Broken down in alice springs

[bgbiteme]

Our 'big trip' looks like it has just come to a premature end. After 10 days and 4000km the trusty 110 tdi has just dumped all it's engine oil - unfortunately there was no warning lamp, first I knew was a whining sound, then I immediately switched off. There's oil everywhere underneath and there's no sign of oil on the dipstick so I'm buggered. We were headed to the kimberley but now will have to get the car towed home, unless I can find someone in alice springs who can get me going again? I'm new to land rovers and am typing this on my iPhone while I sit next to my stranded truck, so hard to google from here, if anyone has any suggestions can u please call or txt me on 0402618054, thanks, brendon

[Lotz-A-Landies]

You may be better off contacting TR Spares in Adelaide and getting a complete engine shipped up and fitting it in Alice.

Address 7 Magna Ct, Lonsdale, South Australia 5160
Phone +61 (08) 8384 6933
Fax +61 (08) 8384 2133
Hours of Business Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-12:30pm
Email info@triumphroverspares.com.au

May work out about the same as shipping the car back to Melbourne and flying the family back.

[Scouse]

Suttons will be your best bet - they'll either get you going again or at least tell you what went wrong.

[BigJon]

Sutton Motors.

13 Smith Street, Alice Springs.

(08) 8952 1334.

Neil should be in there tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

I worked there for about 3.5 years and I have complete faith in Neil.

[alien]

Sutton Motors.

13 Smith Street, Alice Springs.

(08) 8952 1334.

Neil should be in there tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

I worked there for about 3.5 years and I have complete faith in Neil.

Just a note to say I just texted the above info.
Brendon texted he will try them in the morning.

Hopfully he can continue the trip.

[Bearman]

Sutton Motors.

13 Smith Street, Alice Springs.

(08) 8952 1334.

Neil should be in there tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

I worked there for about 3.5 years and I have complete faith in Neil.

Hi BigJon, I have just text this message to Brendon. Regards...Brian

[mike_ie]

Just got off the phone to Brendon - he says thanks for the recommendations. Sounds like he'll be calling Suttons first thing in the morning.

[spudfan]

My Tdi started losing oil suddenly a number of years ago. Engine oil light came on so the brakes were applied and a quick look under the bonnet revealer that the circular jubilee clip on one end of the oil pipe had failed letting the pipe come away from the engine block. There was a lot of oil in the engine bay. A new clip and a top up-a big top up- got things sorted. Have not heard of one going before but I always carry spares. This could be what happened to you. Check your oil pipe at top and bottom where it is held on by jubilee clips. It is on the drivers side of the engine and about 10 inches long with a bend at the top and about 1 inch thick. The top of it is just below the hose that goes from the crankcase breather to the airfilter (200 tdi). Hopefully that is all it is and no damage was done. I hope like me a new clip and a top up will get you sorted.

[dmdigital]

Broken down in the Alice... hmmm brings back memories of 2008:(

Yes, Suttons are the go.

If you need to ship the vehicle somewhere talk to Northline (behind Suttons) as they were also helpful in putting my D2a in a container and getting it to Melbourne cheaply and quickly. If the vehicle isn't running car carriers don't want to know about it.

Good luck and I hope it's not as serious as it sounds.

[Scallops]

Let me just add this - if you're going to break down out that way - getting to Suttons is the thing to do. Neil is the best LR man I've ever come across - and a gentleman to boot.

Good luck - Suttons are this country's best LR dealership - daylight comes second.

[Bearman]

My Tdi started losing oil suddenly a number of years ago. Engine oil light came on so the brakes were applied and a quick look under the bonnet revealer that the circular jubilee clip on one end of the oil pipe had failed letting the pipe come away from the engine block. There was a lot of oil in the engine bay. A new clip and a top up-a big top up- got things sorted. Have not heard of one going before but I always carry spares. This could be what happened to you. Check your oil pipe at top and bottom where it is held on by jubilee clips. It is on the drivers side of the engine and about 10 inches long with a bend at the top and about 1 inch thick. The top of it is just below the hose that goes from the crankcase breather to the airfilter (200 tdi). Hopefully that is all it is and no damage was done. I hope like me a new clip and a top up will get you sorted.

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.

[Psimpson7]

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,

[d@rk51d3]

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. :)

[clean32]

Fingers crossed. :)

what he said

[KarlB]

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

[PBob]

Me too - great job done:cool:

[povman]

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..

[alien]

Update...
Received a text from Brendon who said Neil was brilliant.
It was the hose that came loose:eek:
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.

[Bearman]

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.

[MacFamily]

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..

x1 Its also great to see the amount of surport there is on this forum and hope Brendan enjoys the rest of the trip

[camel_landy]

Yep, Suttons gets my thumbs up too... :D

It sounds like the oil light didn't come on as there it still had oil to draw from. Hopefully, that should be a good sign.

M

[Phantum]

I have only just read this thread. I only read the forum every couple of days. Sorry as I live in Alice, the funny thing is I would have said the same thing SUTTON MOTORS is the way to go.
I bought my defender new from there in 97 and can 100% say they are the best for service, parts and advise.

Regards

[mike_ie]

Just a quick heads up for everybody who helped Brendon out. As of last Friday, he's been back on the road again. "Landie is going beautifully", in his words. By the sounds of what he says, the two litres of oil left in the sump after the oil hose blew was just enough to prevent further damage. Last word was that he and his are camped out at the Devil's Marbles and having a great time. Good to see that everything worked out well.