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Hi All,
Well I got her back from the mechanic today. The whole problem related to the LP hose for the power steering and the master brake cylinder. Between the two it looked like heaps of oil underneath.
Taking her out on her first trip bush tomorrow.
She passed the roadworthy too.
Will post a bit more in a couple of days.
Thanks again to all you guys who provided me support.
Tony:)
Very nice :) If all it is is a couple of hoses and mounts you really do have a good deal there.Quote:
Originally Posted by oxley2903
Cheers Scott
Dear
Oxley2903
I have the cure for your wifes' Amorok fetish
firstly go to the local deli and buy a small peice of
Bratwurst or similar German sausage
take it home and leave it on the carport roof for a week
then go and get an Amorok for a test drive
bring it home and before she sees it put the Bratwurst in the back with the bag open
drive her around the block with some good Idlevise music on and tell her they all smell like this and this is the only music they play.also works on Mercedes & BMW's
problem solved.
the oil is probably only your Landy Marking its' new territory
Paul:D:D:D
Oh good purchase there as well.;)
and a nicer and more helpful bunch of blokes you wouldn't meet any where but here.
Hi Guys,
Well delayed the camping trip by 24 hours.
Had the biggest sinking feel that my new purchased has got me again.
Got the disco back from the mechanic and I was as pleased as punch. The Missus even had a drive of it back from the horse paddock afterwards.
Went to the dawn service in the disco she was tremendous. Ducked down the shops to buy the victuals for the camping trip and all going good until....
Well we get about 1.2km down the road with the gear in the back. The kids in the car all excited. (Missus will drive down in another car as she has to work on Anzac Day and Friday). Turn the first corner and all the brakes start to clamp on and it feels like the car is really struggling. My heart sinks as I pull over and jump out with some nervousness that she has died again.
Ring the Missus and she thinks we are all kidding and making a joke of it. When I said I wasn't she drove down and we transferred all the camping gear and victuals back to the truck. The kids are sad and the Missus knows not to make too much of a joke about it as she sees I am not a happy camper. (pardon the pun).
Ring a couple of mates to ask what they thought. The general consensus was that it was in all probability the master brake cylinder not disengaging. Or words to that fact. Ring a couple of mobile mechanics and and say a couple of things all not being very motivational to hear.
So off home to find if there was a mobile phone number of the mechanic that did the master brake cylinder replacement for me the day before. Yes there is... I give him a call and his wife answers. Yep we will be down shortly they say as they are only about 7 minutes away. He is there about 10 minutes and pulls out the the master brake cylinder and re-seats the needle (something to that effect) and puts it all back together and she is back on the road. He apologized for the problem and mentioned that his son who works for him mentioned that he had some trouble seating the needle. Well his son would be in his thirties and he is qualified as his certificate hangs in the shopfront of the garage. Maybe he was more preoccupied with his long weekend. grrr...
Anyway back on the road after the hiccup so it will be off camping again for second attempt.
Will say that one of the first things I did when I got home after leaving the disco on the road was to hit the AULRO forums to get some additional help. It is nice knowing that there are a great bunch who are always ready to help.
Thanks again guys for all the help and encouragement over the past couple of weeks.
Oh lastly the FPR is a little damp but I have the replacement seal/gasket kit for it so there is something for the future.
Regards
Tony:)
Hi Guys,
Well its been 5 days since the work on the LP for the power steering and the brake master cylinder were done.
I look every morning and night under the disco looking for any pool of oil to appear. Happy to say that she hasn't let a drop out. The missus is happy no more stains on the driveway.
Happy to close off this thread as you have all be fantastic with the help.
On a slight different note I have started a new thread about a whistle which might be associated to the brakes after a dusty fire trail and using the HDC.
Would love to keep in touch and hear what you might have to say about it.
