Thread: Breakdown box

I have the same vehicle and carry the following in addition to your list
Potentiometer, Fuel Pump, Fuel Filters, Crank Sensor, as necessities.

I also carry All ECUs, Fuel Pressure Regulator, MAF, AAP Sensor, Sensor on the manifold (cant remember its name), Injector Harness, Fuel Cooler Kit, Diagnostic equipment, Water Temp Sensor, Wheel Bearings, Alternator.

Way overkill in the minds of many but my travels are usually more isolated than most and I have to be completely self reliant.

You don’t have to rush out and buy these things if you ring All 4x4 in Newcastle they can do you a kit for your trip then return it when you have finished they charge for what you use.

Cheers for the reply your right your list is excessive haha the fuel pump I was thinking of changing mine soon as its noisy and I'll keep it as a spare crank sensors something I prob would have over looked.... with all the spares you've been carring with you what have you had to use and glad u had. Or is it just a confidence thing knowing u can fix it out there and wont be stuck?

cheers Brian

hose clamps, no 8 fencing wire and puncture repair stuff generally covers it. fix the oil leaks before you leave is a good strategy. .......

Used an ECU once as the Nanocom had a fit when I was changing a map.
I haven't used much more to be honest but if I don't carry them I will need them next trip lol

The crank position sensor is the only one that will stop you the others mean default values and limp mode
Fuel pump and potentiometer means a wait on parts with the nearest dealer 1100 Ks away I carry them.
I actually carry much more but I would become the target of ridicule if I told you what I carry lol

Yes it seems like overkill but we travel to places most people only dream about and I'd rather have a box of spares and not use them than no spares and need them. Pat

Haha fair enough mate I've heard the throttle stopping people and fuel pump but not much else... I'm bit the same like to be prepared this is why im getting myself ready mainly after whats going to stop me with out much warning Cheers for your help.

cheers Brian

After Nolan's Brook in the Cape a little water messed with my TPS and while it dried out, it stopped progress for a few days.

I carried a full set of suspension bushes. You won't find spares expect at a LR dealer in the regional areas. I find mine go from being fine to ****ed in a blink of an eye. I went through 2 sets of lower rear shock bushes when up the Cape. I flogged out the front radius arm axle bushes but saved that job for the post-trip service. Made for interested times on the corrugated roads when you hit a bend at speed.

Other spares, serpentine belts and pulley tensioner. Full set of filters. Full service volume of the vital fluids, oils, coolant, brake fluid etc. A few rolls of silicon tape, great for a split radiator hose. All the usual tools.

The reality of owning a LR is that supplies in the bush are non existent.

My learning, Aust Post overnight is not overnight to regional cities. When stuck in Townsville it took 5 days for an overnight parcel from LR Melb to arrive.

Happy travels. MLD

Not sure if TD5 is the same as TDI , but if so , anything that runs off the serpentine belt will stop you if it seizes .