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Ron
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I will start with "Forgive me".
I went to the Watagans with some Toyo friends on the weekend and have brought embarrassment on the landy name.
We went with 2 Discos and 6 Toyos,
First, an over enthusiatic water entry left my beloved V8 silent in the middle of the water trapI have been told the pic of my stranded Landy will be sent to 4WD Monthly by my Toyo mates ( I did drive out after restarting).
Then both Discos got hung up (and had to be rescued by the LC80) in a spot where the Prado waltzed through
The Prado did die after exiting with excessive water consumption. And the LC100 blew his front diff and was trucked home, but no photos as it was 2hr wait for the towie (I know, I should have waited for the photo opportunity)
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Ron
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Master
Wow, thats got to be unlucky doing that in ankle deep water
Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.comThe first time I ever went 4WDing with my brother-in-law (diesel GQ Patrol) and his brother (diesel Jackaroo), I went through a similar puddle and killed the ignition on my '86 Rangie. Oh the embarrassment - and the ribbing I got for ages afterwards.Originally Posted by mns488
Wow, thats got to be unlucky doing that in ankle deep water
A new set of ignition leads after the event fixed that problem. It never occurred again.
At least I recovered some cred when the Rangie powered up a rocky hill with no problems but the GQ took several attempts and the Jack even more. Oh, they were also impressed by the RR's articulation, so much so they took photos.
Ron
Ron B.
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2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
Master
It was one of those holes you drop into and then climb out of, we were nearly out when she gave upYou can see how the back is lower in the water than the front.
It has new leads (8mm) and new everything ignition wise, just really dirty now.
The TDi Disco had no problems with it. The second hole was deeper, above the bottom of the door, and with a better entry I had no probs, just got snagged on the diffs. It was mainly the embarrasment of a stock Prado out doing both Disco's in this hole that bites. 3 recoveries for the day, 2 for me and one for the other disco.
Taller tyres and some trimming in order I think
Master
Mate at least you were out having a go. I did nothing but sit on my bum most of Easter.It was one of those holes you drop into and then climb out of, we were nearly out when she gave up
It has new leads (8mm) and new everything ignition wise, just really dirty now.
The TDi Disco had no problems with it. The second hole was deeper, above the bottom of the door, and with a better entry I had no probs, just got snagged on the diffs. It was mainly the embarrasment of a stock Prado out doing both Disco's in this hole that bites. 3 recoveries for the day, 2 for me and one for the other disco.
Taller tyres and some trimming in order I think
By the sound of things it was not only Landies in trouble, the LC 100 did it's front diff as you said.
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Swaggie
SubscriberThat's a bummer. Didn't realise that Prados were so good, I always slag them off as being SoftRoaders.
Better get that V8 waterproofed.
Wizard
Don't forget the Prado has LSD in the rear which gives it an advantage (unless you've got lockers)... You still should have beat it!
Discobunny
Your not alone mate...I headed up to the Big Desert, Border Track and Little Desert only to stuff my serperntine belt, idler pulley and harmonic balancer on the highway coming back! Travelled the rest of the distance on the back of a tow truck! Got really good consumption though! lol
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