How quickly can Olly change 16 plugs ?

Howard · 26-03-2009, 09:34 PM

Ok , for all those attending the GTG at PCS , we are going to have a little bet ....

I need a new set of plugs in my V8 CLK , the last time Olly tried to change a set of plugs against the clock ( on my old V6 CLK , 12 plugs ) events beyond our control stopped us ... but he was flying ...

Not sure what book time is , but i'm saying it'll take Olly 35 minutes ...

We'll have to work out what the prizes will be , and the entry fee ...

THE RULES: ( from Olly )

1. Engine must be cold
2. Time starts tools in hand.
3. Don't talk to me.
4. I must have a cold beer when I finish.

Bobby Dazzler · 26-03-2009, 09:38 PM

The force tells me he'll drop the bonnet at 17 minutes 32 seconds.

BlackC55 · 26-03-2009, 09:42 PM

Ohh thats fast.

Time stops when engine starts.

Bobby Dazzler · 26-03-2009, 09:44 PM

In that case 17 minutes 36 seconds assuming it's not Olly-san who turns the key.

BlackC55 · 26-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Can I bet on myself?

Howard · 26-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Just to clarify , no stripped threads into the head either PLEASE

We need to come up with prizes and entry fees too ...

stats007 · 26-03-2009, 09:46 PM

45 minutes ( no air tools allowed

)

BlackC55 · 26-03-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stats007

45 minutes.

Ha ha.

New rule bets cannot be retracted.

And air tools are allowed.

stevesey · 26-03-2009, 09:49 PM

38 minutes 12 seconds

P.S. Olly are you charging a fixed price or per-minute for labour (just want to check your motivation

)

BlackC55 · 26-03-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevesey

38 minutes 12 seconds

P.S. Olly are you charging a fixed price or per-minute for labour (just want to check your motivation

)

Well as it's a challenge and I like to do my best always I will be going as fast as I can.

BTW the labour time is 1.8hours.

stats007 · 26-03-2009, 09:57 PM

A real man uses a ratchet lol.

Howard · 26-03-2009, 09:59 PM

I'll get down early on the day and we'll get the car in place so it can cool down ...

I imagine it'll be a bit warm after a jolly down the A3

Olly , there's no danger of stripping threads is there ?

stats007 · 26-03-2009, 10:01 PM

With air tools, yes. Ban them Howard.

Bobby Dazzler · 26-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackC55

Well as it's a challenge and I like to do my best always I will be going as fast as I can.

BTW the labour time is 1.8hours.

My 17 minutes and 32 seconds was a guess, but your comment above confirms it, I have faith that you will do it in less than 18 minutes.

Why? I had an Astra Coupe Turbo a few years ago, and from day one I thought the plugs were iffy. They changed all sorts of things including the ECU, all under warranty.

They eventually replaced the plugs at my request and cost, and it took exactly 1/6 of the quoted billable time, and that was with the tech chatting to me as he worked. Ran fine afterwards. I never did pay either!!

1/6 of 1.8 hours is 18 minutes!!

BlackC55 · 26-03-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard

I'll get down early on the day and we'll get the car in place so it can cool down ...

I imagine it'll be a bit warm after a jolly down the A3

Olly , there's no danger of stripping threads is there ?

NO.

I never have EVER.

26-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#1
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 13,515	How quickly can Olly change 16 plugs ? Ok , for all those attending the GTG at PCS , we are going to have a little bet .... I need a new set of plugs in my V8 CLK , the last time Olly tried to change a set of plugs against the clock ( on my old V6 CLK , 12 plugs ) events beyond our control stopped us ... but he was flying ... Not sure what book time is , but i'm saying it'll take Olly 35 minutes ... We'll have to work out what the prizes will be , and the entry fee ... THE RULES: ( from Olly ) 1. Engine must be cold 2. Time starts tools in hand. 3. Don't talk to me. 4. I must have a cold beer when I finish. __________________ The V8's didn't end the last ice age ....

26-03-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
Bobby Dazzler Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mittel England Car: C32 AMG (his), ML270 CDi (hers), Maclaren Volo Carbon (junior) Posts: 7,836	The force tells me he'll drop the bonnet at 17 minutes 32 seconds. __________________

26-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
BlackC55 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, ML270, Mk1 Golf cab. Mk1 Caddy fully restored 7.5T truck Rotax Max race Kart ETC Posts: 8,251	Ohh thats fast. Time stops when engine starts. __________________ Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

26-03-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
Bobby Dazzler Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mittel England Car: C32 AMG (his), ML270 CDi (hers), Maclaren Volo Carbon (junior) Posts: 7,836	In that case 17 minutes 36 seconds assuming it's not Olly-san who turns the key. __________________

26-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
BlackC55 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, ML270, Mk1 Golf cab. Mk1 Caddy fully restored 7.5T truck Rotax Max race Kart ETC Posts: 8,251	Can I bet on myself? __________________ Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

26-03-2009, 09:45 PM	#6
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 13,515	Just to clarify , no stripped threads into the head either PLEASE We need to come up with prizes and entry fees too ... __________________ The V8's didn't end the last ice age ....

26-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	45 minutes ( no air tools allowed ) __________________ Amazing Alloys: We're listed on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

26-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#9
stevesey Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol Car: Alfa 156 1.8TS Posts: 2,632	38 minutes 12 seconds P.S. Olly are you charging a fixed price or per-minute for labour (just want to check your motivation ) __________________ Steve C240 Sport '98 Gallery Pics - RIP If you can't say anything constructive - don't say anything

26-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#11
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	A real man uses a ratchet lol. __________________ Amazing Alloys: We're listed on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

26-03-2009, 09:59 PM	#12
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 13,515	I'll get down early on the day and we'll get the car in place so it can cool down ... I imagine it'll be a bit warm after a jolly down the A3 Olly , there's no danger of stripping threads is there ? __________________ The V8's didn't end the last ice age ....

26-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
stats007 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Car: 575M Posts: 6,348	With air tools, yes. Ban them Howard. __________________ Amazing Alloys: We're listed on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

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