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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 the range are fitted with diesel engines, and four-wheel
drive is available on certain models.
Thirteen derivatives of 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 litre single overhead
camshaft (SOHC) versions and 2.0 litre double overhead camshaft
(DOHC) petrol engines have been fitted.
The latest ‘ECOTEC’ engines (X 16 SZ and X 20 XEV), have been
designed to meet strict EEC exhaust gas limits for 1996.
All the engines are of well-proven design and, provided regular
maintenance is carried out, are unlikely to give trouble.
Saloon and Hatchback body styles are available. In it’s later years
models started from a well-equipped ‘Envoy’ base model up to the
sporty SRi.
Selected models use the floorpan layout of
the four-wheel-drive models, to
accommodate fully independent rear
suspension. Other models in the range have
semi-independent torsion beam rear
suspension.
A five-speed manual transmission is fitted as
standard to all models, and four-speed
automatic transmission is available as an option.
A wide range of standard and optional
equipment is available within the Cavalier
range to suit most tastes, including an
anti-lock braking system.
Safety features such as front and rear, side
impact bars fitted to the inside of doors, were
fitted as standard from 1993. During the same
year, a full-size drivers airbag was introduced.
1994 saw the introduction of airbags for front
seat passengers.
For the home mechanic, the Cavalier is a
straightforward vehicle to maintain, and most
of the items requiring frequent attention are
easily accessible.
Your Vauxhall Cavalier Manual
The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your
vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work
must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage). It
will also provide information on routine maintenance and servicing, and
give a logical course of action and diagnosis when random faults
occur. However, it is hoped that you will use the manual by tackling the
work yourself. On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than booking the
car into a garage and going there twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps
most important, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the costs a
garage must charge to cover its labour and overheads.
The manual has drawings and descriptions to show the function of
the various components so that their layout can be understood. Tasks
are described and photographed in a clear step-by-step sequence.
Cavalier SRi 16v
Hatchback
Cavalier 2.0 litre SRi Saloon
Introduction
We take great pride in the accuracy of information given in this
manual, but vehicle manufacturers make alterations and design
changes during the production run of a particular vehicle of which they
do not inform us. No liability can be accepted by the authors or
publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by errors in, or omissions
from, the information given.
Thanks are due to Champion Spark Plug who supplied the illustrations
showing spark plug conditions. Thanks are also due to Sykes-
Pickavant Limited, who provided some of the workshop tools, and to
all those people at Sparkford who helped in the production of this
manual. Certain illustrations are the copyright of Vauxhall Motors Ltd,
and are used with their permission.
Acknowledgements
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