Welli Workshop Day/Night?

[d i c k i e s]

Well, its almost time for an oil change and anything else needing to be changed ie, spark plugs on the car.

Question now is when and where?
Id suggest someone with the tools, and the space?
Could also have a bbq etc etc

a good time would be early on whatever morning? as i think some of us a wanting our plugs to be changed etc? - that usually takes awhile unless you have the correct tools... aye rayray... lol

But here it is.. suggestions... and boys check ur PM every now and then.
Wynn... its that thing up the top there... PM is probably full.

whenz!

[CANDEE]

Between all my tools i have access to i think we can piece together enough tools.. :P /rally

[dixon8]

I could bring my hammer and pliers????

:2thumbsup

[d i c k i e s]

lol... ill just bring my spark plugs then? hahahaha.

[Rosco_NZ]

any weekend once the plugs arrive and before the 21st dec i will make an effort to be at.

29th-2nd my brother is in town for the weekend so probably getting up to trouble with him, but im sure he wouldn't mind tagging along. if that overlaps with the date.

[d i c k i e s]

Im thinkin 1st December or the 8th December (hoping plugs arive by then)
From the 14th onwards im away from wellington.

Pretty much why i want to get car done ASAP with fluids etc.

[Robotnik123]

I was thinking of volunteering my place as a venue. There is sufficient space, but then I realized that your lowered cars would not have the clearance up my driveway - my stock height VR-4 clears the drive by about 2cm and I have to go slowly up the drive, lest I hit bottom. Your slammed cars wouldn't have a show of making it, so nevermind...

[Rosco_NZ]

Im thinkin 1st December or the 8th December (hoping plugs arive by then)
From the 14th onwards im away from wellington.

Pretty much why i want to get car done ASAP with fluids etc.


likewise, though my away date is 21st... if that wasn't obvious ;-)

[rayray24]

I can offer my pad but i only have limited tools so if people wanted to bring some. My driveway is rough but you get any car up it.

The 8th sounds good. I might have to buy a something new to put on my baby.

[d i c k i e s]

sounds like a plan so far,

what tools do you need for the obvious spark plug change and whatever else?
Im like ray, except i have no tools... only for PC's. Philips is all i need. hahahaha (butter knife works a treat) lol

[Rosco_NZ]

i got socket sets, pliers, grips, hacksaws, knifes, hammers, screw drivers.
most of the 'smaller' tools.

DONT have
powertools (drill being the one i miss the most)
trolley Jack or ramps or axle stands
funnel / oil catch tray
engine lift/crane
good bbq (its all rusty & could do with a workshop day of its own)

but i know dixon has some ramps which can be made to work on the lower vehicle with some extentions... planks.

so 8th or 1st? read 1st in other thread, and 8th above...

[CANDEE]

I have access to all sorts of power tools, the funnel & tray but dont have a trolley jack but i think i do have some axle stands hanging out somewhere.. :)

[d i c k i e s]

cool, well we have quite a few tools right there? well i think so anyway.

thank you to the above people for suggesting thier place as a location.
i would suggest mine, but im on a hill with off street parking and on the bus route too! (i know... not good)

i think rayrays would be the best location. Easy access for the lower cars, and quite enough space for a few cars aswell. and close enough for everyone? (lower hutt)

[VR4 MAD]

Right Guys,

Only just got to this thread..................busy..............work.... ..........sh!t /Grrr /pan /pan

I've got tools if required, but........and here's the rub, I can't make the 8th December (Number 2 son's passing out parade from Army basic training), and the 1st is dodgy too.........Number 1 son's off to Aussie that day. Got to see him off at the airport.

So I'm a happy starter and helper............if the days the right one.......... Sorry.

How does that fit in with everyone else then.............(like a square peg in a round hole I suspect) /pan /pan /Grrr

/toycar

[d i c k i e s]

take the VR4, you will be back in no time... lol

Im just thinkin of times at the moment. Im guessing if we do start early on the 1st december that you will join us? then leave for a bit to see No. 1 son away and come back?

I can see us finishin bout 5-6pm if we start at 10am whatever day.

[VR4 MAD]

And while I think of it............what's wrong with Sundays guys............you all super religious or something. Or are you lot usually THAT hungover that Sundays are just non-productive time..........ha ha /pan

/toycar

[d i c k i e s]

very true. sundays usually family day out for me and saturdays my time! :evilgrin:

whats everyone else thinkin? i dont mind sunday.

[Rosco_NZ]

sundays are fine with me.

[CANDEE]

Im fine either way :) Oh and Lower Hutt means less travel for me :iloveyou:

[d i c k i e s]

^^ think theres a few in that boat ^^

Okay so the 2nd? (2 weeks away)

[Rosco_NZ]

sounds good, gotta drop my brother at the airport about ~3:30-4pm, so better make it an earlier start. also, hasn't been discussed but i assume there is a garage to work in, incase of bad weather?

it will be like xmas for the leggy.

[d i c k i e s]

rayray has a double garage. so i think that aint a worry? 2 cars at a time i guess?
(hopefully its okay with the famz)

well what we should put down is whos planning on getting what done?

Me, Oil + Filter change and plugs changed.

[Robotnik123]

I don't require any work, but I'd like to come along.

There is one thing though, I'd like to check under my car to see if it has a slow leak in the front diff. Last month when I had a service, the mechanic said this might be the case and to bring it in, in the next couple of months for them to check out. Can I get the car up on ramps or something to have a look for that? :thinking:

[Rosco_NZ]

primarily just the oil & oil filter & plugs.


but secondary if we have time,

investigate the hiss noise that comes from somewhere near the rear plugs (good excuse to investigate it, maybe vaccuum leak or somethign?)

reposition BOV (getting a U shaped hose section and point it up instead of hanging down too be taken out by the next low curb i drive up...)

re-fit left front wheel arch liner and secure...

remove front bumper (to take in for repair)

change other fluids (ATF primarily, but ayc etc too) if we feel we have the skills (and i have the bank balance to buy the fluid).

check wear on inside of rear wheels, investigate the 'rear camber' fix, though this will require getting guards rolled and dont think ill have the coin to do that before then.

not a big list /pan

putting your car up on ramps is really a small task compared to my list Robotnik123...

[d i c k i e s]

change other fluids (ATF primarily, but ayc etc too) if we feel we have the skills (and i have the bank balance to buy the fluid).


Hang on, let me start printing the tutorials we need. :evilgrin:
Yeah i wouldnt mind doing brake pads aswell. But, ill get these things done first as WOF is due around that time before i leave wellington for xmas holiday. So im saving a lil coin just incase. may need a new tyre?

Hope there isnt anything major need fixing or replacing. Last WOF it flew through. So yeah.

[VR4 MAD]

Me........well I'm just coming along to lend a hand and help those who need it. :pimp2:

And to say hi to everyone again.........../rally

So what time are we starting then......................8.00am :speechles HA HA HA /pan Yea right.


/toycar

[d i c k i e s]

8:05am then? hahaha.

9:30am
i should be awake by 9:00am, take 10min to get ready 5min to warm car an make sure i got everything and 10-15min to get out to our location. (lower hutt)

[CANDEE]

9:30 is all sweet :P /rally

[d i c k i e s]

ohh we gonna do a bbq? since it will be quite a long day...

[VR4 MAD]

Address details and directions to Ryans place (it is Ryans we're going too....isn't it?) will need to be either posted here or PM'ed to all those going at some point.........../pan

/toycar

[d i c k i e s]

cant remember address, but i know how to get there i think? it was dark!!

but im sure he will give us details when he can.
ive got his cell number anyway.

[d i c k i e s]

hey boyz!

Check PM.

[dixon8]

9:30 is all sweet :P /rally

we haven't heard from rayray whether the time/day ok ????

I'll be along for the meet and socialising, how's that.


/haz :givemebee

[d i c k i e s]

we haven't heard from rayray whether the time/day ok ????

I'll be along for the meet and socialising, how's that.

/haz :givemebee

Ive been talkin (texting) rayray.
Location is all good. Time is all good. BBQ is sorted.

So its all confirmed,

When:
9:30am 2nd December 2007
Where:
We will be meeting at shell in petone? (ryan will meet us all here)
Cos its a bit of a mish getting to where we are going

All ryan asks is that you bring the correct tools and some food for the bbq okay? So we sorted... Hes currently down in christchurch still, back in wellington tomorrow.

[rayray24]

yeah the hermit is back and looking forward to seeing you all there. I have asked my brothers mate for his helping hands (he knows what he's doing) plus his big floor jack.

[d i c k i e s]

Hey everyone. Goodies will be here on thursday. In time for sunday.
Ill bring everything along on sunday.

[rayray24]

Nice! I have the week off so can start cleaning out the garage and mowing the lawns. I think i will do a oil change and look at the other fluids on sunday!

[d i c k i e s]

cool, lookin forward to sunday.

[CANDEE]

I may just be coming to chat and help - depends on how rich i feel... Need oil + filter as well :)

[d i c k i e s]

ill have all mine ready.

[rayray24]

Hey guys just a quick note to say that you cars may not stay that clean for long if it is a windy day at my pad (real dusty)

Oh and the driveway has been redone so there is a few rough spots but if the lower cars take it easy should be no probs!

Apart from that i will see everyone on sunday, How many we looking at dickies?? I worked it out and can fit around 7-10 cars and still be able to move.

[d i c k i e s]

Ive just counted 6.

Me *
VR4MAD
Rosco_NZ *
dixon8
CANDEE
Robotnik123
rayray24 *

* Are getting something done to car ie. sparkplugs oil+filter changed.
others are either helping with the bbq or having a chat .... hahahaha jokes! ill be on the bbq. Is your brothers mate still coming?

Ohh i wouldnt mine getting clock done. soldered whatever... anyone got the skills? Its just so annoying when people hop in the car. is that the right time? + i cant find my damn phone at times.

[Rosco_NZ]

not many ppl getting somethign done then.... all chicken? lol we the guinea pigs....

all good though.

[d i c k i e s]

you meeting us at shell petone aye?

[rayray24]

I'm going to see him tomorrow, his name is song and used to install car alarms on to it guy did my boost gauge (hint to anyone) but i think he just wants to show not do if you know what i mean.

OOHH add my name to the list of oil changes!

[d i c k i e s]

I'm going to see him tomorrow, his name is song and used to install car alarms on to it guy did my boost gauge (hint to anyone) but i think he just wants to show not do if you know what i mean.

OOHH add my name to the list of oil changes!

Yeah, i know a few people like that.
updated list above (added rayray to the list... hehehe)

[CANDEE]

Ohh i wouldnt mine getting clock done. soldered whatever... anyone got the skills? Its just so annoying when people hop in the car. is that the right time? + i cant find my damn phone at times.

You will need a soldering iron with a really delicate(thin) tip and a variable heat setting so you dont fry the electronics... I just use my Head Unit /pan

[Rosco_NZ]

can add my clock to the list of clocks that need fixed...
so 9:30am at shell in petone? or lower hutt? or what?

[rayray24]

Shell petone, the one by the train station. I will meet all of you guys there at 9.30, wait 5-10 mins and head off to my place.

[d i c k i e s]

did you see him bro?

[rayray24]

did you see him bro?

???? see who??

The brothers mate can't make it but i can still get his jack and some tools. So if there is any tools that people may need and can't get speak up now.

[d i c k i e s]

yeah your brothers mate? dats all good he cant come.

[rayray24]

With our powers combined we can do anything! would of been good for someone that knows what they are talking about being there thou (just in case)

[d i c k i e s]

Yeah. it would have been awesome. (2nd opinion on things. hehehe) might see if my mate wants to come? he was a mechanic for 7-9 years.

Ohh yes. GODDIES are here boys!
Just opened package to check if everything is here.. ill get pics up later this arvo.

[d i c k i e s]

here are our goodies.

20154

20155

[VR4 MAD]

Brake fluid...........mmmm....................cool /rally

Cheers for that Whenz.

C U Sunday.

/toycar

[d i c k i e s]

sweet as.
will c u sunday.

[rayray24]

Right lawn is mowed and garage is clean. So we are all go here.

[Rosco_NZ]

silly question, anyone know what size socket ya need for the spark plugs? and has someone got one..? else ill pick one up if someone tells me the size (im a bit lazy to search the weather is too good.)

[rayray24]

I have the "sparkplug socket" that comes with most sets. But i'm sure it is a 19mm. It has to be a deep socket thou.

Oh and we have one more car to add to the list.....my partners car will be getting it's brake pads done too.

[d i c k i e s]

cool, see everyone in the morning.

[Robotnik123]

Well here are some snaps I took - more to follow from dickies and others I'm sure.
http://www.pbase.com/robotnik123/image/89755913/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/robotnik123/image/89756052.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/robotnik123/image/89756054.JPG
http://www.pbase.com/robotnik123/image/89756055.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/robotnik123/image/89756053.jpg

[CANDEE]

Cheers for an awesome day guys :)

A bit sunburnt now but its for a good cause eh Whenz :P

[CANDEE]

Here are my pics from the day :)

[Rosco_NZ]

Yup, cheers guys, awsome day.

n.b. car is running really nice, new oil and plugs :iloveyou: , she's alot smoother... definitely not stuttering under boost now /rally and my bro made it to the airport in the nick of time...

funny noise on turn-over this morning but ill let it pass as a random event for now :inquisiti .

Thanks again...

[CANDEE]

All good to see that you got your bro to the airport on time.. Was a bit of a squeeze for time :)

[dixon8]

I think a good days work overall.

I stayed was a bit longer than I had intended but we couldn't leave Rosco and his bro stressing more than they needed about getting to the airport on time

thanks to rayray for providing the venue and the magnificient BBQ lunch.:2thumbsup

we'll have to do it again guys, in the new year maybe

[d i c k i e s]

Cheers for an awesome day guys :)

A bit sunburnt now but its for a good cause eh Whenz :P

Was indeed for a good cause... hahahaha.
Thanks to everyone for coming to socialise (even if it was for 30min, aye wynn... hehehe) and sharing your wealth of knowledge. I most definately learnt alot from yesterdays workshop.

pics will be up by tonight... not 2 weeks later. i brought my camera to work this morning to upload the pics and i forgot i put all the pics on my pc at home yesterday, i had started to put them on the pc and forgot about uploading them. lol

Alot of surprises yesterday which ill ask in a moment.. hehehe (technical area)

Unlike rosco my car started up all good this morning... purrrring. not ticking yet!, but thats good to hear that you made it to the airport on time.

But yes, thanks to ryan and his family for having us and for the hospitality.

ps... hope u get a bbq for xmas ryan or even you wedding! /pan

[VR4 MAD]

Great to see it all went well............really pissed I had to go /pan and then couldn't get free of family to get back..../Grrr

Upside.....didn't have to endure comments from you lot about the car with only 1000cc all afternoon...... he he he

Really sorry I missed the goings on. Will make up for it by doing something at the next one....yeah right!

Thanks again for organising the plugs and brake fluid Whenz...much appreciated.

I will watch with interest how you guys who fitted the '7' (cooler) plugs in standard engines find they go and whether there's any fouling over time.

Cheers too Ryan, for the venue.................great driveway and real fun in a little front wheel drive car............./rally (say no more)

/toycar

[Fully]

Nice pics, You guys should learn to use a sheet/blanket over the side of the car.
No grease marks or scratches that way and paint loves break fluid :)

[rayray24]

Nice pics, You guys should learn to use a sheet/blanket over the side of the car.
No grease marks or scratches that way and paint loves break fluid :)

Thats a really good point, i was a little worried about that seeing they were others cars. But i/we will be a bit more prepared next time. /pan

All in all it was good day i enjoyed myself and learnt a heaps too. :scholar:

[d i c k i e s]

As promised pics are up. alot sooner than anticipated aye wynn? lol
beat my last upload time of 2 weeks. Others were a bit blured so i chose the best ones.

Ryan, what u up to now? hahaha. Cable ties!
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Hey? what you doing buddy... lol dixon popping out a crack the misus did earlier last year.
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Cover is off at this stage?
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Manifold is off (Yes! took awhile... no manual aye? lol)
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Manifold is off (different view)
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Cover is off for first plug at this stage
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this is the stuffed plug which was filled with oil... (note: it wasnt this bad when we go it out. it was alot worse)
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Car had its oil changed, thanks dixon. (had to help ryan get the LARGE bbq up that step driveway of his neighbours)
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[d i c k i e s]

Last set of photos.

All the cars? some inside (huge area)
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dixon and robotnik (dixon is the ONLY VR4 sedan there on the day)
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dixon and rosco almost finished?
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Just a random shot?
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Rosco lookin for a bolt he dropped? cant remember or puttin bolt back on the back of the manifold.
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CANDEE and Rayray's ride.
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We were gonna do a big shot together but we all had families calling us? when will you be home etc etc!! hehehehe :iloveyou: