I! Yes I agree with you I want to show everything as I feel it’s important to show everything, the stuff that does get shown is so reduced down that these projects can seem like a doddle, so much work goes into this I know you understand this yourself. Oh yeah! At rate that I’m progressing at it should be done next week 🤣🤣 thanks for your support as always Alan! 👍👍
Just show us what you can, when you can Steve. Appreciate your work!
Bless you, thank you Charlie, ☺️
Hi , I got an Ak12 uear 2004, i changed the radiator, new radiator cap as well, removed thermostat but still overheating
I know it’s hard to test, but how is the flow rate from your water pump? Does turning the heater on full with full fan help reduce the engine temperature? Let me know how you get on. All the best. Steve.
Very cool nice work Steven
Thanks Dad!
Can you do mine now haha😂 thanks for the video!
😂Yeah don’t want to do that in a hurry! Good luck with yours though! Are you doing it yourself??
hello please help my march k12 starting but fails to rev and stalls . it still starts even if remove the crank sensor
Hello there, First of all you may need to get the car scanned for any codes, is the check engine light on? I will try and help the best I can, the ECU is likely using the cam position sensor when you unplug the crank sensor along with longer crank time when you do this, I’m assuming it’s still stalling with crank unplugged? I believe these engines run off a MAP sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure) instead of an Air flow meter so maybe worth ensuring that this is clean it will be along the air intake manifold somewhere it could be this that’s giving the wrong information to the ECU but just a guess. When the engine idles is it idling normally? I’m no expert in these but at least there is some things for you to look at. Good luck. Let me know how you get on. Steve.
clocked fuel injectors, fuel filter , fuel pump could be the likely culprit.
Hi Steve, you are progressing well mate and there is nothing wrong with your fabrication work as the area you are working on is quite complex with lots of panels meeting together along with the odd shapes you need to make so don't doubt yourself Steve as it will end up stronger than it was when new, seam seal your joints to keep the wet and rust at bay👌 Looks like you have some new tools mate, that compressed air hole cutter is really handy to have for what you are doing as it saves a lot of drilling the holes for the plug welds and that metal stretcher is nice I didn't know you could get them that small so it's ideal for what you do👏👏thanks Steve👍
Thank you John, and thanks for the kind words, it looks a bit messy at the moment but i hope to get it all neat as and where i start to put more panels back on, I do have some tiger seal that I hope is still ok, if not I’m going to buy filler that is reinforced with fibre glass as that is supposed to be water proof. Yeah the shrinker stretcher I’ve had for a couple of years now is wanted to show in my videos that you can use other methods like cutting slots into and bending the curve in but i also wanted to use the tools i have to create a neater job. As with he air joggler these are quite expensive even the hand tool isn’t much cheaper they both do the same thing just the air powered one is obviously much easier to use this is quite new, interesting fact, a lot of people like to drill there holes as they like them to be a bit bigger than what this tool can produce, because they like them to be strong, I see there point but I think if you put enough plug hols in (this method is called plug welding) then they should be as strong as original if not stronger. Both the Shrinker/stretcher and the joggler are great pieces of kit but not absolutely necessary for a beginner. One day I would like to buy a swager AKA a bead roller I bet I could do some serious damage with that 😂 Im glad you enjoyed it mate, hopefully this section would start to come together and start looking like a rear end again. Thanks for the comment and support as always John, hopefully see you in the next one, if this flipping rain stops!! Cheers Mate.
Me and Chloe watched this with a pastry and a coffee this morning. Really enjoyed it, found it nice and calming to start the weekend. Looking forward to when the next bit goes on!
Thanks Sam and Chloe, glad you enjoyed it, I used different music this time, what did Chloe think of this video? I know it’s a bit different to horse related stuff but I would be interested in what she thought of the format and any suggestions she may have. If that’s ok.
I forgot to add, I really appreciate you both watching it though. Have a good weekend guys!
@@Cavalier_Steve She said she really enjoyed the music, thought it fit well with the video 👍
@@samuelhorwood That’s awesome thank you ☺️ yeah most of them was quite new to UA-cam studio 😀
E.ON fitted one of these meters in April and are now claiming that I have used 18,246kwh of electricity in 5 weeks ! My daily rate is 8kwh ! Is there any software available to be able to download the data to analyse it ?
Oh wow that’s a lot!!! Unfortunately no there isn’t any software available to us general public. I suggest using an OWL energy monitor those are pretty good 👍 hope this helps. Steve.
Hi What is an OWL monitor and where can I get one!
@@davidcraik8093 Hi David they are on eBay if you search “owl energy monitor” this was the brand I used to use, I found it to be fairly accurate good enough for monitoring, it does sound suspicious though that your meter is reading high.
@@Cavalier_SteveThanks .Do you have an email that I can send you a picture of the meter in question?
@@davidcraik8093 Hi David you can send it to Steven715 at yahoo.co.uk
Hello. I own N135 CRO. its exactly the same model and colour, which is strange. I doubt they registered 15 in a row exactly the same. Mine has about 73K on it and I am the second owner. Great video. Dan.
Hi Dan, wow awesome another Cavalier owner and one of the CRO Variety, actually i think Vauxhall did pre register or build a whole load of Cavaliers to sell them off before the Vectra as it was only the last couple of years that the CDX was available, is yours the manual or Auto? Mine is the automatic although i wished it was the manual but its been a great car and I do enjoy it all the same so unless something special came up I probably wouldn’t sell it any time soon. Do you have any pictures of yours anywhere? Glad you enjoyed the video, there will be some more to come hopefully in the near future on this car. Thanks for the subscription, i hope you enjoy my future content. All the best. Steve.
I am enjoying the Cavalier videos. It looks like you've been investing in some new tools. I also enjoy watching Steve and Ryan at Yorkshire Car Restorations: Steve is a real professional, and it's hard to believe that Ryan also has a full-time job in Civil Engineering. They have the benefit of a great workshop and tools, but saying that does not belittle their skills. If you would like to see another amateur tackling challenges like yours, with limited resources, I would recommend the youtube channel SJG custom where the content creator is restoring a Vauxhall Astra Mk2 GTE. My apologies if you already know about it. Best wishes.
Hi George, yes I bought the aviation snips, to be fair they wasn't much more expensive than the non brand ones, I do like quality over cheap rubbish. I absolutely love watching Steve and Ryan, In one of there live streams Ryan did say he has left Civil engineering and gone into YCR full time now. I didn't know about SJG, I'm definitely going to look into him especially as its a vauxhall! Thanks for the suggestion they are always welcome even if I know it's good for others to read the comment and can also go and have a look. I have more to come life, weather and working shifts makes it hard to do consistent regular content but I enjoy doing the work and I hope it gives others aspiration to have ago themselves. My metal work isn't the best but hopefully it would work out in the end. All the best. Steve.
O velho monza aqui no Brazil
Sim, é, obrigado pelo comentário. tudo de bom, Steve. English: The old monza here in Brazil My reply: Yes it is, thank you for the comment. all the best, Steve.
Nightmare getting that rad out 🙄
Yeah it should be a nice simple job.
Appreciate the video Steve, all good info and clear step by step instructions on changing the brake hoses. I can't see you having any trouble with the MOT, it looks spotless underneath. I must say I don't think I've ever seen a brake pipe union release so easily (testament to the condition) usually they are rusted solid and if they do move the pipe comes with it!
Hi Andy, thank you mate! No all good on the MOT thanks yes unfortunately the pipes was to easy to film really in a way it’s a shame as I would like to show how I get round when I struggle with these. Oh well it makes a good video of how it all comes apart anyway. Cheers mate hope all is well with you. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve Hi Steve, lol I know the feeling I had done a few videos like that thinking I was going to have to show a bit of effort to do something but it just came off in one go. Glad you got your MOT and happy motoring too! All good here, just very busy with car stuff but taking a wee break after all the omega work.
Interesting that this was over reading by 0.11 kWh. So every 10 units the thieving electricity company charges you for an extra one. Its a little like inflation and your hundred grand in the bank having 5% spending power each year.
I wonder if this is why the meter was taken out of service maybe!🤔 But yes I don’t trust most of these companies anyway, especially the way they throw money at the wall it seems. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.
@@Cavalier_Steve nice one Steve, trust issues aside, you are likely correct. In my location most have been swapped out for smart meters. I managed to find one at a thrift store for a buck and I was trying to find out how to wire it up so I could monitor my power usage in my outside workshop. I managed to find about half a second of footage in your video showing me neutrals to the centre and phases each side, thanks! I also connected a 75 year old panel ammeter to a custom perspex housing and mounted it all to a nice piece of hardwood. It hangs from the wall now. I plug my extension lead into it and output from it, making it completely portable. Looks cool!
Hi Steve hope you are keeping ok buddy I assume you have been busy as usual lately🤔you can't be to careful when it comes to brake maintenance so it's not something I normally tackle these days but you did a great job on the hoses Steve, your Cavalier is looking nice so lets hope she goes through the MOT without any problems🤞👍 I had a nice surprise when I got my insurance renewal quote for my SLK as it's £10 cheaper than last year😲😎thanks Steve it's great to see another video from you👍
Hi John, nice to hear from you mate! I’ve been feeling guilty for not being on IG much I have been so busy lately I think I’m pushing myself whilst the weather is good! Cavalier MOT went ok thank you and thanks for the big up as well. You was lucky with your car insurance mine went up on all of my cars 😢 Hopefully more consistent will come in the future, I’ve half done my next welding video I have more work I want to do before I start to editing it ☺️ Cheers mate hope everything going ok with you.
Yeah not to bad here thanks Steve, it's great to hear your car got it's MOT without any problems mate I got my SLK back in 2015 and it's passed every year since but I must be due a bad one soon🙄🤦♂ Don't worry about not being on the other place (can't post the name or my comments get deleted) mate, so long as you are ok buddy but don't over do it👌🙏☝
excellent work steve, another job i need to do on my mk3. One day i will get a garage and then crack on.
Thanks Alan, I do a lot of this work on my drive way, I keep the car in a relatives garage when I’m not using it over winter. I would always be interested in how you get on though, the more you do the more you do the more you learn how to overcome issues that you’re faced with. It’s all part of the fun 😊
Nice one Steve, filming on this one is really good especially the other side Timelapse. Shows it really clearly.
That’s good thank you Sam! I loved your other reply that’s brilliant!!!
You want me to take advice from a person who can't even SPELL "brake". Nope.
Yes my spelling is terrible and that’s fair enough.
I prefer watching spelling bees when I want car advice.
I would keep your small minded comments to yourself. Anyone that’s puts anything on UA-cam to help out others shows a certain amount of courage and should be commended not belittled by a small minded individual who feels that they should put someone down. Anyway good informative video, nice pace to help out anyone who is new to car mechanics.
Evening all Please help before I end up scrapping my mk3 cav 1995 1.8 single injection.... 😂 I have a miss fire at idle. Changed everything ignition wise, new coolant sensor, new idle control valve, new 02 sensor, new maf sensor...... Along with the misfire I also get a bad smell of fuel every now and again! I am steering close to getting the injectior changed it's only one :) I have also checked for air leaks....please note it misfires from cold and normal running temps. Also changed the fuel filter :/ please if anyone can help it would be much appreciated!!
Morning Del, I hope we can find the fault for you, hmm there are a couple of things we can check, before we change parts, first off we can do two checks in one, if you unplug the crank sensor (plug should be on the top left near the oil filler cap if your filler is on the drivers side of the engine, then check all 4 of your spark plugs they should be dry do this test when your engine is cold, and turn it over as if your going to start it, you don’t want it to run or try and start, let the engine turn over for about 10 seconds, take note of how the engine turns over it should sound even then re-check your plugs if they are dry then you shouldn’t have a fuel leak from the injector, you could also take the air feed off the manifold and turn the ignition on whilst looking at the injector during the fuel prime stage do this a few times you shouldn’t have any fuel spray out at all but if you do you know the injector is leaking. Try this first and let me know how you get on. There shouldn’t be much to check as most of it you’ve done already 🙂 good luck. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve great advice cheers :) will check and get back to you. Thanks again
Hi Steve, thanks for the vid, (I have the same car) I had this fault a year ago and didn’t know what it was, took the car to garage and after plugging the car in told me it was the offside rear sensor, but they said the magnets in the wheel hub break down and had to change the hub, it cost me hundreds…. I have the fault again, started yesterday so I’m wiser now, I’ve just ordered a cheap OBD reader to find out which wheel, I’m hoping just a sensor will do the trick?
Your welcome, I'm pleased and hope that this will help you with your sensor, to be fair they are cheap enough and easy enough to replace even if its not the sensor, but from what I have read is these are a common replacement item any way, what your garage told you does have some truth, the B5 (Mk5) Passats used to have the the wheel hubs replaced this was due to rust around the reluctor ring used to make the ring come away from the hub and caused the failure, in that case yes you replace the wheel bearing hub, but i don't think our cars suffer with this issues. the OBD Readers are definitely worth the investment as they will pay for them selves in one job such as this, the phone on i have seems quite good and it benefits from using an app which gets updated as technology advances, but they are cheap and you won't be able to get every code or issue detected but they are great for us beginners. Hope you get on ok. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve Hi Steve, thanks very much for that info about the B5, I’m definitely going to change the sensor alone first, just need to know which corner it’s at, just a note for whoever else may read this, I ordered an OBD reader yesterday on Amazon, it came this morning and I tested the car and it said “ no fault registered” when I’ve looked the reader I bought does not read ABS faults!!!, it’s gone back today and another (double the price) is on its way, cheers again👍
@@rickyweird01 That’s a shame that, yes not all OBD 2 readers do ABS, I think that’s why I got the one I did, hope the new one will get you sorted out, I will see if I can find the one I have it was a long time ago that I bought it though.
@@rickyweird01 I this this was the one I purchased, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282271037782?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3g2iDPAAT3G&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=r0XIB9T6Sz2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY not the same as the picture but does work quite well along with a paid for version of Car Scanner app. If the one you ordered doesn’t work give this a try.
@@Cavalier_Steve 😩… £9.99, I ordered a VCD500, £80, it says it’s specially for VAG, I’ll let you know how I go on,
Good job so far Steve, you certainly put a lot of attention to detail in those repair panels, might learn a thing or too from that for my future workl lol. Welding thin steel to already thin steel that has likely got rust or weakness in it is never an easy task, especially upside down that makes it 10 times more difficult. I always try and fashion something to rest my arm on, or rest it against something so it's not shaking about when I'm welding, usually try and rest my head on something as well like a block of wood if you're lying on your side and trying to weld upside down.
Thanks Andy, I really want to make the repairs as close as I can so when I do stuff that would be seen, I would have more of an idea how to do it, I’m quite please with how the floor turned out. Yes your right I was using the wheel as a pillow so to speak but resting my arm was not easy if at all possible, I’m hopeful that I would get better shots of me welding and produce better welds on the side panels that I need to do next, flipping weather has been holding me back 😤 Cheers though Andy, by the way how is your Cavalier coming?? Same situation as me I guess?? Waiting for better weather 😅
@@Cavalier_Steve Hi Steve, the cavy has taken a bit of a back seat till I get the omega done, os now we have some better weather I'm getting on with that. I was wondering about what you were saying about leaving a gap between panels when welding, I've always overlapped panels as found it was all too easy for bigger holes to blow open when welding. Might be missing something in the technique though. Usually find you have to pulse weld thin steel as it does often blow holes unless it's really new steel.
@Andys_Vauxhall_Vids At least your working on cars that’s the main thing 😁 I will show a bit more welding on my next video when I next get the welder out, I’m a butt man myself (stop laughing you over there in the corner😂) yeah I like to butt weld rather than lap a panel joint, both good methods and both have there good and bad points, as you say butt welding is more challenging due to blowing holes especially when the welder is up high like I have here. I hope to get a better camera angle in the next one though. All the best Andy.
Very big well done Steven keep the video coming
Thanks Dad!
Hi Steve, I started watching this video yesterday but as usual I got called away and only just got back to it🙄anyway mate I think you did a superb job on repairing the rust, making the plates and welding them in, I know from experience that this is not an easy job and it's made even harder when you don't have the correct metalworking tools which cost a fortune🤦♂ I think your welding as damn good mate as it's difficult to weld such thin steel so your repairs as just as strong (or more so) than the original, when I done my old Cortina up (early 80's) all I had was a 90A ark (stick) welder and that is not much good for thin steel either, I now have a Esab Rebel mig, tig and ark welder which is a synergy type which adapts to your welding style changing the settings constantly, it doesn't get a lot of use these days which is a shame as it's a fully computerised welder just sitting there, I may sell it at some point🤔 Thanks Steve👍
Hi John, I didn’t know that you welded as well! No worries about getting called away happens to me quite a lot, just watch what and where you can mate, thanks a lot of work goes into making the panels and welding them in whilst doing the video as well, I hope to get some better footage the next time I weld. I’m starting to like the challenge and f making the panels by hand feels nice and it’s back to basics with the benefits of anyone watching can follow along with basic tools as well. I’m enjoying it more now that the panels are coming out about right, I think doing the videos adds the extra pressure to turn out a good result. I’ve used cheap welders in the past along with a second hand one which was rubbish! It was a non turbo one (non fan cooled) you could do 2 welds and then the over temp light would come on. The Clark one I have, I’ve never seen the over temperature light on my current set, hopefully I would get flatter better welds the more I work. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos though and I love reading the comments. Hmm I don’t think you should sell the welder the moment you sell it you would need it, sounds like a very posh machine indeed. Cheers mate.
Good work Steve. I've spent a wee bit time myself cleaning, prepping and welding in the "back end" of my own Mk3 Cav so that was very interesting to watch. I finally got my Cav back on the road last September, after being off the road for 18 years and I'm really enjoying driving it again. A lot of hard work, but ultimately worth it. All the best, John.
Hi John, well done mate! As you say definitely worth it and after 18 years off the road that must have felt so good to drive after all those years, I bet there was a fair amount of recommissioning to do as well amongst teething issues.All the best mate. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve Thanks Steve. I had the Cav out today for a quick run to Tesco's and when I got home I noticed that I had clocked up exactly 1000 miles since I got it going again last year. No better time than now to have a "personal MOT" and make sure all is well as pretty much all the suspension and running gear was replaced (i.e.re- check torque settings, etc), as well as an oil change. I have to say the car has been running great with a couple of 150+ mile trips over the last 7 months. They really are great motors. I look forward to following your work in getting yours back on the road! All the best, John PS Here's a video of my Cav's "first start" after 18 years ua-cam.com/video/b2n91SwCKQg/v-deo.html
@@thelonegroover Thanks John definitely worth checking things over. They really are great cars, I enjoy running these more than my “daily” I will take a look at your video I’m looking forward to it.
Looks fantastic Steve, nicely done!
Thank you Sammy, I hope you enjoyed it, I aim to get better shots of the welding in future videos, this is a hard shot to do, it doesn’t matter what work you’re doing. Cheers mate.
excellent work, it looks really good. I think we can all appreciate the work that a good panel beater does and why welding isnt cheap!
Thanks Alan, The videos don’t convey how long this work takes, there was 4 hours of footage here that was cut and condensed down into a watchable video, it’s so much work but I’m really starting to get into the swing of it now and more importantly I’m enjoying it, but yes I can see why companies charge so much for this work the skills alone is something to be admired! Cheers mate looking forward to seeing you at Luton.
You're not losing the fight with the MK3 Cav. No pun intended but Fab work.
Thank you very much, still lots to do so plenty more to come 🙂
samething Happend to mine,its started by going soft i kept driving than i had to pull back the pedal with my foot,afta a little while the pedal was stuck to the floor ...Break fluid was dirty but no sign of leake on the master cylinder and no sign of leak on the Box,any suggestion on what could be the problem Steve?
its a Golf 6 gti
Hi Senzom, it sounds like you're experiencing the same issue I had with mine, the slave cylinder could be leaking internally, this doesn't leak fluid out as you may expect and you probably won't get any fluid loss, I think the seal breaks down and causes the fluid to leak past the seal insted of pushing it out as the clutch peddle realises on the pressure plate spring to push the slave back this internally pushes the fluid back up the line and into the master cylinder and this is what returns the clutch peddle (I hope that makes sence) I also had black fluid especially when I took out the old slave cylinder, this could be the rubber that has broken down or more likely is that the break fluid is old and as it's hygroscopic it has the ability to absorb moisture and this moisture turns the fluid dark and eventually black. You could try bleeding the slave cylinder but it's highly likely that your slave or master has failed, if you are able to bleed fluid out of the slave cylinder then chances are your master cylinder is good. I hope this all makes sense foe you, if you have any further questions then please come back to me. All the best. Steve.
@@Cavalier_Steve thanks Steve...i tried taking the pipe out the bleeder nipple the one that goes to the slave cylinder, i than pumped it with some air hoping the pedal with get pressure nd get stiff but it ddnt,its was still goin down to the floor,i dont know if i was doing it the right way if i dd that
@senzom4484 no worries, if I have read your reply right it sounds like you removed the pipe from the slave cylinder, you won’t bleed the cylinder this way (not completely anyway) I would put a bit of clear pipe on the bleed nipple you would be able to see the air bubbles. Any air in the system would compress it wont transfer the fluid properly. Usually you don’t get air in the system for no reason I still suspect your slave cylinder.
Thanks a Lot Steve i took out the Box nd find out its was the slave it was leaking internal...i also checked my clutch nd find out the plate was almost gone ,i already bhought a clutch kit nd the Slave
Thumb down. Too damn long. Heinous editing. Too much jibber jabber. Etc 😢 Best regards
Hi, thank you for your honesty👍, I know it’s not always easy to make comments like this but I find these really helpful, I agree, I do waffle to much and I will am to do better in my future videos, my apologies that you didn’t enjoy it but thank you again for the honesty. All the best. Steve.
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Mauritius. I have a nissan ak12 2007 . Servicing done every 5000 km , oil , fllters and other parts liable to be verified and changed. I have not experienced any minor or important problems. I get full satisfaction from my car, but I nevertheless acknowledge that in mauritius we do not have hundred-km highways which are very using; but when I notice the state of the engine of continental cars , under the hood
Cont. I cannot but feel honestly and frankly , astonished by the state of things under the hood. Thick dust and..... which gives an impression that the hood has not been lifted for a long time. Prone to all sorts of problems. In mauritius 99.99 % of owners take great care of their vehicles. I am sure that a lot of people will approve me.
Hi Malleckkadell, unfortunately not everyone here looks after there cars, for example the owner here, they just use the car and don’t really care for it due to not caring and/or money which is a shame really, we both know that servicing is the biggest money saver, sadly not everyone sees it that way. The cars do get dusty under the hood, maybe due to the higher speeds on our motorway’s (highways) it’s good to hear that your country keeps there cars in good condition. People here seem to see them as a throwaway, which I don’t agree with sadly the government here doesn’t help! They don’t want older cars on the roads 😠😢
Nicely done Steve you are a man of many talents as I really didn't think you had enough glue there for that mirror but it seems to have worked well👏if that was me doing the repair I would have probably used a blowtorch and a crowbar and ended up with 20 small mirrors 🤦♂🤠🤣
Cheers John, I’m surprised that it didn’t shatter 😦 but it turned out well. I was not impressed with the glue! It was clearly starting to go off in a sealed packet, a new packet would have been the perfect amount to do this job though to be far. I do try and do most things myself it’s so much more satisfying than paying someone else to do it. I liked your director comment on one of your wings I had to get that one in on my bad filming 🤣😂🤣 Cheers mate hope all is well with you.
Yeah I was watching that with my fingers crossed🤞😬you do a good job looking after your cars Steve I used to enjoy looking after my old Cortina's but these days it's hard work. I was going to say in my first comment that you must have used the same directors that I used for editing my videos, bunch of cowboys🤠🤣😉 I'm ok mate thanks just busy lately looking after Sonia, hope you are ok mate🙏👍
@JohnWD40TC02 Absolutely shocking outfit! I won’t use them again, I don’t know why you recommend them to me 😂😂😂 Thanks for the big up, it helps that I enjoy working on my cars definitely a hobby that’s made for me. Thanks good mate sorry to hear that your so busy though but better at least you still find time to time to do your spraying 😃 All good here thanks just like you been busy and dodging the weather