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The trip to Alice Springs should be enough opportunity for a problem to show itself, I would suggest you do the trip and have the belt checked by the LR agent there on the way through. Sutton Motors, the Landy and Subaru agent in Alice, were extremely helpful to me on a recent trip through there, I would trust them to check the belt for signs of impending doom. Also get the top roadside cover from RACQ as suggested, if it's anything like as good as the Vic equivalent they will tow your vehicle home and fly you as well if there is a significant issue that can't be sorted locally.
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One thing in our favour is the group includes the BIL who is a mechanic. However, some things just can't be fixed on the side of the road, which is why we tried to do thorough preparation before the trip, but it seems to have backfired.
Will know more later today and make a decision.
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Are you doing both legs of the Simpson - seem to be less than a week each, viewing their website? Maybe hire a Prado and deal with the Disco when you get back?
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For what it is worth, I would err on the side of caution, only go if you are 100% happy with your vehicle. The Simpson's not going anywhere, Bob
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The workshop manager just rang and says he got it looked at by a specialist because they couldn't find a reason why the belt shredded and they wanted to make sure it was all OK. He says the engine is running fine and the vehicle should be ready by lunchtime, after they reconnect the radiator.
I actually do think the guy was genuinely puzzled by what happened and is trying to do the right thing and I've told him I appreciate him trying to honour his warranty. Obviously, we both want the same thing - the problem fixed. Last thing he wants is for it to go bang out west somewhere and have to be trucked back for him to have to try again.
So, all digits are crossed it will all be good to go after all... I hope.
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Well buggar off and get packing then;)
Baz.
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Yep, hope to pick it up after work, pack like crazy, mount the fuel drums on the roof and head for the Big Sky Country. Can't wait.
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Good luck mate, sounds like an awesome trip.
We all have everything crossed for you and your family:D
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Looking forward to reading the trip report when u get back......
I know of another mate doing that same Drive 4 Life in a White Petrol 150's..... How many vehicles are involved in this crossing?
