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OK. As per Wayne's Suggestion. Here we go.


DODGY DAY GCDDl IS GO!
Sat 28th April at 10am

The new house has a VERY big double garage. Malibu looks like a matchbox car in there, and there is room for another 12-15 cars in the driveway (which is a big U with 2 exits)! 5 mins from the freeway, close to the normal GC meeting point. We also have a pool if it's hot, BBQ and a nice acre of lawn to rest on when the \"dodginess\" gets too much

Arrangements can be made for major jobs that may need earlier access or overnight accom, (that means you Mikey and Boags).
PM me for the address and contact numbers.

I have some tools, sockets, and a basic trolly jack. I have exposed rafters that a block and tackle can be hung from.

We will need:
JACK STANDS
RAMPS
PERHAPS A CREEPER (board on wheels to get under cars).
PORTABLE LIGHTS FOR UNDER BONNET, CAR.
ANY ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR SPECIFIC JOBS.



Confirmed attendees are:
WAYNE
BOAGS (overnight)
UNCLE ARTHUR (overnight)
SABRETOOTH (overnight maybe)
ERIC AND KATIE
ZOOMZOOM
AJ
ASE05
NMX516



Expressions of interest are:
MICKFRED
SUZI
LOWMIATA



Projects to be undertaken are.
JULES - ZORST, FUEL FILTER BUFF WAYNE'S KNOB.
WAYNE - ENGINE MAIN SEAL
BOAGS - CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, MAIN SEAL, COOLAND RE-ROUTE
MISS KITTY/ERIC - WINDOW RAIL CLEAN
MIKEY - ZORST DELIVERYAND TURBO RIDES
ZOOMZOOM - IDLE FIX, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, FUEL FILTER


Supplies
TAB - BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
ERIC/KATIE - PROJECTOR SCREEN, TOP GEAR, CAR RAMPS, TOOLS, COLD MEAT AND DRINKS, CHOPPED WINGZZZZZZZZ. MY GOD ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THIS????

I will come for the saturday for sure. I can bring a small trolley jack, some stands and quite a few spanners socket sets etc as long as they come back. I work sunday but if needed I can leave a few bits and pieces if someone can bring them back to me in ashgrove after.

Oh yea I will be wanting to do my rear wheel bearings and probably a couple other little jobs like the fuel filter.

Tim

If I can somehow get my engine over there with a crane, then I can come along and have a metric shitload of work to do. Basically, 'ol Forgey's going to go in soon as it's nearly ready.

Can I be put down as \"maybe an overnighter\" ? I still have to check with scheduling and stuff.

In a nutshell, if I were to do it there, I'd be:

• Removing the current engine + gearbox together
• Cleaning and stripping down the Familia engine
• Putting parts on the new engine
• Giving the engine bay a thorough cleanout
• Installing the new engine (with gearbox attached)
• Grinning stupidly

Before that I need to sort:

• Braided oil return line
• Torsen LSD centre install
• Welding of IC pipework BOV fitting
• Welding of IC pipework PCV fitting

A coolant reroute was on the list, but the mate whom was able to fabricate stuff with CNC access no longer has it. It might be a bit much to do all at once.

What I can bring:

• Jackstands (I'll be using them)
• Sit-down creeper thing (using part time)
• Creeper (I'll be using this too)
• Toolbox with lots of tools (using most of!)
• Rags and degreaser (I'll be needing these)
• Lots of gasket stuff, glues, clamps and other crap I don't think I'll need
• 3 lights (floor halogen), dual halogen on a stand and a portable flourescent

Tough part is figuring out how to get the engine there. Assuming that the work is done there, which it probably will be.

Other stuff I'll bring:

• Laptop
• EPC software, factory manuals, etc.
• Spray on rid for those pesky insects!
• Various snacks I'll think of on the day
• Coke, and rum!

i may be able to help you out there geoff, if you can get your engine strapped onto a small pallet or similar.........my little plan at the moment revolves around the truck, the tyres on it are due for a regroove, & i thought i might book it in early on the day of dodgy at Advantage Nerang (they've looked after me for ages with the truck tyres)........then i was gunna come around to Jules place & annoy everyone & eat Waynes Wingz.........so, we could quite easily get your gear into the back of the Isuzu.........let me know in chat mate & we'll sort something

Hmmmm, I'm keen. I need to flush & change my brake fluid over. I've got the gear sitting there and have nothing with it. A few experienced hands would make me feel a whole heap better about attacking it.

Sabretooth - I've got a ute and access to an engine hoist so I could help with the engine transport if ya need it. Lemme know.

If anyone needs to detail their car, I'd b happy to bring me trailer down with all my gear. Wet/dry vacs, polishers and nasty chemicals etc......

EDIT: I can bring ramps/chassis stands/1 light/booze/drugs n hookers if required

To quote the big man.........

I AM EXCITED

OK what parts do I need ? Anyone ? Anyone ?

Main Seal change

Cheers

Wayne

sabretooth wrote:Before that I need to sort:

• Braided oil return line
  
• Welding of IC pipework BOV fitting
• Welding of IC pipework PCV fitting

If you drop in to my place on the way down I can take care of this for you

just need to know what size pipes


I might ****MIGHT**** be able to come along

I say big might as I will have to bring the 5 (hehehehe!!!)
and I relationship straining under the preasure of modifying yet another car that I promised I wouldn't!

Otherwise I'll sneak out with all my tools!! in the truck
I have a block and tackle to
I'll just have to find it

I will let ya's know when I find the right time to ask the mrs

I'm keen! Nothing else on at this stage, and don't expect anything more important to crop up in the meantime.

Possible job/s would be changing gearbox and diff oil, and investigating slow window operation.

I can bring axle stands and some basic tools - spanners, sockets etc.

Failing all that, I'd be interested in just going along for a look see and to lend a hand if needed.

ASE05, at the very least i'd be keen to see what sort of gear/products you use and how it's all done etc.

Ok, I've updated attendees. PM me if you need the address and contact numbers.

Jules

Jules correctly has me listed to attend

I will bring:

Beer
Creeper
Tools
More tools
Car polisher
RC car
laptop & speakers
stuff for Jules

rc car? good to see you've got all the essentials covered there uncle arthur!

i STILL havne't built my tamiya eunos roadster. been sitting in it's box since christmas

oh well, i still have 6 other ones to play wiith in the meantime til i get around to building it

I also have a spare set of very slightly used stock spark plugs - if anyone coming to GCDDI wants to do a plug change, they are yours for beer.

They've been sitting in the toolbox for ages and there is barely a mark on them.

I'm afraid I am going to have to bail on this one guys, just remembered one of my mates is getting married that day

If anyone want to come by and borrow the jack or stands thats ok, just send me a pm, I am in ashgrove.

Tim

looks like I might have to bring my car stands (3 sets) too.....

I'll be there, and I'll bring my car ramps (probably safer than stands for some jobs). I have some decent socket sets and stuff but I'm sure everyone has these covered?