Thread: Urgent mechanical advice required!

Thanks all for the advice so far - I'll take these suggested checks to the mechanic in the morning for his consideration . . .

RAC will help get the car out of Halls Creek if it takes longer than 24hrs to fix up here, so could get it down to a better service centre if needed.

The fella in Halls Creek has just rung and has spoken to folks in Perth and thinks he's getting onto the issue, subject to some cold engine tests in the morning . . . hopefully we get some good news.

Thanks again everyone - this forum is great!

Mark.

if it turns out to be the turbo I just so happen to have a tdi300 turbo I was going to do a howto on a rebuild on. let me know and I'll priority a set of bits for it, build it wednesday and then forwards it on to you

a head gaskets about 3 hours worth of work.

given you're in the middle of no-where if you get a parts list to me I'll get you parts at my cost price (unless someone can do better) and delivery should be within 4 working days.

side note...

if you get the tools and the parts could you do it yourself?

is the smoke actually coming out of the exhaust,or is it possibly an oil leak onto something hot.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

if it turns out to be the turbo I just so happen to have a tdi300 turbo I was going to do a howto on a rebuild on. let me know and I'll priority a set of bits for it, build it wednesday and then forwards it on to you

a head gaskets about 3 hours worth of work.

given you're in the middle of no-where if you get a parts list to me I'll get you parts at my cost price (unless someone can do better) and delivery should be within 4 working days.

Thanks Blknight - that's very, very kind of you. The mechanic in Halls Creek phoned late today, and he's been speaking to some turbo specialists in Perth and, subject to a few test, thinks he's onto it - and, while he wouldn't state what he thought it was until he's completed the testing, he seemed to be suggesting it was neither the turbo or the head gasket. Once I hear back from him I'll let you know and get your thoughts. He seems pretty competent though, which is something!

As for me doing the job myself - I'm a complete dufus when it comes to mechanics! Something I intend to put to rights when we finish this trip! Hopefully joining a landrover club (and using this forum) will help me to improve my skills!

In the meantime, thanks so much for your generous offer. If I need to, I'll take you up on it.

Mark.

Originally Posted by lewy

is the smoke actually coming out of the exhaust,or is it possibly an oil leak onto something hot.

Hey Lewie - it's definitely coming out of the exhaust (not from off it) - in great pluming clouds. We're talking swamp fogging, smog busting, volcanic proportions!!!! If the Landy had wings (aka Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) we could perform aerial sign writing!

Please just take a little solace in the fact that even good old tough 80 series wagons chuck head gaskets as well. Last week i dragged one with my work hi lux 120ks down to Sandfire where they might be able to get some help. As it was the poor buggers that owned it went thru 30 litres of water trying to limp it in to Sandfire.
I'm in Derby and I probably can't do much for you but if you think I can help drop me a line or call me on 0467 776748

Cheers
Rob

Hi Guys,

Bit far to help on this one myself, but with WA AULROians scattered all over the north keep posting on your progress as advice and assistance will gladly remain on offer!

Lou