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[alexandjen]

Given the mostly negative views and / or concerns that have been raised about this event, I have decided that I don't want to go ahead with it, and I will not be looking to persue it any further.

I'll organise an egg and spoon race instead. Let's just hope someone doesn't fall over and bruise their knee - I might end up being sued.

  Now that is a shame as it sounds like a very good idea and would have given it my support  

[JamesV6CDX]

will there be any normal cambelt parties in the future?

If there are, you can rest assured I will not be changing any belts - for reasons stated by others above.

I'm fed up with the "where there's a blame there's a claim" society we live in - especially when you're acting in good faith and trying to help others.

It just goes to show that there are people out there that will be pedantic about nitty gritty details should anything go wrong.

Therefore, the only cambelts I will change for are family, good friends, and my own !

Sorry, but the above comments have set me thinking, adn I doubt I will be touching any more cars.

Whilst all I do is try and be helpful, it's only a matter of time until something goes wrong, (even if not my fault) - and someone will try and sue me for it. And for the sake of a couple of beers, or a small donation to a charity - it's just not worth the hassle.

[Tab]

fair comment, i'd better get that dvd then  

[tunnie]

its a bit late now but i can vouch for James work. He did the cambelt on my 2.2 some time ago, fantastic job, totally changed the feel of the car, as my old belt was on its last legs. First rate work.

If you are worried about warrentys and if something goes wrong, then go to a dealer. THATS what they are for, even if something does go wrong it will still be hard to prove it was the dealer. But if you want that piece of paper with a warrenty then go to the dealer.

If you want the job done right, for a fraction of the cost, see James. My cambelt change cost £120 ish with the belt AND waterpump, dealers charge £400 odd without the pump....

[tunnie]

forgot to add James and his mate Markie, spent 2 WHOLE days doing my dads 2.2 head gasket!!

One day to strip down, i got it skimmed, they came back and fitted it.... people like James are very hard to come by these days, decent honest person.

[JamesV6CDX]

Thanks for the kind words mate. I'm pleased you're satisfied with everything we did.

I'll have a chat with Maria in a bit, and drop you a text if we can be free on Monday

[tunnie]

Thanks for the kind words mate. I'm pleased you're satisfied with everything we did.

I'll have a chat with Maria in a bit, and drop you a text if we can be free on Monday

Cool  

[Kevin Wood]

Another idea. Cam belt parties remain free but we have a collection for a charity should those present wish to donate some of the money they've saved.

Kevin

[Paulus]

TOP IDEA JAMES

My kids have used Winstons Wish for a couple of years. I have meade LOADS of trips to Cheltenham.

I also collect for them regularly. Not to put too much details in, but my step kids' father comitted suicide 8 years ago...Winstons Wish are worth their weight in gold.

[Tony H]

will there be any normal cambelt parties in the future?

If there are, you can rest assured I will not be changing any belts - for reasons stated by others above.

I'm fed up with the "where there's a blame there's a claim" society we live in - especially when you're acting in good faith and trying to help others.

It just goes to show that there are people out there that will be pedantic about nitty gritty details should anything go wrong.

Therefore, the only cambelts I will change for are family, good friends, and my own !

Sorry, but the above comments have set me thinking, adn I doubt I will be touching any more cars.

Whilst all I do is try and be helpful, it's only a matter of time until something goes wrong, (even if not my fault) - and someone will try and sue me for it. And for the sake of a couple of beers, or a small donation to a charity - it's just not worth the hassle.

I'm so sorry to hear that James, it's such a shame, as you obviously have a lot of expertise with cars.
If we buckle to these blame culture vultures it may ring the death nell for forums like this where advice is given freely by like minded people, without disclaimers being issued and accepted with every post for help and advise

[TheBoy]

Only just seen this thread, and after reading first few posts, I thought a solution to the problem could be found, and Kevin Wood beat me to it - a normal cambelt party, no monies changing hand, and a voluntary, unrelated, whip round for charity afterwards...

Trouble is, I am very fussy which charities I give to, as most of them are too incompitent.  Also, Mrs TheBoy has to donate some of her wages to some pointless charity - no choice, and done at payroll  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Also, Mrs TheBoy has to donate some of her wages to some pointless charity - no choice, and done at payroll  

A union per chance.....

I will continue to carry out cambelt changes and will refund any money paid to me directly if anything happens.....

[Taxi_Driver]

Surely all you need is public liability insurance......i have it, just in case someone tries to sue me....i think i have about £1million cover and costs me about £30/year.

It has been known before for passengers to claim whip lash injures if you hit a speed bump too hard for example.

I have had it when a pedestrian has run into the side of my car before on a pedestrian crossing.....i did have a green light......but its easy for them to claim the light was red for me.......luckily for me it was right next to an entrance of a shopping mall.....and the security guard saw the whole accident and vouched for me that I had the green light......strange i didnt hear anymore about it  

[Martin_1962]

Only just seen this thread, and after reading first few posts, I thought a solution to the problem could be found, and Kevin Wood beat me to it - a normal cambelt party, no monies changing hand, and a voluntary, unrelated, whip round for charity afterwards...

Trouble is, I am very fussy which charities I give to, as most of them are too incompitent.  Also, Mrs TheBoy has to donate some of her wages to some pointless charity - no choice, and done at payroll  

I used to give to cancer charities - before merger but I object to paid fund raisers and expensive buildings.

Now it is RNLI

[Martin_1962]

Oh and transport preservation - mainly railway