Thread: Spares for Cape Trip

Probably the best piece of advice for the OTT is to walk EVERY creek crossing to determine the best route. Get a mate/spouse to stand in the creek to mark obstacles/drop-offs if necessary.

Nolans can be hairy, but pick your route and you should be fine. Did it in my bog standard D3 with no snorkle.

Originally Posted by d3syd

Probably the best piece of advice for the OTT is to walk EVERY creek crossing to determine the best route. Get a mate/spouse to stand in the creek to mark obstacles/drop-offs if necessary.

Nolans can be hairy, but pick your route and you should be fine. Did it in my bog standard D3 with no snorkle.

I won't profess to be an expert, but I think this is solid advice. My dad has a defender that's done the cape twice without a snorkel or any mods...... it is a defender tho.

after the blown turbo hose I had on my D3 I would also suggest to either get a silicon hose before your trip or carry a spare.

cheers

Thanks to all, this is great and invaluable advice.

I will get some of this stuff together

Cheers

Billy

Originally Posted by Steve223

after the blown turbo hose I had on my D3 I would also suggest to either get a silicon hose before your trip or carry a spare.

cheers

I wouldn't - just ensure you get this and the other intercooler hoses / radiator hoses checked out prior to the trip.

Carry some "Rescue Tape" for emergency repairs.
Rescue Tape - Fix It All with Silicone Rescue Tape

Make sure your serpentine belt is in good shape too.

Hm had pre trip inspection done and was told all hoses are good 5k's later turbo hose blew, I paid less then $150 for silicon hose incl shipping from the UK so reasonably cheap preventative measure

Originally Posted by d3syd

Probably the best piece of advice for the OTT is to walk EVERY creek crossing to determine the best route.

Nolans can be hairy, but pick your route and you should be fine. Did it in my bog standard D3 with no snorkle.

This is VERY important,walk every crossing first.

As for Nolans,i got there one year in the D2,and the water was 300mm above the bonnet,so we had to go around,same year Palm was bonnet level but just doable.Following year,we did both crossings easily.
Good luck

G'day Billy,
Some people including Gordon at GEO recommend taking spare front and rear wheel speed sensors on big trips. I have one of each for sale in the AULRO market section under the drivetrain subsection..
Let me know of any interest.
Did Cape trip a few years ago... Definitely have a look at Lakefield Nat Park. Much quieter than the Cape if you wanna get away from the crowds.

Jools