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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 19 February 2007, 12:54:39
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Is anyone interested? - This Saturday 24th Feb @ Brackley (NN13)
I shall be doing my own 2.2 cambelt with the help of JamesV6CDX :y
CraigR expressed an interesting in bringing his 2.0 up for a check-up on the lamba sensor.
Also Craig has very kindly offered to film and edit a DVD, we shall be doing cambelt, waterpump & aux belt.
I have a fairly large driveway and double garage so we can fit a fair few people in, and also line the road! :D
I just ordered the parts for mine from Autovaux:
GM Cambelt kit: £62.85 + Vat
Water Pump: 23.95 + vat
Auxbelt: £11.something + vat
Delivery is next day @ £4.95, nice chaps at Autovaux but make sure he sends the right one as 2.2 and 2.0 are different.
Delivery can be arranged to my house if needed, as long as its ordered today. (got mother waiting in for mine! ;D)
If we get lots of people interested will stock up on Anti-freeze too :y
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Tunnie will agree to anything just to get his posts back ;)
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Judging by the time a 20 min disc change took, you should get it done by Sunday evening then....
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Tunnie will agree to anything just to get his posts back ;)
;D ;D
Whoo posts back, yay! :D - Thanks i learnt my lesson :y
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BTW, this is a different venue to the v6 cambelt party also being held in Brackley, but I suspect afterwards we may be able to meet up
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Is anyone interested? - This Saturday 24th Feb @ Brackley (NN13)
I have a fairly large driveway and double garage so we can fit a fair few people in, and also line the road! :D
If we get lots of people interested will stock up on Anti-free too :y
Anti-free? You're gonna be charging for bacon butties aren't you! :o ;D
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Judging by the time a 20 min disc change took, you should get it done by Sunday evening then....
Ah its ok, got a light in the Garage ;)
James made short work of the TB's Rover, he did his 2.0 with belt, and pump in 1 hour. So leave rooms for bacon butties should get 2 in then on sat! ;D
Seriously though i reckon we could get quite a few done...
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Is anyone interested? - This Saturday 24th Feb @ Brackley (NN13)
I have a fairly large driveway and double garage so we can fit a fair few people in, and also line the road! :D
If we get lots of people interested will stock up on Anti-free too :y
Anti-free? You're gonna be charging for bacon butties aren't you! :o ;D
I am sure we can find something to burn to keep us warm.... like next doors Fiat! ;D ;D
Typo corrected, and no free bacon butties supplied! :y
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There ain't gonna be many of us on here this Saturday then, 2 cambelt parties and a few more of us going down to London to rip out
Mick Mikedundee's dash ::)
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Looking Forward to it Should learn a thing or two and hopefully get some of my Niggles sorted out.
Once we get all the 4 Pots and V6's Together it will be Omegatastic :y
Craig
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Maybe up for this shall have to check SWMBO hasn't got plans.
Tunnie can you Pm me your address, you may see me if I can make it.
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Maybe up for this shall have to check SWMBO hasn't got plans.
Tunnie can you Pm me your address, you may see me if I can make it.
He's around 1/2m from me...
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I have a day pass so will be there to observe proceedings.....and do a few cambelts and rear brakes etc.....
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I have a day pass so will be there to observe proceedings.....and do a few cambelts and rear brakes etc.....
Good stuff...
I'm totally condifent with the cambelt changes, so I'm happy to lead on the 4 pot one at Tunnie's if you are going to be wrapped up with the V6 one..
It's nice to know you're only half a mile away though ;D
I'm going to get myself on camera ::)
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Is this going to be an all day thing only I have just been told I have to work Saturday afternoon so if all goes well and the misses doesn't want me about in the morning I could see about coming along.
Shall see how it goes the work may get cancelled
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I have a day pass so will be there to observe proceedings.....and do a few cambelts and rear brakes etc.....
and get sore knees :(
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Not with my new gel filled knee pads.....make you like a total arse though...
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.....make you like a total arse though...
Who is a total arse and why would you like him if hes a total arse???? ;D
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I'll tootle down, I'll bring the estate to carry Marks tool box! ;)
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should add that its not just 2.2's.... the 2.0's can be done too :y
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Excuses, excuses, excuses......
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Excuses, excuses, excuses......
If you bought it for Mrs AA, AA then i wouldnt have an excuse :D ....i'll except a packet of smarties for it.......
.......plus £3999 ;D
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Remember TD, 40k/4yrs is the MAXIMUM. I try to get mine in that little bit earlier, at a time that is convenient to me, rather than worrying and rushing to get done at last minute.
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Excuses, excuses, excuses......
If you bought it for Mrs AA, AA then i wouldnt have an excuse :D ....i'll except a packet of smarties for it.......
.......plus £3999 ;D
Mrs AA says, keep the Merc, she'll buy you a packet of smarties....
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Remember TD, 40k/4yrs is the MAXIMUM. I try to get mine in that little bit earlier, at a time that is convenient to me, rather than worrying and rushing to get done at last minute.
Good point TB :y
If Tunnie says ok......i'll be along.....any merc viewers will have to come on Sunday ;)
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Remember TD, 40k/4yrs is the MAXIMUM. I try to get mine in that little bit earlier, at a time that is convenient to me, rather than worrying and rushing to get done at last minute.
Good point TB :y
If Tunnie says ok......i'll be along.....any merc viewers will have to come on Sunday ;)
Hey TD, your more than welcome to come down! :y Once I have seen mine being done I should be able to get stuck into another, we will also have MarkDTM just down the road in case we hit trouble!
I have to agree with TheBoy on your cambelt, it should all be done at the same time. Looking at those numbers your actual belt has done 44k!!
Get on the phone to Autovaux and get them ordered, £101 for belt kit &, pump. £134 from Vaux direct.
I am getting my aux belt done too, at only £15 worth doing!
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Can i bring my 2.2?......tho unless its just spanner passing etc i wont be much help :-[
Could tho go out on food run etc :)
History of my cambelt.....Cambelt and tensioner done at 42k.....new water pump at 50kish (carnt quite remember :-[ ) Tensioner done again a few k later.....its now approaching 86k....by my reckoning its a few k short yet of needing doing....but to be on the safe side.......
On thing that might stop me is.....im advertising my merc this week and i might get someone wanting to view it on Sat :-/
Remember TD, 40k/4yrs is the MAXIMUM. I try to get mine in that little bit earlier, at a time that is convenient to me, rather than worrying and rushing to get done at last minute.
Good point TB :y
If Tunnie says ok......i'll be along.....any merc viewers will have to come on Sunday ;)
Hey TD, your more than welcome to come down! :y Once I have seen mine being done I should be able to get stuck into another, we will also have MarkDTM just down the road in case we hit trouble!
I have to agree with TheBoy on your cambelt, it should all be done at the same time. Looking at those numbers your actual belt has done 44k!!
Get on the phone to Autovaux and get them ordered, £101 for belt kit &, pump. £134 from Vaux direct.
I am getting my aux belt done too, at only £15 worth doing!
Cheers m8 :y
But if i was to believe lying vx dealer.....they change the belt and tensioner when they do any work on water pump....tensioner ...so it should be a few k shy of doing....but you could be right...its overdue....if they lied yet again to me >:( all that work was warranty so i have no actual proof...like reciepts :(
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i would not be surprised if they re-used the same belt!
Its worth doing since your Omega is your job and need it for your business! Its not worth risking the engine over £100
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I am getting my aux belt done too, at only £15 worth doing!
I just had to had veccyB aux belt done as it snapped it :( .....thought easy job...cost me about £14 for belt.....was i ever wrong :( .....ended up taking to my local garage.....you have to take off engine mounting to fit it >:( ....no wonder i couldnt work it out how to fit it >:(
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I am getting my aux belt done too, at only £15 worth doing!
I just had to had veccyB aux belt done as it snapped it :( .....thought easy job...cost me about £14 for belt.....was i ever wrong :( .....ended up taking to my local garage.....you have to take off engine mounting to fit it >:( ....no wonder i couldnt work it out how to fit it >:(
Not uncommon on FWD....
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right, so far confirmed attendee's for 2.2/2.0 are:
JamesV6CDX
CraigR
Taxi Driver
Maybe
BazMV6?
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I am getting my aux belt done too, at only £15 worth doing!
I just had to had veccyB aux belt done as it snapped it :( .....thought easy job...cost me about £14 for belt.....was i ever wrong :( .....ended up taking to my local garage.....you have to take off engine mounting to fit it >:( ....no wonder i couldnt work it out how to fit it >:(
Same as my wife's then Hyundai Lantra. Everything was a PITA to do under the bonnet of that car. There was that little room for one of the poly V 'fan belts' that it had to go in side ways passed its pully and the chassis leg!
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thats why rwd rules ;) :D
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thats why rwd rules ;) :D
Also as mentioned somewhere else, turning circles. FWD's CV joints prevent the same amount of steering lock. I once used a 825 Rover for a day, the turning circle on it was atrocious - you needed a football field to turn around.
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Ok so far for:
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change if sensor stuck, filming cambelt on my 2.2 - (Confirmed)
Taxi Driver - Cambelt, Waterpump - (probable)
BazMV6 - Discs check - (probable)
Specialist - JamesV6CDX
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thats why rwd rules ;) :D
Also as mentioned somewhere else, turning circles. FWD's CV joints prevent the same amount of steering lock. I once used a 825 Rover for a day, the turning circle on it was atrocious - you needed a football field to turn around.
I thought thats what the handbrake was for ::)
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just to let everyone know there is still room at the second location, V6 work can be done here too depending on what you need. Got space for about 2 more :y
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CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change if sensor stuck, filming cambelt on my 2.2 - (Confirmed)
Taxi Driver - Cambelt, Waterpump - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Discs check - (Confirmed)
x25xe - scrappy - (Confirmed)
Specialist - JamesV6CDX
Its been mentioned about going to the local scrappy, its the best I have been to. You can freely walk around and help yourself to bits... last time I was there they had:
98 mini facelift 2.0 CD, most of engine intact, full interior, autobox,
96 N CD, engine stripped had few interior bits left
couple of others that been stripped well.
Its been a while since i have been so might be in luck, if we find and new one i think we will have to strip it.
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If you want to visit the scrappy bring welly boots!!! - Its very muddy down there. Its about a 20 min drive from me :y
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just to let everyone know there is still room at the second location, V6 work can be done here too depending on what you need. Got space for about 2 more :y
I may be popping over at some point, I might need your "gadget hands" :y for my climate bulbs & will need to see JamesV6CDX if he has a part for me......
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just to let everyone know there is still room at the second location, V6 work can be done here too depending on what you need. Got space for about 2 more :y
I may be popping over at some point, I might need your "gadget hands" :y for my climate bulbs & will need to see JamesV6CDX if he has a part for me......
I will sort the bulbs out Bo Bo I can do them after I have done Micks Dash and I can whip the centre consol out in about 10 minutes just remember your radio and CD code :y
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I can whip the centre consol out in about 10 minutes
Cheers, so can I, I just can't get to the bulbs, mine's a really early model & is different but I'm sure we'll figure something......
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
OK cool, Elite Pete, Timbuk (possibly mikedundee) & myself are looking into staying over locally & having a night out, so we'll probably be around.....
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
OK cool, Elite Pete, Timbuk (possibly mikedundee) & myself are looking into staying over locally & having a night out, so we'll probably be around.....
Premier Inn at Brackley Hatch could be good for you, not sure on prices but its right next door (literally) to the Green Man pub.
Very famous... Graham Hill used to go for a pint there before the race at Silverstone which is just down the road
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A Scrappy Eh Oooooo Sounds like Heaven Ill be up for going to a scrap yard i need acouple of bit for a project i am doing on the Sound system/Carputer & Touch Screen /GPS System i am putting in at the moment and fiddling
I am Right Up for a Scrappy trip
Just Imagine the guy who owns the scrappy when 15 odd Omegas turn up lol
Craig
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
OK cool, Elite Pete, Timbuk (possibly mikedundee) & myself are looking into staying over locally & having a night out, so we'll probably be around.....
Premier Inn at Brackley Hatch could be good for you, not sure on prices but its right next door (literally) to the Green Man pub.
Very famous... Graham Hill used to go for a pint there before the race at Silverstone which is just down the road
Prices are £50 per twin room plus £7.50 for a buffet breakfast which sounds good to me :y
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Excellent, good prices that :)
Parking at the scrappy might be problem, they tend to be busy at the weekend, so i'd say 2/3 cars max really to go to the scrappy.
But to save on petrol might as well just take 1 or 2 depending on who wants to go!
I am willing to do a run down the scrappy in the Senny:
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Scrappy List:
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CraigR
x25xe
JamesV6CDX - (Probable)
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I am willing to do a run down the scrappy in the Senny:
Watch they dont mistake it for a breaker and take it in on the crane ;)
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
OK cool, Elite Pete, Timbuk (possibly mikedundee) & myself are looking into staying over locally & having a night out, so we'll probably be around.....
Premier Inn at Brackley Hatch could be good for you, not sure on prices but its right next door (literally) to the Green Man pub.
Very famous... Graham Hill used to go for a pint there before the race at Silverstone which is just down the road
Prices are £50 per twin room plus £7.50 for a buffet breakfast which sounds good to me :y
The Crown are doing twin rooms @ £50 as well.....
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I am willing to do a run down the scrappy in the Senny:
Watch they dont mistake it for a breaker and take it in on the crane ;)
Oh ha HA.
I knew you would say that ;)
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Did it to a mate many years ago....he had a Mk3 Escort and we went to get (some more!) bits for it.....as we were coming out the owner was driving in with the Escort on the forklift forks..... (I knwo the owner and we did it as a joke...)
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Did it to a mate many years ago....he had a Mk3 Escort and we went to get (some more!) bits for it.....as we were coming out the owner was driving in with the Escort on the forklift forks..... (I knwo the owner and we did it as a joke...)
That the same one he put a hole though it when hovering it out? ;) ;D And cleaned the oil off with some long grass driving though a field?
I park outside sometimes, its easier anyway :y
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gadget hands available :y
James and I will be at mine most of the morning working on my 2.2, taxi drivers 2.2 & CraigR's... we will pop over later though.
OK cool, Elite Pete, Timbuk (possibly mikedundee) & myself are looking into staying over locally & having a night out, so we'll probably be around.....
Premier Inn at Brackley Hatch could be good for you, not sure on prices but its right next door (literally) to the Green Man pub.
Very famous... Graham Hill used to go for a pint there before the race at Silverstone which is just down the road
Prices are £50 per twin room plus £7.50 for a buffet breakfast which sounds good to me :y
The Crown are doing twin rooms @ £50 as well.....
The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Both the Travellodge on the M40 services and Premier Inn at Silverstone are both around 5 or 6 miles, and I don't know of taxis around here....
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The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Just checked again & it's £50 for twin or double this weekend, no singles available, must be the time of year....
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The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Just checked again & it's £50 for twin or double this weekend, no singles available, must be the time of year....
Doubles? Well, boys will be boys :o
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The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Just checked again & it's £50 for twin or double this weekend, no singles available, must be the time of year....
Doubles? Well, boys will be boys :o
Well I've booked a twin, so a night out in Brackley it is then [smiley=beer.gif]
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The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Just checked again & it's £50 for twin or double this weekend, no singles available, must be the time of year....
Doubles? Well, boys will be boys :o
Well I've booked a twin, so a night out in Brackley it is then [smiley=beer.gif]
And a twin for me as well :)
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The Crown Hotel is in Brackley Town Centre, about 1.5 miles from my place (easily walkable).
I'm surprised its thats cheap, sure thats not each?
Just checked again & it's £50 for twin or double this weekend, no singles available, must be the time of year....
Doubles? Well, boys will be boys :o
Well I've booked a twin, so a night out in Brackley it is then [smiley=beer.gif]
And a twin for me as well :)
& Brekkie included ;) or not :-/
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Hi tunnie,
Am I too late - possible stroke of luck, hotels booked for Sat night, so I could turn up in the morning on Sat afterall - with my new belt kit, aux belt, water pump + 5l of antifreeze :y
What do you reckon?
Cheers,
Chris
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
Havn't you done that yet ::)
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
Even tunnie needs to remove scuttle. but not the plenum ;)
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
No problem m8, pop it around the popper party and it will be sorted ;D
Which temp sensor is this btw.... :-/
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Hi tunnie,
Am I too late - possible stroke of luck, hotels booked for Sat night, so I could turn up in the morning on Sat afterall - with my new belt kit, aux belt, water pump + 5l of antifreeze :y
What do you reckon?
Cheers,
Chris
This should be ok, getting quite full at both locations now.
Just sent a PM to check with the specialist at the 2.2 location which is JamesV6CDX to make sure he is ok with it and ok to do the V6 belt.
I can't see any problems we have experts on tap down the road if needed.
I will confirm via PM shortly Chris :y
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Event now full
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Specialist - JamesV6CDX
Events at 2.2 location:
my waterpump & auxbelt & oil change
Taxi Driver - Belt, water pump, aux belt - (Confirmed, member bringing parts)
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change, filming 2.2 belt change - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Check discs, say hi to my dad! - (Confirmed)
x25xe - Say hi, prob want to drive Senny again! - (Confirmed)
ClarCE - belt, water pump, aux belt - (very probable, parts?)
theolodian - Gadget hands required - (confirmed)
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Parts:
Cam Belt Kit
Aux Drive Belt
Water Pump
5Litres of AntiFreeze
All from Autovaux, arrived this morning :)
+ 2 crates of a beer of your choosing!
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Parts:
Cam Belt Kit
Aux Drive Belt
Water Pump
5Litres of AntiFreeze
All from Autovaux, arrived this morning :)
Nice one :y - I ordered too from them, they must wonder what the hell is going on with Omegas! ;D ;D
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Event now full
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Specialist - JamesV6CDX
Events at 2.2 location:
my waterpump & auxbelt & oil change
Taxi Driver - Belt, water pump, aux belt - (Confirmed, member bringing parts)
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change, filming 2.2 belt change - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Check discs, say hi to my dad! - (Confirmed)
x25xe - Say hi, prob want to drive Senny again! - (Confirmed)
ClarCE - belt, water pump, aux belt - (very probable)
theolodian - Gadget hands required - (confirmed)
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I was thinking that, they must have made a killing the last few days - I'm in the wrong game..
So, whats it going to be on the beer front, as in your choice?!
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Excellent, good prices that :)
Parking at the scrappy might be problem, they tend to be busy at the weekend, so i'd say 2/3 cars max really to go to the scrappy.
But to save on petrol might as well just take 1 or 2 depending on who wants to go!
I am willing to do a run down the scrappy in the Senny:
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Scrappy List:
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CraigR
x25xe
JamesV6CDX - (Probable)
If its ok that I attend I need to grab a new front drivers side fog if they haven't already been pilferred!
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
No problem m8, pop it around the popper party and it will be sorted ;D
Which temp sensor is this btw.... :-/
Single wire behind the oil cooler, goes to the temp gauge.
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Tunnie,
I would like to request those gadget hands to reconnect my temp sensor under the scuttle! :y
No problem m8, pop it around the popper party and it will be sorted ;D
Which temp sensor is this btw.... :-/
Single wire behind the oil cooler, goes to the temp gauge.
Ahh yes. Remember doing that on TheBoy's Project. No Problem :y
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Event now full
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Specialist - JamesV6CDX
me - gadget hands ;)
Events at 2.2 location:
my cambelt, waterpump & auxbelt & oil change
Taxi Driver - Belt, water pump, aux belt - (Confirmed, member bringing parts)
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change, filming 2.2 belt change - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Check discs, say hi to my dad! - (Confirmed)
x25xe - Say hi, prob want to drive Senny again! - (Confirmed)
ClarCE - belt, water pump, aux belt - (confirmed, member bringing parts)
theolodian - Gadget hands required - (confirmed)
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Parts:
Cam Belt Kit
Aux Drive Belt
Water Pump
5Litres of AntiFreeze
All from Autovaux, arrived this morning :)
Nice one :y - I ordered too from them, they must wonder what the hell is going on with Omegas! ;D ;D
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Event now full
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Specialist - JamesV6CDX
Events at 2.2 location:
my waterpump & auxbelt & oil change
Taxi Driver - Belt, water pump, aux belt - (Confirmed, member bringing parts)
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change, filming 2.2 belt change - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Check discs, say hi to my dad! - (Confirmed)
x25xe - Say hi, prob want to drive Senny again! - (Confirmed)
ClarCE - belt, water pump, aux belt - (very probable)
theolodian - Gadget hands required - (confirmed)
Ok, event now closed - we can't take on anymore!
I'd like to point out that on Saturday I am on cover, so if anyone goes sick at work I may get called back. It's VERY VERY unlikely, but it does happen, so I must prepare for this fact.
Happy to do the V6 belt, but we need a locking kit.
I think this thread is closed now, until after the event :)
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Don't forget, on top of that lot, you have to do Tunnie's cambelt as well :o ;)
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Don't forget, on top of that lot, you have to do Tunnie's cambelt as well :o ;)
Yep, if I'm the cambelt "specialist" then we can't take on anymore ;)
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Don't forget, on top of that lot, you have to do Tunnie's cambelt as well :o ;)
Mine is getting done first ;)
Once I see mine being done, I should be able to get stuck into others :y
I take it 4pots don't need timing kits... :-/
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I have a 4 pot cam locking tool which is in my toolbox......dont forget to mark the position of the notch in the water pump on the block before removing it....there have been a few varients of block casting and on some its possible to fit the water pump in-correctly making it impossible to tension the belt correctly.
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I have a 4 pot cam locking tool which is in my toolbox......dont forget to mark the position of the notch in the water pump on the block before removing it....there have been a few varients of block casting and on some its possible to fit the water pump in-correctly making it impossible to tension the belt correctly.
Thanks Mark :y I shall be up and about early... yes early!! :o
So I might pop by and borrow that 4pot cam locking tool if i may? - You have to go past my house anyway to get to TheBoy's so your welcome to pop in for a cupper :y
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Parts:
Cam Belt Kit
Aux Drive Belt
Water Pump
5Litres of AntiFreeze
All from Autovaux, arrived this morning :)
Nice one :y - I ordered too from them, they must wonder what the hell is going on with Omegas! ;D ;D
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Event now full
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Specialist - JamesV6CDX
Events at 2.2 location:
my waterpump & auxbelt & oil change
Taxi Driver - Belt, water pump, aux belt - (Confirmed, member bringing parts)
CraigR - Lambda Sensor, possible exhaust change, filming 2.2 belt change - (Confirmed)
BazMV6 - Check discs, say hi to my dad! - (Confirmed)
x25xe - Say hi, prob want to drive Senny again! - (Confirmed)
ClarCE - belt, water pump, aux belt - (very probable)
theolodian - Gadget hands required - (confirmed)
Ok, event now closed - we can't take on anymore!
I'd like to point out that on Saturday I am on cover, so if anyone goes sick at work I may get called back. It's VERY VERY unlikely, but it does happen, so I must prepare for this fact.
Happy to do the V6 belt, but we need a locking kit.
I think this thread is closed now, until after the event :)
Shall I get a locking kit?
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Ill Be there nice and early to record tunnies Cam belt change and so forth but ill not be recording all the work that takes place as ill run out of tape and batterys and i would like to get my hands alittle dirty and help out fiddle with engines and so forth,and it would be good to may be get someone to record the job i need doing on my car ill be bringing a spare Stills camera ie One Canon DV Camera video One Nikon d100 Stills and one Olympus E20.
It Is getting busy at both partys first come first served it will end up there will be Omegas Queing Around the Block ;D
Craig
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Craig, I will have a camera so I can snap away too....
ClarCE - Not sure how much the locking kits are :-/
If they are only a few quid might be worth getting one, however if expensive I am sure we can borrow one :y
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I must request, please don't take the piss out of me on the camera - I'm extremely camera shy as it is, and the thought of being on a video cam scares me witless..
But I'll do it for OOF :-/ ;D
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Craig, I will have a camera so I can snap away too....
ClarCE - Not sure how much the locking kits are :-/
If they are only a few quid might be worth getting one, however if expensive I am sure we can borrow one :y
I heard rumours of about 7 quid somewhere, I'll check it out tomorrow..
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I heard rumours of about 7 quid somewhere, I'll check it out tomorrow..
no .. that's for the 2 litre lumps - just a locking tool.
The V6 equivalent is a locking KIT - there's much more to it - typical new price is about £120 (£160 here (http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Petrol-Engine-Setting-Locking-Tool-Kit-5pc-GM-Saab-Sealey-VS130?sc=9&category=1992), but there was a seller that had them for about £50 a year or so ago, which got advertised on the forums and sold out !!!
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4 pot is a simply locking kit, similar to the one we used on Rover Tunnie. Less than a tenner.
v6 one is a more complex affair, cost around £60 upwards.
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4 pot is a simply locking kit, similar to the one we used on Rover Tunnie. Less than a tenner.
v6 one is a more complex affair, cost around £60 upwards.
I've got a 4 pot cam locking tool you can borrow, I'll give it to Mark on Friday, and he can bring it over.
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I heard rumours of about 7 quid somewhere, I'll check it out tomorrow..
no .. that's for the 2 litre lumps - just a locking tool.
The V6 equivalent is a locking KIT - there's much more to it - typical new price is about £120 (£160 here (http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Petrol-Engine-Setting-Locking-Tool-Kit-5pc-GM-Saab-Sealey-VS130?sc=9&category=1992), but there was a seller that had them for about £50 a year or so ago, which got advertised on the forums and sold out !!!
holy s**t! Thats a bit extorsionate!
You reckon there might be a chance of a loan from the V6 party?
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Whats this thing on the bottom left, no good?
http://www.draper.co.uk/Pages/Pagesource/p81.pdf
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Whats this thing on the bottom left, no good?
http://www.draper.co.uk/Pages/Pagesource/p81.pdf
No good at all....
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You want a CLT2 or CLT-GM2 on that page...
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You want a CLT2 or CLT-GM2 on that page...
I think ClarCE was refering to v6 engine ::), hence why full locking/timing kit reqd...
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You want a CLT2 or CLT-GM2 on that page...
I think ClarCE was refering to v6 engine ::), hence why full locking/timing kit reqd...
You just can't get the staff these days..... ::)
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You want a CLT2 or CLT-GM2 on that page...
I think ClarCE was refering to v6 engine ::), hence why full locking/timing kit reqd...
You just can't get the staff these days..... ::)
I agree, its just the quality of the youngsters nowadays.... ;)
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Right, thought that might be the case - so whose up for a short loan?
I have beer :D
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Can someone attending 2.2 event bring a 1/2" drive E20 socket, as I doubt tunnie will have one. 3/8" drive may be a bit weak....
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I've got a 1/2" drive set - whats an E20 - I'm not brilliant with all this stuff as you might already be able to tell ;)
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I've got a 1/2" drive set - whats an E20 - I'm not brilliant with all this stuff as you might already be able to tell ;)
It's a Torx socket sometimes known as T20 (I think).
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I've got a 1/2" drive set - whats an E20 - I'm not brilliant with all this stuff as you might already be able to tell ;)
It's a Torx socket sometimes known as T20 (I think).
Cheers, not in my box though :-[
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I've got a 1/2" drive set - whats an E20 - I'm not brilliant with all this stuff as you might already be able to tell ;)
It's a Torx socket sometimes known as T20 (I think).
Not quite, T20 is a 'bit', E20 is a 'socket' ;)
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Dont Worry About being on Camera James It will mainly be your hands in shot anyway
Ill be taking the filming very serously mate. As i dont want it to look like a home video i want it to look as pro as i can under the situation, could be a good money spinner for the forum doing different parts of the car like a Hanes DVD Manual.
Craig
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Can someone attending 2.2 event bring a 1/2" drive E20 socket, as I doubt tunnie will have one. 3/8" drive may be a bit weak....
I've got one.
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I've got a 1/2" drive set - whats an E20 - I'm not brilliant with all this stuff as you might already be able to tell ;)
It's a Torx socket sometimes known as T20 (I think).
Not quite, T20 is a 'bit', E20 is a 'socket' ;)
Ta, always wondered about that :)
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Can someone attending 2.2 event bring a 1/2" drive E20 socket, as I doubt tunnie will have one. 3/8" drive may be a bit weak....
I've got one.
Nice one theo :y - We are doing ClarCE's cambelt before lunch i think all going well. Pop over any time you like :y
I'll send a PM out to everyone at both partys with my contact details in case TheBoy is busy or already giving directions.
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I heard rumours of about 7 quid somewhere, I'll check it out tomorrow..
no .. that's for the 2 litre lumps - just a locking tool.
The V6 equivalent is a locking KIT - there's much more to it - typical new price is about £120 (£160 here (http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Petrol-Engine-Setting-Locking-Tool-Kit-5pc-GM-Saab-Sealey-VS130?sc=9&category=1992), but there was a seller that had them for about £50 a year or so ago, which got advertised on the forums and sold out !!!
holy s**t! Thats a bit extorsionate!
You reckon there might be a chance of a loan from the V6 party?
Don't worry ClarCE I am sure we can borrow one from someware ::)
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Excellent! ;D I can't wait - you can all marvel at the absolute state of my cam cover gaskets! I'm going to be much more confident when I get back, so I'll be attempting them the following weekend :o
Decided I'm going to do everything mechanical that needs sorting before making it look the dogs nuts - its quite funny that nearly every maintenance guide written on this forum is something that I actually need to do - after my cam cover gaskets and oil breather system clean its going to be wishbones and droplinks!
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Excellent! ;D I can't wait - you can all marvel at the absolute state of my cam cover gaskets! I'm going to be much more confident when I get back, so I'll be attempting them the following weekend :o
Decided I'm going to do everything mechanical that needs sorting before making it look the dogs nuts - its quite funny that nearly every maintenance guide written on this forum is something that I actually need to do - after my cam cover gaskets and oil breather system clean its going to be wishbones and droplinks!
At least we can get the cambelt out the way, you don't want that going! If we have time I can take a look at the breathers.. got a tin of carb cleaner :y
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Been Thinking Tunnie What other stuff thats quick and easy to do on the 4 pots cud we film maybe the full breathers and ICV clean out. I would not mind having my Big main tube from the sump doing as i have never been able to get to the two bolts holding it on.
Maybe make a Video of the breathers a downloadable file or streaming one as most people need to do this, or set up a small paypal so the cash gos to the forum and charge a quid or something. What do you think ?
Craig
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Excellent! ;D I can't wait - you can all marvel at the absolute state of my cam cover gaskets! I'm going to be much more confident when I get back, so I'll be attempting them the following weekend :o
Decided I'm going to do everything mechanical that needs sorting before making it look the dogs nuts - its quite funny that nearly every maintenance guide written on this forum is something that I actually need to do - after my cam cover gaskets and oil breather system clean its going to be wishbones and droplinks!
At least we can get the cambelt out the way, you don't want that going! If we have time I can take a look at the breathers.. got a tin of carb cleaner :y
I certainly have :) And yes, I'll feel a million times better when the belts done!
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Been Thinking Tunnie What other stuff thats quick and easy to do on the 4 pots cud we film maybe the full breathers and ICV clean out. I would not mind having my Big main tube from the sump doing as i have never been able to get to the two bolts holding it on.
Maybe make a Video of the breathers a downloadable file or streaming one as most people need to do this, or set up a small paypal so the cash gos to the forum and charge a quid or something. What do you think ?
Craig
Sounds good Craig, breathers on 4pots are dead easy and so much space... can pop them off easily and clean.
I don't have a ICV but we could use yours for that example or James...
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1 tin of carb cleaner isn't going to go far... ...I would suggest someone brings some...
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Bear in mind we are at capacity for the amount of work we can take on
I think we should have a list of definates, and then a wishlist..
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Bear in mind we are at capacity for the amount of work we can take on
I think we should have a list of definates, and then a wishlist..
I agree, I think you will be hard pressed to fit extra work in...
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Bear in mind we are at capacity for the amount of work we can take on
I think we should have a list of definates, and then a wishlist..
I agree, I think you will be hard pressed to fit extra work in...
in fact, i think you'll be hard pressed to fit in what you already have...
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So how many cars are being worked on then, its a sod I have to go into work or I would have come to help.
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Bear in mind we are at capacity for the amount of work we can take on
I think we should have a list of definates, and then a wishlist..
I agree, I think you will be hard pressed to fit extra work in...
in fact, i think you'll be hard pressed to fit in what you already have...
My thoughts exactly
We only need to hit a snag, and it could ruin all the plans
I'd rather under promise and over deliver.. and I won't cut corners, so I hope nobody is left disappointed.
Tunnie, can we have a list of everything we're doing? That lambda sensor is going to be a problem, it's soaking at the mo, but I can't get it off.
My fingers are very crossed nobody goes sick at work that day, or we really are up sht street.....
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If me turning up with this V6 is going to cause probs then I'd rather not throw spanners in the works - I can still take it too this mehanic up the road to get it done (albeit at a cost!) - Seeing as I was late confirming anyway I don't want to spoil anyones day by any means..
Just let me know sooner rather than later so I can un-cancel my booking!
Cheers,
Chris.
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If me turning up with this V6 is going to cause probs then I'd rather not throw spanners in the works - I can still take it too this mehanic up the road to get it done (albeit at a cost!) - Seeing as I was late confirming anyway I don't want to spoil anyones day by any means..
Just let me know sooner rather than later so I can un-cancel my booking!
Cheers,
Chris.
I suspect, if you are able to do the 'stripdown' bit with guidance from others, it shouldn't be a problem to get new belt on and timed up, then let you put all the other bits back on (again with guidance). With the number of people about at both sites, I'm sure we can get you fitted in somewhere, assuming no major snags happen...
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If me turning up with this V6 is going to cause probs then I'd rather not throw spanners in the works - I can still take it too this mehanic up the road to get it done (albeit at a cost!) - Seeing as I was late confirming anyway I don't want to spoil anyones day by any means..
Just let me know sooner rather than later so I can un-cancel my booking!
Cheers,
Chris.
I suspect, if you are able to do the 'stripdown' bit with guidance from others, it shouldn't be a problem to get new belt on and timed up, then let you put all the other bits back on (again with guidance). With the number of people about at both sites, I'm sure we can get you fitted in somewhere, assuming no major snags happen...
Well with the guidance, + the haynes + the guide on here I should be able to get on with the stripdown - I printed the instructions off for the cam locking kit too, they seem pretty comprehensive - obviously we're still gonna need to borrow the actual kit at some point.. If you reckon theres a high chance then I shall appear, as before, laden with booze which sadly I won't be able to touch..
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It will get done.....I can always leave Laidback66 doing MaxV6's handbrake whilst I do the cambelt...then fit yours in....
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It will get done.....I can always leave Laidback66 doing MaxV6's handbrake whilst I do the cambelt...then fit yours in....
Brill, I shall definitely see you all there then :) Be good to put faces to names, even if I have only been a member / omega owner for just over a day
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Lets leave it that I will do the V6 belt change on this one at Tunnie's.. unless things don't go to plan, and then we'll shout for help.
I don't anticipate it being a problem, but we can't take on my more than we've already got - I was budgeting for yours!!
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it is going to be tight.. won't have time for the scrappy but I reckon we can fit it all in, main jobs at our location:
my belt, pump, aux belt
ClarCE - belt, pump, aux belt
CraigR - lambda (thats if u can get the sensor off)
Taxi Driver - belt, pump, aux belt.
TD said he would come over for lunch time ish.. so that should work out ok.
I can help strip and and put things back together...
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it is going to be tight.. won't have time for the scrappy but I reckon we can fit it all in, main jobs at our location:
my belt, pump, aux belt
ClarCE - belt, pump, aux belt
CraigR - lambda (thats if u can get the sensor off)
Taxi Driver - belt, pump, aux belt.
TD said he would come over for lunch time ish.. so that should work out ok.
I can help strip and and put things back together...
Taxi Driver naked.... :o
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I can help strip and and put things back together...
your good at stripping... ...bolts that is ;)
which reminds me - you will get delayed trying to remove that sheared bolt.....
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I can help strip and and put things back together...
your good at stripping... ...bolts that is ;)
which reminds me - you will get delayed trying to remove that sheared bolt.....
I don't think that bolt has caused the problem, I don't see that coming out either without some professional equipment.
We are starting first thing in the morning on mine, hopefully get it done and out of the way!
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I can help strip and and put things back together...
your good at stripping... ...bolts that is ;)
which reminds me - you will get delayed trying to remove that sheared bolt.....
I don't think that bolt has caused the problem, I don't see that coming out either without some professional equipment.
We'll see... but.. I still think with that back cover removed we may have a sporting chance.
whatever happens with that bolt may have to be off the camera though, because it likey won't be pretty or professional ;)
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I can help strip and and put things back together...
your good at stripping... ...bolts that is ;)
which reminds me - you will get delayed trying to remove that sheared bolt.....
I don't think that bolt has caused the problem, I don't see that coming out either without some professional equipment.
We'll see... but.. I still think with that back cover removed we may have a sporting chance.
whatever happens with that bolt may have to be off the camera though, because it likey won't be pretty or professional ;)
;D ;D ;D
Thats reminded me actually that bolt will be missing from the 'how2' dvd.... we might have to mention something there about it....
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James
Is It going to be ok for you to get the Exhaust down to tunnies from the cat down to the back box. Will it fit in your car i was thinking the only way you could get it in is to put it into its separate parts or do you only want to bring the lambda sensor i thought it would be just quicker to swap your exhaust on to my car than try and get the lambda sensor out of both exhausts and mine is sounding rather loud, how much do you want for it about ? PM me if you dont want to post on here.
THANKS
Craig
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i think the exhaust was not in great shape, hence trying to get the bugger out!
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Hello mate, I do have to make something from breaking these cars, so it would be £10 for the lambda sensor, or £25 with the cat, incl sensor.
I should know on Friday what I can get off ;)
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I just want to check I've got everything I need if poss - this will be un-technical, so bare with me..
Cam belt change - timing kit includes belt, what i assume is the tensioner (metal thing with 2 wheels on it) bag of bolts, additional wheel thing
Aux belt - just the belt
Water Pump - just the pump
Antifreeze (5L)
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I just want to check I've got everything I need if poss - this will be un-technical, so bare with me..
Cam belt change - timing kit includes belt, what i assume is the tensioner (metal thing with 2 wheels on it) bag of bolts, additional wheel thing
Aux belt - just the belt
Water Pump - just the pump
Antifreeze (5L)
you should have an 'O' ring with the water pump ... Vx P/N 90354908 (pump should be Vx P/N 90543277)
also silicone grease to spray on the pump to block mating surface - but I'm bringing a spray can of that ... well "white lithium grease" which I think is the same thing?
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Its not the same thing but, a light smear will do just as good a job.
Tunnie, do I need to put me easy outs and tap kit in the car as well for this 'damaged' stud of yours....
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Hmm, I've got a feeling that theres no o-ring in with it, unless its attached to the pump already..
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Its not the same thing but, a light smear will do just as good a job.
Tunnie, do I need to put me easy outs and tap kit in the car as well for this 'damaged' stud of yours....
Ohh yes please :)
Forgot about that stuff.... the is minimum thread showing I can see it being a bastard to get out!
I can strip the belt cover down in the morning before 9ish.... perhaps on your way though to Jaime's you could stop by for 2 mins and see what you think?
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Ok....do you have a drill and drill bits....and a nice big gob of grease...
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Ok....do you have a drill and drill bits....and a nice big gob of grease...
Deep down, Marks_DTM, you know the answer to that.....
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I noticed he'd got a tiny weeny little bit of grease on his overalls last Sunday ;)
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Tunnie, PM me your address....
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I just want to check I've got everything I need if poss - this will be un-technical, so bare with me..
Cam belt change - timing kit includes belt, what i assume is the tensioner (metal thing with 2 wheels on it) bag of bolts, additional wheel thing
Aux belt - just the belt
Water Pump - just the pump
Antifreeze (5L)
you should have an 'O' ring with the water pump ... Vx P/N 90354908 (pump should be Vx P/N 90543277)
also silicone grease to spray on the pump to block mating surface - but I'm bringing a spray can of that ... well "white lithium grease" which I think is the same thing?
Got my housemate to check, its there, we're all set :y
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I will try and get to Tunnie's to help strip all the belt etc off, before Mark's arrival...
Note to self.. no beer tonight....
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I will try and get to Tunnie's to help strip all the belt etc off, before Mark's arrival...
Note to self.. no beer tonight....
Cheers James, I shall be up and about at 8 ish sorting things out :y
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Ok....do you have a drill and drill bits....and a nice big gob of grease...
Battery drill, millions of drill bits, hand drill..... got some grease, its thick waxy type stuff, not like copper slip.
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I will bring my drill anyway....the grease is to pack around the broken end to catch the swarf....
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I will bring my drill anyway....the grease is to pack around the broken end to catch the swarf....
I think you might need more than a bit of grease to catch a Klingon ::)
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Ok, just been informed I can't leave till about 8:15am, hopefully the roads will be clear Tunnie and I can get to yours ASAP
You'll be pleased to know I've been "relieved" of being on call though, so there's almost nil chance I would have to leave early.....
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I will bring my drill anyway....the grease is to pack around the broken end to catch the swarf....
I think you might need more than a bit of grease to catch a Klingon ::)
Make it so...
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I will bring my drill anyway....the grease is to pack around the broken end to catch the swarf....
I think you might need more than a bit of grease to catch a Klingon ::)
Make it so...
No1 :y
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Cheers James, I shall be up and about at 8 ish sorting things out :y
:o :o Its hardly worth going to bed is it Tunnie ;D
Me being me....totally disorganised....havent got any of the bits yet :-[
Tho i did call vx dealer today and they have cambelt kit and water pump in stock, so will pick them up in the morning :y
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Taxi Driver, you lazy student bum you leaving it to the last min ;) ;D
James - Excellent news!
I shall be up early anyway to prep the garage, move cars around and strip my 2.2 down to the belt :y
Btw folks mother tunnie has got loads of snacks in, sausage rolls, bacon.... so should be good :y