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Hi Derek....welcome to the Forum I would check that the sensors are clean and they are easy to check to see if they are working. Place the gear in reverse, switch the ignition on so the warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel BUT NOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING then listen carefully to each sensor and you should hear a light clicking noise if they are working correctly. Generally, if there is no clicking noise then it is likely to be a faulty sensor. Let us know what you find

that's always a good feeling when you kill off a noise....problem is you can then hear the other ones when the original noise was dominant Let us know how it goes with the fan and sensor replacement

The Twinport engine is best described in this article https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/?t=40238 The paint code should be on a sticker somewhere on the door post, visible when the door is open or in the engine bay somewhere.

I think if the sensor is missing then it could have been an issue with the past or someone has stolen it (which is more likely). I would replace it and also check any fuses for a live feed to the fans, otherwise keep digging until you find the cause as you will more than likely need them running soon with the summer coming up

Sounds like a leaking boot seal....you could try adjusting the latch to see if you can draw down the tailgate to seal it a bit tighter

I don't believe it is an issue for the needle to move up to 'normal' position especially as the weather is getting warmer but obviously as long as it doesn't exceed normal and it drops once the thermostat opens. Just keep an eye on it and see how it goes....also listen out for the fan operating and if you can't hear running when the temperature climbs up then you may have an issue there.

Hi....welcome to the Forum I always used Abacus for replacement body panels . http://abacusap.com/ Hopefully they can help

Okay....so they weren't cheap then Please do let us know how you get on with it and always useful knowing a good supplier of coded keys

Hi....welcome to the Forum I suppose it depends on how good condition the roads are where you are as I personally wouldn't run on 40mm drop with low profiles but 30mm all round would give the car the right stance and still return sensible (?) driveability. Let's see a pic of it once its lowered....be good to see what it looks like

Hi Andy The old school Cavaliers were excellent cars but as you say, the tinworm usually got the better of them. Use to work on so many of them and they just went on forever. We usually have a parts page but that is in the process of being updated at this current time. Feel free to post any questions...will see what we can do to help Cheers Trevor

Hi AndyR Sounds like it's still going strong at 100k miles....just need to keep on top of the maintenance tasks and it should last well. Pads are straight forward enough....feel free to ask any questions on here.

Hi AndyR I believe Timpsons should be able to help you out with that.....usually on a high street in any large town

Maybe best to reset the roof mechanism...should say how to do that in your handbook. Could be some part of the mechanism not playing ball but a reset may sort this

I would contact the local dealership and they will more than likely give you the code at no cost. Alternatively, there are several websites that may offer a free service

Hi Tony...welcome to the Forum Not sure about the cruise control but I am sure there is some aftermarket supplier who could sort this. The fuel computer, maybe worth chatting with your local dealer about the possibility of this, especially if there is the facility to accommodate it in the instrument panel and it is just a case of programming it in, then that may be possible.

Hi Stodgey....welcome to the Forum Sounds like you're enjoying your Vauxhalls....and the SRi is a great looking car ! Feel free to post up a piccy of it Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi Sheelagh I would think it may be best to contact the equipment supplier to ask them the way forward....sounds like its looking in the wrong place (device settings?) Let us know how you get on with it...be nice to see a screenshot when you get it up and running. Cheers, Trevor

Hi Sheelaghm I am thinking that it may be due to the roof not being worked for a long time (e.g. most of the winter?) Possibly it is a sticking microswitch or similar causing the malfunction but it may be worth raising and lowering the roof several times to see if it clears. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers, Trevor

Hi Ally_g20....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard

I would think the most logical source of the water ingress is the washer jet hose has holed/come off the jet and is filling the boot with water. Also, check the tailgate latch is securely bolted down and also adjusted to pull the tailgate into the body to ensure that the rubber seals are compressed enough to keep the water out....5 minute job!

I don't believe you have any come back as the warranty was there and the duration of cover should have been ironed out at the point of sale. Ice on the inside of the windscreen is only down to moisture build up on the inside of the car....maybe best to use your air con on recirculation to dry out the inside

Hi Sheelagh...welcome to the Forum It sounds like a battery connection fault...corroded terminals, loose connections and / or poor earth connections to the chassis / body. Definitely a good place to start and work back from there. Let us know how you get on Cheers, Trevor

Hi...welcome to the Forum I'm not entirely sure but some of the gaiters available on ebay look as though they could slip over the gear knob but as is the case of a lot of other make vehicles, the gearknob will knock off if you hold it firmly and bash the underside of your hand in an upwards motion which frees it off. Mind you haven't got your face directly overhead though...tends to hurt when it lets go. Let us know how you get on with it Cheers, Trevor

Hi rallyelwood ..... welcome to the forum Thanks for posting the photo of the Victor, it looks superb and what a great car to restore and drive. My Dad had one years ago and I have fond memories of that car. Does it have the column gear shift? Keep us updated with the progress as am genuinely interested in seeing the older Vauxhalls being kept alive Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

I couldn't categorically state what is wrong with the engine without seeing readings.....something which any garage should be able to provide...compression readings and leak-down readings for all cylinders....then you can make a proper judgement. I would go back and ask them for a more definitive diagnosis or take it to a reputable independent repairer. Let us know how its all going