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Chat Area => Meetings, gatherings, parties etc => Topic started by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 August 2010, 22:56:40
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Could anyone going to this Meet wanting jobs to be done make a list in this Thread below.
Cheers & see you there :y
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Front suspension/steering check ...
Some abnormal tyre wear and the odd noise. Would like to know what I need to replace prior to a full WIM visit .. :)
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a/c looking at wrt cabin air temp sampling
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Rear bushes/springs/shocks
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Would like a chat with a Tech 2 to ascertain a 'live' temperature reading if possible please Daz.
Wouldn't mind a wishbone check before visiting WIM too, if possible please.
No problems apparent, would just appreciate piece of mind.
Thanks!
:y
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Anyone got a uv lamp to see if we can trace my aircon leak?
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Nearly forgot .......
Anyone want the use of my trolley jack ......... again?
(Capt Zok please note!)
Happy to bring axle stands too if needed.
Just PM me :y
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Nearly forgot .......
Anyone want the use of my trolley jack ......... again?
(Capt Zok please note!)
Happy to bring axle stands too if needed.
Just PM me :y
Trouble is my assistant won't be there to carry it for me Byron.
He's working Friday and Saturday.
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I should be bringing a few odds and sods with me Jack, Axle Stands etc...
If anyone needs any parts bringing down just give me a shout :y
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Nearly forgot .......
Anyone want the use of my trolley jack ......... again?
(Capt Zok please note!)
Happy to bring axle stands too if needed.
Just PM me :y
Trouble is my assistant won't be there to carry it for me Byron.
He's working Friday and Saturday.
Yeah, Mrs Sethsmate still gets the hysterics thinking about the poor lad lugging it across the campsite last year!
Should be ashamed of yourself Zok me boy ......
;D ;D ;D
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Nearly forgot .......
Anyone want the use of my trolley jack ......... again?
(Capt Zok please note!)
Happy to bring axle stands too if needed.
Just PM me :y
Trouble is my assistant won't be there to carry it for me Byron.
He's working Friday and Saturday.
Yeah, Mrs Sethsmate still gets the hysterics thinking about the poor lad lugging it across the campsite last year!
Should be ashamed of yourself Zok me boy ......
;D ;D ;D
Apprentice training I call it. ;D
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'Exploitation' more like it! ;D ;D ;D
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Front wheel bearing.
Cambelt.
O2 Sensor problem.
Front & rear brake pads.
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Mark has offered to do my Rear bushes....
Also need to do the full tech2 checkover.
Seeing if anyone can get my bonnet catch to work would be good.
and I might chuck in my new set of front disks and pads...
These arent urgent though, but if anyone is bored ;D ;D ;D
Be very glad when I am off light duties :y :'( :'( :'(
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Front hubs on MV6 if anyone fancies giving me a hand ;D
Doesn't need new bolts anywhere does it?
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Nearly forgot .......
Anyone want the use of my trolley jack ......... again?
(Capt Zok please note!)
Happy to bring axle stands too if needed.
Just PM me :y
Trouble is my assistant won't be there to carry it for me Byron.
He's working Friday and Saturday.
Yeah, Mrs Sethsmate still gets the hysterics thinking about the poor lad lugging it across the campsite last year!
Should be ashamed of yourself Zok me boy ......
;D ;D ;D
Apprentice training I call it. ;D
CHARACTER BUILDING I call it.
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Oh...........will be bringing my electrical tool box and various connectors, wire, meters, etc with me too, might be able to help/repair/whatever a few things for somebody.
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Looking to get the front wishbones & droplinks done as well as the rear donut bushes before WIM on the monday. Happy to help with brake discs & pads etc and will also have my Tech2. Might take the grey plug for towing to get that wired in as well, if I remember in time. Will have trolly jack & axle stands and bits and bobs as well. :y
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Hoping Mark will bring some seals for my (coolant) weeping top.
Anyone with the climate "unrush fans" mod' would be welcome - JB?
Thoughts on a rear? wheel bearing (pretend I didn't say that).
Other than that I'm happy just to say hi and drink beer :y (I usually try and not talk b*****x but you never know I might make this an exception.)
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I have your seals :y
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Daz, can you bring a spare oil cooler....just in case we have trouble with the threads
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If possible, a helping hand with removing my sump would be good. I'm sure I could probably manage to do that, but not sure on cleaning the oil pick up etc. I'll get some of the grey sealent aswell, so just really someone to make sure I don't do anything wrong would be good. I'll bring plenty of oil aswell. I'll bring all the tools I have, and anyone's more than welcome to borrow them if neeed :y
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If possible, a helping hand with removing my sump would be good. I'm sure I could probably manage to do that, but not sure on cleaning the oil pick up etc. I'll get some of the grey sealent aswell, so just really someone to make sure I don't do anything wrong would be good. I'll bring plenty of oil aswell. I'll bring all the tools I have, and anyone's more than welcome to borrow them if neeed :y
Pity the Gnome is working, he likes mucky jobs like that. ;D
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If possible, a helping hand with removing my sump would be good. I'm sure I could probably manage to do that, but not sure on cleaning the oil pick up etc. I'll get some of the grey sealent aswell, so just really someone to make sure I don't do anything wrong would be good. I'll bring plenty of oil aswell. I'll bring all the tools I have, and anyone's more than welcome to borrow them if neeed :y
Pity the Gnome is working, he likes mucky jobs like that. ;D
Daz will tell you about my inappropriate clothing when working on cars ;D
I'll bring jeans and some overalls Tunnie gave me, so messy job will be a bit of fun :D
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If possible, a helping hand with removing my sump would be good. I'm sure I could probably manage to do that, but not sure on cleaning the oil pick up etc. I'll get some of the grey sealent aswell, so just really someone to make sure I don't do anything wrong would be good. I'll bring plenty of oil aswell. I'll bring all the tools I have, and anyone's more than welcome to borrow them if neeed :y
I'm curious as to sump removal and the strainer et al so I would like to help out with this one :y
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Anybody fancy doing a Driverside manifold Exhaust gasket........................... :-?
Only kidding, but it's all my car needs at the moment :y
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Anybody fancy doing a Driverside manifold Exhaust gasket........................... :-?
Only kidding, but it's all my car needs at the moment :y
you'll have to try to sweet talk Mark(s DTM), I saw him change one in just a couple of hours at York the other year. ::) :y :y :y
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Looks like it'll be a busy and productive weekend :y :y
Wish I was coming :'( :'( :'(
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Anybody fancy doing a Driverside manifold Exhaust gasket........................... :-?
Only kidding, but it's all my car needs at the moment :y
you'll have to try to sweet talk Mark(s DTM), I saw him change one in just a couple of hours at York the other year. ::) :y :y :y
We were in a prison camp at the time though.
It was at Stalag Burns farm Andy
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It was at Stalag Burns farm Andy
quite correct ..... just checking you were paying attention :y :y :y
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If i have a spare oil cooler Master i will bring it. :y
If anyone has any oil trays can you bring them just to try and limit oil on the campsite floor ;)
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If i have a spare oil cooler Master i will bring it. :y
If anyone has any oil trays can you bring them just to try and limit oil on the campsite floor ;)
Your hairdo is pretty good at catching drips especially if it's ATF. ;D ;D
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how about headlight polishing? will there be anyone with the gear to do it, mine aren't yellow, but are nothing like clear :(
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I'd like my cambelt done, bringing belt kit & water pump. Do I need sealant for the pump or is the gasket included?
also Tech 2 check for illuminated engine management light & gearbox upgrade.
Can bring loads of bits ala fiesta at Telford
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Anyone got a uv lamp to see if we can trace my aircon leak?
I can bring my EPROM eraser. ;D
Kevin
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1. New key fob to be programmed.
2. Steering components check.
Steering Idler has been done but still too much play in steering wheel when driving straight ahead, makes motorway driving a bit of a pain...and I do loads!
Could do with a hand to check over everything back from steering wheel to wheels.
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Does anyone have a 4.2 dif, from a 2.5 or 2.6, they want get rid of and bring along?....Oily smelly, heavy item to bring in a car though :-/
...and a couple of triangular rear bush plates, mine are mullered from forcing in Carlton bushes.
....well ya never know.
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If i have a spare oil cooler Master i will bring it. :y
If anyone has any oil trays can you bring them just to try and limit oil on the campsite floor ;)
Got a spouted one here Daz :y
Happy to bring it, so long as any oil can be disposed of by whoever uses it! ;D
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Does anyone have a 4.2 dif, from a 2.5 or 2.6, they want get rid of and bring along?....Oily smelly, heavy item to bring in a car though :-/
...and a couple of triangular rear bush plates, mine are mullered from forcing in Carlton bushes.
....well ya never know.
I still got this 4.22 if you want I can take with me to meet :y
will be there on saturday
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Does anyone have a 4.2 dif, from a 2.5 or 2.6, they want get rid of and bring along?....Oily smelly, heavy item to bring in a car though :-/
...and a couple of triangular rear bush plates, mine are mullered from forcing in Carlton bushes.
....well ya never know.
I still got this 4.22 if you want I can take with me to meet :y
will be there on saturday
Perfect, was ment to ring you wasn't I. :-[
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Looks like it'll be a busy and productive weekend :y :y
Wish I was coming :'( :'( :'(
Me too :(
I'll see what SWMBO has planned for me and I'll see if I can't pop down for an hour or two.
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i would like aircon/gearbox updates and aircon check as its not working!id also like to learn alot so looking forward to going!! :y
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I've got a 10' x 10' plastic-topped gazebo here.
A bit scruffy, though perfectly serviceable for our needs. ;)
Might be handy for doing repairs if the weather turns unkind. :D
Let me know eh ........ :y
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hi, omg these meets just fixin omegas, I av couple jobs, I tag along and make bacon butties 4 everyone???
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I've got a 10' x 10' plastic-topped gazebo here.
A bit scruffy, though perfectly serviceable for our needs. ;)
Might be handy for doing repairs if the weather turns unkind. :D
Let me know eh ........ :y
That sounds a good idea if you have enough room B :y
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I've got a 10' x 10' plastic-topped gazebo here.
A bit scruffy, though perfectly serviceable for our needs. ;)
Might be handy for doing repairs if the weather turns unkind. :D
Let me know eh ........ :y
That sounds a good idea if you have enough room B :y
Righty-ho Daz - that'll also ensure Mrs Sethsmate doesn't bring along too much garb mate!
;D ;D ;D
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If i have a spare oil cooler Master i will bring it. :y
If anyone has any oil trays can you bring them just to try and limit oil on the campsite floor ;)
Got a spouted one here Daz :y
Happy to bring it, so long as any oil can be disposed of by whoever uses it! ;D
Will also bring this too Daz - space permitting, that is!
:y
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
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If i have a spare oil cooler Master i will bring it. :y
If anyone has any oil trays can you bring them just to try and limit oil on the campsite floor ;)
Got a spouted one here Daz :y
Happy to bring it, so long as any oil can be disposed of by whoever uses it! ;D
Will also bring this too Daz - space permitting, that is!
:y
Anyone up for building an oil-fired Chiminea? [smiley=evil.gif]
Kevin
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
Happy to help Bob, may need some small self tappers and some contact adhesive if the top clip strip comes away though.
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
I have the same job to do on mine :y
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
Happy to help Bob, may need some small self tappers and some contact adhesive if the top clip strip comes away though.
Cheers Chris :y I got a couple of spare scews supplied with the unit. Be good to see you again and no, you're not taking my car for a test drive around Gloucestershire! ::) ;D
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
I have the same job to do on mine :y
At least I'll know how it's done after Newent weekend. ::) :y
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
I have the same job to do on mine :y
At least I'll know how it's done after Newent weekend. ::) :y
Bob, I've got mine working again, by spuirting a liberal amount of silicone lubricant into everwhere I can get it in and around the lock.
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Would appreciate some help with fitting replacement door lock solenoid in drivers door. :y
I have the same job to do on mine :y
At least I'll know how it's done after Newent weekend. ::) :y
Bob, I've got mine working again, by spuirting a liberal amount of silicone lubricant into everwhere I can get it in and around the lock.
Thanks for the tip Barry but my mechanic had already tried that a few months ago.....helped for a while but I I think the solenoid is well and truly fubarred.
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I would have asked for help changing a track rod end on my trafic, but i won't.....'cause...
1) Its not an Omega ::)
2) The MOT blokey wrote on the fail sheet, dangerous to drive! :o
Failed 9am yesterday morning.....went to the garage....back at the MOT place 2pm and a pass 8-)
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I would have asked for help changing a track rod end on my trafic, but i won't.....'cause...
1) Its not an Omega ::)
2) The MOT blokey wrote on the fail sheet, dangerous to drive! :o
Failed 9am yesterday morning.....went to the garage....back at the MOT place 2pm and a pass 8-)
That's just because it's french, nothing to do with the track rod, don't worry about it. ;D ;D
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A tec 2 check would be good to make sure eveything ok and a couple of bits and bobs if there's time :y
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Got a 2nd set of bushes, so be good if we could get her's done too please :y
Can get them both worthwile geometry checks afterwards then :D
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Got a 2nd set of bushes, so be good if we could get her's done too please :y
Can get them both worthwile geometry checks afterwards then :D
Sure.
I will try to get this little lot into a list and allocate people to jobs as there is a lot to do
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Got a 2nd set of bushes, so be good if we could get her's done too please :y
Can get them both worthwile geometry checks afterwards then :D
Is there a camp site near wim we could use ? :D
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Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (1 hour)
AC check - Andy B (1 hour)
Rear Bushes, springs and shocks - Gaffers (2 hours)
Wishbone check + tech 2 - Sethsmate (1 hour)
AC check - CaptainZ (1 hour)
Frontwheel bearing, cambelt, O2 sensor, front and rear pads - AA (4.5 hours)
Rear bushes x 2 + Tech 2 check - Jimbob (3 hours)
Front wishbones, droplinks and rear bushes - Broocie (3 hours)
Oil cooler re-seal - JohnM (3 hours)
Sump drop - JoshWyatt (2 hours)
Door lock solenoid - Bob Dent (1 hour)
Tech 2 check - Astroblaster (0.5 hours)
Steering check + Tech 2 - NeilMV6 (1 hour) (Make sure you bring your security pass)
Cambelt + water pump plus Tech 2 - MartinP (1.5 hours)
Optional
Exhaust manifold gasket - dad1uk (3 hours)
So plenty to do then!
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Master i know your good but if you can do all that list on Saturday i will supply you with a bottle of firewater ;D
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Im more than happy to do the light stuff like tech2'ing to free up others :y
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Master i know your good but if you can do all that list on Saturday i will supply you with a bottle of firewater ;D
You don't call him the 'Master' for nothing Daz! ;)
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Can do wishbones and rear bushes to take the load off, but i think The Boy may want his hubs changing, and i dont mean just wheel barings. so camber and toe may be affected, which will take some fiddling around.
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anyone got flood lights? ;)
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Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (1 hour)
AC check - Andy B (1 hour)
Rear Bushes, springs and shocks - Gaffers (2 hours)
Wishbone check + tech 2 - Sethsmate (1 hour)
AC check - CaptainZ (1 hour)
Frontwheel bearing, cambelt, O2 sensor, front and rear pads - AA (4.5 hours)
Rear bushes x 2 + Tech 2 check - Jimbob (3 hours)
Front wishbones, droplinks and rear bushes - Broocie (3 hours)
Oil cooler re-seal - JohnM (3 hours)
Sump drop - JoshWyatt (2 hours)
Door lock solenoid - Bob Dent (1 hour)
Tech 2 check - Astroblaster (0.5 hours)
Steering check + Tech 2 - NeilMV6 (1 hour) (Make sure you bring your security pass)
Cambelt + water pump plus Tech 2 - MartinP (1.5 hours)
Optional
Exhaust manifold gasket - dad1uk (3 hours)
So plenty to do then!
Mark, I think TB want's his front hubs replacing as well.
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Master i know your good but if you can do all that list on Saturday i will supply you with a bottle of firewater ;D
You have so much to learn youth!
Its a case of getting the jobs done.....not a case of doing them all myself.
Delegation is the name of the game here :y
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Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (1 hour)
AC check - Andy B (1 hour)
Rear Bushes, springs and shocks - Gaffers (2 hours)
Wishbone check + tech 2 - Sethsmate (1 hour)
AC check - CaptainZ (1 hour)
Frontwheel bearing, cambelt, O2 sensor, front and rear pads - AA (4.5 hours)
Rear bushes x 2 + Tech 2 check - Jimbob (3 hours)
Front wishbones, droplinks and rear bushes - Broocie (3 hours)
Oil cooler re-seal - JohnM (3 hours)
Sump drop - JoshWyatt (2 hours)
Door lock solenoid - Bob Dent (1 hour)
Tech 2 check - Astroblaster (0.5 hours)
Steering check + Tech 2 - NeilMV6 (1 hour) (Make sure you bring your security pass)
Cambelt + water pump plus Tech 2 - MartinP (1.5 hours)
Optional
Exhaust manifold gasket - dad1uk (3 hours)
So plenty to do then!
I make that 28.5 hours! Working it out at a discounted £50 an hour means a total of £1,425. Not bad for a weekends work ;)
I am only joking before anyone has heart failure! ;D ;D
As an aside I'll be passing either Saturday or Sunday, not sure which yet, but I intend on popping in for an hour and a cup of tea :y
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I am driving down on the Thursday and booked for WIM later Monday morning.
Happy to do brake discs and pads for others as well as Tech2. Looking to confirm/advance my T2 apprenticeship by assistance from others more knowledgeable.... ;)
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As a slight aside, I brass necked it a bit earlier last week in a VX dealership whilst I was on my travels and managed to bag a pair of new/old stock gen VX wishbones (label pick date is 2004/2005!!) for 'a Good Price'...
As a result, have a pair of still wrapped Lemfoders from All German that I bought a few weeks ago. Will put them in the car as well, just in case a suspension check on someones car (Entwood/Sethsmate/whoever??) shows up a set of duffers and they can be bought from me, if desired, at the price I paid. :y
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As a slight aside, I brass necked it a bit earlier last week in a VX dealership whilst I was on my travels and managed to bag a pair of new/old stock gen VX wishbones (label pick date is 2004/2005!!) for 'a Good Price'...
As a result, have a pair of still wrapped Lemfoders from All German that I bought a few weeks ago. Will put them in the car as well, just in case a suspension check on someones car (Entwood/Sethsmate/whoever??) shows up a set of duffers and they can be bought from me, if desired, at the price I paid. :y
Do the bushes look the same in the vx v lemforder wishbones? I imagine they do? I also have a spare pair. :y
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As an aside I'll be passing either Saturday or Sunday, not sure which yet, but I intend on popping in for an hour and a cup of tea :y
Just to confirm, it will be Saturday :y Looking forward to meeting you all ;)
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Is anyone taking a machine polisher for doing headlights?
Mine could doing if they are ;) ;) :y
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I might shout in H21's direction as I'm going to fit some Insignia washer jets on the 3.2 Elite. :y
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Is anyone taking a machine polisher for doing headlights?
Mine could doing if they are ;) ;) :y
Will see if I can borrow one for the weekend .....
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I might shout in H21's direction as I'm going to fit some Insignia washer jets on the 3.2 Elite. :y
Really must get a howtoo done sometime. ....
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Is anyone taking a machine polisher for doing headlights?
Mine could doing if they are ;) ;) :y
Will see if I can borrow one for the weekend .....
Thanks B :y :y :y
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I might shout in H21's direction as I'm going to fit some Insignia washer jets on the 3.2 Elite. :y
Really must get a howtoo done sometime. ....
done mine :y
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Ok, so can people offer support so I can allocate people to tasks please.
Jimbob - Tech2
Marks DTM - rear bushes (3 total) plus rear springs and shocks on gaffers
LooKnee - Oil cooler re-seal
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If I didn't have work I'd be there for the whole weekend and help more. I'm there for an hour or two Saturday if you need me to help.
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
Can you do AA's cambelt?
Or at least strip down and re-assemble and I will do the belt fitting?
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
Can you do AA's cambelt?
Or at least strip down and re-assemble and I will do the belt fitting?
Ok as long as I don't have to polish it as well. ;D
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
Can you do AA's cambelt?
Or at least strip down and re-assemble and I will do the belt fitting?
As long as he wears clean rubber gloves......
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I'll watch & give a hand as & when ...... ;) :y
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
Can you do AA's cambelt?
Or at least strip down and re-assemble and I will do the belt fitting?
As long as he wears clean rubber gloves......
Mine were clean (when I first put them on) ;) ;D
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As long as he wears clean rubber gloves......
Heinz I have supplied a box of green gloves for those who might not want to dirty their hands ;D ;D ;D
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As a slight aside, I brass necked it a bit earlier last week in a VX dealership whilst I was on my travels and managed to bag a pair of new/old stock gen VX wishbones (label pick date is 2004/2005!!) for 'a Good Price'...
As a result, have a pair of still wrapped Lemfoders from All German that I bought a few weeks ago. Will put them in the car as well, just in case a suspension check on someones car (Entwood/Sethsmate/whoever??) shows up a set of duffers and they can be bought from me, if desired, at the price I paid. :y
Who knows what we may find, when we look in detail at the various faults on this car.
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I could give G a lift with the springs and shocks if it will free you for other jobs Mark.
Can you do AA's cambelt?
Or at least strip down and re-assemble and I will do the belt fitting?
As long as he wears clean rubber gloves......
Like sucking a toffee with the wrapper still on. ;D ;D
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As already said, happy to do pads/discs as well as learning more t2 as and when.
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As already said, happy to do pads/discs as .....
I'm sure Chris will let you use a bit of his new tin of copper slip .......... ::) ::) ::) :y
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Happy to help where I can. :y
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Front Suspension/Steering check - Entwood (1 hour)
AC check - Andy B (1 hour)
Rear Bushes, springs and shocks - Gaffers (2 hours)
Marks DTM
Wishbone check + tech 2 - Sethsmate (1 hour)
Tech2 - Jimbob
AC check - CaptainZ (1 hour)
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, 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)
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I can do the door lock solenoid on Bob's car and possibly drop the sump on Josh's if required.
Who's bringing tools etc? I'm a bit stuck for space for axle stands etc but Jane will be coming down either late friday or sat afternoon so can bring some axle stands / trolley jack etc.
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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 :y
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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.
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I should add that to check the oil pickup, the sump drop should not take as long as I have stated.....its only the lower pan to remove
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Presumably there's a gasket to replace on reassembly?
Will also need oil and oil filter (paper type I should imagine on a 2.6) as will be dropping the oil anyway!
PS. Josh there's some light scratches on the bonnet and boot of the DTi Elite if you want to have a go at them!!! ::) :)
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Presumably there's a gasket to replace on reassembly?
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Almost ..... it's grey & comes in a tube :y
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Ah! Should be done in an INSTANT then!
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Presumably there's a gasket to replace on reassembly?
Will also need oil and oil filter (paper type I should imagine on a 2.6) as will be dropping the oil anyway!
PS. Josh there's some light scratches on the bonnet and boot of the DTi Elite if you want to have a go at them!!! ::) :)
That's something I'm not sure about Andy. I seem to recall reading recently that there is a gasket, but it doesn't need to be replaced, instead grey sealent is used to on re-fitting of the sump, and just grey sealant is used to fill the space.
Got plenty of oil, and oil filters.
And yep, we'll see what we can do with those scratches :y
EDIT: Oops too slow, thanks Andy B for confirming. How much grey sealant do I need? One tube or more?
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....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 :y :y
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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 :y
You've forgotten TB's MV6.....
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....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 :y :y
Is this the same grey stuff that is used for the oil cooler?
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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. ;)
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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 :y
You've forgotten TB's MV6.....
Not an urgent job so can be doen if there is time, hence I didn;t add it
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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.
:y
This is the kit I bought, it's a big old thing...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4944835098_9e2c0f0d17.jpg)
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That looks a good polisher Neil... where did you get it?
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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.
:y
This is the kit I bought, it's a big old thing...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4944835098_9e2c0f0d17.jpg)
Excellent Neil, that looks a good bit of kit :y
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.
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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
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That looks a good polisher Neil... where did you get it?
It was sent from Germany.. bought from ZieBay! ;D
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. :y
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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 :y if not ill point you at who is :y
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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
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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)
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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 ;)
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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 :y
No, your near the bottom :y
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I have wishbones to do also but I can do them myself :y
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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
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been on hols, and will be until we arrive friday hopefully before dark to set the tent up, may be earlier.
i have tools in boot and compresor behind passenger seat for air ratchet/bushes/shoulder/time saving. i know you guys are not a fan of air tools with good reason but arms and shoulders will be hanging off with the amount if work we have here i would think?
also have grey and black goo, oil cooler washers, crows feet, stands, usual halfords tool kit. etc.
deliberately left my can of spray in copper slip at home btw.
sort of expdcting to help TB with hus hubs abnd reset the camber etc after, and wishbones and bushes where needed, but what ever needs doing really. Cam belts and in the v work not a problem. afaic.
hth
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oh, also have large ratchet strap for pulling rear subframes back inline if we have that problem.
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Ok, I have got a few of the more specialist tools now
V6 locking kit
4 pot locking tool
uber large torque wrench
camber gauge
Aircon gauges
Will also be chucking the rear bush insertion tool in (although I never use it) and a few other odds and sods.
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Got an SP V6 locking kit I can bring if more than one cambelt is being done at a time.
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Have got new bolts in stock to change on Sixstring's estate towbar.
I'll fit this in between the others - 20 mins work, I reckon.
;)
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
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jsut checking in, can use compressor for air beds if nout else :D
wouldn't mind a swing on Marks oooober torque wrench, assuming it does 320nm?
camber gauge? interesting.......?
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jsut checking in, can use compressor for air beds if nout else :D
wouldn't mind a swing on Marks oooober torque wrench, assuming it does 320nm?
camber gauge? interesting.......?
It does upto 407nm.... ;D
Camber gauge is a spirit level with various bolt holes in it
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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 and wishbone change + Tech 2 - NeilMV6 (1 hour) (Make sure you bring your security pass)
Tech2 - Jimbob, wishbones - Entwood (I will assist)
Cambelt + water pump plus Tech 2 - MartinP (1.5 hours)
Tech2 - Jimbob, Cambelt - LooKnee
Change front hubs - TB (2 hours)
ChrisGixer + TB
Optional
Exhaust manifold gasket - dad1uk (3 hours)
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jsut checking in, can use compressor for air beds if nout else :D
wouldn't mind a swing on Marks oooober torque wrench, assuming it does 320nm?
camber gauge? interesting.......?
It does upto 407nm.... ;D
Camber gauge is a spirit level with various bolt holes in it
i envisage a Crocodile Dundee style," thats not a knifetorque wrench. THATS a knife torque wrench" conversation ;D
i have a similar gauge thing, sawn off though ;)
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
Anything of a Sexual Nature on offer there Entwood? :-* ;D :D
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
Anything of a Sexual Nature on offer there Entwood? :-* ;D :D
Trust you ;D
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
Anything of a Sexual Nature on offer there Entwood? :-* ;D :D
Trust you ;D
Thats right mate you can trust me ;) are you offering any sexual favours then?? ;D :P
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
Anything of a Sexual Nature on offer there Entwood? :-* ;D :D
Trust you ;D
I feel jilted :D :D
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Late to this as only just got home ...
Many thanks for the offer to check the front end.. what do you wish me to bring ? ..
I have:
V6 cam locking kit,
trolley jack,
axle stands (4),
halfords tool box,
torque wrenches (high & low) +
assorted tools (soldering iron etc).
I also have a 2KW genny + halogen flood light if power is needed ???
Simple code reader/resetter - no-where near a tech2 but might be useful ?
More than willing to help with simple stuff within my abilities .... front brakes/camcovers or simply as a holder/gopher.
Just let me know .. :)
Anything of a Sexual Nature on offer there Entwood? :-* ;D :D
Trust you ;D
I feel jilted :D :D
You will feel more than that if Daz gets to you!
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Dont know anything about engines but im willing to pitch in i can always pass spanners ect. :y
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more the merrier. :y
this is an ideal oppertunity to take pics and videos for guides etc
could we do a vid of Master doing a front end checks etc? pics of failed rear bushes wobbly wheel barings and track rods etc....think we have a video of a wobbly steering idler though iirc.
also i think Neil is having my lemforder wishbones so could add that to the list? i can help him as required. :y
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Good idea Chris :y
I'll bring my camera aswell.
Even down to the sump removal on my Omega, take a few pictures and make a quick guide afterwards. I think most jobs will be tackled this weekend. I'm looking forward to a weekend of learning lots of new things.
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Good idea Chris :y
I'll bring my camera aswell.
Even down to the sump removal on my Omega, take a few pictures and make a quick guide afterwards. I think most jobs will be tackled this weekend. I'm looking forward to a weekend of learning lots of new things.
looking forward to seeing in there tbh
:y
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I'm going to leave my hubs until another day, as I don't think I can physically tackle them for a few days, so that should free up some time to get all these jobs completed comfortably.
Please sir (Mr DTM), can I be on light duties, as getting on and off the floor is not easily possible currently :-[. I should be able to manage top end engine stripping/rebuilding, possibly more if I heal well :-[ :-[
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I'm going to leave my hubs until another day, as I don't think I can physically tackle them for a few days, so that should free up some time to get all these jobs completed comfortably.
Please sir (Mr DTM), can I be on light duties, as getting on and off the floor is not easily possible currently :-[. I should be able to manage top end engine stripping/rebuilding, possibly more if I heal well :-[ :-[
Don'y worry Jamie, lie down and we'll roll the cars over you, that way you don't have to get up ;D
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Age comes to us all, Jamie........you are not alone!