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Big thanks to all at Telford - over 3 grand saved!
« on: 25 February 2008, 08:59:12 »

A big thank you to everybody who turned up.

It realy was an excellent team effort and we had an awful lot to get done.

The fact we achieved everything is down to everybody getting stuck in and stripping cam belts down, re-assembly, the lot! Plus the supply of drinks, fetching of petrol, cooking, cleaning etc etc etc.....

Its realy appreciated and everybody deserves a big pat on the back (not me as I am a bit sore this morning!)

And a special thanks to Timbuk for the loan of the unit, the hiring of the generator and toilet (TB prison) and the general running around and thats despite the other personal priorities he currently has!

And I wont mention the evil stench that Mr Jimbob was producing on the Sunday morning.....well it certainly made me work faster!
« Last Edit: 25 February 2008, 10:32:04 by Mark »
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #1 on: 25 February 2008, 09:03:00 »

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A big thank you to everybody who turned up.

It realy was an excellent team effort and we had an awful lot to get done.

The fact we achieved everything is down to everybody getting stuck in and stripping cam belts down, re-assembly, the lot! Plus the supply of drinks, fetching of petrol, cooking, cleaning etc etc etc.....

Its realy appreciated and everybody deserves a big pat on the back (not me as I am a bit sore this morning!)

And a special thanks to Timbuk for the loan of the unit, the hiring of the generator and toilet (TB prison) and the general running around and thats despite the other personal priorities he currently has!

And I wont mention the evil stench that Mr Jimbob was producing on the Sunday morning.....well it certainly made me work faster!

Wondered what that smell was, have to remember that the next time ;D ;D
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #2 on: 25 February 2008, 09:05:01 »

What can I say, I had a touch of wind  ::)

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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #3 on: 25 February 2008, 09:17:36 »

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What can I say, I had a touch of wind  ::)


You weren't the only one ::)

It was an excellent meet. Thanks to all those who made it happen. :y

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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #4 on: 25 February 2008, 09:39:46 »

Yes. Thanks to timbuk for the unit. i would also like to thank Mr TB for the help in doing my cambelt for me (as he did comment on how bad it was) much appreciated for the help there Jamie  :y top man. The car now runs alot better and wow what pull she has as well  :D. I would also like to thank Mr Shyboy (bill) for the loan of a bed for Friday night, Thanks for that Bill  :y most appreciated for that thanks.

It was nice to put some faces to forum names as well. Some faces I worked out to the names, nice to see alot of members there good turn out. Hope to be able to see members at another meet soon (hopefully when the weather is abit warmer prehaps).

Paul  :y
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #5 on: 25 February 2008, 10:05:42 »

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It was nice to put some faces to forum names as well. Some faces I worked out to the names, nice to see alot of members there good turn out. Hope to be able to see members at another meet soon (hopefully when the weather is abit warmer prehaps).

I think we should print some name tags next time. :y

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« Reply #6 on: 25 February 2008, 10:06:55 »

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It was nice to put some faces to forum names as well. Some faces I worked out to the names, nice to see alot of members there good turn out. Hope to be able to see members at another meet soon (hopefully when the weather is abit warmer prehaps).

I think we should print some name tags next time. :y

Kevin

I still have mine from the lakes meet last year :y
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #7 on: 25 February 2008, 10:22:09 »

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A big thank you to everybody who turned up.

It realy was an excellent team effort and we had an awful lot to get done.

The fact we achieved everything is down to everybody getting stuck in and stripping cam belts down, re-assembly, the lot! Plus the supply of drinks, fetching of petrol, cooking, cleaning etc etc etc.....

Its realy appreciated and everybody deserves a big pat on the back (not me as I am a bit sore this morning!)

And a special thanks to Timbuk for the loan of the unit, the hiring of the generator and toilet (TB prison) and the general running around and thats despite the other personal priorities he currently has!

And I wont mention the evil stench that Mr Jimbob was producing on the Sunday morning.....well it certainly made me work faster!

 Good job everyone, especially you Mark for setting up my timing gear for me :y it actually runs and idles better now.

I must say that this was the biggest turnout to a meet i've ever been to, can't wait till the next one ;)
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #8 on: 25 February 2008, 10:22:45 »

So, I think we managed:

tab - Cambelt (2.5 V6)          2.4
mickdundee - Cambelt + aux belt (2.6 V6)          3.0
Phil - Rocker Gaskets, HBV    2.2+0.6
Shyboy - 2.0l cambelt and waterpump        1
SP_3.2 - cambelt (3.2 V6), HBV          3.0+0.6
Tony H - cambelt and waterpump (2.5 V6)           2.4
VX1 - Cambelt kit and water pump 3.0ltr elite        3.0
Theo - EGR and HID motor,   0.4 + 0.9
bob.dent - gearbox selector/door stay weld    0.4+0.5
Captain Zok - Door stay welding.     0.4
Donut82 - cambelt (2.5 V6)           2.4
A380 Elite - Cambelt + Aux Belt + Water Pump +PAS (3.0 V6)        2.4 + 1.0
Tomoco - Cambelt + Aux Belt  + water Pump (2.6 V6)     3.0
Jimbob - Gearbox Oil & filter change + brakes  0.8+2.0
PaulW - possibly the doorstay things, and coding the keyfob to the car, camcover gasket, spark plugs and leads    2.2+1.0
Tunnie - Brakes and radiator        0.8+ 1.6
Harrison -  cam belt and water pump     1
Elite Pete - Exhaust manifold gasket, DIS pack and leads.   3.7 + 1.2  
Kate - Thermostat change (V6)          2.4

45.3 hours work which at 75 quid an hour (average dealer inc vat) is £3397.50 saved from the pockets of dealers......and that does not include the other jobs going on like Tech2 work, general checking rear blind ftting etc etc!
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #9 on: 25 February 2008, 10:24:27 »

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A big thank you to everybody who turned up.

It realy was an excellent team effort and we had an awful lot to get done.

The fact we achieved everything is down to everybody getting stuck in and stripping cam belts down, re-assembly, the lot! Plus the supply of drinks, fetching of petrol, cooking, cleaning etc etc etc.....

Its realy appreciated and everybody deserves a big pat on the back (not me as I am a bit sore this morning!)

And a special thanks to Timbuk for the loan of the unit, the hiring of the generator and toilet (TB prison) and the general running around and thats despite the other personal priorities he currently has!

And I wont mention the evil stench that Mr Jimbob was producing on the Sunday morning.....well it certainly made me work faster!
I tried giving him a run for his money, but do not have the 'talent' (?) to be able to produce that quantity on demand  :o.  You need to see a doctor Mr Jimbob!


Timbuk, as well as the loan of the unit, did an A1 job of keeping things organised, so we knew where we were at.

dob.dent kept us fed all day, and the girls kept us watered with tea/coffee.  Excellent.

I know a few people were running around getting things like petrol etc.

It was good to see so many people unselfishly helping out others, many of whom attended without needing anything done on their cars, they purely turned up to assist.


On a personal level, I'd like to thank everyone involved in the transformation of tractor from a dirty, oily heap into a car to be proud of.  The bodywork, now I can see it, is actually in pretty good nick.  Obviously the work was done by AmegoV6 and his mate - excellent job there - but also those that allowed them to 'steal' more electricity by turning off some lights for a while.


I will look back with fond memories of this cambelt do, as I have the previous 2, long after the aches and pains have gone.  Anyone else's lower back and legs feel like they have been on a rack?
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« Reply #10 on: 25 February 2008, 10:27:36 »

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On a personal level, I'd like to thank everyone involved in the transformation of tractor from a dirty, oily heap into a car to be proud of. clean oily heap  


 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #11 on: 25 February 2008, 10:37:27 »

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So, I think we managed:

tab - Cambelt (2.5 V6)          2.4
mickdundee - Cambelt + aux belt (2.6 V6)          3.0
Phil - Rocker Gaskets, HBV    2.2+0.6
Shyboy - 2.0l cambelt and waterpump        1
SP_3.2 - cambelt (3.2 V6), HBV          3.0+0.6
Tony H - cambelt and waterpump (2.5 V6)           2.4
VX1 - Cambelt kit and water pump 3.0ltr elite        3.0
Theo - EGR and HID motor,   0.4 + 0.9
bob.dent - gearbox selector/door stay weld    0.4+0.5
Captain Zok - Door stay welding.     0.4
Donut82 - cambelt (2.5 V6)           2.4
A380 Elite - Cambelt + Aux Belt + Water Pump +PAS (3.0 V6)        2.4 + 1.0
Tomoco - Cambelt + Aux Belt  + water Pump (2.6 V6)     3.0
Jimbob - Gearbox Oil & filter change + brakes  0.8+2.0
PaulW - possibly the doorstay things, and coding the keyfob to the car, camcover gasket, spark plugs and leads    2.2+1.0
Tunnie - Brakes and radiator        0.8+ 1.6
Harrison -  cam belt and water pump     1
Elite Pete - Exhaust manifold gasket, DIS pack and leads.   3.7 + 1.2  
Kate - Thermostat change (V6)          2.4

45.3 hours work which at 75 quid an hour (average dealer inc vat) is £3397.50 saved from the pockets of dealers......and that does not include the other jobs going on like Tech2 work, general checking rear blind ftting etc etc!
Not much but I fixed my door stay too....
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #12 on: 25 February 2008, 10:39:26 »

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It was nice to put some faces to forum names as well. Some faces I worked out to the names, nice to see alot of members there good turn out. Hope to be able to see members at another meet soon (hopefully when the weather is abit warmer prehaps).

I think we should print some name tags next time. :y

Kevin

No need, just order a T-shirt :y
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« Reply #13 on: 25 February 2008, 10:42:13 »

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It was nice to put some faces to forum names as well. Some faces I worked out to the names, nice to see alot of members there good turn out. Hope to be able to see members at another meet soon (hopefully when the weather is abit warmer prehaps).

I think we should print some name tags next time. :y

Kevin

No need, just order a T-shirt :y


Knew there was something else I had to do, do you have a number for stitch up?, can you PM it to me?...and don't forget to order that pink night dress one for Loo-Knee ;D ;D
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Re: A big thanks to all at Telford
« Reply #14 on: 25 February 2008, 10:43:06 »

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On a personal level, I'd like to thank everyone involved in the transformation of tractor from a dirty, oily heap into a car to be proud of. clean oily heap  


 ;D ;D ;D ;D
>:(    ;D

Hopefully, now its running well, and hopefully the sump plug won't fall out again (like the one you fitted ;D), it won't get that oily film up its arse.

And I'm going to stick up for the old bus, seeing as its the only car in the TB household thats not spewing out coolant at a great rate of knots.

And if you turn the wireless up loud enough, you don't hear the engine hardly at all ;D.  And if you pretend its a 4 pot Omega, it goes really well  :-?
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