ZedShed (Midlands).

[Mad2718]

Ok I think we should be there between 10 and 10-30 got a quick trip upto selby to do first

 

[t-tony]

No worries Dave, see you when you get here.

Tony.

 

[Mad2718]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Tony and Shirley for hosting us today. I know I for one enjoyed the day. Mue tells me she had a great matter with Shirley. And a big thanks to Alex for the buttons oh no I mean the butties.

 

[Toby]

Its always a good day at the 'shed - Tony n Shirl are wonderful hosts

 

[AleNod]

Thank you @t-tony for today: oil & filter, air filters all done. Note to me: the oil filter includes a replacement sump plug, no need to order a spare Alex . . . Doh !

Rear brakes diagnosed (bu . . . need new pads & sensor), front pads a bit better. Will Put Fix . . .

Sausage & egg button was excellent - I'm sure there was half a packet of sausages on it. Good job I don't live nearer, it would cost me a fortune . . . In new trousers !

I now know more about fitting a stainless steel exhaust (especially the manifolds) to an E85. Its a . . . Its . . . (tries to think of kind words) . . . Its lots of work ! Kudos to @t-tony for today . . .

But thanks for your help bud . . .

 

[t-tony]

You’re welcome mate, finished at 8.00. I’m knackered.

Tony.

 

[Mad2718]

Well done getting it fitted, I really didn’t think that second manifold would go in the gap

 

[t-tony]

It didn't want to Dave, but we found a way.

Tony.

 

[Toby]

It didn't want to Dave, but we found a way.

Tony.

Used a bigger Irish Screwdriver ?

 

[t-tony]

No, removing the steering section between the bottom of the column and the steering. Biggest issue was he had to source the 2 mani-cats from 2 different suppliers. One of which was from B&M of Mansfield, and their stuff is absolute crap when it comes to fitting.

Tony.

 

[AleNod]

What was the exhaust note like btw ?

On the plus side, it's another E85 saved, as that looked like an MOT fail if that work hadn't been done . . .

 

[t-tony]

Sounded good Alex. We fitted the centre pipe onto the cat flanges then turned the car round and reversed over the pit to do the rear end. It sounded about like the original system till the back box went on then it was quieter. Didn’t record it though.
I can’t be arsed to go in the Shed and put tools away, it can wait tomorrow.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

This is what we removed yesterday in a single piece.

Was quite noisy.

Tony.

 

[Brian James]

Wow ... a long day ....double butties ordered for next time

 

[t-tony]

ZedShed (Midlands) open this Saturday 8th October if anyone fancies a lunchtime butty, or has anything needs doing. Cant do next Saturday as we’re attending a wedding. Doors open at 10.00.

People coming over,

Alenod
Paul Rice
Mad2718
.


Tony.

 

[Mad2718]

I will come down but probably won’t be there until about 11 or 11-30 as got to take my 1 series for it’s mot first.

 

[Philpatton]

Nothing from me. Taking Ethan on a boys weekend to Bridlington.

 

[Brian4]

I might come over but got flu jab to get first thing.

 

[t-tony]

Cheers Brian, that reminds me. . . . . . Hope you can make it.

Tony.

 

[Brian4]

Cheers Brian, that reminds me. . . . . . Hope you can make it.

Tony.

Covid jabs are available now as well. Might not be in the zed as the garage is blocked at the moment.