MK2 Cavalier Project

[Matt2345]

Come on mate we're all waiting for some progress , Like mine, I've done a bit but not posted anything up yet, if you fancy popping over Bow, or you need a hand, let me know mate

[humbucker]

hi mike! any progress on the mk2 lately?

[mikegray]

Hello all, sorry for the delay. Some progress and some pics

I haven't done as much as i'd hoped but, i am getting there with the wiring. It has turned into a bit of a nightmare. I have removed so much excess wire and nearly 30 scotch locks!!! The coolant fan wiring had been bogged and the fuse had melted in the fuse box its selt. The fuel pump wiring had been bypassed with bits of the orignal system there. Theres a plug for the instument cluster that wasn't much good. Then in general the wiring isn't to bad just needs re heat-shrinking to make it look better.

I have almost finished the wiring for the immboiliser. I have just got to connect the earth wires to the body. I have started to connect a plug in the engine bay to all of the warning lights on the dash, rev counter gauges etc. I have an omega loom im stripping down so i can keep the wires the same colour. I have removed some wire to wire up the the fuel pump to the correct relays. The connector block after alot of messing around has most if not all the wires labbled as to what there function is so im just making sure i have got the right wires on the mk2 loom then its just a case of connecting them. Its been a bit of a pain but im getting there, i have a friend giving me a hand too sort it out.

Still no luck with the radiator and fan problem. Im putting in the driveshafts, suspension legs and subframe and connecting the steering ready for its first try. I have clipped all the fuel lines to the body except one cause im one shortlmao Then i will put a couple on the bulkhead when i can reach lmao What im also going to be doing soon is making a rear stabiliser mount for it on that offside.

I have got some braided brake lines being made up for me so when they are done i just have to connect the handbrake up then the rear will be done, via the fuel filler neck.

i dont think i have forrgotten anything i probably have though So I have some progress and now its very nearly ready to turn that key to start! The igniton side works and all the loom gets powered up

Thanks for looking and being patient











I havent got a pic of the PAS system i forgot and its raining again so i'll get some sunday.

[Richiedick]

Great thread mate! Keep up the good work!

[mikegray]

Great thread mate! Keep up the good work!

Cheers mate.

Here's a couple of pics nothing of great coolness, just the mk3 8v pump inplace of the vectra one. It fits the same just the pulley is slightly smaller but the belt still fits fine and the tensioner is not right back so its nicely tensioned. I might as well try it Just a pic of the PAS bottle to. I made a bracket for it so it can be removed if need be, if i need to do any work and its in the way. So about the poor pics and stuff being in the way.

[corsagirl2009]

Your doing well babe
Hurry up and get it completed though so I can drive it hehe
Love you xxxx

[mikegray]

Your doing well babe
Hurry up and get it completed though so I can drive it hehe
Love you xxxx

Thanks hun, lmao we'll have to talk about that lmao
Love you xxx

[himselfunknown]

Looking good! This is going to be a beast when it's finished!

[mikegray]

Looking good! This is going to be a beast when it's finished!

Cheers mate.

[mikesri130]

monster lol and i hope i get a drive too lol ill get those brakelines made up for you i just need you to give me the chassis number again lol as i had it on my bench at work but at some point when i was off last some chump must have thrown it away lol

[mikegray]

Hi all i have some news and progess for you. Sorry for the delay but I did get some work done the other day!

I have mainly been doing the wiring to get the engine running. Which im pleased to say is nearly done as its driving me crazy! It doesn't look as messy as it does in the pic but obviously its got to be tidyed out the way etc. I have had an extra pair of hands so big thanks to Phil

Theres just a couple of wires to connect then the engine will be wired up, and theres a Diagnostic connector intergrated in too along with, all being well the dash and gauges should be working too.

Aswell as that i have been removing old wiring that isn't needed and repairing old and damaged wiring. It looks like its had alot of things bodged up i have taken off over 30 scotch lockslmao

I have started to put the front suspension back up so i can test drive it down the drive

I have my nice Goodridge braided brake lines (thanks mike) to go on too with a new pair off metal brake lines.

The next things on the to do list are:

Finish the wiring, Weld up the engine mount, repostion a rear engine stay bar, put the fluids in the engine, connect the handbrake, brake pipes on the back. Then start to paint the rest of the suspension.

I dont think i have forgotten anything i have taken some picture which are below. I still have to take somemore.

Watch this space

[peebs]

Looking good mate will be an animal uleashed

[humbucker]

progress is progress, good work mike, glad to hear things are back on track

[mikegray]

Looking good mate will be an animal uleashed

progress is progress, good work mike, glad to hear things are back on track

Thanks chap, yeah i know its been slow but hopefully now i can keep at it then get it sent for bodywork when its all running and working

[humbucker]

hey man i know all about 'slow', ive done almost zero work on my cav other than buying and stockpiling parts this year due to other non-motor related projects. hopefully get back on track myself the towards/in the new year

[jav786]

nice work mate

[comptoncj]

Just had a quick look through your project, nice work there. Engine looks snug in the bay!

[barryj75]

going to be sum car

[GaryVaux]

cool project!

[mikegray]

Thanks chaps hoping to get some more done this weekend

[humbucker]

looking forward to the next update, mk2s rule. there's a nice one in total vauxhall this month.

[andy_gsi]

looks awesome mate good luck

[deanogl]

This will be awesome when its finished. I have 2 mk2 cavs, a gl saloon with a redtop and an estate with a calibra v6 engine. Your car will definatley be worth the effort, the look on peoples face when they get over taken, and the noise of the v6 is wonderfull. Are you a member on MK2CAV.COM - Home of the MK2 Cavalier