Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 21

Thread: To go or not to go - that is the question.

  1. 17th September 2014, 11:39 PM #11
    POD's Avatar
    POD
    POD is offline ChatterBox Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Drouin East, Vic
    Posts
    2,781
    Total Downloaded
    0
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 18th September 2014, 07:49 AM #12
    DiscoMick Guest
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 18th September 2014, 08:03 AM #13
    workingonit
    workingonit is offline Wizard Supporter
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Darwin
    Posts
    1,707
    Total Downloaded
    12.74 MB
    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?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 18th September 2014, 08:22 AM #14
    bob10's Avatar
    bob10
    bob10 is offline CTRL + V! Subscriber
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    brighton, brisbane
    Posts
    33,853
    Total Downloaded
    0
    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
    I’m pretty sure the dinosaurs died out when they stopped gathering food and started having meetings to discuss gathering food

    A bookshop is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 18th September 2014, 08:51 AM #15
    Redback's Avatar
    Redback
    Redback is offline Swaggie Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Ellendale Tasmania.
    Posts
    12,986
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I'd go

    Baz.
    Cheers Baz.

    2011 Discovery 4 SE 2.7L
    1990 Perentie FFR EX Aust Army
    1967 Series IIa 109 (Farm Truck)
    2007 BMW R1200GS
    1979 BMW R80/7
    1983 BMW R100TIC Ex ACT Police
    1994 Yamaha XT225 Serow
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 18th September 2014, 09:01 AM #16
    DiscoMick Guest
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 18th September 2014, 10:34 AM #17
    Redback's Avatar
    Redback
    Redback is offline Swaggie Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Ellendale Tasmania.
    Posts
    12,986
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Well buggar off and get packing then

    Baz.
    Cheers Baz.

    2011 Discovery 4 SE 2.7L
    1990 Perentie FFR EX Aust Army
    1967 Series IIa 109 (Farm Truck)
    2007 BMW R1200GS
    1979 BMW R80/7
    1983 BMW R100TIC Ex ACT Police
    1994 Yamaha XT225 Serow
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 18th September 2014, 10:43 AM #18
    DiscoMick Guest
    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.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 18th September 2014, 04:16 PM #19
    wardy1's Avatar
    wardy1
    wardy1 is offline ChatterBox Supporter
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Ringwood, Vic
    Posts
    2,127
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Good luck mate, sounds like an awesome trip.

    We all have everything crossed for you and your family
    D4 SDV6, a blank canvas
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 18th September 2014, 06:32 PM #20
    Robmacca's Avatar
    Robmacca
    Robmacca is online now Wizard
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Warner Area - SEQ
    Posts
    1,924
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Question

    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?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
« Ex Army 110 differences? | Global warming pause explained »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!