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Thread: The bad luck continues in Castlemaine :(

  1. 10th December 2011, 12:33 PM #1
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    The bad luck continues in Castlemaine :(

    Just outside Castlemaine, and shredded a serpentine belt due to a power steering pump issue. The pulley on the pump can move forwards/backwards and there's fluid dripping.

    I have a spare belt, but not sure if putting it on a suspect pump is wise.

    Just can't win lately

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  2. 10th December 2011, 01:02 PM #2
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    You can't drive it without the belt doing all the pulleys. If the power steering pump still turns you will have to risk the new belt to proceed to another repair place.
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  3. 10th December 2011, 01:10 PM #3
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    Tow truck is on it's way. Again

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    Given I replaced the serpentine belt a week ago, I wonder what caused the pump failure? Just bad luck? What generally causes it?

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    Jeez, sorry to hear mate - if you need a hand with anything, let me know - I'm only 45 minutes away - I'll PM you my number if you want.

    Hope you get it sorted, I'm not sure what has caused the pump to fail, and I don't have any parts that will help, but I have plenty of tools, and I can swing a spanner...

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    Anybody know a supplier in Melbourne that might have a pump in stock? I'll try Rovercraft on Monday morning.

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    The Simpson is looking a bit unlikely, a bit difficult to get a tilt tray to come and get you.
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    Les Richmond in Thomastown may have have one - Power Steering Pump

    Top of this page - not sure if it is the right one, or if thier pricing is any good for one of there though.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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  9. 10th December 2011, 03:50 PM #9
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    Ritter (03) 9834 3535 should be overnight

    Karcraft in Sydney (02) 9737 9944 probably take two days

    I have my old one (300Tdi) sitting on the shelf 250,000 Km was Ok when I replaced it, if you get really stuck.

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    If you want a shed and tools at Bendigo give me call 0428488387 just 10 ks to the north. can camp also.
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