5th/6th April Loton

blackx · 24 Mar 2008, 21:16 (Ref:2160592)

Who's going and who's camping/staying over ?

Trying to gauge interest then I can work out if I commute or take the caravan.....

No doubt a few drinkies round the disposable Bar-B-Q will be in order

Tim Hull · 25 Mar 2008, 06:10 (Ref:2160846)

I've got the dates in my diary, but like the coffee cake, things might change

Sonic rescue · 25 Mar 2008, 08:23 (Ref:2160889)

I am going, and the girls, both days (oh god I hear you all sigh). Not camping, dont do that at the best of times and if last weekend was anything to go by, it will be too cold to stay out.

Tim Hull · 25 Mar 2008, 10:12 (Ref:2161006)

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Originally Posted by Sonic rescue

I am going, and the girls, both days (oh god I hear you all sigh). Not camping, dont do that at the best of times and if last weekend was anything to go by, it will be too cold to stay out.

It will be nice to see you putting in some effort for a change

Long range forecast for 5/6th April is suggesting temperatures will be remaining below average.

You know I luv ya lots really Sonic

rescue dude · 25 Mar 2008, 10:33 (Ref:2161025)

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Originally Posted by Tim Hull

It will be nice to see you putting in some effort for a change

Careful Tim, she'll bite your knee caps.

Tim Hull · 25 Mar 2008, 11:31 (Ref:2161070)

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Originally Posted by rescue dude

Careful Tim, she'll bite your knee caps.

Not if I kneel down quickly

welshgal_2006 · 25 Mar 2008, 12:53 (Ref:2161148)

I am going to speak to Mudge and see if he wants to come. If so, will def be camping in a lot of thermals xx

blackx · 25 Mar 2008, 13:39 (Ref:2161189)

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Originally Posted by welshgal_2006

I am going to speak to Mudge and see if he wants to come. If so, will def be camping in a lot of thermals xx

Dont ask him.......Tell him

**Woolley** · 25 Mar 2008, 16:20 (Ref:2161292)

Probably going at least one day, but not camping until the caravan has been serviced and a few little repairs done.

rescue dude · 25 Mar 2008, 17:16 (Ref:2161329)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

Probably going at least one day, but not camping until the caravan has been serviced and a few little repairs done.

If you are Chris please let me know so i can bring that bloomin cup.

**Woolley** · 26 Mar 2008, 22:55 (Ref:2162533)

LOL. Bring it anyway, should definitely be there Sunday and probably Saturday.

blackx · 27 Mar 2008, 11:28 (Ref:2162906)

OK folks....

Arrangements made..

Will be sharing the miles with our friendly neighbourhood moderator Woolley so no caravan this time...

Look forward to seeing you all for the first "proper" meeting of my season

welshgal_2006 · 27 Mar 2008, 13:08 (Ref:2163016)

I have now told Mudge that we are going... not too sure if this has worked. I have to get my fix when I can this year with starting uni and also being back in St John's my time is going to be limited. I am sure there are going to be many times this year Blackx when you are going to have to look after Mr Mudge xx

Pistonbroke · 27 Mar 2008, 16:47 (Ref:2163178)

I'll be there both days - just hope it's warmer than last weekend!

Lord Summerisle · 28 Mar 2008, 20:56 (Ref:2164127)

if i can fix the saab in time then we'll be camping if not, i'l have to see if i can get a winter set of camping gear in the MX5 or borrow a van again from the missus' works... then i can drive over the gravel again and upset Jim

Pistonbroke · 29 Mar 2008, 16:31 (Ref:2164562)

What's wrong with the Saab?

blackx · 29 Mar 2008, 16:34 (Ref:2164565)

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Originally Posted by Pistonbroke

What's wrong with the Saab?

Nothing wrong with mine

Lord Summerisle · 31 Mar 2008, 11:35 (Ref:2166063)

it decided to eat its turbo just before christmas.

been slowing dismatling the engine, and rebuilding over the last few weekends, when its dry.

I just need to get 7 studs for the exhaust mountings, then i can get the turbo back in, and the rest of the engine connected up

Pistonbroke · 31 Mar 2008, 12:06 (Ref:2166096)

Sorry to hear that mate. Good luck with the weather & the rebuild.

blackx · 31 Mar 2008, 12:09 (Ref:2166098)

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Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

it decided to eat its turbo just before christmas.

been slowing dismatling the engine, and rebuilding over the last few weekends, when its dry.

I just need to get 7 studs for the exhaust mountings, then i can get the turbo back in, and the rest of the engine connected up

Have you taken the opportunity to drop the sump and clean the strainer at the same time ?

This is often the cause of engine/component failures with Saab's as the engine is prone to sludging...

Pistonbroke · 31 Mar 2008, 12:09 (Ref:2166099)

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Originally Posted by Pistonbroke

I'll be there both days - just hope it's warmer than last weekend!

Oh b

no I won't - had forgotten I'm committed to MGCC at Curborough on the Sunday (as is Malcolm G)

Lord Summerisle · 31 Mar 2008, 13:18 (Ref:2166150)

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Originally Posted by blackx

Have you taken the opportunity to drop the sump and clean the strainer at the same time ?

This is often the cause of engine/component failures with Saab's as the engine is prone to sludging...

not this time, sump was dropped a couple of months ago when the gearbox failed (due to a mechanic not replacing the oil fill plug during a service before we bought the car - so thankfully the £800 repair bill was covered by the dealer, but had the sump dropped and cleaned at the same time. But your right, the turbo blow seems to be relaited to oil sludge problems)

blackx · 31 Mar 2008, 13:29 (Ref:2166161)

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Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

not this time, sump was dropped a couple of months ago when the gearbox failed (due to a mechanic not replacing the oil fill plug during a service before we bought the car - so thankfully the £800 repair bill was covered by the dealer, but had the sump dropped and cleaned at the same time. But your right, the turbo blow seems to be relaited to oil sludge problems)

Its info I picked up from a Saab forum I post on...

Very knowledgable fellows they are

Lord Summerisle · 31 Mar 2008, 16:43 (Ref:2166274)

aye, i lurk on Saabscene and Saabcentral

blackx · 31 Mar 2008, 20:42 (Ref:2166454)

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Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

aye, i lurk on Saabscene and Saabcentral

Its neither of those

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