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matthew2riches · Mar 8, 2011

Discodad said:
Excellent. Who else is coming?
I'll bring chocolate hobnobs and a hammer

Thanks for organising.

What's the location? How much is it?

Can we sort some jobs on my Disco? I haven't got enough hands for some of them lol.

Is there a post lift at all???

Brian S · Mar 8, 2011

matthew2riches said:
What's the location? How much is it?

Can we sort some jobs on my Disco? I haven't got enough hands for some of them lol.

Is there a post lift at all???

The location won't be posted here. I will pm the postcode to those that want to come along.

Price will be £10 per truck.

The idea is to help each other if it's a 2 person job. I plan to be around all day but won't be in mine as it's SORN.

There is a 2 poster ramp but it is out of action. He has some drive up ramps you can use which is usually good enough.

He has a kettle but bring your own water, cups, teabags, milk and sugar. Or we just need to arrange all those bits for the day.

There is a kfc or Macdonalds about 10 minutes away and I can go for lunch if needed.

Brian S · Mar 8, 2011

Could you also list the jobs you want to do.

This is so we can plan for unforeseen cercumstances and make sure we carry anything we may need to help finish the job.

Ie; new bolts that might shear, silicon to hold gaskets on (I've found that essential on some jobs)

Some of us can advise you in those areas.

matthew2riches · Mar 8, 2011

Brian S said:
Could you also list the jobs you want to do.

This is so we can plan for unforeseen cercumstances and make sure we carry anything we may need to help finish the job.

Ie; new bolts that might shear, silicon to hold gaskets on (I've found that essential on some jobs)

Some of us can advise you in those areas.

Was posted a few pages back

matthew2riches said:
I'd like to come to a maintenance day too I've got coffee and sausage rolls

I need:

PAS box fitting (urgent)
Handbrake tightening (urgent)
Fuel sedimenter cleaning out (urgent)
Diff and box oils changed (urgent)
Timing belt done (after all the urgent stuff)
De-cat with whole new exhaust (after all the other stuff above)
I'd like my nipples greasing too :doh:

Also need to:

Fit my new bumper when it arrives
Remove dickie seat mountings and belts in the rear
Re-fit n/s passenger seat, need to drill out 2 bolts as they sheared when I removed the carpets.
Fit lightbar and CB
Fix leak in roof somewhere
Put on spare wheel cover

Co-Pang-Yang · Mar 8, 2011

Be up for it if mine is running by then.

Brian S · Mar 8, 2011

By hook or by crook Chris.

You going to the vboa spares day this sunday?

Brian S · Mar 8, 2011

Have you brought your timing belt kit yet?

I brought a gasket I don't need for now if you want to buy it off me.

Brian S · Mar 8, 2011

I also have the locking tools to set and hold the fuel pump and flywheel.

Co-Pang-Yang · Mar 8, 2011

Yes I am going to the Spares Day with a boot full of stuff to hopefully sell.

Already done my belt thanks Brian.

Tuskenraider · Mar 8, 2011

Just dropped my head off at the engine place and they are going to ring me later

will it be

or :doh:

If i am free I will pop along, not sure if i need anything doing but I am happy to lend a hand

right, got to find somewhere to order my bits from

Drizz · Mar 8, 2011

Brian S said:
He has a kettle but bring your own cups

I believe thats all youll need.....

Big Stu 12 · Mar 8, 2011

I would like to do the following on the maintainance day

Engine Oil Change
Fuel Filter and Sedimentor
Tapets
Put Winch Bumper on
Repair Passanger Front window

Discodad · Mar 9, 2011

Handbrake - needs adjustment (I may buy some new brake shoes before the 20th?).
Fuel sedimenter
Fuel filter (I have a new filter)
Tappets
Extended breather pipes (already have).
Diff oils.
Transfer box oil.
Nipple greasing - Have grease + gun.
Swivel housing oils / grease.
De-Cat - already have the pipe.
Tree sliders (if i have them in time).

What shall we do in the afternoon?

Shes not starting that well at the mo and seems a little lacking in power.
Could it be the lift pump is on its way out? Is this easy to check?

Ill start my shopping tonight:

Swivel grease / oil - Not sure which yet, lots of peeps suggest Oil if playing in mud / water a lot?
Diff oils (EP90?)
Transfer box oil (EP90)
Lift pump - I dont think they are expensive?
Ill try and get a selection of copper washers before then, unless someone else has some?

I also have a 3 ton trolley jack + axle stands which i will bring along.

Oh and a hammer!

wickford90 · Mar 9, 2011

Brian S said:
The location won't be posted here. I will pm the postcode to those that want to come along.

Price will be £10 per truck.

The idea is to help each other if it's a 2 person job. I plan to be around all day but won't be in mine as it's SORN.

There is a 2 poster ramp but it is out of action. He has some drive up ramps you can use which is usually good enough.

He has a kettle but bring your own water, cups, teabags, milk and sugar. Or we just need to arrange all those bits for the day.

There is a kfc or Macdonalds about 10 minutes away and I can go for lunch if needed.

Brian what general area is it, if its not to far I may call in.

Brian S · Mar 9, 2011

It's near Sudbury Geoff.

I have a spare lift pump here that works fine. I put a new one on mine after it's drowning but it turned out it was not at fault.

If you take yours off you can test it by manually pressing the lever, you should hear the squelching of the diesel left in there.

You could connect a hose into some diesel and see it pump through.

You may just find the cat is starting to block or the fuel filter is getting blocked due to age. Service it first and change the cat and if it's not better I will have my lift pump with me.

(in fact I might consider putting my old one back on and selling the new one as I need to make some cash back I have spent on the truck)

Tuskenraider · Mar 9, 2011

Discodad said:
Shes not starting that well at the mo and seems a little lacking in power.
Could it be the lift pump is on its way out? Is this easy to check?

Decat and blank off the EGR, also think about cleaning out the intercooler and intake manifold

Brian S · Mar 9, 2011

If your cleaning intercoolers don't forget some coolant as you will loose some.

Brian S · Mar 9, 2011

Can we have a list of confirmed people attending.

Only need to be those bringing vehicles to work on.

This is so I can work out how we all get done.

We can accommodate 3 - 4 vehicles at a time inside but if there are more we could work a rotor system. Get some done and out the way and get others in.

If we all lend a hand then that wont take long.

Cut and paste the list as you add your name.

1. Big Stu
2. Discodad
3. Mathew
4.

Brian S · Mar 9, 2011

I will also bring:

Spare lift pump.
Breaker bar.
Socket set.
Assorted tools and hammers.
Chocolate hobnobs.
Large spanners up to 32mm
52mm wheel bearing socket.
Timing belt locking tools.
timing cover gasket.
Torque wrenches.

Tuskenraider · Mar 9, 2011

Got my head back and its not cracked

Rebuild parts turned up today as well so time to slap it back together

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