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Title: Oil Changes
Post by: Terbs on 14 October 2015, 14:35:34
 I know this is a bit of a cheek....but does anyone in the near vicinity fancy coming here and doing an oil and filter change. Now the bad bit...I have three Omega's :y
Reason I ask is its a case of suffering with a bad back, and I have lost my normal source of repairers....I have to be very careful dragging myself under cars. Putting a back box on, put me back on the diclofenac.
The filters look to be in an awkward place and I am worried about doing my back in, trying to free them off. I would imagine its pointless doing a change without doing the filters. The sump nuts don't look too bad to get at.
Opinions.....is it worth me having a go, or be sensible. Whichever way...I won't be going to a garage !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: KSR on 14 October 2015, 15:20:12
I know this is a bit of a cheek....but does anyone in the near vicinity fancy coming here and doing an oil and filter change. Now the bad bit...I have three Omega's :y
Reason I ask is its a case of suffering with a bad back, and I have lost my normal source of repairers....I have to be very careful dragging myself under cars. Putting a back box on, put me back on the diclofenac.
The filters look to be in an awkward place and I am worried about doing my back in, trying to free them off. I would imagine its pointless doing a change without doing the filters. The sump nuts don't look too bad to get at.
Opinions.....is it worth me having a go, or be sensible. Whichever way...I won't be going to a garage !!!!!!!!


Where abouts are you mate?
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 October 2015, 15:35:31
Terbs, I might have some time in November... can't promise owt yet, as I don't have my roster, but likely to have little or no o/t so in theory could have 15 days available... :y
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: Terbs on 14 October 2015, 16:51:35
Terbs, I might have some time in November... can't promise owt yet, as I don't have my roster, but likely to have little or no o/t so in theory could have 15 days available... :y

Thanks, Al...that's kind of you, however, we are away from 8th November until 29th :(

KSR....you are too far away matey. I am in Buckinghamshire. Thanks for the offer though, very kind. :y

I have ordered filters and oil from Vauxhall on the Trade club to pick up tomorrow, but it can sit in storage till when ever.
I may try doing one tomorrow pm if the weather is good, and see how it goes. If I get any spasms, it will have to wait.
Cars are a pain in the butt. It was doing my daughters car that caused my back problems to start with. 9 months off work, and having to learn to walk again, all because of a ponsy Ford Escort !!!!!!!! :'( :'(
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: terry paget on 14 October 2015, 18:56:21
You should have mentioned it last Saturday. Lots of willing lads at the meet then.
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: pauls on 14 October 2015, 19:08:50
You should have mentioned it last Saturday. Lots of willing lads at the meet then.

I was just thinking that ;D ;D
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 October 2015, 19:12:43
Terbs, I might have some time in November... can't promise owt yet, as I don't have my roster, but likely to have little or no o/t so in theory could have 15 days available... :y

Thanks, Al...that's kind of you, however, we are away from 8th November until 29th :(

KSR....you are too far away matey. I am in Buckinghamshire. Thanks for the offer though, very kind. :y

I have ordered filters and oil from Vauxhall on the Trade club to pick up tomorrow, but it can sit in storage till when ever.
I may try doing one tomorrow pm if the weather is good, and see how it goes. If I get any spasms, it will have to wait.
Cars are a pain in the butt. It was doing my daughters car that caused my back problems to start with. 9 months off work, and having to learn to walk again, all because of a ponsy Ford Escort !!!!!!!! :'( :'(
Will drop you a line when my roster is confirmed ;)
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: Nick W on 14 October 2015, 19:45:21
Due to a sudden and drastic change in my circumstances, I can do this for you some time next week if that helps?


PM me.
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: Terbs on 14 October 2015, 19:58:26
You should have mentioned it last Saturday. Lots of willing lads at the meet then.

Yes, I appreciate that, Terry, but if we should end up with an accident and have an oil spill, it could affect whether I can retain the venue.  :y
Title: Re: Oil Changes
Post by: Terbs on 15 October 2015, 23:14:38
Due to a sudden and drastic change in my circumstances, I can do this for you some time next week if that helps?


PM me.

PM sent :y