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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #75 on: August 17, 2012, 04:51:59 PM »
Quote from: Malcur on August 17, 2012, 04:09:30 PM
Broke a GME UHF antenna - snapped near the base. I guess a few too many corrugations.

The guys at Mobile One can repair your broken antenna & for a cheap price considering the replacement of some. I had mine repaired after only 1 year, its still working (I think possibly better) and it has no sign of a repair being performed and that was around 11 years ago.
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« Reply #76 on: August 17, 2012, 05:54:44 PM »
Only one drowned written off landrover discovery td5 with the works,
Only my self to blame but hey like Duggie says

Would I do it again ? My oath with you lot a big yes

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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #77 on: August 17, 2012, 06:29:12 PM »
That's the spirit Paul, your a champion, will be in touch for a BBQ some time soon,
Cheers
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« Reply #78 on: August 17, 2012, 06:47:36 PM »
Quote from: jk on August 17, 2012, 06:29:12 PM
That's the spirit Paul, your a champion, will be in touch for a BBQ some time soon,
Cheers
John K

Thanks JK you guys are champions will catch up soon
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #79 on: August 20, 2012, 06:53:42 AM »
Gday Paul, are you coming down to the springs on the long weekend, if you are it will be great to catch up.
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« Reply #80 on: August 20, 2012, 06:14:15 PM »
Sounds good  see if we can make it would be great to catch up
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #81 on: September 28, 2012, 09:56:15 AM »
Just replaced the rear axle on the Defender too. Apparently we also bent that during the trip ::)

Monty is back in great shape. Now to decide on the next trip. Vic High Country or Simpson Desert...or both ;D
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #82 on: October 04, 2012, 11:09:54 AM »
I've finally figured out how to post photos on here, so here are a few of our main mishap ::)

After watching our tyre roll past us, recovering the tyre, watching hubby spend hours digging and jacking, and sending our friends on numerous trips back the 30km into Bamaga searching for parts, we ended up having the camper taken back to Cape York Spares in Bamaga where the new axle we'd had made was flown up and fitted.
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #83 on: October 04, 2012, 11:23:14 AM »
We also lost the handle off the jockey wheel somewhere along the Old Coach Road, which was a nuisance, especially since the guys at Cape York Spares had just made us a brand new, super dooper jockey wheel to replace the one that was ripped clean off when the campertrailer was skull dragged up onto the flatbed truck earlier in the piece.

Sorry to drag up bad memories, but our camper also had fine company in the 'repair' yard. Look familiar?
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #84 on: October 25, 2012, 05:27:13 AM »
Quote from: duggie on August 17, 2012, 08:02:59 AM
While sitting deep in the water the gear box filled with water, the rubber boot on the gear shift is buggered and allowed water to run in............

Hi Duggie,

That's how the water got into my gearbox, as well..........I found it yesterday.

Any issue fitting the new boot? Can it be fitted without removing the gear lever?

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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #85 on: October 27, 2012, 06:20:13 AM »
Hi Geoff,

I have not fixed mine yet but I would think you will have to pull out the gear stick as the rubber boot is very tight on the stick to remove,(tried removing one on another stick). I had some trouble trying to source the new rubber boot but I have got one coming from Patrolapart(- 03 9735 9099 for around $20.00) Hope to replace the boot early next week when the part arrives , I can give you an up date on the removal/fitting then.

cheers duggie
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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #86 on: October 27, 2012, 06:51:47 AM »
Hi Duggie,

I've got one coming as well. Got it from Garry at Nizzbits for $20.
He supplies genuine parts only, and provides good prices and great service.

His contact is sales@nizzbits.com.au

Maybe we could compare notes......... ;D

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Re: Carnage of the Cape MkII
« Reply #87 on: October 27, 2012, 07:52:34 PM »
Quote from: duggie on October 27, 2012, 06:20:13 AM
Hi Geoff,

I have not fixed mine yet but I would think you will have to pull out the gear stick as the rubber boot is very tight on the stick to remove,(tried removing one on another stick). I had some trouble trying to source the new rubber boot but I have got one coming from Patrolapart(- 03 9735 9099 for around $20.00) Hope to replace the boot early next week when the part arrives , I can give you an up date on the removal/fitting then.

cheers duggie
On a good note the reason the old one's are hard to remove is they get stiffer/harden from the heat from the years of service they do.
Installing the new one will be a lot more flexible.
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