Green Elephant
1st March 2013, 11:30 AM
110 my12 Puma - during my 12,500km service my fantastic independent LR specialist mentioned that he thought the drivetrain lash was significant. I have always felt there was some drivetrain lash, but coming from an old Hilux 4x2 with a detroit locker in it, the Puma seemed somewhat civilised.
The LR specialist had another 110 puma in the workshop with close to 25,000km and it had considerably less free play than my rig. Experiencing the difference in the 2 trucks confirmed what the mechanic was saying.
He also picked up some other minor warranty items. So off to Austral I go!
Austral were quick to repair the A/C fan, but said they could not fault the transfer case or notice any signs of drivetrain lashing at all... Im not sure exactly how they came to this position. They said that if I felt the problem was still there, to arrange another time and we could take it for a road test to show the mechanic what I was talking about.
My question is, is a road test the best way of identifying the fault? Do I simply take the mechanic out and kangaroo hop the truck until it sinks in? I would have thought there may be a more scientific way of ascertaining what is wrong. Or maybe I just keep driving until the problem is irrefutable? This is the 4th vehicle that has been purchased from Austral in my family, and warranty has never been a simple and easy process, so I would like to avoid going back and forth multiple times if I can get away with it. What have other Puma owners that have been through this process done to get a satisfactory outcome?
Cheers!
The LR specialist had another 110 puma in the workshop with close to 25,000km and it had considerably less free play than my rig. Experiencing the difference in the 2 trucks confirmed what the mechanic was saying.
He also picked up some other minor warranty items. So off to Austral I go!
Austral were quick to repair the A/C fan, but said they could not fault the transfer case or notice any signs of drivetrain lashing at all... Im not sure exactly how they came to this position. They said that if I felt the problem was still there, to arrange another time and we could take it for a road test to show the mechanic what I was talking about.
My question is, is a road test the best way of identifying the fault? Do I simply take the mechanic out and kangaroo hop the truck until it sinks in? I would have thought there may be a more scientific way of ascertaining what is wrong. Or maybe I just keep driving until the problem is irrefutable? This is the 4th vehicle that has been purchased from Austral in my family, and warranty has never been a simple and easy process, so I would like to avoid going back and forth multiple times if I can get away with it. What have other Puma owners that have been through this process done to get a satisfactory outcome?
Cheers!