*Help* (Please!)

MelBee42 · March 26, 2012, 22:10

You are all very nice people indeed. s:)

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Well the car's not going anywhere now, so if anyone has the time and fancies a trip to Nottingham/Beeston (I can put money towards petrol/buy you dinner etc... unless you've driven from Scotland...!! And maybe once I've been paid and am vaguely solvent again!!) to have a tinker you are more than welcome to. If it doesn't behave you are also welcome to kick it.
In Beeston's favour, there is a very nice pub five minutes walk from here that does real ales and lovely food. s:)

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I really don't want to put anyone to any trouble or have them massively go out of their way for me though, nor do I expect it (my original post definitely wasn't a begging one and I've kind of said goodbye to the car in my head now anyway). But I won't say 'no' if people would like to try. Not to worry if not though, I'll get the likely-to-be-valuable bits taken off it and get the rest to a scrapyard somehow. I have space in our car park so as far as breaking it is concerned there's no hurry.
Thanks again everyone. x

Treboeth · March 26, 2012, 22:26

Mel

you have offers of help off at least three good guys near you to help you out take them up on this help and get some lunch with Chris s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:

It`s a way for you to get the car back on the road and get some enjoyment from it rather than heartache.

As for you guys well done for the offers s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:

iPap · March 26, 2012, 22:49

My car was a pain and I've spent silly money on it but now it's perfect (apart from the chassis flex)!!!

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 08:39

Quote from: "rbuckingham"Mel if you like it might take longer to get it done but how about I come to you get the head lifted and to save time I'll get my old head skimmed so its ready to bolt on straight away. Also I know it not what you want to hear but stripping a motor takes alot of effort and normally only a third of it will sell.

That's a cracking idea rich if you have one !!!! s:D

s:D if you don't mind driving I'll come with !!

Anonymous · March 27, 2012, 09:49

well i get the head up to a mate either this week or weekend and get it skimmed ready.

kidkarter not sure on what motor i will be going in yet as ill have to work out what tools i would like to bring

mel if you can get a 1zz head gasket and a set of head bolts (which shouldnt be more than £50)

once we got everything in place we will arrange an ROC fix mel's car day.

now question is who wants to attack the handbrake cables?

spit · March 27, 2012, 11:38

Richard. I've never encountered any ill effect in re-using the head bolts on the 1zz. They're not part of Mr.T's overhaul kit and Toyota rebuild guidance only advocates replacement if they're broken or deformed.

I understand the logic but I don't feel its appropriate to commit someone else's money on parts unless/until its confirmed as an absolute necessity and that its something that they actually want to spend their money on. s:? :? s:? JMHO

Anonymous · March 27, 2012, 11:45

Quote from: "spit"Richard. I've never encountered any ill effect in re-using the head bolts on the 1zz. They're not part of Mr.T's overhaul kit and Toyota rebuild guidance only advocates replacement if they're broken or deformed.

I understand the logic but I don't feel its appropriate to commit someone else's money on parts unless/until its confirmed as an absolute necessity and that its something that they actually want to spend their money on. s:? :? s:? JMHO

good point ste

on that note just a gasket will do mel

my normal practice with any head gasket is to replace those bolts as well as its what the manufactures say to do. but if toyota's idea is not then that fine. in fact thinking about it the torq on the head very small so that be why toyota reuse.

so yes just a head gasket mel and we can reuse the rest.

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 12:19

Ok fair enough again just thinking of total cost for Mel its gonna add up if we're not careful ! So i'll say this I'm happy to do what evers needed cables and anything else I can get done foc but ! It'll cost me £90+ in fuel for I'm guessing a 10ish hr journey (there and back, its about 3hrs to Birmingham) which I just don't have spare ! So the offer is there if no one else is closer ? s:)

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Anonymous · March 27, 2012, 14:26

Quote from: "kidkarter"Ok fair enough again just thinking of total cost for Mel its gonna add up if we're not careful ! So i'll say this I'm happy to do what evers needed cables and anything else I can get done foc but ! It'll cost me £90+ in fuel for I'm guessing a 10ish hr journey (there and back, its about 3hrs to Birmingham) which I just don't have spare ! So the offer is there if no one else is closer ? s:) s:)

Meld in Nottingham still a 2-3hour drive tho. We will work it out in time I just need to eye up what motor is best to take. Might even bring the engine crane.

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 17:22

yeah i know rich sorry, i was just using birmingham to guesstimate cos i know its good 3hr drive from me,(your a good 45mins further up the rd than me don't forget) and then nottingham i'm guessing is roughly an hr further up the m1 ? take into account rd works and traffic in general i could be looking at close to 5hrs each way ! haha its gonna have to be an early start to get anything done !!! haha i'm glad the clocks have gone back too ! haha s:D

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an engine crane s:shock: :shock: s:shock: haha did i miss something ? would you need one ?

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 18:57

um ok with the help of google maps it appears i may have over guesstimated just a little bit rich !!! 2hrs 32mins to beeston !!! lol s:oops: :oops: s:oops: never let it be said i wont admit when i'm wrong !! lol i was so sure a friend had said it takes him 4hrs to get to his daughter who lives in nottingham

s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

there's some more good news too !!! so supprisingly good i nearly spat me tea out !!!!!! s:D

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i've been contacted by a club member ! who wants to remain nameless but feels for mels plight so much they have very very kindly offered to donate some of they're hard earned money (£50 !!!! yes 50) to (i think its only fair!) as they called it "MELS PROJECT!!"

SO WE NOW HAVE A "MELS PROJECT POT" TO HELP MEL OUT WITH COSTS OF GETTING HER CAR BACK ON THE ROAD !! s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:

So if anyone else is feeling charitable an email to me mel or rich i guess ? or post saying so would i'm sure be gratefuly recieved !

now bless her, i guess mels not really gonna like being a charity but i say if you want to help thats your bussiness and if not ? well thats your bussiness too ! and just in case we do end up with too much ? we could give it to the club or to charity or something ? what are everyones thoughts on this part ?

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 19:08

should i start a new thread with this do you think or be a bit too much like begging ?

Anonymous · March 27, 2012, 19:32

Labour one thing to give. But some people are never keen to accept money. I think Mel needs to be asked in private about this matter to see if she's happy before it goes any further.

Also if it was to go further then for sence of security and Rogers and club mods permission to put it through the club.

MelBee42 · March 27, 2012, 19:37

Hi there,
Thanks everyone for their replies. Kidkarter, I really appreciate you trying to help and I also very much appreciate you offering to spend your time helping to fix the car.
Whilst I'm happy to accept offers of time from those who fancy a weekend of car-tinnkering, I really would rather not accept any money or financial assistance in any way. It's not as if I can't afford to eat or pay rent or anything like that. It's just a car at the end of the day. Yes, it's sucked up all my savings into some kind of car money-pit but I've actively decided it's not worth going further into the overdraft on this one particularly given my job situation.
That's different from having nothing at all and there are a great many people worse off than me. It's really kind that people want to help but please, give money to an actual charity.
Thanks!

kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 19:50

sorry mel, everyone, it seemed like a good idea at the time ! pming you to explain hon

Curlytoppz · March 27, 2012, 20:39

I think it is amazing that people are offering to jointly try and get this car back on the road. What a brilliant club at it's very best. s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:

Perhaps the £50 donated could be used to feed the hungry men with hot dogs or something? I am Nottingham too so if I can help in any way during the project (not in a care repair way!! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: ) but in another practical way am happy to. s:D

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MelBee42 · March 27, 2012, 20:46

It is very lovely indeed. I will provide sustenance and refreshments though, donations of any kind are very sweet in principle, but not needed. (I may as well make myself useful anyway and I might know nothing about cars but at least I can cook!)

Anonymous · March 27, 2012, 20:49

All I ask is to have the coffee keep on coming. I must confess im a caffine addict.

MelBee42 · March 27, 2012, 21:14

Quote from: "rbuckingham"All I ask is to have the coffee keep on coming. I must confess I'm a caffine addict.

I have coffee... I even have bathroom facilities! s;)

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I also have a reasonably sized car park to work in - no garage though. s:(

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kidkarter · March 27, 2012, 21:18

yorkshire gold for me please mel ! i don't drink any old dishwater ya know !! i'm from the posh part of essex !!! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

robsonic · March 27, 2012, 23:04

And when they all finally get it working, you can plug in my unichip s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Good luck with it Mel xx

MelBee42 · March 28, 2012, 12:55

Thanks all. s:)

s:) I am ordering a head gasket (and some tea for Kidkarter since I don't drink it!).
Richard, let me know when you're ready to talk dates. s:)

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My 'current' MOT expires 24th April, not sure if after that point I need to SORN it, change the insurance (I've temporarily borrowed my parents' car) etc.
I'll muddle my way along somehow I guess though!

Anonymous · March 28, 2012, 13:14

when i got the head done then we will talk dates. if the mot runs out you can keep it taxed but it must stay insursed to keep the tax. hopefully we will be able to do it before the mot, but i do have to work it round a week holiday.

edit just looking at my calendar the sat 21st might be the day if thats ok with you mel?

MelBee42 · March 28, 2012, 14:31

Thanks Richard, that would be fine by me, I can book Monday off then so that I can take it for an MOT straight away (not to my local garage!).

Guess I need to order a new handbrake cable as well - is it just a cable I need to ask for? Sorry to sound thick.

Thanks again. s:)

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kidkarter · March 28, 2012, 14:43

I'm can't be sure till I see them I'm affraid Mel ? I hope I'll be able to repair them as i did with mine, It depends what condition they are in ? And if Mr T has to order in you'll prob have to pay up front and see if they will refund if we don't need them, they would be good to have available obviously in tryin to get as much done in one day as possible but I'm not sure what mr T policy is on stuff they have to order in ? Matt performance has seen them perhaps he could comment-advise ?