richyb66

Next Wednesday 26th 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL. Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat. Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island. Everyone welcome.

Always used the 90 degree twist method on Pinto cambelts. The more modern stuff usually has pointers on a spring loaded tensioner that have to be lined up.

Should be correct then. The real test would be whether you can get the locking tool back in but personally I wouldn't worry about a bit of slack between the cams when it's not running. Any slack soon disappears once the belt is moving.

When you fitted the belt, did you lock the cams and slacken the cam pulleys before you tensioned the belt?

Right, I'm going to have to cancel the meal due to lack of interest. The monthly meet will still go ahead for anyone who wants to come along, 7PM onwards.

Depends on how much needs painting. I had the 4 arches and nosecone on my 2B wrapped in 3M vinyl for around £200 including the material. It was probably 7 years ago and still looks pretty good. Ok it can't be touched in like paint but I think it's a good option on fibreglass which does flex and crack.

You don't need to prove it's fitted, if it's required for the test either it'll pass or fail when they do the emissions test. The IVA manual gives the exact emissions requirements depending on the age of the engine and how you plan of registering the car.

It's nearly that time again, the annual West Mids post Christmas meal. The date is Wednesday 29th January 2025. Same format as previous years and at our usual monthly venue The Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL https://maps.app.goo.gl/P7mBK68FBauW2q6C6 Be aware that the roads nearby can be busy due to all the pointless work for HS2 so make travel plans accordingly. To keep the table bills simple, most people normally opt for the carvery but other options are available: https://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/restaurants/midlands/stonebridgeislandmeriden/carverymenu#/ Meet up from 7PM onwards and aiming to eat around 7-30. I like to give the pub a rough headcount in a week or so and then give them a more exact number a few days before the event so if interested parties can pencil it in their diary and let me know as soon as possible please. Everyone welcome (including ladies and kids) and new members (or those thinking of joining) are especially welcome. ATTENDING Richard and Jackie

It'll be the last Wednesday of January, I'll post details nearer the time.

Basically fit belt, tension, the tighten cam pulleys.

After you fitted the belt or after you tensioned it?

Did you loosen the cam pulleys before you fitted the belt?

As title. Looking for a Duratec lowered sump, ideally a second hand one, I know where I can get a new one.

Drill a hole.

Why would you want to use something so thick (and heavy). Thinner metal rivetted on and sealed is perfectly adequate for IVA and normal use. You just need to reinforce the floor suitably around the seat mountings. This can be square plates and is described in the IVA manual but I personally prefer box or angle that's tied back in to the chassis rails.