Easter '05

Post by **340GLT** » 08 Apr 2005 12:01 am

Yeh i'm hopin to be there! I have a couple of valets to do to pay for the trip so it should be fine. I have a few things i am willing to trade at the meet so all bring some nice goodies to trade also!!!

Post by **volvo** » 08 Apr 2005 12:05 am

me and 340glt are coming on sunday we hope........ lets hope the weather isnt as bad as they say it will be its not to far for us 106miles each way.

see you all there. looking forward to meeting you all. form me and 340glt

Post by **Geez** » 08 Apr 2005 06:08 pm

hi guys, am hoping to be there Sunday. still have nt done repairs to final drive yet. gonna be a mad rush tomorrow to fill garbox and final drive with oil and hope it doesn t all run out. It is definately the gasket. Anyone know what oil to fill it with and how much it costs.

Post by **pettaw** » 08 Apr 2005 06:35 pm

Assuming manual gearbox, fill g/box with ATF, yes ATF, in a manual g/box, and fill the rear diff with hypoid gear oil (I think the grade is GL5 that you want, but check in the Haynes/factory manual)

Post by **foggyjames** » 08 Apr 2005 07:09 pm

The final drive / diff gaskets deserve 'famous' status for failing. I don't know many 300s that haven't been affected. Mine is certainly in need of a mop-up!

cheers

James

Post by **Chesh740R** » 08 Apr 2005 11:49 pm

foggyjames wrote:The final drive / diff gaskets deserve 'famous' status for failing. I don't know many 300s that haven't been affected. Mine is certainly in need of a mop-up!

cheers

James

Certanily not allways the gaskets at fault.

I went to change the rear diff gasket once and it was only when i had the plate off in my hands did i notice the plate was rusting from the outside in. So a new plate was order and my car never got covered in oil again when following my mate.

Post by **foggyjames** » 09 Apr 2005 12:19 am

Interesting...!

Mine seems to be leaking from the joint at the very bottom, so I've assumed it's the gasket, but we'll see!

cheers

James

Post by **pettaw** » 09 Apr 2005 04:42 am

been there, done that. New plate from Volvo is about 20 quid, and a new gasket a couple, no oily diff for me either.

Post by **redline** » 09 Apr 2005 08:27 am

Hi guys ,
yes hes back,
can we have an update on the whos coming list .
also if anyone wants me to bring specific bits from the scrapped redline for them let me know , Iain I will try to get the bonnet in the car for you the other bits are sorted ,
as I am quite local to the venue, (must set my alarm for 10.30 lol )if you want a contact phone number my old mobile is 07903 536462, incoming calls only i'm afraid

Post by **1stRaven** » 09 Apr 2005 08:41 am

I'm going to try to get down guys. Money is a bit tight thou so might be bringing a packup.

Post by **SteveP** » 09 Apr 2005 11:13 am

redline wrote:can we have an update on the whos coming list .

If I could work out who's coming.. yes

We've had a bit of a mad rush at the last minute, with a few other people confirming attendance, Pettaw, 340GLT and volvo.

Post by **SteveP** » 09 Apr 2005 11:15 am

1stRaven wrote:Money is a bit tight thou so might be bringing a packup.

Would be good if you could make it! The 740s fuel economy might be something to do with the money factor

Post by **SteveP** » 09 Apr 2005 11:18 am

Will (wjp...)
Mick (redline)
Pete Farrell
Steve P
(foggy) James
Chris C
Stuart (Special)
Huskyracer
Geez
MickT and colleague
Ali
DeKay
Oliver Kinchin
Pettaw
340GLT
volvo

Non-300 infidels!
Rupert (960)
Griz (945 with Komfort turbo and stone chips)
1stRaven (740ti)
Chesh (740 R)

A more up to date list... though I may have missed some people out! Stick a post in here prospective attendees, so we can get an idea whos going to be about

Post by **foggyjames** » 09 Apr 2005 11:34 am

Nearly there...

Will (wjp...)
Mick (redline)
Pete Farrell
Steve P
(foggy) James
Chris C
Stuart (Special)
Huskyracer
Geez
MickT and colleague
Ali
DeKay
Oliver Kinchin
Pettaw
340GLT & volvo (same car)
daffodil (maybe?)
Andy Millward (non-member AFAIK...340 1.7)

Non-300 infidels!
Rupert (960)
Griz (945 with Komfort turbo and stone chips)
1stRaven (740ti)
Chesh (740 R)

Mark Higgins and Kev Strong may possibly be there, but it's looking unlikely. If he does turn up, I think Mark needs a group slapping with a wet kipper based on an e-mail I received yesterday regarding his dubious ebay antics...tsk! Then steal his car (360 2.3 16v...might be a turbo by now)

cheers

James[/i]

Post by **1stRaven** » 09 Apr 2005 12:35 pm

Will (wjp...)
Mick (redline)
Pete Farrell
Steve P
(foggy) James
Chris C
Stuart (Special)
Huskyracer
Geez
MickT and colleague
Ali
DeKay
Oliver Kinchin
Pettaw
340GLT & volvo (same car)
daffodil (maybe?)
Andy Millward (non-member AFAIK...340 1.7)

Non-300 infidels!
Rupert (960)
Griz (945 with Komfort turbo and stone chips)
Chesh (740 R)

Fraid i aint going to make it. Foggy, i'll give you a ring later to explain why. Not really something i want to shout out on the internet. Hope you guys understand.