Been Looking around the old site.

[demag]

After Andrew put the backdoor links up I popped over last night and had a look around. It's weird, like the Marie Celeste. Everything's still there just like we were all still logging on. It would be nice if it came back to life but I can't see it after all this time. I don't think the webmaster wanted it back, it was a convenient way to go out. Noz always managed to get it back before and I'm sure he could have done it again. I hope I'm proved wrong but somehow I don't think so.

[andmcit]

To be fair, the links menu is thanks to a post from Assich - I've posted links to specific posts etc before.
I can't stand seeing all that hard won experience and pure gold advice sitting there hidden away.

I still like reading through articles there regularly - like the format/appearance too.

Andrew

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I've been on there myself today.
I was looking for lez's well illustrated guide to timing belt replacement.
I found it but it was for the 2.1, not the 2.0turbo. Never mind, if I'm successful with the 2.0turbo I'll have a go at the 2.1 next.
This is the thread I was looking for.....
http://club-xm.com/forum2/index.php?sho ... iming+belt
I think it's far more useful than the Haynes manual........and it's free.
It is also a reminder of the sort of valuable information we'll lose if/when the old forum goes down completely, and permanently.

Paul.

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[Dean]

If you want a guide Paul i will do one with piccies and all, just let me know ive got a pair of engines in the garage so its no trouble!.

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[andmcit]

A volunteer is worth ten press ganged men!! Go for it Dean!!
Those self help files need this kinda thing to keep them company!!
I'm supposed to being doing the 2.1 soon myself so Lez's post is a
very welcome read!

Andrew

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Thanks Dean.

If you can spare the time it would be much appreciated.

I was intending to get pictures as the job progressed, they're always usefull for future reference.

Paul.

ps. in case it's of interest to anyone, Lez also did a guide to installing a pc in an XM......the monitor fits neatly into the centre console (looks good).......however, I think technology has overtaken him - if you have £350 to spare, you can get an iphone that'll do as much.......and it fits in your pocket.......

Paul.

[Dean]

Well i will get some piccies afterwork tomorrow and get it written up after shopping so its ready for the weekend, if i had time i would do it on my car but i just dont have any at the mo for that.

D