td5 oil in computer

Well I actually agree with Mike on this one. Too many people are getting out there without enough experience and basic knowledge. Life experience and logic helps but that aint gonna help you with a stranded car if you have not experience.

Most people do these type of trips without much drama...but that not a reason not to be over prepared! It is for that 1 in 1000 chance when things go to ***** that you will need to be prepared and know how your vehicle works etc.

You cannot be over prepared for these sort of trips!

Angus

No you dont have do a course...but I wouldnt imagine where people are "newbies" that it would be a very good idea. You can just head out without any preparedness...

The people that are the topic of this thread were newbies and didnt understand their vehicle. Perhaps a bit of tech knowledge and understanding the issues associated with your vehicle may have helped...

Angus

Sorry to but in on this discussion and change the subject but can any one tell me what causes the oil to get up the wires into the ECU ?? and what do Landrover in the UK do in the FREE fix up as stated ??

And if there is oil in and around the ECU what are the steps that should be taken ?

Cheers

Important point with regards to these people and anyone doing remote area travel for that matter, never travel alone.

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Important point with regards to these people and anyone doing remote area travel for that matter, never travel alone.

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Important point with regards to these people and anyone doing remote area travel for that matter, never travel alone.

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Absolutely!

Q....re: rig road at the bottom of the simpson desert....what are your thought about travelling by ones selfs on this track

2 years ago I did it with no other cars, although I didn't see another car for nearly two and half days

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Q....re: rig road at the bottom of the simpson desert....what are your thought about travelling by ones selfs on this track

2 years ago I did it with no other cars, although I didn't see another car for nearly two and half days

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Did you have someone with you? A sat phone?

IMO, Whilst not travelling alone is the safest.. I have also done solo vehicle travel (with partner)
We had spares, supplies for a week and both have Adv 1st Aid, mechanical knowledge etc...

Plus a sat phone for emergency contact and a borrowed epirb...

I even had a full medical and heart scan before the trip to make sure I'd be ok!

This was a calculated trip where we could get help before supplies ran out etc...

So yes, I'd say it was OK...

Had the following

My dad, no mechanical knowledge (didn't even help with the master cylinder rebuild at mt dare)
5 yo son
Sat phone
GPS
First Aid kit
Map
Food for 12 days
Plenty of water
Spare parts kit provided by local repair
Pre trip maintenance carry out by me (upgrade rear axles, replaced all fluids, clutch slave)

I think the key to any remote trip is risk management.

Know the risks, have a very precise plan as to how you will deal with problems should they arise, and above all stick to the plan as it has been made in the comfort of your home pre trip, not in the field with the brown stuff hitting the fan.

Too many people head out without considering the risks...risk taking is fine, but you at least must know what they are.