I would to say once again how glad I am to see the old names that were on VxOn!!
Well, some of you may know that I have a Cavalier CDX along with an Omega CDX. The Cavalier I have had for 9 years and cannot bear to part with it. It is very tidy so will be keeping as my daily vehicle (in addition to my Transit van which is used when it rains as do not like getting my cars wet!!
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Right, on to the Omega. This I purchased in December last year for the sum of £1500. It is a 2.5 CDX, with Electric Pack and Leather so is virtually an Elite bar things like the boot spoiler, rear blind, rear door pockets etc. As the fuel economy was not good (and I felt guilty about the Cav) I took it off the road with the intention of selling. About a month past with no progress on selling (I lead a VERY busy life) and I reinsured it for 2 weeks in order to change the oil and clean it for sale. It went on ebay with a reserve of £1000 but did not sell - the highest bid was £800. Decided not to sell and try again later.
Another month went past and I have now decided to keep both cars. An insurance certificate arrived today so the following jobs are required:
1. Tax - currently it is SORN so I hope all will be well at the Post Office tomorrow
2. Timing Belt, Tensioners and Water Pump to be changed - in all probability by the Vaux garage up the road. I have done the belts on the transit vans that I look after but this business of locking / timing kits worries me somewhat. I know what most of you think about Vaux garages, but I have my Cav services there and have never had any issues. They quoted £371 for this.
3. Breather Clean - making use of the excellent How To
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4. Through Valet inside and out including leater treatment
5. Replace the standard ICE
6. Have the A/C Condensor replaced
7. Replace rear doors as they have the usual rusting issue - anyone know of a good scrap yard to obtain doors?
8. Deal with badly touched in scab on the leading edge of the bonnet
9. New tyre to replace punctured item - builders screws
Basically, it is a sound car and everything (apart from the A/C and a tempremental standard fit Autochanger) works - incuding the heated seats! It is a March 1998 car which I believe is a "minifacelift" can anyone confirm?
Sorry for the length of the post - a few tasks to be carried out but I hope to return this car to a high standard.
Will keep you updated although progress will be slow.