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Chat Area => Meetings, gatherings, parties etc => Topic started by: ClarCE on 11 April 2007, 12:27:32
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After the success of the Brackley parties, I was wondering if we should be having another one soon, and indeed where to have it.
I could possibly host one in Newbury, although parkings a premium, but plenty of room around the roads to park on, I also have a drive + garage, and a big front lawn that can be parked on by 3 cars.
I also have an almost industrial bbq!
Anyone interested? We'd be needing a couple of specialists who know what they are doing to change cambelts and generally do mechanical type things.. Also have a travel lodge up the road, and some half way decent places to stay over in town if need be.
And when? Sooner, later? April, May, June..
I've seen a thread for a non-cambelt one, this would be the mechanical version of that :)
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There have been rumours for one at the end of the month, dont know if that will happen yet.
I am up for one, when I heard the rumours I thought I would do both cars, but on checking, only the 2.2 is in need of one, so Cambelt, Aux Belt, Water Pump, New coolant tank and coolant all in stock ready :)
I'm no good with spanners, but trying to learn a bit.
Yours may be a bit far for me to be honest, with a month old baby at home etc.
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The non-cambelt one has come and gone. It was very mechanical, as in big levers and hammers. :P
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The non-cambelt one has come and gone. It was very mechanical, as in big levers and hammers. :P
Lots of well chosen words as well I bet ;)
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When I say specialists needed, I should add that I can take care of the following:
Rocker Cover Gasket Change
Breather System Clean
Wishbones
Droplinks
Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Pads
Thermostat change (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Exhaust Cats Back (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Central Door Locking Motors
General Servicing
Cheers,
Chris.
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When I say specialists needed, I should add that I can take care of the following:
Rocker Cover Gasket Change
Breather System Clean
Wishbones
Droplinks
Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Pads
Thermostat change (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Exhaust Cats Back (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Central Door Locking Motors
General Servicing
Cheers,
Chris.
In a day :o
Blimey.
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When I say specialists needed, I should add that I can take care of the following:
Rocker Cover Gasket Change
Breather System Clean
Wishbones
Droplinks
Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Pads
Thermostat change (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Exhaust Cats Back (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Central Door Locking Motors
General Servicing
Cheers,
Chris.
In a day :o
Blimey.
Yeah, have you seen EP's list of things that need doing? That's more than a day for sure! :o
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When I say specialists needed, I should add that I can take care of the following:
Rocker Cover Gasket Change
Breather System Clean
Wishbones
Droplinks
Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Pads
Thermostat change (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Exhaust Cats Back (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Central Door Locking Motors
General Servicing
Cheers,
Chris.
Actually, that probably is achievable in a day IF it goes to plan. It would be a bloody long day mind, and would take a couple on it full time...
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When I say specialists needed, I should add that I can take care of the following:
Rocker Cover Gasket Change
Breather System Clean
Wishbones
Droplinks
Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Pads
Thermostat change (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Exhaust Cats Back (depending on how that goes this weekend)
Central Door Locking Motors
General Servicing
Cheers,
Chris.
In a day :o
Blimey.
Lol. I was attempting to do a list of things I 'can do' rather than 'can do all in one day'! Although if I did one of my alnighters with the flood lights anythings possible :P
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I'd be up for that Chris. I've always got spare room at mine for those who want to make a day of it - granted I'm a half hour drive or so away fron Chris - but the roads back to Newbury are fun.
Can't say that I'm mechanically minded but the best way I've always leanred was to watch!
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Hmmm. I wonder if my parents have any holidays booked?
They have plenty of parking for Omegae and are in the right geographical area (Mortimer).
Kevin
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Looks like we're getting some interest here now, and even if we don't do that many cambelts / if any - im sure there are lots of other bits we could all pull together and do - and make a bit of a meet + bbq out of it (can you tell im desperate to try out my new bbq?!)
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Hmmm. I wonder if my parents have any holidays booked?
They have plenty of parking for Omegae and are in the right geographical area (Mortimer).
Kevin
::)Omegea? Interesting plural. Perhaps it should be submitted to the next collins, oxford concise edition?
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Hey.. i would be interested, I am in Bristol about an hour away from newbury..
I need my Cambelt doing...
I am no expert but have a BTEC in mechanical engineering so i learn quickly!
June would be better for me... I am away most of May.
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Judging from the positive comments I had from the owners of the cars I worked on at Brackley, I'm happy to lend my services for changing cambelts etc.. 4 pots I can do in an hour.. totally confident to do V6 changes too. I'm sure with enough Notice Markie can come along too.. he's getting to know Omega's inside out (after helping me with about 10 of them so far..!!)
Although I've just sucesfully done one... I don't think we can do top end rebuild / head off work in one day :D
There is actually a member in the slough area I believe, who needs cambelt, breathers, backbox and maybe cam covers done. I've been meaning to help him for a while, but I've been rushed to the point of crazy... I would like if we couldl fit that one in.
If stat changes were to be done.. a plentiful supply of the 2 different types of seal is in order.. PLUS the coolant transfer pipe O rings.. plus a couple of spare transfer pipes... they occasionally break on removal!
I'm definately up for doing a long day at it.. and being an onsite mechanic :)
Would need to sort somewhere to stay... and hopefully enough beer to drink that I loose my inhibitions when all the work is done ;D ;D ;D
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I have several small jobs to do to do, and I only have the w/e of the 28th of April to do them (front brakes, brake fluid flush, parking brake, auto box service, oil change). EP and Bo Bo have both changed cars and need cambelts again. Therefore, we are trying to get together for the 28th and maybe the 29th. If we all want to try to get together then that would be great. Otherwise there seems to be plenty of interest so there could be 2 cambelt parties soon.
We haven't sorted a location. I'd be up for staying the night and drinking this time! :D
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I may be able to host something again in the summer. Trouble is, places to stay are non existent round here. If the crown is supposedly the best, i dred to imagine the 2 star places....
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Would love to come and get my hands dirty
I need my Cam belt and water pump doing. Also could do with Gearbox update if any tech 2 people gonna be there?
9th and 10th June and 30th and 1st July would be great for me, I work shifts so it all gets very difficult.
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I might well be up for this now that JamesV6CDX might be "laid off" for a while.
Need cambelt/waterpump, rocker gaskets & breathers doing.....
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Ill be Up for recording any work to add to the DVD we are getting together.
Just hope its alittle warmer and brighter 8-) than at the last Cambelt Party At Tunnie's Brrrrrrr it was cold.
Craig
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whats dates we looking at then? ;)
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whats dates we looking at then? ;)
I've listed mine. ;)
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Well...
So it looks like Theo & BoBo & Elite Pete are sorting something out 28/29 April? So are you three going it alone?
JamesV6 - excellent cheers for your offer, I'm sure I can put you up for the night, although it would only be the sofa - its nice and warm in my living room though :)
As for dates, its always difficult to please everyone - if I do a list here, just reply with your name and the dates you can do - I don't want to bring more down than we can actually physically do - so first come first serve...
We also need to confirm those locations, as said before I have a drive with garage, but you'll still only get 1 car on there - then my front lawn can fit FOUR cars (not three, tested at weekend!) so theres lots of room to do work there... Parking all around the side streets, just not on the road outside the house as the neighbours go mental..
ClarCE - End April / All May
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I can highly recommend James for cambelts, my 2.2 has been a different machine since it was changed, more power and super silent when cold now. The old belt was very, very loose!
Had my waterpump, aux belt & cambelt done in just over an hour! :y
This party sounds good, but I don't think I will be able to make it :(
Depends when in May / June it is....
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I'm hoping to get mine sorted this weekend.
I might still be up for popping in & having a nose around depending on the date....
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9th and 10th June and 30th and 1st July for me....
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Well...
So it looks like Theo & BoBo & Elite Pete are sorting something out 28/29 April? So are you three going it alone?
JamesV6 - excellent cheers for your offer, I'm sure I can put you up for the night, although it would only be the sofa - its nice and warm in my living room though :)
As for dates, its always difficult to please everyone - if I do a list here, just reply with your name and the dates you can do - I don't want to bring more down than we can actually physically do - so first come first serve...
We also need to confirm those locations, as said before I have a drive with garage, but you'll still only get 1 car on there - then my front lawn can fit FOUR cars (not three, tested at weekend!) so theres lots of room to do work there... Parking all around the side streets, just not on the road outside the house as the neighbours go mental..
ClarCE - End April / All May / All June
BoBo - Possible Visit to Say Hi!
Dean - 9/10 June
Tunnie - Possible Visit to Say Hi - May / June (hows the 9/10 for you Tunnie?)
JamesV6 - Specialist Guru - Dates?
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Almost definately not 9/10th June as that's the likely Lake District jolly date...
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Thats possible for me...
June will be hit and miss, not quite sure whats going on for me in June!
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Junes out for me now, just confirmed with the Mrs - so really we need to be looking at the end of this month and then May - can you not sort something out at work Dean? Shift swap or some such?
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
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Damn! just let me know the dates you are thinkin and i will look and see.
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
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I haven't heard from anyone else in a while on the 28th. It is the only weekend that I definitely have free until at least August and my MOT is up in June. I am free to help others then, or just do my own. I always prefer to work with others around, especially when I have to get deep under the car.
If anyone is free maybe we can get together on a weekday? I've got lots of those free ;) ;D
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
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I haven't heard from anyone else in a while on the 28th. It is the only weekend that I definitely have free until at least August and my MOT is up in June. I am free to help others then, or just do my own. I always prefer to work with others around, especially when I have to get deep under the car.
If anyone is free maybe we can get together on a weekday? I've got lots of those free ;) ;D
If this doesn't happen on the 28th I've got nothing planned as yet (apart from nursing a hangover, meeting a school friend on the Fri) if you want to come round here. I'll get in the way, err give you hand & I have a couple of niggley little things I want to to try & sort on mine.
As you know you're always welcome to use my place. I'm on days for a month now so won't be around til mid afternoon on weekdays but there's always someone here....
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Avoid The Crown ::)
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Avoid The Crown ::)
I heard about that, I am sure I could have space here at a reasonable rate ;)
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hmmm well I'm thinking of re-doing the cam belt & tensioners on my new omega, just to be absolutely sure they have been done - and done right - plus I'm happy to lend a hand to others ... unfortunately I'll be away on the weekend of the 28th April tho ...
Bo Bo ... rocker cover gaskets again? Or are you worried that will curse the new one too? ;) ::)
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Bo Bo ... rocker cover gaskets again? Or are you worried that will curse the new one too? ;) ::)
Yep got a leak so they need doing, que sera sera :-?
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Hello,
Well I'm bringing my Omega Down South in June, probadly after the Lake District meet so I'm up for cambelt party any time after that, I have a trade club card so if anyone requires a cambelt kit from VX at discount let me know :y
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
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And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Cheers, I'm hoping to get it all done this weekend. If not then it's down to yours :y
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And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Cheers, I'm hoping to get it all done this weekend. If not then it's down to yours :y
Right you are :D
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Sounds like a plan to me :y
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Sounds like a plan to me :y
Sounds good to me too, although I doubt I'll make the June date. If we can get the tools and stuff together for the 28th I can do V6 cambelts and/or camcovers. If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
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If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
I might be able to borrow some for the day...
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If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
I might be able to borrow some for the day...
That'd be cool. I need 4 ideally, may be able to find some from mates. I'm game to come up to yours or wherever.
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If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
I might be able to borrow some for the day...
That'd be cool. I need 4 ideally, may be able to find some from mates. I'm game to come up to yours or wherever.
OK, everything's a bit up in the air (no pun intended :D) at the moment, should know more soon....
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Only I think I'm barred from the Chequered Flag.... :-[
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Only I think I'm barred from the Chequered Flag.... :-[
Course your barred, your not a Chav ;) ;D
Did't do something with Sammy Sledge in their did you?
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Only I think I'm barred from the Chequered Flag.... :-[
Course your barred, your not a Chav ;) ;D
Did't do something with Sammy Sledge in their did you?
I'm embarrased to say I kicked the door to get out and it disintegrated, after a running with the useless idiot behind the bar...
I think its changed hands since then though....
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Only I think I'm barred from the Chequered Flag.... :-[
Course your barred, your not a Chav ;) ;D
Did't do something with Sammy Sledge in their did you?
I'm embarrased to say I kicked the door to get out and it disintegrated, after a running with the useless idiot behind the bar...
I think its changed hands since then though....
;D ;D ;D
Was that before it was called the 'Flag'
I remember it being called something else when it was first built :-/
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Was that before it was called the 'Flag'
I remember it being called something else when it was first built :-/
Strange name for a pub :D
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Let me check some dates actually..... my parents are away Mid june ... think around the 20th ish for 1 week.
So i can host again as well :y
But who's going to make the tea :-?
Good point, doubt I can get my Springer Spainel to do the tea!
Bacon butties maybe off too, and you don't want to sample my cooking ;) ;D
Ah well good excuse for a pub lunch! :D - Not been to any locals though not sure how good they are.
Only I think I'm barred from the Chequered Flag.... :-[
Course your barred, your not a Chav ;) ;D
Did't do something with Sammy Sledge in their did you?
I'm embarrased to say I kicked the door to get out and it disintegrated, after a running with the useless idiot behind the bar...
I think its changed hands since then though....
;D ;D ;D
Was that before it was called the 'Flag'
I remember it being called something else when it was first built :-/
Only ever known it as the Chequered Flag, only moved here 6yrs ago.... ...about the time you was a Tescos boy ;)...
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Sounds like a plan to me :y
Sounds good to me too, although I doubt I'll make the June date. If we can get the tools and stuff together for the 28th I can do V6 cambelts and/or camcovers. If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
Well I'm a bit confused now :-? (It doesn't take much I'm afraid)
So is the plan to do something in Newbury at the end of this month, which is getting close really fast - or is there something being planned elsewhere?
TB - Hows it looking for you in June?
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Sounds like a plan to me :y
Sounds good to me too, although I doubt I'll make the June date. If we can get the tools and stuff together for the 28th I can do V6 cambelts and/or camcovers. If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
Well I'm a bit confused now :-? (It doesn't take much I'm afraid)
So is the plan to do something in Newbury at the end of this month, which is getting close really fast - or is there something being planned elsewhere?
TB - Hows it looking for you in June?
The plan is still Newbury on the 28th.
theolodian & myself were just making contingency plans in case it doesn't come off :y
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So how about mid june, 16-17th for an actual cambelt party? Perhaps this should be the big one that we have in Brackley rather than here in Newbury..
And in the mean time - i.e. around the 28th April - we can do something smaller - I'm happy to attack those cam covers for you BoBo but I can't change cambelts (at least not yet)..
Sounds like a plan to me :y
Sounds good to me too, although I doubt I'll make the June date. If we can get the tools and stuff together for the 28th I can do V6 cambelts and/or camcovers. If someone can bring jackstands for me that would be great! A jack could help too.
Well I'm a bit confused now :-? (It doesn't take much I'm afraid)
So is the plan to do something in Newbury at the end of this month, which is getting close really fast - or is there something being planned elsewhere?
TB - Hows it looking for you in June?
The plan is still Newbury on the 28th.
theolodian & myself were just making contingency plans in case it doesn't come off :y
Right, so who have we got coming on the 28th then?
Obviously I'll be there :P
You and Theo BoBo?
JamesV6 - are you in?
Anyone else?
Be good to have a list of work we're going to do - although if there not much be good to get the bbq going and have a mini-meet of sorts..
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Any one heard from Elite Pete, does he still want his doing,
He mentioned maybe hosting one, but not seen him much since.
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I won't know whether I'll be going until after the weekend.
As far as I know theolodian is a definate.
JamesV6CDX says he'll be there.
Omega_MV6 has a post in general chat about needing a camblet doing, it's a bit of a journey for him but might be worth asking (assuming you can fit him in).....
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TB - Hows it looking for you in June?
Absolutely no chance I'm afraid. Nor May. Nor around 8th July (my birthday ;))...
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I would love to come down on the 28th but I want to do the Cambelt, tensioners, water pump, aux belt, cam covers, and O/S exhaust manifold gasket in one go which I think is a bit much for the day so I will do it at home where it doesn't matter if I dont get it all done, plus I dont want to give the wife anything to moan about as I only get so many passes out and I want to save it till the Lakes do :y
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I would love to come down on the 28th but I want to do the Cambelt, tensioners, water pump, aux belt, cam covers, and O/S exhaust manifold gasket in one go which I think is a bit much for the day so I will do it at home where it doesn't matter if I dont get it all done, plus I dont want to give the wife anything to moan about as I only get so many passes out and I want to save it till the Lakes do :y
Nice list you've got there pete, thankfully all I've got left on that is the manifold gasket, but think mines the n/s one :'(
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I am down for Newbury if ClarCE is hosting. BBQ, etc. it's all good! I can stop by Brackley on the way down and pick up tools if TB is providing. I will reiterate my request for jackstands and trolley jack. Otherwise I will be bringing some tools and my share of BBQ consumables.
Don't have; V6 cam kit, 30mm spanner, or 8Nm torque wrench.
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I am down for Newbury if ClarCE is hosting. BBQ, etc. it's all good! I can stop by Brackley on the way down and pick up tools if TB is providing. I will reiterate my request for jackstands and trolley jack. Otherwise I will be bringing some tools and my share of BBQ consumables.
Don't have; V6 cam kit, 30mm spanner, or 8Nm torque wrench.
JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
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I am down for Newbury if ClarCE is hosting. BBQ, etc. it's all good! I can stop by Brackley on the way down and pick up tools if TB is providing. I will reiterate my request for jackstands and trolley jack. Otherwise I will be bringing some tools and my share of BBQ consumables.
Don't have; V6 cam kit, 30mm spanner, or 8Nm torque wrench.
JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
I suppose he'll bring it if he comes then. ::) ;D
p.s. If someone has a big drip tray that would be awesome. Would like to do auto fluid swap and that must be messy.
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JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
It'll be put to good use on Sunday :y
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JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
It'll be put to good use on Sunday :y
Ah, so you're trying to sneak it in this weekend and avoid playing with the rest of us?! ;) ;D
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I am down for Newbury if ClarCE is hosting. BBQ, etc. it's all good! I can stop by Brackley on the way down and pick up tools if TB is providing. I will reiterate my request for jackstands and trolley jack. Otherwise I will be bringing some tools and my share of BBQ consumables.
Don't have; V6 cam kit, 30mm spanner, or 8Nm torque wrench.
JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
I suppose he'll bring it if he comes then. ::) ;D
p.s. If someone has a big drip tray that would be awesome. Would like to do auto fluid swap and that must be messy.
Hi Theo,
We're looking a bit light on the ground to be honest - I'm not sure if JamesV6 is coming or not, hopefully if he is then he can bring that kit with him, otherwise we'll have to borrow from elsewhere - if James can't make it are you going to be able to change this cambelt on your own - obviously I can help, but not sure what I'm doing there (although I might have a better idea after Kevin and myself change my Cams this Saturday..)
If it does turn out to be just me and you will it still be worth it? I don't mind helping as I said - should be able to do your autobox fluid change too, having just done mine (and boy does that make a difference)..
Let me know - James if you're reading this whats your plan buddy?
Cheers,
Chris.
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Hi Theo,
We're looking a bit light on the ground to be honest - I'm not sure if JamesV6 is coming or not, hopefully if he is then he can bring that kit with him, otherwise we'll have to borrow from elsewhere - if James can't make it are you going to be able to change this cambelt on your own - obviously I can help, but not sure what I'm doing there (although I might have a better idea after Kevin and myself change my Cams this Saturday..)
If it does turn out to be just me and you will it still be worth it? I don't mind helping as I said - should be able to do your autobox fluid change too, having just done mine (and boy does that make a difference)..
Let me know - James if you're reading this whats your plan buddy?
Cheers,
Chris.
Chris,
I can easily handle V6 cambelts. I want to do my autobox and brakes. I can do those on my own if I get jackstands, but I'd much rather be around others when that deep under the car. Also easier to bleed brakes with 2 people. No huge pressure, but I'm happy to drive down even if it is only the 2 of us.
Cheers,
Theo
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JamesV6CDX still has my camlock kit.
It'll be put to good use on Sunday :y
Ah, so you're trying to sneak it in this weekend and avoid playing with the rest of us?! ;) ;D
It's a case of having to, 74k FSH but no record of cambelt change :o
Service manager said that doesn't necessarily mean it hasn't been done :-/
Had it nearly four weeks & haven't gone above 4k revs yet :(
Mind you with my recent history that might not be a bad thing ::)
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If James can't make it I can always hold on to the cambelt kit if TB is agreeable & either pass it on to theo or bring it myself if I'm going. I'm also trying to get hold of axle stands, funny how some people seem to disappear when you ask a favour ::)
Just trying to think of anything else that needs doing on mine.....
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Not sure if I'll be able to make it over as that'll require a pass out to tinker with cars 2 weekends in a row :o
I will at least try to pop over and say hello.
However, I do have a V6 locking kit which I can leave with ClarCE this weekend if required.
Kevin
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Hi Theo,
We're looking a bit light on the ground to be honest - I'm not sure if JamesV6 is coming or not, hopefully if he is then he can bring that kit with him, otherwise we'll have to borrow from elsewhere - if James can't make it are you going to be able to change this cambelt on your own - obviously I can help, but not sure what I'm doing there (although I might have a better idea after Kevin and myself change my Cams this Saturday..)
If it does turn out to be just me and you will it still be worth it? I don't mind helping as I said - should be able to do your autobox fluid change too, having just done mine (and boy does that make a difference)..
Let me know - James if you're reading this whats your plan buddy?
Cheers,
Chris.
Chris,
I can easily handle V6 cambelts. I want to do my autobox and brakes. I can do those on my own if I get jackstands, but I'd much rather be around others when that deep under the car. Also easier to bleed brakes with 2 people. No huge pressure, but I'm happy to drive down even if it is only the 2 of us.
Cheers,
Theo
Thats great then no problem - much safer with two people! My housemates will be here anyhow I expect - always around when theres a bbq threatened ;)
I've got 2x 2 ton axel stands and a 2 ton trolley jack here we can use - also got my car ramps which makes things a million times easier - just a bit scary going up and down on your own, much better with someone guiding screaming STOP!
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That sounds good. Just keep me posted if I need to pick up stuff, Coventry, Brackley, wherever. I'll defo contribute to the BBQ too! :y
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Theo I have a spare large drip tray if neeeded.
Its does not quite fit under the car when fully lowered down, but i manage ok on oil changes with it slightly jacked up.
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Theo I have a spare large drip tray if neeeded.
Its does not quite fit under the car when fully lowered down, but i manage ok on oil changes with it slightly jacked up.
Good grief, that is big! :o
(Insert any of 20 James references here. ;D )
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Theo I have a spare large drip tray if neeeded.
Its does not quite fit under the car when fully lowered down, but i manage ok on oil changes with it slightly jacked up.
Good grief, that is big! :o
(Insert any of 20 James references here. ;D )
;D ;D ;D ;D
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I am confused now... (does'nt take much)
What dates are things happening?
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I am confused now... (does'nt take much)
What dates are things happening?
28th at Newbury :)
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I am confused now... (does'nt take much)
What dates are things happening?
28th at Newbury :)
I thought it was;
Bo Bo this Sunday
28th Newbury
16th June Brackley
:question
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28th April?? :(
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28th April?? :(
Yep, you should be getting that belt changed sooner rather than later anyway, go on - argue the time off!! get your cambelt kit sorted and we'll see you next Sat!
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28th April?? :(
Yep! :y
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If I can grab a video camera from work and the GF does not mind I might make it over If 4 pots are welcome.
I have one or two jobs i might want doing that i can tackle myself, apart from bleading my brakes need 2 People.
Might think about doing my front disks and pads also.
I would do my Wishbones but i don't fancy driving all the way home without them being Tracked.
Craig
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If I can grab a video camera from work and the GF does not mind I might make it over If 4 pots are welcome.
I have one or two jobs i might want doing that i can tackle myself, apart from bleading my brakes need 2 People.
Might think about doing my front disks and pads also.
I would do my Wishbones but i don't fancy driving all the way home without them being Tracked.
Craig
Come on down Craig, more than welcome mate :) Sure we can fit those bits in, did my own front wishbones and everything else not too long ago..
You know I hold no bias against the 4 pots ;) When I got mine it was 50/50 between the 2.5 and a 2.0 - I had no clue what I was buying, its only because the V6 was cheaper that I bought it!
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If James can't make it I can always hold on to the cambelt kit if TB is agreeable & either pass it on to theo or bring it myself if I'm going. I'm also trying to get hold of axle stands, funny how some people seem to disappear when you ask a favour ::)
Just trying to think of anything else that needs doing on mine.....
Thats fine :)
I have some axle stands and a trolley jack, assuming that I don't need them myself that weekend :)
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16th June Brackley
Eh? Not round mine I'm afraid...
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16th June Brackley
Eh? Not round mine I'm afraid...
I think that's when tunnie was possibly hosting, but TBH since I'm not expecting to go I may not have been paying enough attention.
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Sorry for the late reply on this thread
Currently I'm due to be working on this Sat... HOWEVER I'm in the process of sending my Boss a grovelling holiday request... if that doesn't work.. I will try and get someone to work my shift... so I'd say my chances of coming are well over 90%.....
Small / Large meet, I don't mind.. I will happily do a few cambelts, etc etc while there too.
:)
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Sorry for the late reply on this thread
Currently I'm due to be working on this Sat... HOWEVER I'm in the process of sending my Boss a grovelling holiday request... if that doesn't work.. I will try and get someone to work my shift... so I'd say my chances of coming are well over 90%.....
Small / Large meet, I don't mind.. I will happily do a few cambelts, etc etc while there too.
:)
That'd be cool James, but Sunday is fine with me too. Chris?
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If its ok.....i wouldnt mind popping to Newbury to say hello.
Meega doesnt need anything doing.....well it does actually...but im hoping Omegatoy's mate is going to do it for me :)
Ive got axle stands and some tools if they are of any use for the day.
Can also go shopping at vx dealer with TC card before hand if that helps
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Chris, if you've got space I'll toddle up to lend a hand with a spanner. Would be good if we're bleeding brakes etc because you saw the colour of my fluid!!
Would also be good if there are any resident experts to guess where my oil is leaking from...
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Gutted I am not going to be able to make it, i really wanted to make this meet from the beginning..typical
Was looking forward to the BBQ and a few beers
Nevermind!
Hope you all have a good day and hopefully i can make the next south/west meet
Dean
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16th June Brackley
Eh? Not round mine I'm afraid...
I think that's when tunnie was possibly hosting, but TBH since I'm not expecting to go I may not have been paying enough attention.
I have to double check when my parents are away... its around then. Maybe 20th ish.... not 100% sure at the moment.
I shall no doubt be tinkering on the Senator around then, so should be free for a meet / host :y
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Oh damn, typical the day I'm outside all day that this gains momentum :(
Guys I hate to do this but I'm going to have to arrange it for another day - Theo I'm real sorry mate - my Mrs has just basically told me its either her or the car for the next few weeks after I've been out there so often, obviously I wanted to say 'the car' but lost my nerve :o Women, they drive me f**king mental.
Sorry again chaps, I'll have to make it up to you buy cooking the most awesome bbq ever at another date..
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Oh damn, typical the day I'm outside all day that this gains momentum :(
Guys I hate to do this but I'm going to have to arrange it for another day - Theo I'm real sorry mate - my Mrs has just basically told me its either her or the car for the next few weeks after I've been out there so often, obviously I wanted to say 'the car' but lost my nerve :o Women, they drive me f**king mental.
Sorry again chaps, I'll have to make it up to you buy cooking the most awesome bbq ever at another date..
Don't worry Chris. I'll still try to hook up with Bo Bo, but can do it on my own. Now that the parking brake works, all I have to do is the front brakes and an oil change so no big deal.
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Oh damn, typical the day I'm outside all day that this gains momentum :(
Guys I hate to do this but I'm going to have to arrange it for another day - Theo I'm real sorry mate - my Mrs has just basically told me its either her or the car for the next few weeks after I've been out there so often, obviously I wanted to say 'the car' but lost my nerve :o Women, they drive me f**king mental.
Sorry again chaps, I'll have to make it up to you buy cooking the most awesome bbq ever at another date..
Don't worry Chris. I'll still try to hook up with Bo Bo, but can do it on my own. Now that the parking brake works, all I have to do is the front brakes and an oil change so no big deal.
Now that this isn't happening it looks like I'm going to Brum on the lash :)
You're still welcome to come round & use the garage if you want, I'll be around til midday-ish :y
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Oh damn, typical the day I'm outside all day that this gains momentum :(
Guys I hate to do this but I'm going to have to arrange it for another day - Theo I'm real sorry mate - my Mrs has just basically told me its either her or the car for the next few weeks after I've been out there so often, obviously I wanted to say 'the car' but lost my nerve :o Women, they drive me f**king mental.
Sorry again chaps, I'll have to make it up to you buy cooking the most awesome bbq ever at another date..
Maybe you should get your Mrs into cars?
It worked for me :y
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Oh damn, typical the day I'm outside all day that this gains momentum :(
Guys I hate to do this but I'm going to have to arrange it for another day - Theo I'm real sorry mate - my Mrs has just basically told me its either her or the car for the next few weeks after I've been out there so often, obviously I wanted to say 'the car' but lost my nerve :o Women, they drive me f**king mental.
Sorry again chaps, I'll have to make it up to you buy cooking the most awesome bbq ever at another date..
Maybe you should get your Mrs into cars?
It worked for me :y
I have tried - she even fitted my leather door cards, and managed it fine!
Alas, she still blew a gasket yesterday BIG TIME. :(
Jim's just dropped off some facelift sidesills for me (Thanks Jim!) and now I'm afraid to fit them! Have to do it at work in my lunch break or something ;)
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I had this With My ExWife She could do all her Hobbies she liked and when i wanted to do mine she blew off it and went mad saying we never did anything together, Durrrrr Strange how it was only when i wanted to do my own thing Bloody Women.
Lucky For Me I guess My Girl Friend Is happy for me to do my own thing as she gets on with her stuff and we make time for each other to do stuff together, lucky i guess that we both share hobbies.
Craig
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No Problems Mate :y
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My misses has NO hobbies at all...which is worse because they dont understand other people's need to have them!
I got up with our little one this morning so she could have a lie in, I played with toys, got her breakfast, got her dressed and ready for toddler group and she was still in a piss!
said i did it to keep her happy not because i wanted to! cant win!!!!
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My misses has NO hobbies at all...which is worse because they dont understand other people's need to have them!
I know the feeling.
My wife has a shortage of hobbies every so often and it is difficult. I've got so many hobbies I'm always neglecting one of them - so I am never short of something to do. Strangely enough I don't often join her in front of the TV to waste an evening watching yet another load of old dross.
Fortunately since Christmas she's got addicted to playing World Of Warcraft so as soon as she sits in front of her PC she's occupied for the evening and it's garage time for me!
Kevin
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Fortunately since Christmas she's got addicted to playing World Of Warcraft...
Now theres an idea, she did get caught on sid miers railroads for a bit, but the games not long enough to engage her for any serious length of time..
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The most i can get her to do is Spider solatair, but we have only 1 PC so if she is doing that i cant be on here!
must get he a cheap laptop...anyone got one thay dont want? :y
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Now theres an idea, she did get caught on sid miers railroads for a bit, but the games not long enough to engage her for any serious length of time..
Emma's got it on a Lap top now too. Wherever we go just plug in the Ethernet cable and she's no bother at all ;)
Can't see what the fuss is about myself. But then I've got an attention span with computer games that barely allows me to finish a game of space invaders!
Kevin