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What luck ....
« on: May 29, 2013, 04:59:02 PM »
Well the cruiser had all of a sudden started making a clunking sound and after going to 2 mechanics the bearings at the bottom of the motor went putting metal shavings through the motor.

The verdict a re conditioned motor plus the radiator was not the best. Total cost $11,000  :'(

The mechanic said the damage to the motor was too much to rebuild and it was better to get another.
After the initial shock and adding more money on top of spending the $11,000 to buy another cruiser I decided to get it done.  :'(

The mechanic said everything else is in great condition with the car. At least I will have the cruiser buried with me in the future. It only had 136,000 on the clock.

We are not sure how it happened but it did and it will be ready in a weeks time to give it a good run in before the Gulf Trip.

Donations can be sent and tax deductible  ;D

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2013, 05:02:10 PM »
If it makes you feel better, we put a $4,900 gearbox rebuild on the auto in our Jeep in January this year.

Its a Jeep thing.... :D
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2013, 05:03:44 PM »
Bugger!

That sucks mate - I really feel for you. Still - it could have been worse if it let go half way across the gulf. At least you get to repair it on your terms. Not much comfort given the $$$s involved, I know. All the best with the rebuild.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2013, 05:24:15 PM »
Ouch and only having done 136k, at least at the end of if you will get many many more yrs of traveling outta her
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2013, 05:42:04 PM »
This 4wding/travelling gig is an expensive hobby, but it's always worth it in the end.

Hope this means you'll have a trouble free trip then :)
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2013, 06:51:21 PM »
Bugger Mark.  But better than in the middle of nowhere and having to pull out of the trip plus organise tows and finding a way back home.  Eleven big ones must hurt.  I would have to sell a kidney  ;D  Good luck with everything.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2013, 06:51:38 PM »
Man, I thought I had made a dent in the wallet when I bought a new camera lens...

That sucks mate, at least you can get it fixed before the trip.
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2013, 09:15:39 PM »
That's 1 serious hit, Mark.

Looking forward to getting the full story at Normanton.



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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2013, 09:20:21 PM »
Could some one not have towed you. It worked at Noalns  ;D
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2013, 09:24:06 PM »

The shock has not hit yet but as mentioned better here than stuck in the middle of nowhere.

I will have to save the drinking till the trip.

I have a kidney for sale, rarely abused  ;D

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2013, 09:27:37 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 29, 2013, 09:24:06 PM
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I have a kidney for sale, rarely abused
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Did you find it on ebay??
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2013, 09:31:27 PM »
Sh$t Mark, is it the petty or the diesel?
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2013, 09:35:16 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on May 29, 2013, 09:31:27 PM
Sh$t Mark, is it the petty or the diesel?

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2013, 10:18:35 PM »
I guess we're back to plan "A" where I have to sell my body at each stop on the Gulf trip  :'( . That means we're gunna starve  ;D . Time to get out there and sell a few more properities mate.
One day ( a long time from now ) we'll look back at this an laugh :-\ .

Don't forget to bring an oil filter and oil because that new donk will need an oil change on the trip,

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2013, 10:20:16 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 29, 2013, 09:35:16 PM
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Did the mechanic shed any light on why the bearings failed so early in life?
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2013, 10:21:13 PM »
Quote from: jk on May 29, 2013, 10:18:35 PM
I guess we're back to plan "A" where I have to sell my body at each stop on the Gulf trip  :'( . That means we're gunna starve  ;D . Time to get out there and sell a few more properities mate.
One day ( a long time from now ) we'll look back at this an laugh :-\ .

Don't forget to bring an oil filter and oil because that new donk will need an oil change on the trip,

Cheers
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Thanks JK, mate if you can sing we might do some entertaining each night . I will hand the plate around  ;D

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2013, 10:22:14 PM »
Done  :cup:
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2013, 10:23:20 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on May 29, 2013, 10:20:16 PM
Did the mechanic shed any light on why the bearings failed so early in life?

No he was scratching his head also. But I suppose these things happen, ooh the pain.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2013, 05:45:47 AM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 29, 2013, 10:21:13 PM
Thanks JK, mate if you can sing we might do some entertaining each night . I will hand the plate around  ;D

Mark

Ouch...thats gotta hurt...

Between you relying on your cooking for your beer supply, and relying on JK's singing  for money for the plate, you are in for one LONG trip.......

BUT then again...if I planned this correctly...........I might have a talk to Kerry.........we might just take along a camper of beer and $2- coins...for that we won't have to prep, cook, wash up, and we get evening entertainment.......there maybe something in this....... :cup:

I'll get back to you......


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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2013, 07:43:18 AM »
You would almost think a partially blocked oil pickup screen limiting flow but not pressure.

Best of luck. :cheers:
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2013, 08:36:07 AM »
Ouch!

How long have you owned it?
With just 136Kkm in 13 years, it may have had lots of short trips and if it hasn't had its 'severe use' servicing every 2500 or 5000km (?) an autopsy might show the oil pickup to be blocked due to sludging etc
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2013, 11:12:52 AM »
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The verdict a re conditioned motor plus the radiator was not the best. Total cost $11,000  :'(
that sounds top $$ even for a reco engine....
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2013, 01:10:55 PM »
Quote from: Lost on May 30, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
that sounds top $$ even for a reco engine....

The problem is I could get a motor from Brisbane cheaper but with freight and warranty it was not worth it. I will be talking to the owner of the mechanic business when he comes back from holidays on Monday regarding the price. The old motor has been taken out and the new one will go in today or Monday.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2013, 08:23:57 PM »
why don't u rebuilt it yourself its only a petrol a couple of weekends couple of mates couple cases of good ale and save yourself $5000 big bucks
Just a thought

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« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2013, 09:12:51 PM »
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why don't u rebuilt it yourself its only a petrol a couple of weekends couple of mates couple cases of good ale and save yourself $5000 big bucks
"The mechanic said the damage to the motor was too much to rebuild and it was better to get another."
but I'd be interested to see what was damaged beyond repair.

Anyway, time is an enemy and getting things wrong is ****ed if your not a mechanical kinda bloke. Some of us have to suffer and pay up the coin :(
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