Assistance required, Cowra NSW, Tdi water pump

[100I]

Hi all,

We are homeward bound to Brissy from Melbourne and pulling in to Cowra this evening I discovered a failing water pump. I am hoping repco has one tommorow. Failing that can anybody advise the best place to source one? If I can't find anyone willing or available to do the job tommorow ('tis the season) then I may also be looking to rent/beg/borrow a space of hardstand to work on. I have enough tools with me.

If anyone can offer assistance with any of the above I would appreciate it muchly. I am on 1873293040 reversed or rambling.prose@gmail dot com. I otherwise have only limited access to this forum as had to pay for a limited wifi connection on the iPod, but in a few hours my phone will only allow me read the forum.

Cheers
Dan

[dmdigital]

Can't help with the water pump but if your near a Macca's they have free wi-fi you can use on the iPod. Hope this may help at least get in touch with others.

[Tote]

We're in Yass but you are more than welcome to our shed and tools. Probably a bit out of your way. If you need a hand call me on 0419419271.
Regards,
Tote

[p38arover]

I've got a friend riding out to Lyndhurst tomorrow (43km from Cowra). If I can source a pump, do you want me to get it to him?

[George130]

I'm also near Yass. No cover but could help if you can get this far.
Closest parts to us is Canberra so about an hour's drive.

[lokka]

Give british4wd a call on 03 6234 9444 there in tassie but for the price its the best option unless you can find one closer .

I got ripped off with a water pump just the other day as i was unsure on the general price of one for my 3.9 V8 D1 so be care full were you buy .

Heres a link to the one i found on ebay Land Rover Discovery & Defender 300 Tdi Water Pump - eBay, Air Intake, Fuel Delivery, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 19-Jan-10 11:08:42 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Rover-Discovery-Defender-300-Tdi-Water-Pump_W0QQitemZ200408205841QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea9428a11)

[p38arover]

I've got a call in to my local LR specialist to see if he has one that I can grab tonight. I've spoken to my mate who is happy to deliver it to Cowra if I can get it to him at Blackheath. If I can get a pump, I'll put it on a train to Blackheath (we are both signallers and I can give it to a guard or driver to carry to him).

If I can't source one tonight, if you want me to I'll ring Trivetts tomorrow morning. If they have one, I can collect it from them and put it on a train at Parramatta - or I'll ride out to Cowra with it.

You'd have it by the afternoon. If sourcing one is delayed, my mate is happy to defer his trip to Cowra to Tuesday (I can't go out Tuesday as I'm working).

[p38arover]

I've just spoken to Dan. The RAC are paying for motel accommodation for a couple of days. The NRMA road service bloke doubts he'll get a pump in Cowra. Dan will let me know tomorrow if I need to get a pump for him.

[100I]

I am gobsmacked. Again. Thanks to all repliers. It hasn't completely failed me but it has the death rattles and would unlikely make it much further.
A huge thanks again to Ron. The best I hoped for was some local knowledge of where best to source parts from and I would have to organise logistics from there. Ron has gone above and beyond in his efforts to get a pump to me! I am very grateful and can only try to thank you enough.
What I didn't mention was we are travelling with a 7 mth so of course free time is rare.
Cheers

[p38arover]

I'm not doing too well at the moment with finding a pump. I assume you'll need a gasket as well.

Gasket ERR3284
Water Pump STC1086

I guess the question arises - do you want an OEM pump or after market?

[100I]

After market is fine.
Fingers crossed for the local guys in the morning then.

Thanks

[p38arover]

Scouse has asked:

Do you want me to arrange it & have it sent by Express Post (I think that's what they use).

That would get it to you by Tuesday, Dan. Otherwise I can ride down, pick it up, and post it.

[groucho]

I have one down here.
I rang one of the trucks going to Coota but he had left already.
As the shops are open today you probly have it under controll.
i wont be home till late this arvo.........Mark

[p38arover]

Well, it's pouring here so it's not conducive to a ride to Cowra and back (520km). :( My mate has had to leave for Lyndhurst already. Things have changed. He's now out at Bathurst.

Scouse has checked and they don't have a pump in stock. They'd need to order it. It would arrive in Sydney tomorrow.

It's looking like an express post parcel from Karcraft in Sydney or British 4WD in Hobart may be the best option. Express Post to from Sydney to Cowra is one day, Hobart to Cowra is two days.

The good thing is that we know Quinton Hazell make the pumps so they may be available through Repco to special order.

I feel lousy in that, thus far, I haven't lived up to what I'd hoped to do.

[p38arover]

I just had a call from Dan. Sorted. He's ordered one from someone (not Repco) and it's being shipped today. Now to find somewhere to do the job.

He did cause this himself. :mad:

During the trip he'd commented, in earshot of the Disco, that the trip had, thus far, been trouble-free. :p

Oh, he also said he might as well have been speaking Spanish at the Repco shop. :D

[100I]

Thanks again for efforts to help us.*
As Ron has said a water pump is in an overnight bag. Found the golden arches. This morning I took a walk to the other end of town. All mechanics are busy or closed, however I have found a chap who, although overwhelmed with work, has kindly offered a space for me to DIY. I don't think that is an open offer to all comers but in these days of liability concerns it is a very hospitable thing to do so here is a plug:
*
Peter Bruem automotive
Young rd Cowra
0263414239.*

Google should take care of him for me now. *

As a side note the RACQ has been helpful with extra accomodation as well as entitlement to a hire car if need be. My dad, as a mechanic by trade, is one of those too proud to join, but I think even for a DIY person it is worthwhile.*

Cheers all

[p38arover]

At least I got a ride in - even if it was only to go and visit Scouse. :(


It stopped raining long enough for that.

:D

[100I]

I'm itching for a ride when I get home but from what I've seen brissy has been awash for the past week

[Scouse]

At least I got a ride in - even if it was only to go and visit Scouse. :(


So you use a frowny face to describe when you come to visit.


Nice bloke.




:p:p

[p38arover]

So you use a frowny face to describe when you come to visit.



Yair? And your problem is? :p

I'd have used this :) if I'd got a cappuccino. :angel:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I'd have thought when Ron enters a LR dealer the red carpet and dancing girls come out,,,


oh, hang on,,
what were you wearing Scott?:whistling:

[p38arover]

I'd have thought when Ron enters a LR dealer the red carpet and dancing girls come out,,,


oh, hang on,,
what were you wearing Scott?:whistling:

I was met by The Hoff!

[Scouse]

In my usual underpants - you know the ones Pedro ;).

[p38arover]

So you use a frowny face to describe when you come to visit.


Nice bloke.




:p:p

Oi! I just checked - it's ths sad face :(, not the frowning one :mad:!


:D