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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #50 on: May 31, 2013, 03:51:43 PM »
Bad luck alright ..... could have been worse as other have said. I guess at least you have the pit crew with you on the Gulf Trip and JK will be able to do some serious running in on the new motor for you :cheers:

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« Reply #51 on: May 31, 2013, 04:32:18 PM »
Hope all goes well!
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #52 on: May 31, 2013, 04:41:52 PM »
Sorry to hear the bad news Mark.... Hope the trip still all goes to plan though. 

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #53 on: May 31, 2013, 05:04:57 PM »

Thanks guys as they say its only money. ;D

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #54 on: May 31, 2013, 05:07:01 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 31, 2013, 05:04:57 PM
Thanks guys as they say its only money. ;D
"Made round to go 'round", as my old man would say.

Can't be that bad Mark - after all it's now 5PM Friday. Everything looks better on Friday afternoon.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #55 on: May 31, 2013, 05:19:11 PM »
Quote from: Matto on May 31, 2013, 05:07:01 PM
"Made round to go 'round", as my old man would say.

Can't be that bad Mark - after all it's now 5PM Friday. Everything looks better on Friday afternoon.

Cheers,
Matto :)

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #56 on: May 31, 2013, 10:04:43 PM »
In that case good luck and hope every thing goes well

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #57 on: June 03, 2013, 04:12:57 PM »
So, any word?
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #58 on: June 03, 2013, 08:55:13 PM »
Quote from: Lost on June 03, 2013, 04:12:57 PM
So, any word?

Spoke to them today and showed them the other quotes. The owner was not there but another worker said he will look after me. Will update once I have some more news.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #59 on: June 04, 2013, 05:23:17 PM »
Update.

Cruiser has the new motor in and just being tested at the moment by the mechanic.

Goes in to get the new air conditioner compressor and should be ready to pick up Friday.

Still waiting for the bill but it should be competitive.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #60 on: June 04, 2013, 05:50:33 PM »
Good news Mark. They're not mucking about....
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #61 on: June 04, 2013, 05:54:24 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on June 04, 2013, 05:50:33 PM
Good news Mark. They're not mucking about....

Yes,  they new I was on a deadline. Dropped Penny's car in today for a service as a peace offering  ;D

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #62 on: June 04, 2013, 06:16:36 PM »
when you pick it up check to see if they have included a cooling system service and maybe a fuel delivery service as most engine reconditioners speculate that they must be done as warranty may be void.
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #63 on: June 04, 2013, 07:59:42 PM »
Quote from: fishfinder on June 04, 2013, 06:16:36 PM
when you pick it up check to see if they have included a cooling system service and maybe a fuel delivery service as most engine reconditioners speculate that they must be done as warranty may be void.

Thanks, I had a new radiator installed but will check re the other.

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« Reply #64 on: June 04, 2013, 08:08:36 PM »
With the 4.5L petrol own thing that can catch people out if changing or replacing the coolant. These motors are prone to getting an airlock and do whilst they seem to be full of coolant they aren't, get hot, crack the head.

Solution is to fill it with the front end elevated a bit.

Good luck Mark, you know you've got a good'un now.
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #65 on: June 04, 2013, 10:12:41 PM »
Quote from: BigJules on June 04, 2013, 08:08:36 PM
With the 4.5L petrol own thing that can catch people out if changing or replacing the coolant. These motors are prone to getting an airlock and do whilst they seem to be full of coolant they aren't, get hot, crack the head.

Solution is to fill it with the front end elevated a bit.


It's a problem with quite a few cars, radiator below the heads and heater hoses.

Get youself one of these radiator funnels to help bleed the system.  Locks on over the radiator cap, spill free filling and allows you to fill up past the highest point of the cooling system to bleed it.  Also has a plug for the funnel so you can remove it when full.



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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #66 on: June 05, 2013, 08:35:18 AM »

Just got a call from the mechanic . The cruiser is at the air conditioner place and I have been advised that the condenser has corroded and will need to be replaced. All up for the air cond being fixed is $1500.  The pain of it all.  I told the mechanic to have sympathy on me when he gives me the total bill and also have paramedics on standby  :'(

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #67 on: June 05, 2013, 09:43:09 AM »
Sorry to hear mate. Hopefully you will be due for some good news soon.  go buy a lotto ticket (if you can afford it after the bill)
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #68 on: June 05, 2013, 10:13:07 AM »
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... told the mechanic to have sympathy on me when he gives me the total bill and also have paramedics on standby  :'(
Go to the Dr on way to picking it up, and get a some valium.
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #69 on: June 05, 2013, 06:06:26 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on June 05, 2013, 08:35:18 AM
Just got a call from the mechanic . The cruiser is at the air conditioner place and I have been advised that the condenser has corroded and will need to be replaced. All up for the air cond being fixed is $1500.  The pain of it all.  I told the mechanic to have sympathy on me when he gives me the total bill and also have paramedics on standby  :'(

Mark

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #70 on: June 06, 2013, 01:49:21 PM »

The cruiser is back on the road.  ;D

Still on medication from the bill $11,000  :'(

The car goes back in next Thursday to get an oil change and coolant top.

But now getting the car ready for a well earned and deserved trip with friends.

Bring it on  :cheers: :cheers:

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« Reply #71 on: June 06, 2013, 01:52:45 PM »
Hi Mark,

Well done, the price may not feel right but the feeling you get when the cruiser is going well make up for it. My old girl is still giving me a few problems, will still try to make Normanton though.

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #72 on: June 06, 2013, 02:08:07 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on June 06, 2013, 01:49:21 PM
The cruiser is back on the road.  ;D

Still on medication from the bill $11,000  :'(

The car goes back in next Thursday to get an oil change and coolant top.

But now getting the car ready for a well earned and deserved trip with friends.

Bring it on  :cheers: :cheers:

Mark
Good to hear ya cruza is back on the road. Sorry to hear about your bill. Money mate, you cant take it with you.
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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #73 on: June 06, 2013, 04:44:05 PM »
Great to hear your back on the road..and now able to focus on the important bit....getting ready for the trip.

See you (and your now gold plated) cruiser at Normanton !!

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Re: What luck ....
« Reply #74 on: June 06, 2013, 04:56:47 PM »
Quote from: duggie on June 06, 2013, 01:52:45 PM
.........will still try to make Normanton though.

cheers duggie

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