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Chat Area => Meetings, gatherings, parties etc => Topic started by: Gaffers on 29 April 2007, 08:41:30
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Anyone interested meeting up in june. As previously discussed I have access to a long pit (3 car lengths at least) and large working areas in and out of hangars.
If someone can bring the BBQ, Ive got the real estate.
Any takers? Dates in June?
Gaffers
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id love to meet up with a few guys but the tidworth trip has been a nightmare for me in the past -when i was based there! id be a bit scared i would be press ganged back in to the army !!!! tone.
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id love to meet up with a few guys but the tidworth trip has been a nightmare for me in the past -when i was based there! id be a bit scared i would be press ganged back in to the army !!!! tone.
I promise I will keep my recruitment hat off for the day!! I may even be able to get a few willing soldiers of mine to help out (beer as a fee of course) :D
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Well thats only down the road for me......so count me in.....let me know.....in fact PM me....as i keep forgetting to check this section out :-[
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If I'm right and that's near Andover , I would be up for it. Like TD I don't often come here so please PM me.
Cheers
Ian
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I'd be up for this too!
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Throw your dates at me, it will be just my luck to choose the weekend when everyone is busy.
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Not the 2/3rd, any other ok.
The job I'd like to tackle with moral support is the thermostat.
(Does RAC recover broken projects? ::))
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I'd be up for that. Not sure I'll need anything doing but I'm happy to come along and I have a cambelt kit to contribute.
Can also get access to an urn for tea making duties.
Kevin
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I'd be up for that. Not sure I'll need anything doing but I'm happy to come along and I have a cambelt kit to contribute.
Can also get access to an urn for tea making duties.
Kevin
Only an hour for me, count me in, happy to change cambelts! :)
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Sounds good for me, Need a cambelt and water pump change if someone would be so kind?? I can bring food for the BBQ!
I wonder if anybody can come who has a proper tech 2?
Dean
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I'm up for it, live in Glasgow but work near Salisbury, any weekend after 9/10th June is good for me :y
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;)yep up for that guys,dont think that i will need anything doing ,but can bring beer and food.What a great way to meet other members on here.Might try to get the other half to attend as well.[she can cook].ONLY JOKING.dont want deaths on my head thank you. ;D ;D ;D
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Throw your dates at me, it will be just my luck to choose the weekend when everyone is busy.
Noth the 9th for me :y
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i will have to check the final date you come up with, id love to pop back down and have a nose around!
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might be up for this, depending on funds etc...
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Can I come! :y
If only for the quenching of knowledge! (I'm new to the Omega stuff.. Only had one for 4 days! :-) )
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im up for this the end of the month is better for me and can supply meat straight from the bucthers for the bbg as need belts waterpump doing an dont think air conworking proper lets us now the dates cheers
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looks like the 30th is the most popular date. We'll go for that unless people have massive concerns.
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not a proplam the 30th sounds good to me count me in
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the 30th counts me out -im on call that week, not to worry though.
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what about anyone else? 30t h sound ok? or will it be just me and a jumping transformer ;)
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the 30th of may is no good to me I'm not back from 2 weeks holiday until the 11th june
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30th sounds good to me.
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Hi all id love to go got big gas BBQ ,JUST GOT N REG 2.5 V6 IN SILVER NEED SOME ONE WITH KNOWLEDGE TO GIVE IT THE PNCE OVER ONLY LIVE IN CALNE WILTS :y
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We are talking 30 June (not May) aren't we?
Good for me!
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im a newbie. but i would be up for it i my elite estate has 89000 on it i brought with 81,000
the service book is fully stamped but i dont know wethar the cambelt has been changed ,, so i would not mind doing it also water pump.. look at me running off anyway im new please advise cheers
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yes i think were all meeting at the end of june no dout some one will confern this for me
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If its june thats ok with me and would be good to meet up and have some body cheak my ac out as got a leak.
Pm me as i forget to cheack things
laters me.
;) :y
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the 30th counts me out -im on call that week, not to worry though.
Give me a shout if you're in the local area over the next couple of months and I can give you a guided tour 8-)
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To confirm we are going for the 30th June. I will be there around 10am and I will also put of signs to follow from A338 and bulford directions all the way to the hangar where we will be working.
However if you want to come you WILL need to give your names (pm) to me so I can leave them with the guard room. On the day you will also need photo ID (passport, driving license, etc) to get into the base... heightened alert level blah blah blah.... If I dont have your name you wont get past the guards with the big guns ::)
Can someone confirm they will bring the bbq and meat? I will supply fizzy pop and tea. Also bring lots of tools, I have a locking kit we can use and I cant wait to get in the pit.
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Do we know how many are coming and what jobs need doing?
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Just seen this, count me in for the 30th - Ian I'll help you do your stat, mines still holding and I have the 2 rubber seals you need, all you need is the stat with 1 large o-ring and the new bolts (I also have these if you want)..
I'll be about ready to almost chop my hands off again by then :y
Will there be free Tornado rides? ;)
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I am insulted you would even think of associating us with the RAF (Crab Air)
No tornados (pfffft) but I can show you what I drive on a weekday - my big old armoured ambulances. 8-) I cannot unfortunately take anyone for a test drive, it is more than my jobs worth I'm afraid. But I can start one up for you and let you hear the fantastic noise they make - if only I could my meega to make the same growl without going wideboy with a silly exhaust box. ::)
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I am insulted you would even think of associating us with the RAF (Crab Air)
No tornados (pfffft) but I can show you what I drive on a weekday - my big old armoured ambulances. 8-) I cannot unfortunately take anyone for a test drive, it is more than my jobs worth I'm afraid. But I can start one up for you and let you hear the fantastic noise they make - if only I could my meega to make the same growl without going wideboy with a silly exhaust box. ::)
Oops :-[ No insult intended :P
How about a Puma?! Failing that, those armoured ambulances sounds pretty cool to me :y
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Thanks Chris. I might have done it by then, then again probably not! I did manage to get a spanner on the bb and move it enough to assure myself that I could undo it. That's about as far as I got.
Did you find you needed a new transfer pipe? Don't really want to buy one unless necessary.
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Thanks Chris. I might have done it by then, then again probably not! I did manage to get a spanner on the bb and move it enough to assure myself that I could undo it. That's about as far as I got.
Did you find you needed a new transfer pipe? Don't really want to buy one unless necessary.
Well I bought the transfer pipe (comes with o-rings) and the two o-rings on their own, so I had four, and then ended up not using any of it as it didn't arrive in time when I was doing the job, the old ones weren't in too bad a state so got re-used, along with lots of black sealant around the edge of the pipe just to make sure - all seems to be ok... pipes only a tenner if you do end up deciding to buy one..
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the only thing is I don't want to decide I need to buy one when my car is in bits in the middle of an MOD base! They might start using it for firing practice :o
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only if it towed into the ranges area out back..!! :P ::) ;D
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the only thing is I don't want to decide I need to buy one when my car is in bits in the middle of an MOD base! They might start using it for firing practice :o
Well I can bring mine, and if you do need it then you can have it for a fiver, saves me taking it back / chucking it on ebay..
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oh brilliant - I didn't realise you hadn't used it. So I will source the new stat and bolts, you've got the pipe and 2 orings. What did you use for sealant?
Cheers,
Ian
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Right guys you are gonna have to pm me your real names for the front gate, or you aint getting in!! ;) It would be helpful if you also gave which jobs you need doing and which jobs you are willing to do for others.
That way I can keep a list and make sure no-one is stuck at Checkpoint 2.....
Gaffers
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Is the meet still on its all gone a bit quiet :o :o :o
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If it's OK i'd like to tag on to this meet as I'm in area at that time and I'II have the omega down with me, but don't worry about booking me in to tidworth camp as I have my own ID card, Cheers :y
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Hey, I might be able to make this if it's on 30th June. Not 100% definite yet but it might coincide with my trip to Devon so could take a day out and call in en-route. 8-)
Gaffers - if I can, I assume you'll need me to PM you my details so I can get past the sentry's. Also, exactly where is the location?
Cheers
Bob
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I will need PMs from anyone hoping to attend with their names, those with ID cards will need a car pass though :D
WRT location I will be signposting on the A338 (which goes through the middle of Tidworth) from North and South right in to the compound where we will be 8-) Look out for 'OOF' with an arrow....
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Gaffers,
I'm sorry mate but I am going to have to pull out of this event as something else has come up on the 30th. Shame as it seems to have a good head of steam. Hope you all have a cracking day. :y
Cheers,
Ian
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can you send me details of where in tidworth the meet is :ie address, thanks
Gary :) :y
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Anybody going need any bits and pieces on TC prices?
Have you got your middle section of exhaust yet Bob?
Also dont think TB is going so if no-one else is taking their cheap tech2, i could bring mine if that helps?
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hi mate yes will be there but bbq wont fit in car so can anyone else bring one plus need someone to look at car running abit groggy
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sorry to b a pain has anyone got a spare set of alloys they would sale cheap for my 3.0lt meega and bring let us know thanks jody
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I have a cam kit and some axel stands. I could grab some oil drum bbqs from the cookhouse :D
Other than that i have a few different specialist tools. I will not have access to the workshop tools so if you have some specialist tools that you think people will need please bring them. :y
REMEMBER - you need photo ID (driving license, passport, etc) to get in. You will also need a car pass and you car will be searched... :D apologies in advance for the invasion but with the current climate...
ALSO - if you havent given me your name you wont get into the base (I have to leave a list with the guard room) :-?
Will anyone actually need the pit for gearbox top ups and the like? That was part of the reason for me putting on the meet here. I need to know so I can get the keys, but if noone does then it will be less bother... ;)
Gaffers
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Anybody going need any bits and pieces on TC prices?
Have you got your middle section of exhaust yet Bob?
I've just booked it in to have the exhaust done this Friday, but thanks for asking Dave. :y
Not sure if I'm going to be able to make it now as a couple of things have cropped up but will try and keep options open.
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Yes I need the pit if its not too much trouble did you get my PM with my details??
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I wouldn't mind the pit either :y
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No probs, will get the keys then 8-)
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Yes I need the pit if its not too much trouble did you get my PM with my details??
Yup, youre on the list 8-)
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any one passing my way and want to convoy up im in devon
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TD has just asked if I am going to this Hmmmm a pit eh would be helpful for me to look at my steering problem to see what is loose
And I can bring my Vid and photo Camera to film stuff
ill PM with my info
Craig
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Does anyone have the tools and the know how to do a cambelt change at this meet. As I wouldn't mind getting mine changed.
Cheers Jim 8-)
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Does anyone have the tools and the know how to do a cambelt change at this meet. As I wouldn't mind getting mine changed.
Cheers Jim 8-)
Yup, moi !! :y
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Does anyone have the tools and the know how to do a cambelt change at this meet. As I wouldn't mind getting mine changed.
Cheers Jim 8-)
Yup, moi !! :y
Fantastic, Do you mind giving me a hand to change the cambelt & tensioner's etc. I'm a bit of a Cambelt Virgin ;D ;D
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No worries, done it a couple of times now.
Thats what the meet is for ;)
Gaffers
P.S. Not got my list to hand - have you sent me your name? If not just pm it to me :y
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No worries, done it a couple of times now.
Thats what the meet is for ;)
Gaffers
P.S. Not got my list to hand - have you sent me your name? If not just pm it to me :y
Yes, I sent you an email last week I'm in Wilton.
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groovy 8-) 8-)
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sorry guys going to have to pool out as some thing have pop up that need sorting out asap this weekend hope you have a nice time up there
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No worries dude,
Still makes about a dozen.
Blanket email with details on the way to all those who pm'ed me... :D
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Has anyone that is going on saturday done a cam cover gasket change??
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I've been over that ground when we changed the cams on ClarCE's car. However, I left him to fit the cam covers as he had so much practice!
Kevin
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hi yes will be going have we got a BBQyet and can anyone chang ht leads +plugs
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No worries dude,
Still makes about a dozen.
Blanket email with details on the way to all those who pm'ed me... :D
I havent received anything? :-/
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Has anyone that is going on saturday done a cam cover gasket change??
Done one on my 4 pot :y
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That's cheating, TD ;)
As far as this meet goes - IF (and only if) I can get my Estate running on time tonight, then I will be along to it. I'm capable of doing any of the jobs that have been mentioned, but please remember I've only got one pair of hands. Requests are coming in thick and fast via PM - and I've not even confirmed I'm going yet :o
Just remember, it all hinges on the Estate, and on another arrangement I have hopfully got on Saturday, so there are absolutely no promises...
IF I can make it - then I won't be charging for work at a meet.
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Does anyone have the tools and the know how to do a cambelt change at this meet. As I wouldn't mind getting mine changed.
Cheers Jim 8-)
Yup, moi !! :y
Fantastic, Do you mind giving me a hand to change the cambelt & tensioner's etc. I'm a bit of a Cambelt Virgin ;D ;D
Jim, I do apologise that our weekend fell through mate.
If I can get to Tidworth, you'll be the very first on my list :y
And it will be Free :)
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Does anyone have the tools and the know how to do a cambelt change at this meet. As I wouldn't mind getting mine changed.
Cheers Jim 8-)
Yup, moi !! :y
Fantastic, Do you mind giving me a hand to change the cambelt & tensioner's etc. I'm a bit of a Cambelt Virgin ;D ;D
Jim, I do apologise that our weekend fell through mate.
If I can get to Tidworth, you'll be the very first on my list :y
And it will be Free :)
Cheers Mate :y
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No worries dude,
Still makes about a dozen.
Blanket email with details on the way to all those who pm'ed me... :D
I havent received anything? :-/
Same Here Am I missing an Email ?
Craig
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Bit of a problem with tomorrow's meet. I have just been royally f@*ked off by some jobsworth about getting access to the pit. It seems the guy I spoke to has moved on and some air raid warden ala Dads army type has replaced him, so no pit I am afraid. There is still plenty of space for other stuff and I do have some axel stands for gearbox top up and the like.
I was thinking of everyone getting there about 11am. Follow the signs from the A338 and sign in at the guard room - keep following the signs. I personally will be without my meega as the wifes car is knackered and she has to drive to work tomorrow :( I cannot give the postcode as it will either not find it on your tomtom or will send you into a river down the road!
Sorry to everyone about the pit I am not best impressed but thats life. And yes I do have shelter and work space indoors.
Gaffers
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Shame About the Pit :( But if you have Cover for us to work under thats ok as it looks like its going to rain lots tomorrow
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Oh i forgot Does anyone going to the met tomorrow need a centre exhaust section for an estate I have a new non VX ill bring if anyone wants one
Craig
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Oh i forgot Does anyone going to the met tomorrow need a centre exhaust section for an estate I have a new non VX ill bring if anyone wants one
Craig
V6?
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Sorry James 4 Pot 2.0l only
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Sorry James 4 Pot 2.0l only
Bah
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Bit of a problem with tomorrow's meet. I have just been royally f@*ked off by some jobsworth about getting access to the pit. It seems the guy I spoke to has moved on and some air raid warden ala Dads army type has replaced him, so no pit I am afraid. There is still plenty of space for other stuff and I do have some axel stands for gearbox top up and the like.
I was thinking of everyone getting there about 11am. Follow the signs from the A338 and sign in at the guard room - keep following the signs. I personally will be without my meega as the wifes car is knackered and she has to drive to work tomorrow :( I cannot give the postcode as it will either not find it on your tomtom or will send you into a river down the road!
Sorry to everyone about the pit I am not best impressed but thats life. And yes I do have shelter and work space indoors.
Gaffers
Pity I was hoping to do an oil and filter change and sort out my Handbrake
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Oil filter = easy on axle stands.
handbrake also possible.
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I was going to check my steering out to see if anything was loose and to try and find out why its vibrating and see whats up with the steering box but if there is no pit a curb will have to do :)
Ill get an exhaust on with axle stands :)
Craig
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No worries dude,
Still makes about a dozen.
Blanket email with details on the way to all those who pm'ed me... :D
I havent received anything? :-/
Same Here Am I missing an Email ?
Craig
Still recieved nothing and have PM my details can someone tell me what is happening????
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I was going to check my steering out to see if anything was loose and to try and find out why its vibrating and see whats up with the steering box but if there is no pit a curb will have to do :)
Ill get an exhaust on with axle stands :)
Craig
I havent been to pick them up yet ::)
Dont worry going to vx dealer in the morning + picking up some rear pads for my omega...so guess what i'll be doing ;)
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Kool I am Replacing My Rear Pads Tomorrow do you want to go first so i can watch and learn ::)
Fingers Crossed The Sections are there to pick up because it was sounding like a tank exhaust tonight lol
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Kool I am Replacing My Rear Pads Tomorrow do you want to go first so i can watch and learn ::)
Fingers Crossed The Sections are there to pick up because it was sounding like a tank exhaust tonight lol
LOL......you dont want to watch me coz i dont do it the 'correct' method. ::)
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Kool I am Replacing My Rear Pads Tomorrow do you want to go first so i can watch and learn ::)
Fingers Crossed The Sections are there to pick up because it was sounding like a tank exhaust tonight lol
LOL......you dont want to watch me coz i dont do it the 'correct' method. ::)
rear pads are real easy. may be worth getting some spare antirattle springs as these are sometimes in a bad way...
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Kool I am Replacing My Rear Pads Tomorrow do you want to go first so i can watch and learn ::)
Fingers Crossed The Sections are there to pick up because it was sounding like a tank exhaust tonight lol
LOL......you dont want to watch me coz i dont do it the 'correct' method. ::)
rear pads are real easy. may be worth getting some spare antirattle springs as these are sometimes in a bad way...
Thanks for the tip TB :y
Just come back from stealer......got your exhaust sections Craig.....didnt have any rear pads tho :(
Off out in a bit to another one other side of town....who does have rear pads in stock so I'll get a couple of spares if they have any :-/ And i'll get some washers for the clunk of doom door hinge. May as well change that one on mine as well.
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hi all hope all went well today limped back from london this morning with hardly any power ht leads i think is there anyone in north wilts that can help me fit new ones i dont know where to start cheers
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I've been over that ground when we changed the cams on ClarCE's car. However, I left him to fit the cam covers as he had so much practice!
Kevin
I must apologise for my 3 month ish silence - shocking behaviour I know...
I finally split up with that nagging woman after a further million and one rows about the car, and I am now seeing a much nicer young lady who lives in Swindon :y
However, as with everything there is a downside - the MPG is killing me! Its costing me £300 a month in fuel to get to work and back, and I've just had a promotion thats going to see me heading up ICT for our group - meaning stupid mileage up to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Beds and Newbury (I think I'll fly to the Slovakia site ;) ) So theres only one thing for it sadly, the Omega has to go :( Its on ebay - I'm praying someone will hit the buy-it-now, but its unlikely!
If you see a new Vectra flying up and down the A46 / M40 in the near future, look twice it might be me!
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Wondered where you had got to Chris.
But you should do the decent thing and change the cam cover seals before you sell it ;) ;D
Cheers :y
Ian
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I've been over that ground when we changed the cams on ClarCE's car. However, I left him to fit the cam covers as he had so much practice!
Kevin
I must apologise for my 3 month ish silence - shocking behaviour I know...
I finally split up with that nagging woman after a further million and one rows about the car, and I am now seeing a much nicer young lady who lives in Swindon :y
However, as with everything there is a downside - the MPG is killing me! Its costing me £300 a month in fuel to get to work and back, and I've just had a promotion thats going to see me heading up ICT for our group - meaning stupid mileage up to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Beds and Newbury (I think I'll fly to the Slovakia site ;) ) So theres only one thing for it sadly, the Omega has to go :( Its on ebay - I'm praying someone will hit the buy-it-now, but its unlikely!
If you see a new Vectra flying up and down the A46 / M40 in the near future, look twice it might be me!
Nooo! Don't do it! Sounds like another taker for the LPG upgrade bulk buy :y
Kevin
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I gave the Omega the full works today in case someone wants to buy it, and when I finished I actually stood back and felt really sad about letting it go! :'(
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I gave the Omega the full works today in case someone wants to buy it, and when I finished I actually stood back and felt really sad about letting it go! :'(
Did you ever fit thoses side sills I gave you
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I've been over that ground when we changed the cams on ClarCE's car. However, I left him to fit the cam covers as he had so much practice!
Kevin
I must apologise for my 3 month ish silence - shocking behaviour I know...
I finally split up with that nagging woman after a further million and one rows about the car, and I am now seeing a much nicer young lady who lives in Swindon :y
However, as with everything there is a downside - the MPG is killing me! Its costing me £300 a month in fuel to get to work and back, and I've just had a promotion thats going to see me heading up ICT for our group - meaning stupid mileage up to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Beds and Newbury (I think I'll fly to the Slovakia site ;) ) So theres only one thing for it sadly, the Omega has to go :( Its on ebay - I'm praying someone will hit the buy-it-now, but its unlikely!
If you see a new Vectra flying up and down the A46 / M40 in the near future, look twice it might be me!
I can't afford to run a V6 on petrol either, but £20 - £25 a week on gas is affordable