Angelsey Off-road Part 2 [Archive] - Page 2

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 17:52

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 18:11

Nice pics. My wife would not believe that I had taken the 110 down the rock face!! I said it was not that bad:rolleyes: .

Dave did you ask you insurance company about the tyres?

Paul

Geobloke

18th Apr 2006, 18:51

LOL - I like mine - just what it would be like with some red neon lights under there :rolleyes: :D

Great effort on all the pics

Do you have details of Sam's damage? Real shame if it's anything major, VW was going really well in the deep mud...

He stuffed a CV joint, dirty clutch and the rear diff lock actuator was broken too, all easily fixable and I believe it is all ready fixed! Sam seemed quite upbeat about it all!! :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 19:14

Geobloke

18th Apr 2006, 19:35

Well I have just agreed to swap the Mack 5s.

For another set of Mach 5s, with a bigger off set. +50mm on mine. Also swaping tyres. Saves changing them. I will have Dirt Devels on the next time you lot see it, the same size for now!!

Paul

Ooooo you ******! Where'd you find someone who wanted to do a straight swap?? Dirt Devils hell they're just dirty!!!! ;)

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 19:41

Ooooo you ******! Where'd you find someone who wanted to do a straight swap?? Dirt Devils hell they're just dirty!!!! ;)

Same man who had the front bumber off of the RRc. Just they are silver in colour, I will see how they look. More than likley to end up black!!

Paul

Geobloke

18th Apr 2006, 20:12

Same man who had the front bumber off of the RRc. Just they are silver in colour, I will see how they look. More than likley to end up black!!

Paul

If your going to keep the camo paint job they'd look better in black!

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 20:17

If your going to keep the camo paint job they'd look better in black!

I think Black is better, as if/when it ends up Day-glow orange:D silver will not go with it.

Paul

floyd fan

18th Apr 2006, 21:19

Hi all.
Dave you have an email... Thanks

Gez, glad to see your getting to grips with MM.

Paul, try and keep those routes disco friendly Ill see if I can tagg along.

Guy, those waffles realy are cheap but they are way down my list of priorities - steering guard - tank guard - rock sliders - gps/PDA - repairs:eek: and on infinitum

Should have my new damper tomorrow hopefully, the one that came off has a chunk missing and is a tad curved.:rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 21:52

My waffles are on their way. I ordered some off of ebay today. (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4631976967&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1)

Just need:-
Springs
Shocks
Longer break pipes
Dislocation kit
Tank guard
And a working winch!!

Paul

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:08

Nice pics. My wife would not believe that I had taken the 110 down the rock face!! I said it was not that bad:rolleyes:

LOL - what does she think you do on the weekends :D Watch it, she'll be increasing your life insurance policy :D

Speaking of which does off roading count as a dangerous hobby that the insurance should be told about :rolleyes: Suppose it depends how you're doing it :eek:

Dave did you ask you insurance company about the tyres?

Not had the chance but spoke to a couple of 'office petrolhead experts' who agree with my interuptation, under 70 fine and will even go through an MOT no problem. I will however try and get a couple of Rangemasters off eblag when finances allow so I have a set for long road trips, Don't know what the wear rate is like on a macho...

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:15

He stuffed a CV joint, dirty clutch and the rear diff lock actuator was broken too, all easily fixable and I believe it is all ready fixed! Sam seemed quite upbeat about it all!! :rolleyes:

Ouch :( Lots of damage then last weekend...

Mat will have to get a 'use at your own risk form' ready for the customers this weekend - now that could be an insurance/legal nightmare :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 22:17

Don't know what the wear rate is like on a macho...

From what I have been told, they should last for about 30-35k miles.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 22:19

On another note, Iam I planning a trip for this weekend? If so let me know if its for sat or sunday? I will need to know who wants to come?

Paul

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:27

On another note, Iam I planning a trip for this weekend? If so let me know if its for sat or sunday? I will need to know who wants to come?

Paul

Getting my new tyres from Corwen Sunday morning and it would be nice to try them :D Can't risk any laning till then as I have no spare :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 22:31

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:32

Ooooo you ******! Where'd you find someone who wanted to do a straight swap?? Dirt Devils hell they're just dirty!!!! ;)

OMG - they look like they can get you out of trouble - save you having to fix the winch Paul :D Price looks resonable as well, too late to cancel the machos :) :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:39

I have 2 that will fit yours. But what time are you getting them? The weekend after is bank hoilday time. Oh yes its my birthday aswell:D . I was planning to do the Wayfarer this weekend to see how the new box is holding out.

Paul

Wayfarer sounds good, waiting to hear how early the fellas in Corwen tyre place open up. Think Gez and Jon Floyd might also be interested. We've all some damage so something nice and easy might be nice :D

We'll have to arrange an orange paint job for a birthday surprise :D

Did you see the post on Difflock about the Easter eggs in your new box!

Paul Humphreys

18th Apr 2006, 22:44

We'll have to arrange an orange paint job for a birthday surprise :D

Well I need to bob it before painting.

Did you see the post on Difflock about the Easter eggs in your new box!

Yes I did see it. He said he will be up there again sunday. I will have a look here tomorrow and see who wants to lane at the weekend and plan a route for sunday.

Paul

DavejDavies

18th Apr 2006, 22:59

Well I need to bob it before painting.

I've got a big angle grinder and sledge hammer - how hard can it be :rolleyes: :D :D

Yes I did see it. He said he will be up there again sunday. I will have a look here tomorrow and see who wants to lane at the weekend and plan a route for sunday.

Nice one :D let hope he brings his creme eggs again :D

Paul Humphreys

19th Apr 2006, 14:47

Wheels on, no rubbing now on full lock. I will have a look in a few days if I can get a bit more lock out of it. Might have to heat the wheel arches up a bit and bend them out?

Paul

Geobloke

19th Apr 2006, 14:51

Wheels on, no rubbing now on full lock. I will have a look in a few days if I can get a bit more lock out of it. Might have to heat the wheel arches up a bit and bend them out?

Paul

So they are your old tyres on your new rims right?

Paul Humphreys

19th Apr 2006, 15:03

So they are your old tyres on your new rims right?

No he had the Grizzles and I got the Dirt Devils. The new ones have more tread and are balanced. The new (well new to me) mach 5s are the newer type with the rolled edge. Just need to get a spare the right size now.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

19th Apr 2006, 15:03

double post

floyd fan

19th Apr 2006, 16:24

On another note, Iam I planning a trip for this weekend? If so let me know if its for sat or sunday? I will need to know who wants to come?

Paul

Me,me,me, I wanna come :D .

If we go Sat, I will be able to bring Ryan.
If we go Sun, He'll be with his mum - but I'll still go.:)

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 22:00

Me,me,me, I wanna come :D .

LOL

Are we just big kids wanting to get muddy?

Probably :rolleyes: :D :D

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 22:04

Wheels on, no rubbing now on full lock. I will have a look in a few days if I can get a bit more lock out of it. Might have to heat the wheel arches up a bit and bend them out?

Paul

Very nice :D :D :D

What the neighbours going to think when you take a hair dryer to the wheel arches :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

Hot air paint stripper gun should do nicely :D

Paul Humphreys

19th Apr 2006, 22:08

What time are you picking the new rubber on sunday Dave? I am starting to plann the route, starting from Oswestry and ending up at the car wash, so 2 river crossing.

Paul

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 22:12

What time are you picking the new rubber on sunday Dave? I am starting to plann the route, starting from Oswestry and ending up at the car wash, so 2 river crossing.

Paul

Be getting there at 10 but the wheels will be ready to chuck on - email your route when you're done and I'll meet you somewhere on route :D

floyd fan

19th Apr 2006, 22:17

Be getting there at 10 but the wheels will be ready to chuck on - email your route when you're done and I'll meet you somewhere on route :D

Corwen at 10ish would suit me fine ;) .

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 22:23

Corwen at 10ish would suit me fine ;) .

The tyre fella is just outside of Corwen, give you the location is you fancy meeting me there? Gez was talking of going to see them about some new rubber as well :D

Paul Humphreys

19th Apr 2006, 22:29

I was planning to finish at Corwen. But I could start from there.

But I do need to know whos coming?
So far its,
Me
floyd fan
Dave, with a late start.
Anyone else?

I will let you all know tomorrow where and when.

Paul

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 22:51

The tyre fella is just outside of Corwen, give you the location is you fancy meeting me there? Gez was talking of going to see them about some new rubber as well :D

Getting my tyres from

UPTOTHEAXLES (http://www.uptotheaxles.com/),
CAE DU,
CORWEN,
DENBIGHSHIRE,
LL21 9DA.

SJ10493 46184

They're on the A5104 about 3 miles from the village of Bryneglwys heading towards Bala, it's a farm which is Signed Cae Du at the entrance...

GezC

19th Apr 2006, 23:46

hellooo

Wheels are looking good Paul (more jam than hartleys springs too mind you lucky) B***er

I`ll let you know by friday..

Went and checked the prices on those tyres you told me about Paul...(Im not mentioning where just yet cause i cant go till monday and knowing my luck every man and his dog will go and there wont be any left for me)

There is a deal on.. 25% off when you by 4 which is a ****** cause i need 5:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

The 35`s worked out a bit more than we thought

DavejDavies

19th Apr 2006, 23:52

The 35`s worked out a bit more than we thought

You looking at 35's? :rolleyes: :D :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 00:04

You looking at 35's? :rolleyes: :D :D :D

Id love too But its a long and expensive path.. very tempted....

mmm lift it more ,Shave panels, Beef up axels,etc etc.mmmmm

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 00:10

Id love too But its a long and expensive path.. very tempted....

mmm lift it more ,Shave panels, Beef up axels,etc etc.mmmmm

There's always something to spend money on with a Landy - I was very tempted by the 285/75/16 machos but then there's the cost of bigger wheels and suspension lift etc.... my wish list keeps getting longer :rolleyes: :D

Still new tyres Sunday :D :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 00:20

Im with ya on that one fella!!!:D :D :D :D

Theres always something..
My hawse arrived today so I can put the Dyneema on

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 00:21

There's always something to spend money on with a Landy - I was very tempted by the 285/75/16 machos but then there's the cost of bigger wheels and suspension lift etc.... my wish list keeps getting longer :rolleyes: :D

Still new tyres Sunday :D :D :D

did you order new wheels too???

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 00:23

did you order new wheels too???

7x16 white 8 spokes :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 00:28

7x16 white 8 spokes :D :D

Nice one Dave good call !!!

you did need them really for the new boots..

now you can join the ive got a set of standards i cant get rid of club:D :D :D

I do want to come with to the tyre shop.but need to try another place on monday so i wont be buying just yet (he says)
:p :p :p

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 00:37

Nice one Dave good call !!!

you did need them really for the new boots..

now you can join the ive got a set of standards i cant get rid of club:D :D :D

I do want to come with to the tyre shop.but need to try another place on monday so i wont be buying just yet (he says)
:p :p :p

Yea not worth the risk of wide tyres on standard rims

Will still keep the 'standards' for any long road trips

You'll just be window shopping then :D :D We'll have to drag you along for Paul's trip...

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 08:28

SO your all laning from corwen to oswestry then are ya? Hmmmm that is tempting, now can I come too if there is room??

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 08:33

SO your all laning from corwen to oswestry then are ya? Hmmmm that is tempting, now can I come too if there is room??

Yes sure. Saves you posting the cs with the pictures on as well.

So its
Me
Dave
Flloyd fan (I am hopless with names)
Guy

One more and thats it. Gez ????????

Paul

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 08:49

Whats the route?

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 09:34

Whats the route?

I have just done it. Starting off at Corwen, buttie box at the farm, ending up at Lake Vyrnwy. 2 river crossings, one good climb and Poo City. Its 66 miles without the drive out and drive home.
We can do it either way round, its not too strchy!:eek: If we start/end Lake Vyrnwy, you can go/come over the top from Bala. But if we start from Lake Vyrnwy, I will drive out with anyone who wants to start from Oswestry and do a few lanes on the way up.

Paul

PS route is on its way.

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 09:46

I have just done it. Starting off at Corwen, buttie box at the farm, ending up at Lake Vyrnwy. 2 river crossings, one good climb and Poo City. Its 66 miles without the drive out and drive home.
We can do it either way round, its not too strchy!:eek: If we start/end Lake Vyrnwy, you can go/come over the top from Bala. But if we start from Lake Vyrnwy, I will drive out with anyone who wants to start from Oswestry and do a few lanes on the way up.

Paul

PS route is on its way.

You've just done it? as in literally just now? :D

Pete H Might want to come too, so if Gez decides he wants to come we will have too many or are you happy with 6 if that is it!?

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 10:00

You've just done it? as in literally just now? :D

Pete H Might want to come too, so if Gez decides he wants to come we will have too many or are you happy with 6 if that is it!?

Yes just done it, it only takes 10 mins.

As for 6, if we can get a couple more we can do it in 2 groups. It all depends on how many turn up on the day.

Paul

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 10:18

Yes just done it, it only takes 10 mins.

As for 6, if we can get a couple more we can do it in 2 groups. It all depends on how many turn up on the day.

Paul

Ok Pete is out, has plans!

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 11:26

SO your all laning from corwen to oswestry then are ya? Hmmmm that is tempting, now can I come too if there is room??

:bigParty: More the better :D

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 11:27

Yes sure. Saves you posting the cs with the pictures on as well.

So its
Me
Dave
Flloyd fan (I am hopless with names)
Guy

One more and thats it. Gez ????????

Paul

Sure he will be coming - he wants to see the tyre bloke Sunday to do some window shopping :D

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 11:30

I have just done it. Starting off at Corwen, buttie box at the farm, ending up at Lake Vyrnwy. 2 river crossings, one good climb and Poo City. Its 66 miles without the drive out and drive home.
We can do it either way round, its not too strchy!:eek: If we start/end Lake Vyrnwy, you can go/come over the top from Bala. But if we start from Lake Vyrnwy, I will drive out with anyone who wants to start from Oswestry and do a few lanes on the way up.

Paul

PS route is on its way.

Sounds great :D :D - could you email me a copy too then I can take a look when I get home :)

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 11:32

Im with ya on that one fella!!!:D :D :D :D

Theres always something..
My hawse arrived today so I can put the Dyneema on

Someone will need to get stuck so Gez can try his new winch rope :D

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 11:44

Someone will need to get stuck so Gez can try his new winch rope :D

Lol yeah right he'll not want to dirty his new pristeen rope and hawse!!! :rolleyes:

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 11:45

Lol yeah right he'll not want to dirty his new pristeen rope and hawse!!! :rolleyes:

Not want to get dirty :eek: Is this another Gez you're talking about :rolleyes: :D

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 12:02

£15 blinking eck!! I`ll make one :D

Better price here for serial to USB http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=18367352875&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=105718

I am hoping to borrow one from a mate for Sunday just in case you want to try your laptop with your GPS before you buy the lead??

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 12:05

Flloyd fan

That'll be the Welsh Floyd fan then :D :D :D

Tempted to start at Oswestry with Paul, what time would I need to be there?

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 12:08

That'll be the Welsh Floyd fan then :D :D :D

Tempted to start at Oswestry with Paul, what time would I need to be there?

LOL

No that would be Ffloyd

Don't tell him your name Jon :D

Oswestry a much easier start for you, I am getting to the tyre place at 10 and it will be like a F1 pit stop to catch you guys up :rolleyes: :D

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 12:22

LOL

No that would be Ffloyd

Don't tell him your name Jon :D

Oswestry a much easier start for you, I am getting to the tyre place at 10 and it will be like a F1 pit stop to catch you guys up :rolleyes: :D

If we coordinated our efforts Dave I can be there to help out!

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 12:28

If we coordinated our efforts Dave I can be there to help out!

Cheers Guy,

If Gez is there to I can do the real F1 pit stop - driver stays in car :rolleyes: :D :D

Do you want to meet up on the A5 or at the tyre place (details a few pages back)?

Well better get back to work and earn some money to pay all these Land Rover bills...

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 13:10

Cheers Guy,

If Gez is there to I can do the real F1 pit stop - driver stays in car :rolleyes: :D :D

Do you want to meet up on the A5 or at the tyre place (details a few pages back)?

Well better get back to work and earn some money to pay all these Land Rover bills...

Route has been sent to you Dave.

As for where we start, I can meet Jon at Chirk and do a few lanes on the way to corwen? If you can make it to the tyre place for 9-50 readey for when he opens, we can meet at the butty place for 10-30 ant start the main laning bit from there. Anyone who want to start from Chirk let me know. Also anyone starting from Chirk, let me what time they want to start?

Paul

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 13:23

Route has been sent to you Dave.

As for where we start, I can meet Jon at Chirk and do a few lanes on the way to corwen? If you can make it to the tyre place for 9-50 readey for when he opens, we can meet at the butty place for 10-30 ant start the main laning bit from there. Anyone who want to start from Chirk let me know. Also anyone starting from Chirk, let me what time they want to start?

Paul

Are the lanes around Chirk good? I might meet you there Paul! COuld I also have a route map please? Will load it up on to MM!!

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 13:32

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 13:34

Theres a few nice ones beween Chirk and the stat of the Wayfarer. I will not plan any untill I know who coming. As I know most of them with out a map. If you like I will show you on a map when we meet.

Paul

Ok next question, if I were to meet you to do the chirk lanes what time will you be setting off and where would we meet?

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 13:59

Chirk's good for me, any time will do, how long does it take to get to Corwen by lane for 10?

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 14:37

Chirk's good for me, any time will do, how long does it take to get to Corwen by lane for 10?

At Pauls pace ooooo about 15 minutes!!! :rolleyes:

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 14:41

At Pauls pace ooooo about 15 minutes!!! :rolleyes:

9:45 it is then:D

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 14:59

Chirk's good for me, any time will do, how long does it take to get to Corwen by lane for 10?

Well thats the question. I am happy to start anytime. So depending on what time you and Guy want to get down here for will depend on how many lanes we do.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 15:01

At Pauls pace ooooo about 15 minutes!!! :rolleyes:

I dont do fast or slow. I just dont stop much!! But anyone who wants to stop for pics, they will have to shoutout and let me know to stop.

Paul

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 15:43

Well thats the question. I am happy to start anytime. So depending on what time you and Guy want to get down here for will depend on how many lanes we do.

Paul

8:30 to 9ish ?

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 16:03

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 16:28

We will say 8-30 then, by the time we meet and get started it will be 8-45, 9 ish. Time we do a few lanes and make it up to Corwen for 10-15ish. Meet the others and then do the rest.

I will plann a short route to start the day off. Meeting point will be SJ 300 396 McDonalds drive Thro. I will more than likey take up over the Ceiriog trail.

Paul

Is that the Mcdonalds on the A483/A5 roundabout?

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 16:39

Yes sure. Saves you posting the cs with the pictures on as well.

So its
Me
Dave
Flloyd fan (I am hopless with names)
Guy

One more and thats it. Gez ????????
Paul

Blinkin eck its been busy here today...

Sorry lads cant make it this weekend....trouble at mill :)

On the way home from work my landy started missing running a bit flat ..................................

popped the bonnet when I got home and found oil had ****ed out of the filler cap and all down the front of the engine.
when I took the cap off there was loads of white smoke:o :o :o .See pics .....

right lads your mission should you choose to except ...is to try and guess whats happened:D :D :D

I might to do a running commentry of the strip down and rebuild ..

So I dont think I can make it this week end Gents..

Bit Miffed Cause its sounds like a good day out.

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 16:58

Is that the Mcdonalds on the A483/A5 roundabout?

I see you know your Mcdonalds then:D :D

I bet you know where they all are? But yes thats the one.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 17:02

Blinkin eck its been busy here today...

Sorry lads cant make it this weekend....trouble at mill :)

On the way home from work my landy started missing running a bit flat ..................................

popped the bonnet when I got home and found oil had ****ed out of the filler cap and all down the front of the engine.
when I took the cap off there was loads of white smoke:o :o :o .See pics .....

right lads your mission should you choose to except ...is to try and guess whats happened:D :D :D

I might to do a running commentry of the strip down and rebuild ..

So I dont think I can make it this week end Gents..

Bit Miffed Cause its sounds like a good day out.

Could be the head gasket? But have you lost any water? Was it white smoke or steam?

What ever it is, it could be a lot of work.

Paul

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 17:13

I see you know your Mcdonalds then:D :D

I bet you know where they all are? But yes thats the one.

Paul

Cheaky blighter! ;) But yes I know it! Is a handy place to meet people so it is!!

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 17:17

Could be the head gasket? But have you lost any water? Was it white smoke or steam?

What ever it is, it could be a lot of work.

Paul

Pressure release - is it smoke or steam? looks quite hot, was it running hot before the hissing fella? Possible head gasget, check water levels. What colour was your exhaust coming out?

****! you wanna ride shotgun?

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 17:50

we can meet at the butty place for 10-30 ant start the main laning bit from there

Sounds OK,

Is it in Corwen? Do you have a grid ref?

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 17:57

Blinkin eck its been busy here today...

Sorry lads cant make it this weekend....trouble at mill :)

Real shame :( Its been going so well the last few weekends...

Hope it's not too serious - keep us informed, if you're not going to ride shotgun with Geo we'll have to call in on the way back to see how the repairs are going...

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 18:00

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 18:03

Sounds OK,

Is it in Corwen? Do you have a grid ref?

After you go thro the lights and down the stright, over the bridge and its just on the right. SJ 054 437.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 18:07

So its

Me
Geo
Dave (with a late start)
floyd fan

So room for one more?

Paul

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 20:23

After you go thro the lights and down the stright, over the bridge and its just on the right. SJ 054 437.

Paul

Cheers Paul, got the route showing the 'start' location just down from the Bala road.

Route looks interesting. Never been up the steps :eek: Should be fun :rolleyes:

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 20:31

Cheers Paul, got the route showing the 'start' location just down from the Bala road.

Route looks interesting. Never been up the steps :eek: Should be fun :rolleyes:

I have never seen anyone put it on its side going up:D .

The meeting place is at the farm on the bend. It has a cafe/buttie bar there now.

Paul

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 20:40

I have never seen anyone put it on its side going up:D .

And hopefully you never will :rolleyes: :rolleyes: I'll bring my planks to get me up that big step, don't fancy crashing into it at speed, that popped me a tyre last week :(

The meeting place is at the farm on the bend. It has a cafe/buttie bar there now.

Yea the farmers market type place - last time we started from Corwen $imp£y started from there...

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 20:53

Hopfully my waffes will be here tomorrow. I got the longer ones 1.25m and they come with a free jack pad.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 20:54

Yea the farmers market type place - last time we started from Corwen $imp£y started from there...

Well funny you should say that. I have just printed out some more CRAG flyers :D :D

Paul

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 20:57

Well funny you should say that. I have just printed out some more CRAG flyers :D :D

Paul

I've checked the site but no runs this weekend so no one to convert :( and hopefully no 14 vehicle traffic jams :)

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:13

Pressure release - is it smoke or steam? looks quite hot, was it running hot before the hissing fella? Possible head gasget, check water levels. What colour was your exhaust coming out?

****! you wanna ride shotgun?

Cheers for the offer Guy but im gunna take a rain check this time .got to do some spanner pulling ......:D :D

Bit more info....

waters fine no loss or contamination, didnt notice any smoke out the rear end ..the engine has been running a little hot for some time now . I suspect the oil way was somehow pressurised i bit to much. so i reckon head gasket blown between a pot and an oilway... but who knows until stripped :)

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:14

Could be the head gasket? But have you lost any water? Was it white smoke or steam?

What ever it is, it could be a lot of work.

Paul

It was smoke Paul

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:18

I've checked the site but no runs this weekend so no one to convert :( and hopefully no 14 vehicle traffic jams :)

Really 14 motors??? Thats Menkul man how can they not expect complaints?

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 21:19

I suspect the oil way was somehow pressurised i bit to much. so i reckon head gasket blown between a pot and an oilway... but who knows until stripped :)

Doesn't sound good, hope you get it sorted soon mate...

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 21:20

Blinkin eck its been busy here today...

Sorry lads cant make it this weekend....trouble at mill :)

On the way home from work my landy started missing running a bit flat ..................................

popped the bonnet when I got home and found oil had ****ed out of the filler cap and all down the front of the engine.
when I took the cap off there was loads of white smoke:o :o :o .See pics .....

right lads your mission should you choose to except ...is to try and guess whats happened:D :D :D

I might to do a running commentry of the strip down and rebuild ..

So I dont think I can make it this week end Gents..

Bit Miffed Cause its sounds like a good day out.

Argh what a ******, there's a nice comfy ride in a Disco going if you want mate.

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 21:21

Really 14 motors??? Thats Menkul man how can they not expect complaints?

Appearently they started off as 2 groups then one of the leaders had a breakdown :rolleyes:

You should see the speed Paul can hand out CRAG flyers :D :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:21

Sorry about all that gents its taken me a while to catch up......

Got the day off tomorrow to make a start gutted i wont make it sunday ,looks like its gunna be a cracking run out..

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 21:22

Really 14 motors??? Thats Menkul man how can they not expect complaints?
when I went with simply there was at least 10 vehicals :eek: .

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:25

Doesn't sound good, hope you get it sorted soon mate...

Cheers Dave ...in a strange way im looking forward to it .its been a while since ive rebuilt a motor.

:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

Just wish i had a garage in my garden

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:26

Argh what a ******, there's a nice comfy ride in a Disco going if you want mate.

Cheers Jon :) :) :) :)

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:28

Appearently they started off as 2 groups then one of the leaders had a breakdown :rolleyes:

You should see the speed Paul can hand out CRAG flyers :D :D :D

Go paul go:D :D :D :D :D :D :D get them educated

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:29

when I went with simply there was at least 10 vehicals :eek: .

was that laining or on a site ...i thought the rule was 4 motors max ta a time

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 21:30

Cheers Dave ...in a strange way im looking forward to it .its been a while since ive rebuilt a motor.

:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

Just wish i had a garage in my garden

Garage would be great if failing that you can get these one of those cheap cizebos (?) for a few quid which might keep the rain off you...

Nice when you know what you're doing - how many hammers will the job take :D :D :D :D :D

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 21:32

I dont think it was 14. I think it was 17. But at £30 each who counting!! A very nice pay day for Keith. I wonder how many of them the taxman sees?????

Paul

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 21:32

Cheers Dave ...in a strange way im looking forward to it .its been a while since ive rebuilt a motor.

Know what you mean, there's a certain satisfaction to getting your hands dirty and doing it yourself. I've got a garage in my garden, just cant get in it:rolleyes: .

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 21:33

was that laining or on a site ...i thought the rule was 4 motors max ta a time
No that would be laning - I nearly went myself when I first got the Landy then I started reading web sites like this about taking small groups - best of all you meet great people and don't have to pay ££££s

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 21:34

was that laining or on a site ...i thought the rule was 4 motors max ta a time

There in no rule in law to say how many you can take along a public right of way. GLASS code of conduct says 4, but its only a guidance.

Paul

floyd fan

20th Apr 2006, 21:36

was that laining or on a site ...i thought the rule was 4 motors max ta a time
laning around Corwen, no legal limit on max amount so there is little you can do when he takes more, except giving him a very stern frown.:p

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:50

Garage would be great if failing that you can get these one of those cheap cizebos (?) for a few quid which might keep the rain off you...

Nice when you know what you're doing - how many hammers will the job take :D :D :D :D :D

:D :D :D :D two ...........one small one for the delicate stuff and a big one for everything else :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:52

I dont think it was 14. I think it was 17. But at £30 each who counting!! A very nice pay day for Keith. I wonder how many of them the taxman sees?????

Paul

mmmmmmmmm Nice pay off ..

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:54

No that would be laning - I nearly went myself when I first got the Landy then I started reading web sites like this about taking small groups - best of all you meet great people and don't have to pay ££££s

Im with you on that one fella!!!!!!

Rangienut

20th Apr 2006, 21:55

:D :D :D :D two ...........one small one for the delicate stuff and a big one for everything else :D :D
I hope they,ve been recently calibrated for the precision work :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 21:58

There in no rule in law to say how many you can take along a public right of way. GLASS code of conduct says 4, but its only a guidance.

Paul

Whats Crags stance on it Paul???

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 22:03

I hope they,ve been recently calibrated for the precision work :D

No need, it's all in the wrist action :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:04

I hope they,ve been recently calibrated for the precision work :D

Yeah they have just been stamped "ouch thats hurts" and "Ouch that really bl***y hurts !!" :D :D :D

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:08

Whats Crags stance on it Paul???

CRAG have not set a limit on numbers. Just to use you common sence. If I go looking at new lanes there only 2 or 3 of us. but if I know the routes and they are substainable then 5 is ok, 6 at a push rather than 2 groups of 3. But it all depends on where the route is. On Salibbury Plan you could take very large groups out and still not tell where you have been, and I am not saying go out in big groups. Wales tends to be 5 with me.

Paul

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:09

Yeah they have just been stamped "ouch thats hurts" and "Ouch that really bl***y hurts !!" :D :D :D

It dose not matter how big the hammer is when you hit you hand, the secone time you do it, it will be in the same place and hurt even more:eek: :eek:

Paul

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:13

It dose not matter how big the hammer is when you hit you hand, the secone time you do it, it will be in the same place and hurt even more:eek: :eek:

Paul

lol:D :D Sounds like you know the feeling well Paul :D :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:18

How much is it to hire an engine hoist/crane these days???

Any idea?

think im gunna bang in a new clutch while im at it ..

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:20

How much is it to hire an engine hoist/crane these days???

Any idea?

think im gunna bang in a new clutch while im at it .. About £25 for a week end, but about £150 new to buy. Then I know where one is to borrow :D :D .

Paul

Rangienut

20th Apr 2006, 22:23

Try Thorncliffes in dyserth, I got one off them over xmas for £26 a week and £2.50 for them to deliver it.

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:29

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:30

Rangienut do you want to join us laning sunday?

Paul

Rangienut

20th Apr 2006, 22:34

I had mine for about 4 weeks before I decided to look for another engine as mine was beyond economical repair, when I took it back they said I could have it for free for a weekend when I put my new engine in, cant say fairer than that (although in hindsight I just have just bl***y bought one:D , wouldnt have cost much more).

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:34

Thats not too bad at all . have you got one paul ??? wouldnt suprise me :) :) you seem to have evrything else:D :D :D

is a 130 clucht uprated compared to the 90`s and will it fit??????

cheers for the thorncliffs tip rangienut

No I have not got one. I just get a few bits or rope and a few mates and life it out!! But I have only done Minis and Capris. Never done a LR.

Paul

Rangienut

20th Apr 2006, 22:37

Rangienut do you want to join us laning sunday?

Paul
Would love to Paul but its my sons birthday, teenager AARGH, he wants a barbecue and some of his friends around, but I WILL be out with you lot very soon, thats a definite! :D :D :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:39

No I have not got one. I just get a few bits or rope and a few mates and life it out!! But I have only done Minis and Capris. Never done a LR.

Paul

this is the first landy ive done too..looking forward to it .. are paddocks engine parts anygood?

Paul Humphreys

20th Apr 2006, 22:40

Lots to chose from

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ranges.asp?g=107&r=2050

Rangienut

20th Apr 2006, 22:46

Dont know about paddocks engine parts, never used them (Used to work at NWL, got all my engine stuff cheap there :)), but if IIRC the 200Tdi sits a lot further forward than the 300 so its a damn easier to get to all the bellhousing bolts and general access is a lot better as well so you should have a quite stress free time depending on what you find.

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:50

Lots to chose from

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ranges.asp?g=107&r=2050

just worried about them lifting high enough... Ive got a block and tackle just need to rig up a frame somehow.....ive got some scallfolding pole knocking about ill try them first i think ..help save a bit of cash..(never happens ) :p

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 22:58

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 22:58

just worried about them lifting high enough... Ive got a block and tackle just need to rig up a frame somehow.....ive got some scallfolding pole knocking about ill try them first i think ..help save a bit of cash..(never happens ) :p

Got a few scaff clips if they will help to make a secure A frame - straight out lift shouldn't be too bad, like the way the Landy bonnets come completly off for access :D

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 23:03

Got a few scaff clips if they will help to make a secure A frame - straight out lift shouldn't be too bad, like the way the Landy bonnets come completly off for access :D

Cheers Dave ill let you know fella ....

Looks like the mudds will be put on hold for a while :( :( :D

Failing that the father inlaws got jcbs:)

DavejDavies

20th Apr 2006, 23:11

Failing that the father inlaws got jcbs:)

You should have been off-roading one of them last Saturday in the woods - tracking clearing the quick way :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

If you need the clips I can run them down to you tomorrow evening

Looks like the mudds will be put on hold for a while

Lets hope its a cheap repair - not that cheap, repair and Land Rover come up in the same sentence that often...

GezC

20th Apr 2006, 23:14

You should have been off-roading one of them last Saturday in the woods - tracking clearing the quick way :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D

If you need the clips I can run them down to you tomorrow evening

Lets hope its a cheap repair - not that cheap, repair and Land Rover come up in the same sentence that often...

Thanks Dave ill have a look tomorrow and let you know.
right im off now fella need my pit early start tomorrow.

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 23:35

Right I got somone riding shoutgun now too! Or should I say I got a gate closer!! :D litle does he know!!! ;)

Right I gotta seal up me air intake tomorrow, which should be fun!! :D

Geobloke

20th Apr 2006, 23:35

Duplicate

DavejDavies

21st Apr 2006, 00:18

I have just done it. Starting off at Corwen, buttie box at the farm, ending up at Lake Vyrnwy. 2 river crossings, one good climb and Poo City. Its 66 miles without the drive out and drive home.
We can do it either way round, its not too strchy!:eek: If we start/end Lake Vyrnwy, you can go/come over the top from Bala. But if we start from Lake Vyrnwy, I will drive out with anyone who wants to start from Oswestry and do a few lanes on the way up.

Paul.

Well, just planned my route home from Vyrnwy, around the side of the lake, up over Bwlch y Groes, down and around the side of Tegid then home through Bala - all roads but never done most of them and the views should be good (assuming I am returning in daylight :rolleyes: :D )

Paul Humphreys

21st Apr 2006, 07:21

Well, just planned my route home from Vyrnwy, around the side of the lake, up over Bwlch y Groes, down and around the side of Tegid then home through Bala - all roads but never done most of them and the views should be good (assuming I am returning in daylight :rolleyes: :D )

Thats the way I was thinking of. Its the shortest way back for you lot.

Paul

GezC

21st Apr 2006, 07:30

DavejDavies

21st Apr 2006, 11:42

Thats the way I was thinking of. Its the shortest way back for you lot.

Paul

One of the lads here in the office is from Bala - he says the pass over over Bwlch y Groes is 'interesting' - with my driving he told me to keeep away from the edge :eek: :rolleyes: :D

floyd fan

21st Apr 2006, 11:50

One of the lads here in the office is from Bala - he says the pass over over Bwlch y Groes is 'interesting' - with my driving he told me to keeep away from the edge :eek: :rolleyes: :D

Travel in the middle of Guy and Gez with a rope attatched to each of them:D.

DavejDavies

21st Apr 2006, 11:54

Travel in the middle of Guy and Gez with a rope attatched to each of them:D.

LOL

I'll be fine on a tarmac road Jon :rolleyes:

Should be nice views etc and as Paul says it makes sense for me and Guy getting back to the A5 and then home - you will be going the otherway back with Paul - bet he snecks a couple of lanes in on his way home :D :D

floyd fan

21st Apr 2006, 11:57

bet he sneecks a couple of lanes in on his way home :D :D

I hope so mate, see if I can keep up. :eek:

Rebel3

21st Apr 2006, 12:00

DavejDavies

21st Apr 2006, 12:02

I hope so mate, see if I can keep up. :eek:

You've heard the storeys then :D :D

As Paul says he doesn't go too fast he just never stops (till the fuel stars running out :rolleyes: :D )

You'll have a great day

floyd fan

21st Apr 2006, 12:04

Hi Paul, Do you have room for one more this weekend? A little old man soon to be a Granddad, driving a Discovery, or would I be cramping you young guns style? :eek: ;) :(

Cheers Keith
Hi Keith, at the moment as far as I know there is still a spare place. Driving a Dicovery, that'll make two of us then. Soon to be a grandad, I already am:eek:.

DavejDavies

21st Apr 2006, 12:07

Hi Paul, Do you have room for one more this weekend? A little old man soon to be a Granddad, driving a Discovery, or would I be cramping you young guns style? :eek: ;) :(

Cheers Keith

Don't know if Paul has found anyone else yet but I am sure he'll be along soon to let you know - always good to meet more forum members, Jon will like having another Disco to keep his company :D

Young guns - maybe Geo but not the rest of us :rolleyes:

floyd fan

21st Apr 2006, 12:15

Started a new thread here....
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=523765#post523765

Geobloke

21st Apr 2006, 12:21

Ive had a look this morning and im ok for scaff brackets Dave but cheers for the offer mate!!
time to get the tools out .just gunna have a quick look on ebay for any deals on hoists and stands .getting a bit old for muckin about on the floor ...
hopefully have some news later on today ..
catch you all later gents

Hey dude! HAve been pondering your problem and I think it might be your piston rings! THe reason for thinking this is a while back Moses' 2.25 petrol started chucking white smoke and oil out of its breather and that was piston rings. Of course all he did was swop the whole engine over, but it does sound very much like whats up with yours!

Just thought you should know!

Geobloke

21st Apr 2006, 12:24

Started a new thread here....
http://www.landrovernet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=523765#post523765

Everyone go here for this weekends laning!!!

This thread is now closed!

Gez, suggest you open another thread in the defender or work in progress section!