NEC Resto Show 2026

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Re: NEC Resto Show 2026

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220 GSi turbo wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 7:48 pm Do we have any volunteers to perform a timing belt change on our 416 GSi charity car? (Honda SOHC automatic + aircon) :D
Happy to help but guessing you’ll be done by Sunday?
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961tat wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 8:23 pm
220 GSi turbo wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 7:48 pm Do we have any volunteers to perform a timing belt change on our 416 GSi charity car? (Honda SOHC automatic + aircon) :D
Straightforward job aslong as the crankshaft pullley bolt and other bolts come loose or dont snap my advise would be to undo first before the show 😉

A cordless impact gun with a bit of power should do it! :)
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itcaptainslow wrote: Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:55 am
961tat wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 8:23 pm
220 GSi turbo wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 7:48 pm Do we have any volunteers to perform a timing belt change on our 416 GSi charity car? (Honda SOHC automatic + aircon) :D
Straightforward job aslong as the crankshaft pullley bolt and other bolts come loose or dont snap my advise would be to undo first before the show 😉

A cordless impact gun with a bit of power should do it! :)
Depends who been in there before 👀I always fine .
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Re: NEC Resto Show 2026

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As its an Auto it's not as easy to lock the transmission up like on a manual.
So you might have issues stopping the engine turning over even with an impact tool if the crankshaft pulley is really tight. .
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Plodder wrote: Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:12 pm As its an Auto it's not as easy to lock the transmission up like on a manual.
So you might have issues stopping the engine turning over even with an impact tool if the crankshaft pulley is really tight. .
I have home made tool for the pulley i see if i can dig it out sometime before .
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I can provide lunchtime cover on the stand Friday say 1.00 - 2.00. I am sure John Butler will be there too (I have a ticket already). I could do the same and a bit more on the Saturday if you can provide a ticket for that day.
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Hi,

I am planning to attend Friday and Saturday and happy to help out on the stand.

Cheers :cool
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The Streetwise owner would like a ticket for Fri and Sun, pls :cool
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When will we find out if we are going to get a ticket?
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Re: NEC Resto Show 2026

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Morning everyone,

The NEC Restoration Show tickets have officially landed! 🎉
And with the show now under two weeks away, things are starting to get exciting.

As usual, these tickets come with the very reasonable price of helping out on the stand — chatting to visitors, answering questions, and generally making us look like we know what we’re doing.

If your name is on the list below, please confirm you’re happy with your allocated day(s). If something has changed and you need a different day or ticket count, let me know ASAP so we can shuffle things around.

The list isn’t set in stone just yet, as swaps may happen depending on who needs to move days.

Also, if anyone else would like to get involved and help out on the stand, raise your hand! Extra helpers are always welcome and it’s a great way to be part of the weekend.

Friday Crew
John
Lindsay
Plodder
Tintin
Streetwise Owner
Steve
Paul

Saturday Crew
Jeremy
Sammy
Lindsay
Yorkshireman
Tintin
Jay +1
Paul

Sunday Crew
John
Jeremy
Sammy
Lindsay
Plodder
Itscaptainslow
Streetwise Owner
Steve
Paul

Please reply to confirm you're good for your day(s) so we can get everything finalised.

Looking forward to another great weekend at the NEC — good cars, good company, and probably far too much walking! 🚗
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