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[Gaffers]

....How much grey sealant do I need? One tube or more?

One tube would do a dozen sump pans, it comes in a tube like bathroom silcone sealent, but about 1/3 as big. I only used a small percentage of the tube when I refitted my sump pan, and threw the hardened remants away recently   

Is this the same grey stuff that is used for the oil cooler?

[Andy B]

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Is this the same grey stuff that is used for the oil cooler?

Pass!  :-/ I just asked what they had to glue my sump back on with & he sold me the grey in a tube. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

We have a few jacks and axle stands coming plus loads of tools so should be ok for that.

I will be putting up a tool list tomorrow to.

Thanks for volunteering to do the jobs, I have modified my list 

You've forgotten TB's MV6.....

Not an urgent job so can be doen if there is time, hence I didn;t add it

[Neil_MV6]

I'll do anything to help out, whether that be simple bits here and there, or passing tools around etc.
Unfortunately I don't really have many technical skills to offer. But I'll bring all the chemicals I use when cleaning the vehicle I have in stock, so if there are any scratches, or cleaning that's needed I'll happily do that. Even if it's leave your vehicle with me for 45 mins, and I'll tidy it up a bit.
Thanks Andy to offering to help with my sump removal, but it's not critical...I only wanted to do it to clean/check the oil pick up feed and give it a general going over...so if there's not time, that's not a problem.
My vehicle will be pretty empty so if anyone doesn't have enough space for tools, I can always pick them up.

Josh, I bought a professional polishing kit with all the attachments after someone keyed the Mrs MX5. I haven't  used it yet but it may be of use so I'll bring it along. We can use my car as a guinea pig as I've a few scratches.

I don't have any specific polishing compounds for glass (someone mentioned lights) so if anyone need theirs doing you'll have to bring some but you're all welcome to borrow the polisher.
 


This is the kit I bought, it's a big old thing...

[Iain]

That looks a good polisher Neil... where did you get it?

[joshwyatt]

I'll do anything to help out, whether that be simple bits here and there, or passing tools around etc.
Unfortunately I don't really have many technical skills to offer. But I'll bring all the chemicals I use when cleaning the vehicle I have in stock, so if there are any scratches, or cleaning that's needed I'll happily do that. Even if it's leave your vehicle with me for 45 mins, and I'll tidy it up a bit.
Thanks Andy to offering to help with my sump removal, but it's not critical...I only wanted to do it to clean/check the oil pick up feed and give it a general going over...so if there's not time, that's not a problem.
My vehicle will be pretty empty so if anyone doesn't have enough space for tools, I can always pick them up.

Josh, I bought a professional polishing kit with all the attachments after someone keyed the Mrs MX5. I haven't  used it yet but it may be of use so I'll bring it along. We can use my car as a guinea pig as I've a few scratches.

I don't have any specific polishing compounds for glass (someone mentioned lights) so if anyone need theirs doing you'll have to bring some but you're all welcome to borrow the polisher.
 


This is the kit I bought, it's a big old thing...

Excellent Neil, that looks a good bit of kit 
I'm certainly no expert, but I've cleaned, prepped and presented enough cars by now to know what works etc. I tend to use autoglym materials, I find some of it is even better than the more expensive stuff. But, we'll have a go and see what happens.

[Brucie1946]

As I live over in Cheltenham Im going to pop over on Saturday morning or afternoon, I'd spoken to theboy about tech 2 update on my autobox, dont need anything else done, if thats ok, happy to mingle and have a chat to everyone.

Who do I need to see for tech 2 then on the day? Not met anyone before anyway so I'll have to ask someone who's who?

Happy to help anyone too.

Cheers Dean

[Neil_MV6]

That looks a good polisher Neil... where did you get it?

It was sent from Germany.. bought from ZieBay!

Great Josh, I've been meaning to give it a go. See you the weekend. If you look at my avatar pic you'll see which car is mine if you wanna find me.

[Jimbob]

As I live over in Cheltenham Im going to pop over on Saturday morning or afternoon, I'd spoken to theboy about tech 2 update on my autobox, dont need anything else done, if thats ok, happy to mingle and have a chat to everyone.

Who do I need to see for tech 2 then on the day? Not met anyone before anyway so I'll have to ask someone who's who?

Happy to help anyone too.

Cheers Dean

Ill probable be doing some tech2'ing    if not ill point you at who is 

[Brucie1946]

Cheers Jimbob, will just turn up and ask then, I haven't a clue who anyone is, I'll just ask for 'Jimbob' or 'theboy', pity I dont know anyones names! 

Whats the postcode of the site and which turning off which road?

Cheers Dean

[Marks DTM Calib]

Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (0.5 hour)
     Marks DTM
AC check - Andy B (0.5 hours)
     Marks DTM
Rear Bushes, springs and shocks - Gaffers (2 hours)
     Marks DTM
Wishbone check + tech 2 - Sethsmate (1 hour) 
     Tech2 - Jimbob
AC check - CaptainZ (0.5 hours)
     Marks DTM
Frontwheel bearing, cambelt, O2 sensor, front and rear pads - AA (4.5 hours)
     Front and rear pads - Broocie, Cambelt - Captian Z, Wheel bearing - Marks DTM (to be done whilst front pads are being changed), O2 sensor -Kevin Wood
Rear bushes x 2 + Tech 2 check - Jimbob (3 hours) -
     Marks DTM, Tech2 - Jimbob
Front wishbones, droplinks and rear bushes - Broocie (3 hours)
     Wishbones and droplinks - Looknee (Friday), rear bushes - Marks DTM
Oil cooler re-seal - JohnM (3 hours)
     LooKnee
Sump drop - JoshWyatt (2 hours)
     VXLV6
Door lock solenoid - Bob Dent (1 hour)
     VXLV6
Tech 2 check - Astroblaster (0.5 hours)
     Jimbob
Steering check + Tech 2 - NeilMV6 (1 hour) (Make sure you bring your security pass)
     Tech2 - Jimbob
Cambelt + water pump plus Tech 2 - MartinP (1.5 hours)
     Tech2 - Jimbob, Cambelt - LooKnee


Optional
Exhaust manifold gasket - dad1uk (3 hours)

The above is provisional and I will need support to get through all the jobs I have listed (e.g., get the cars jacked and supported so I can just do the work)

[Seth]

Cheers Jimbob, will just turn up and ask then, I haven't a clue who anyone is, I'll just ask for 'Jimbob' or 'theboy', pity I dont know anyones names! 

Whats the postcode of the site and which turning off which road?

Cheers Dean

It'll be signed from Newent traffic lights.
Postcode is GL18 1LQ.
Address is Pelerine Caravan & Camping Site, 34 Ford House Road, Newent, Glos.

http://www.newent.biz/id3.html

Best to leave the M50 at Junction 3, and take the B4221 to Newent,
Or take the B4215 from the A40 west of Gloucester, near Highnam.

Will try and get a 'how to get there' ditty posted-up later

[Marks DTM Calib]

I've dropped off the list there Mark or is that me at the top?: Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (0.5 hour)

In addition, can you put me down for wishbones. I'll be doing them but may need a hand getting them back on and torqued up correctly as I've struggled a bit in the past.

Cheers 

No, your near the bottom 

[Gaffers]

I have wishbones to do also but I can do them myself 

[Tony H]

If it's not to late I wouldn't mind a hand with my cam cover gaskets. Also if someone could diagnose why my Mig runs like a bag of poo when the engine is cold  :-/
Happy to help with anyone that needs a helping hand with any work required