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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #60 on: 28 February 2011, 10:51:10 »
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Also TB did you pick up the Vauxhall College Books
Not sure, not unloaded car yet  :-[

If they were by my table, chances are they got lobbed in my boot when all the other stuff went it - it all got a bit rushed at the end ;D
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #61 on: 28 February 2011, 10:59:48 »
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Sorry for the late post, I got absolutely screwed on the journey home, but that couldn't dampen an excellent weekend.

Didn't pay your favourite network operator a visit on the way?  ;)

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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #62 on: 28 February 2011, 11:19:56 »
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Sorry for the late post, I got absolutely screwed on the journey home, but that couldn't dampen an excellent weekend.

Didn't pay your favourite network operator a visit on the way?  ;)

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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #63 on: 28 February 2011, 12:10:55 »
At the risk of repeating everyones sentiments, I would alos like to thank Guffer for organising an excellent weekend and giving us access to his fantastic facilities!!

I would also like to thanks everyone that helped me nervously navigate my way through an ATF and Diff oil change, followed by replacement of cam cover gaskets! The long and distinguished list includes P6UL K, Entwood, Guffer, Kevin, Chrisgixer, Lazytinker, Taxi Al and Jack to name but a few!!

I had an awesome weekend, and managed to tackle some jobs that I would never have been able to do on my own!!  :y :y

So Chris, when are you organising the Suspension bush party???  :-/ :o :'(
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #64 on: 28 February 2011, 14:24:28 »
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Also TB did you pick up the Vauxhall College Books
Not sure, not unloaded car yet  :-[

If they were by my table, chances are they got lobbed in my boot when all the other stuff went it - it all got a bit rushed at the end ;D
Yes they where next to all your boxs, no problems is you have them just keep hold of them until next time we meet up :y
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #65 on: 28 February 2011, 14:31:48 »
Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
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« Reply #66 on: 28 February 2011, 14:34:06 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Cheers Mate, The car was running great and the temp gauge stayed at 85 all the way home :y
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« Reply #67 on: 28 February 2011, 15:20:28 »
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And Paul, we discussed your issue and came to the conclussion you describe with water pump, those bolts are set to very low torque, several of is have done the exact same thing.  ::)  :-X easy done.
May be able to turn those bolts put from the back.


Hi Chris, yes i managed to get the pump off again today and after speaking to James - Twiglet i did as suggested and wound thru the remaining thread of the bolt and they came out - Luckily!

Off to Vauxhalls tomorrow for all new bolts for all the pulleys, some thread lock, another bottle of anti-freeze and some seals.

I can only assume that the knocking could of been an air lock perhaps? 

The car REALLY drank a lot of fuel on the way home, it was ridiculous!  What could of the cause been for that to happen?  :-?

Some possibles, cam timing(gulp), multi rams, maf....? Kev checked the cam timing so start with the others. Does it drive ok? Power all there? I guess you cant tell yet? Pedal trick it for codes too.
Kerp an eye on the coolant level, it'll take a while to settle as it self bleeds the air back to the header tank.

I turned the crank by hand earlier so all the TDC markings met and their all spot on, even the tensioner markings line up - I took pictures of the 4 cam pulleys and the tension for you to see, i'll post them up tomorrow.

I've not driven it since i got home last night, i didn't want to tempt fate with that one bolt in the water pump pully!

There's been no fault lights or anything during the drive home last night, i'll do the pedal trick if i get a chance tomorrow.
I've come across the odd water pump that has raised ribs (3 i think) and the original bolts are too long and just catch on the ribs, its worth a look

I'll check that when i get the new bolts Pete, thanks for the heads up  :y
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #68 on: 28 February 2011, 16:36:33 »
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Also TB did you pick up the Vauxhall College Books
Not sure, not unloaded car yet  :-[

If they were by my table, chances are they got lobbed in my boot when all the other stuff went it - it all got a bit rushed at the end ;D
Yes they where next to all your boxs, no problems is you have them just keep hold of them until next time we meet up :y
I'll go out and check the boot as soon as this tedious conf call finishes...
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #69 on: 28 February 2011, 16:37:24 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Esp when the tinker then promptly fails to start without a jumplead ;D
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« Reply #70 on: 28 February 2011, 17:08:37 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Esp when the tinker then promptly fails to start without a jumplead ;D
That was quite funny actually ::) ;D
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« Reply #71 on: 28 February 2011, 17:19:04 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Esp when the tinker then promptly fails to start without a jumplead ;D
That was quite funny actually ::) ;D
I'm quite impressed that GayboyGixer managed to find the Tech2 button marked 'Discharge Car Battery' ;D
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« Reply #72 on: 28 February 2011, 17:21:27 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Esp when the tinker then promptly fails to start without a jumplead ;D
That was quite funny actually ::) ;D
I'm quite impressed that GayboyGixer managed to find the Tech2 button marked 'Discharge Car Battery' ;D

So am I... I was searching for it earlier in the day but couldn't :-X ::) ;D
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« Reply #73 on: 28 February 2011, 17:26:31 »
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Glad you got back safely Jim... I never like it when things start to get rushed ;)
Esp when the tinker then promptly fails to start without a jumplead ;D
That was quite funny actually ::) ;D
No it wasn't :-[
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Re: The Hamphire Meet - Aftermath....
« Reply #74 on: 28 February 2011, 17:39:13 »
Jim - I have your folders  :-[.  Now safely in the dry.


Blimey, my back ached after loading car on Friday, never let up all weekend, and is killing me after unloading car a few mins ago.


Hot bath time methinks  :-[
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