Thread: Broken down in alice springs

I used Suttons for a waterpump as a spare when out that way and can't recommend them highly enough.

Hopefully they can get you going again,

Originally Posted by Bearman

Good call Spudfan. I just spoke to Brendon and it looks like it is the same hose that has let go on his motor. He is going to wait until he contacts Neil at Suttons before deciding what to do. A lot depends on whether any damage has been done to the motor. Hopefully he will be on his way again shortly.

Fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Fingers crossed.

what he said

As some one who has been watching this thread and the apparently dire situation that Brendon is in, I would simply like to say what a superb job of support he has recieved form Forum members. Great job fellas.

Cheers
KarlB

Me too - great job done

I'll third that notion, gives me confidence that help is never far away from the good people on this forum. We are doing the (big trip) in August and I've taken down Suttons number just in case. Would not have known about them if not for you good people out there.
Good luck Brendan..

Update...
Received a text from Brendon who said Neil was brilliant.
It was the hose that came loose
Still 2 litres of oil in the sump so they think the motor survived.
Turbo checked also and it looks good too.
In his words "fingers crosed we'll be back on the road soon".
And also a thankyou to all who have helped.

Just got off the phone to Brendon, it looks like all is ok with the motor and turbo, Spudfan, you were spot on, it was the hose you mentioned, just came loose and fell off. As alien said there was still a couple of litres of oil left in the sump so looks like nothing ran dry. While Neil was fixing it he noticed a couple of other things that needed fixing so it is booked back in there next Thursday to have them fixed. One of them was a crack in the power booster case. So they are going to have a few days sightseeing in the Alice and give it a good run to make sure everything is ok before heading off to the Kimberleys again. Thanks to those who suggested where to go and offered advice, he is very impressed with the help he has received.