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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #90 on: 16 July 2010, 10:48:47 »
Looks like i will be able to make it (not sure about the mrs. or little'un).

I plan to service the car tomorrow morning but would anyone be able to help me change the spark plugs and fuel filter as I haven't done these before and don't have the tools for it i'm afraid.

Also i have a clatter sometimes on startup and i'm not sure if it related to a loose timing belt - is this easy to check/correct?
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #91 on: 16 July 2010, 10:58:25 »
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Looks like i will be able to make it (not sure about the mrs. or little'un).

I plan to service the car tomorrow morning but would anyone be able to help me change the spark plugs and fuel filter as I haven't done these before and don't have the tools for it i'm afraid.

Also i have a clatter sometimes on startup and i'm not sure if it related to a loose timing belt - is this easy to check/correct?
If someone brings some tools we can look at most of that.  I don't own a 4 pot locking wedge, but guess we can pop the cover and look by eye that the tensioner looks OK.

If its OK when warm, I'd probably initially look at manifold/gasket or lifters (neither of which I'm happy doing in a carpark!)
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #92 on: 16 July 2010, 14:48:46 »
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Looks like i will be able to make it (not sure about the mrs. or little'un).

I plan to service the car tomorrow morning but would anyone be able to help me change the spark plugs and fuel filter as I haven't done these before and don't have the tools for it i'm afraid.

Also i have a clatter sometimes on startup and i'm not sure if it related to a loose timing belt - is this easy to check/correct?
If someone brings some tools we can look at most of that.  I don't own a 4 pot locking wedge, but guess we can pop the cover and look by eye that the tensioner looks OK.

If its OK when warm, I'd probably initially look at manifold/gasket or lifters (neither of which I'm happy doing in a carpark!)

Thanks for that. :y At the last meet you suggested to grease the aux belt tensioner which i did, but i'm presuming you are referring to other tensioners. I know the front 2 studs on the manifold are snapped and I'm hoping Lee (Wellung) can look at this soon. This noise is different from the metallic noise caused by snapped studs. I have been doing short oil changes recently and will do one tomorrow morning before the meet. I hear what you say about some jobs not being suitable in a car park.  I don't have the confidence to open the sump and check the oil pickup pipe which was another thing i thought it might be. I will bring whatever tools i can get my hands on but if someone else could oblige it would be great :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #93 on: 16 July 2010, 16:00:12 »
I have a V6 locking set but not up for fixing things...
hard to belive i know from must of you  ;D
Will try to make it! do have a Very busy morning!
Be good to see you Gav  :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #94 on: 16 July 2010, 16:43:53 »
I'll bring some tools  :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #95 on: 16 July 2010, 18:58:53 »
I'll bring some tools up as well, anything to help another mig driver.
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #96 on: 16 July 2010, 19:02:34 »
i am coming, bringing the aircon gas and tools, also the mv6 bumper for someone,  anyone want any bits off the mv6 text me tonight 07590099977 i will put the bits in the car tomorrow,  sadly not coming in an omega tomorrow, as my elite still having paintjob, will have a 3.2 vectra police car tho ;)
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #97 on: 16 July 2010, 19:49:35 »
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I have a V6 locking set but not up for fixing things...
hard to belive i know from must of you  ;D
Will try to make it! do have a Very busy morning!
Be good to see you Gav  :y

Looking forward to it Rob  :y Been too long ! and be nice with out someone elses influence  :-X :y :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #98 on: 16 July 2010, 19:51:24 »
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i am coming, bringing the aircon gas and tools, also the mv6 bumper for someone,  anyone want any bits off the mv6 text me tonight 07590099977 i will put the bits in the car tomorrow,  sadly not coming in an omega tomorrow, as my elite still having paintjob, will have a 3.2 vectra police car tho ;)


I'm Still up for the re-gas Simon  :y :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #99 on: 16 July 2010, 19:53:56 »
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I'm going to have to bring our twelve week old Rottweiler along if that's OK.  :y


 My Daughter and her freind are going to looooouuuvve that Rotty pup ! :y :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #100 on: 16 July 2010, 21:11:03 »
Thanks guys for bringing tools - it is appreciated :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #101 on: 16 July 2010, 21:39:10 »
Halfords pro tool kit lives in the boot anyway. Well ya never know.

Just done a track rod end and re set the tracking on mine. Back playing up now.  :'(
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #102 on: 16 July 2010, 21:50:24 »
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Halfords pro tool kit lives in the boot anyway. Well ya never know.

Just done a track rod end and re set the tracking on mine. Back playing up now.  :'(


Got trolley jack and 2 axle stands I can bring if needed  :y :y
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #103 on: 16 July 2010, 21:57:22 »
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Halfords pro tool kit lives in the boot anyway. Well ya never know.

Just done a track rod end and re set the tracking on mine. Back playing up now.  :'(


Got trolley jack and 2 axle stands I can bring if needed  :y :y

Its ok for them with estates  :P

Wait till you see the boot in my car  :-/
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Re: Oxford meet no.3
« Reply #104 on: 16 July 2010, 23:03:49 »
Not going to make it... We really do need a weekend at home and we're having a BBQ with friends down the road now as I can stagger back from that with no issues ::) ::) ::)

Have a good day peeps and see you soon :y :y
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