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Pit Stop Tent

Postby MinorMatt » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:51 pm

I've been picked on guys and forced to organise the pitstop tent this year... :lol:

As i'm sure some of you know I'm pretty good with the mk3/4/5s, and I know enough general mechanicing to help with the earlier stuff too... but the mk6/7/Custom (are outside my knowledge!)

The idea is that there will be a couple of "designated" times when I (and/or) a deputy will be in the tent to help people out, but will be approachable at any time during the day.

I'm looking for someone, who knows mk6 & 7s well, who would be willing to donate their time for a couple of hours during the weekend... That time may be helping someone out, or it may be sitting around chatting in the tent waiting for someone to show!

Some demonstrations could also be arranged - but I need to know in advance what people would like to see so I can get it sorted.
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby Punto443 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:45 pm

The fwd selector turret, strip and bearing is a favourite topic In the mk6/7, would make a good demo :D or front wheel bearing/disc removal, maybe just a walk through on that if someone's got a spare hub kicking about.
Egr blanking and manifold cleaning too are popular topic too.

I'm still hoping to get down this year, and would be happy to drink tea and talk transit for an hour or so :lol:
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby MinorMatt » Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:58 pm

I have never done a gear selector or the discs and pads on a mk6/7... so well volunteered!
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby limitedblack » Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:09 pm

Is this at transitmania?
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby Punto443 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:11 pm

I may even have a knackered one in the shed! :D
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby blue estate » Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:15 pm

Punto443 wrote:The fwd selector turret, strip and bearing is a favourite topic In the mk6/7, would make a good demo :D or front wheel bearing/disc removal, maybe just a walk through on that if someone's got a spare hub kicking about.
Egr blanking and manifold cleaning too are popular topic too.

I'm still hoping to get down this year, and would be happy to drink tea and talk transit for an hour or so :lol:

I've got a spare front hub and wish bone :wink:
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby Altransit » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:44 pm

limitedblack wrote:Is this at transitmania?

Yup, it's in the Transitmania section :mrgreen: :lol:
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby Altransit » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:49 pm

I'm happy to volunteer my van for the selector demo repair :mrgreen:

Maybe APH or mobilevanman (If they're coming) would be willing to do a demo with this
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby blue estate » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:56 pm

Altransit wrote:
limitedblack wrote:Is this at transitmania?

Yup, it's in the Transitmania section :mrgreen: :lol:

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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby Luke » Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:46 pm

MinorMatt wrote:I've been picked on guys and forced to organise the pitstop tent this year... :lol:
what is it they say 1 pressed man is worth 10 volenteers :lol: :lol:

I'm willing to help out here - i can bring my drop arm pullers so if anyone wants mk1/2/3 drop arms removing (then refitting so they come off easly) i can do that!

i might also be able to bring my drilling jig so i can redrill landrover wellers :D

also i can advise on engine conversions - so if anyones fancying fitting a V8 then we can bring your van in and have a chat through it (no actual work done on site tho :lol: )
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby mealic » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:19 pm

I was trying to get a specialist in to service a few lpg models too, but as yet I have got no takers.Apart from my MK that is.
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby BigMonty » Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:23 pm

Will we be demonstrating how to pull out a crease on say a 3/4 panel ? Im sure budding panelbeaters would love to see that done.
I will try to get mine tax and tested to demonstrate on :D
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby AlanN » Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:23 pm

I have a 5ltr tub of easysand :lol:
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby MattBlackMinibus » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:54 pm

AlanN wrote:I have a 5ltr tub of easysand :lol:


Save us a bit of that Al :wink:
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Re: Pit Stop Tent

Postby lauramk » Sat Aug 24, 2013 10:31 pm

So wish i read this post earlyer lol on our mk3 van you could have had a choice of demo's
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