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Vauxhall Cavalier Service And Repair Manual

Summary of Cavalier

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    Vauxhall cavalier service and repair manual steve rendle and finn deacon models covered vauxhall cavalier front-wheel-drive models with four-cylinder petrol engines, including special/limited editions; saloon and hatchback 1398 cc, 1598 cc, 1796 cc & 1998 cc (inc. Dohc) does not cover diesel engine,...

  • Page 2: Maintenance

    Living with your vauxhall cavalier introduction to the vauxhall cavalier page 0•4 safety first! Page 0•5 roadside repairs introduction page 0•6 if your car won’t start page 0•6 jump starting page 0•7 wheel changing page 0•8 identifying leaks page 0•9 towing page 0•9 weekly checks introduction page 0...

  • Page 3: Repairs and Overhaul

    Repairs and overhaul engine and associated systems sohc engine procedures page 2a•1 dohc engine procedures page 2b•1 cooling, heating and ventilation systems page 3•1 fuel/exhaust systems - carburettor models page 4a•1 fuel/exhaust systems - fuel injection models page 4b•1 fuel/exhaust systems - exh...

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    0•4 the cavalier covered by this manual was first introduced to the uk market in october 1988. Although there is a fundamental similarity to its predecessor, the later version is much improved in all respects. This manual covers models with petrol engines and front-wheel-drive, but other models in t...

  • Page 5: General Hazards

    0•5 safety first! Working on your car can be dangerous. This page shows just some of the potential risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a safety-conscious attitude. General hazards scalding • don’t remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot. • engine oil, automatic tran...

  • Page 6: If Your Car Won’T Start

    0•6 the following pages are intended to help in dealing with common roadside emergencies and breakdowns. You will find more detailed fault finding information at the back of the manual, and repair information in the main chapters. Roadside repairs if your car won’t start and the starter motor doesn’...

  • Page 7: Jump Starting

    0•7 roadside repairs when jump-starting a car using a booster battery, observe the following precautions: 4 before connecting the booster battery, make sure that the ignition is switched off. 4 ensure that all electrical equipment (lights, heater, wipers, etc) is switched off. 4 make sure that the b...

  • Page 8: Wheel Changing

    0•8 roadside repairs clear the boot area and remove the carpet. Wheel changing some of the details shown here will vary according to model. For instance, the location of the spare wheel and jack is not the same on all cars. However, the basic principles apply to all vehicles. M when a puncture occur...

  • Page 9: Identifying Leaks

    0•9 roadside repairs puddles on the garage floor or drive, or obvious wetness under the bonnet or underneath the car, suggest a leak that needs investigating. It can sometimes be difficult to decide where the leak is coming from, especially if the engine bay is very dirty already. Leaking oil or flu...

  • Page 10: Underbonnet Check Points

    0•10 there are some very simple checks which need only take a few minutes to carry out, but which could save you a lot of inconvenience and expense. These "weekly checks" require no great skill or special tools, and the small amount of time they take to perform could prove to be very well spent, for...

  • Page 11: § C 20 Xe Model

    0•11 § c 20 xe model a engine oil level dipstick b engine oil filler cap c coolant expansion cap d brake fluid reservoir e screen washer fluid reservoir f battery § x 20 xev model a engine oil level dipstick b engine oil filler cap c coolant expansion cap d brake fluid reservoir e screen washer flui...

  • Page 12: Coolant Level

    Coolant level engine oil level before you start 4 make sure that your car is on level ground. 4 check the oil level before the car is driven, or at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The correct oil modern engines place great demands on their oil. It is very important that the c...

  • Page 13: Brake Fluid Level

    Screenwash additives not only keep the winscreen clean during foul weather, they also prevent the washer system freezing in cold weather - which is when you are likely to need it most. Don’t top up using plain water as the screenwash will become too diluted, and will freeze during cold weather. On n...

  • Page 14: Power Steering Fluid Level

    0•14 before you start: 4 park the vehicle on level ground. 4 set the steering wheel pointing straight- ahead. 4 the engine should be turned off. Safety first: l the need for frequent topping-up indicates a leak, which should be investigated immediately. If topping up is required, use the specified t...

  • Page 15: Battery

    0•15 to remove a wiper blade, pull the arm fully away from the glass until it locks. Swivel the blade through 90°, press the locking tab(s) with your fingers, and slide the blade out of the arm's hooked end. On refitting, ensure that the blade locks securely into the arm. Check the condition of the ...

  • Page 16: Tyre Condition and Pressure

    0•16 weekly checks it is very important that tyres are in good condition, and at the correct pressure - having a tyre failure at any speed is highly dangerous. Tyre wear is influenced by driving style - harsh braking and acceleration, or fast cornering, will all produce more rapid tyre wear. As a ge...

  • Page 17: Tyre Pressures

    0•17 front rear early models (up to 1993 model year) 1.4 and 1.6 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 psi (1.9 bar) 24 psi (1.7 bar) 2.0 litre 8-valve models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.5 psi (2.2 bar) 28.5 psi (2.0 bar) 2.0 litre 16-valve models...

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    Notes.