sunday May 18 2014 Peaks run .

[mk1 dal]

Im running this event again this year and its a blast with some of the best roads made for the mk1 .

The meeting point is Tesco at Macclesfield SK10 2AB. leaving at 10.00am so please don't be late .

there is a limit of 12 cars for this run .

list of names
1bill
2mk1dal
3 Batesy
4 kevs aw11
5 Lakelad
6michaeljapp
7 Johnso
8 Nattie
9 John F
10 andy
11Scott Forster
12

[Master-B]

3. Batesy

[kevs aw11]

Hi
can you put me down for this run
thanks

[Lakelad]

Hi Gary

Please can you add me to the list.

Thanks

Graham

[michaeljapp]

This was a good run out last year, looking forward to it again.

Add me as well please.

Michael

[Johnso]

Can you add me too, I am now free this weekend.

[Nattie]

Hi Gary

Please put me down.

Cheers

Nat

[Johnsf]

Hi Gary,
Please add me to the list.

John F

[Gilles27]

It's a great run, but unfortunately I won't be able to make it this year.

[Scott Forster]

Hi there, I'm new today, but i would like to join the run.

Thanks,

Scott Forster

[bill hulme]

Welcome aboard Scott, We are a friendly bunch and we will all make you feel at home,
Bill.

[mk1 dal]

hi Scott , put your name in mate and looking forward to meeting up .

Gary

[mk1 dal]

3 days to go :thumbup:

[Scott Forster]

3 days to go :thumbup:

Looking forward to my first Mr2 run! can you tell me what to plan is, ie do i need to bring a pack lunch or do we stop somewhere for a pint and a bacon buttie?

Scottie

[mk1 dal]

Hi Scott . we will be stopping for lunch at Bakewell , you can either bring a pack lunch or go to chip shop . its looking like the weather will be brilliant for the run tomorrow :D . ps when you get to Tesco in the morning drive past the Tesco petrol station and head for the main store we will be parked there .

Gary :+:

[Scott Forster]

Hi all,

It was nice to meet some of you today, albeit for 1 hour under the hood of my car!!!

I ended up taking it to Paul Simms in Crewe, who's pretty sure its a gasket failure. We performed a compression test , and two the middle cylinders a are very low.

Which leads some questions!!

1) Has anyone used K-Seal (or similar product) to fix, or should I steer clear of this fix?

2) anybody recommend someone or able to help with replacing the seal? unfortunately I am short(ish) on cash as i go to Spain to get married in 2 weeks! I am lloking to get this sorted how ever, as to enjoy the summer with the car. How much do you think is a reasonable sum to pay for the a gasket replacement and cam belt change?

Thanks again everyone, if anyone fancies to chat about the above my number is 07748985243.

Scott

[phaeton]

In my opinion K-seal is a bodge to get you back home, it's no true solution to the problem, if you're keeping the car get it fixed properly, if you're getting rid & your concious allows you to shaft somebody then by all means use it.

Alan...

[Vistalite]

I'm looking forward to seeing photos and a write up of this trip from the la's, but what rotten luck for you Scott.

As Alan says, best to get a proper fix, otherwise it'll come back to haunt you.

[mk1 dal]

That's rotten luck Scott ,i did think head gasket but with it having 20 mm of oil in the plugs wells i was hoping it was damage plugs . good luck with the fix and hope to see you again on another run mate

Gary

[Scott Forster]

Thanks everyone, at least I got a picture taken of my car!!! shame it had to be looking into an oily engine bay.

definitely looking at replacing gasket, probably water pump and other things while im at it.

Thanks to the guys that got their hands dirty today, i appreciate it greatly. And thanks to Kev for some tips and the offer of help on this project! any other advise welcome, or recommendations on someone that could help me with the fix.

Scotty

[mk1 dal]

Well it was another brilliant day out and thanks to all who turned out .It was a mixed bag of driving roads today and most were clear so we could open up a bit but if seamed every push biker in the country descend on peak district today and did hinder some what are progress but never mind . i think we did around 110 miles today which i think was enough with it being such a hot day . The mx5 club set of at the same time as us from Tesco WITH 30 CARS in there run ,good luck with keeping all them together .

pics

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/Picture457_zps0ae8b4a3-1.jpg (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/mk1dal/media/mk1%20club%20runs/Picture457_zps0ae8b4a3.jpg.html)

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/Picture458_zps218dac1e-1.jpg (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/mk1dal/media/mk1%20club%20runs/Picture458_zps218dac1e.jpg.html)

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/Picture459_zpsd4adacda-1.jpg (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/mk1dal/media/mk1%20club%20runs/Picture459_zpsd4adacda.jpg.html)

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/Picture461_zps50358b59-1.jpg (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/mk1dal/media/mk1%20club%20runs/Picture461_zps50358b59.jpg.html)

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/Picture460_zpsd363f5fe-1.jpg (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/mk1dal/media/mk1%20club%20runs/Picture460_zpsd363f5fe.jpg.html)

Gary

[cchrysos]

Looks like a great day chaps.
How about putting some names no faces in the pictures as I, for one, havr not met anyone in the club yet except Michael and cabbydave.

[kevs aw11]

Hi
thanks gary for organising a great days driving 153 smiles from half a tank
cheers kev

[michaeljapp]

Thanks again for the great day and run out. Good to stretch the cars legs, some 400 miles covered today.

The only picture I took was early in the morning with Gary working his magic.
Scott, there is no harm in throwing another set of spark plugs at the car and hope that cures the problem.

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2014/05/2014051820101745-1.jpg

[Scott Forster]

What a sorry picture that is! :(

I tried three different sets of plugs, looks like i need to face facts and bite the bullet!

[Lakelad]

A great day out - despite the huge number of cyclists Gary did find some empty roads and some amazing scenery as well. Great to see everybody. Many thanks for a fantastic day.

Graham

[Johnsf]

Hi everybody,
Had another great day. Thanks to Gary for finding roads I never knew existed even though I live in the Peak District !
Will try to get my pics up within the next few days.
John F

[bill hulme]

Well done Gary another smashing days driving, We all had big smiles on our faces, The next terrific run is North Pennines Run on the 22nd of June put your name down and join us look how far members come for the runs, Northampton, Solihull , Sheffield, Buxton, Windermere, so what are you waiting for, Your Mk1 says please take me for a good run out and stretch my legs,
And show me to the people out there that have had one in the passed and puts a smile on there faces when they think , yes I use to have one.
Bill.

[paulsims2001]

Unlucky for Scott Gary plugs did'nt work nor leads , he came to me in Biddulph from Macc on the way back but unfortunately it looks like its the dreaded head gasket as very low compression on number 2 and 3
Tried numerous things but to no avail he managed to Limp Home Tho Luckily
Paul

[Gilles27]

Cycling is getting really popular, especially where I live. I think it's because the Tour De France is coming to my bit of Yorkshire.

Looks like a great run and I would have loved to have joined you rather than driving my daughter to Stansted in the sun!

Scott - breaking down on your first run is a right of passage that I had to endure a couple of years ago. It helps you bond with the other members. I reckon Bill sabotages newbies cars! Hope you get it sorted soon.

[Johnsf]

Here are some of my pics from Sunday's Peak run.

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[Johnsf]

And there's more.....

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[Johnsf]

Final batch...

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How many MR2 Mk1 enthusiasts does it take to store a sunroof panel !!

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After a great days driving you can't beat a hot chocolate at the Cat and Fiddle !

1651

[Master-B]

Looks like a great day chaps.
How about putting some names no faces in the pictures as I, for one, havr not met anyone in the club yet except Michael and cabbydave.




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L>R Bill, Mr. Nattie, Nattie, Me, Mrs. B, Kev, Gary, Johnso, Johnsf, Johnsf's brother, Michael

On Johns 2nd pic down there is also Graham on the left & Andy in the middle

[cchrysos]

Brilliant! Thanks Kris!

[coverco]

That t-shirt Andy has got on is really nice :-)

[Nattie]

Mega time had by both me and Mr Nattie (love the name Kris :) ), the jury is still out on the North Pennines run, just watched some old footage and now I'm afraid, very afraid. If I think I might be able to keep up following a further months stint behind the wheel (and assuming there's still room) I'll happily join you.

[Lakelad]

Nattie - get your name down for the North Pennines - there are some great roads and though we have some fun we try and stay safe, try and keep together and always welcome all members! It is a great day out.