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  1. 24th May 2012, 08:44 PM #1
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    Recommended spares for Cape York Trip ?

    Will be heading to Cape York Mid June in the my Disco 2 2001 TD5

    What spare are recommended ?????

    Vehicle as be serviced and prechecks done and all look good

    Have done the following to vehicle

    1. 2inch lift new suspension
    2. CDL reinstated
    3. winch
    4. snorkle
    So now need to think about spares
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  2. 24th May 2012, 09:11 PM #2
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    Radiator hoses, tyre repair kit, engine oil, transmission oil, full tool kit, air compressor, fan belts, tarp for fording creeks.
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    The most important tool imo Viscous fan removal spanners
    so much of the engine can be accessed easier with that fan out of the way...
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  4. 24th May 2012, 09:53 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by northiam View Post
    The most important tool imo Viscous fan removal spanners
    so much of the engine can be accessed easier with that fan out of the way...
    Reminds me have had one done to 36mm have tried yet something to do
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    Hi Paul You listed CDL reinstated I have a D2 Td5 2001 where did you get the CDL assembly?
    I was hoping to buy just the assembly.

    I think for a Cape trip or any long trip a Nanocom
    would be worth consideration
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    Hi

    We did a trip to lake eyre last year and I asked a similar question. We took a lot of spare parts ... used none!

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=128273

    Hope there's some useful info there for you!

    Cheers
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    Thats why you take the spares!

    Different story if you dont take em.!
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    Sat phone & cheque book....

    Cape York is that remote any more.
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  9. 25th May 2012, 05:37 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie View Post
    Hi Paul You listed CDL reinstated I have a D2 Td5 2001 where did you get the CDL assembly?
    I was hoping to buy just the assembly.

    I think for a Cape trip or any long trip a Nanocom
    would be worth consideration
    M.R.Automotive at Redcliffe installed kit linkages only , internals already in transfer case




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  10. 26th May 2012, 10:38 AM #10
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    I agree with sat phone and check book. It not clear what is the weak link in a d2 and taking lots of spares simply adds weight and makes thing less pleasant and more likely to fail.

    So apart from money and a phone a 2nd car with a solid tow would be my recommendation...

    Most likely failure will come from the corrugations shaking everything loose more so than vehicle failure. After all you can drive a Camry up there now!

    Hope this helps!

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