Got Stuck today

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Originally Posted by Aussie

or driving down a track in the middle of nowhere thinking if this thing dies now I am screwed.

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Had that feeling a few times in the past now - and its not pleasant... Worst one for me was when I rolled my hilux waaaay out in the middle of nowhere with no one around =/ (turfer winch saved the day). Anyways, my parent-in-laws own a '08 Triton and they do about 30k kms a year of 90% gravel driving, often with the tray loaded up to the limit - they live in a very remote part of NZ. Their one is a diesel and has factory fitted rear difflock (which is great). First thing they did after buying it was to put some coopers on it. Its no P38 for class and comfort - but pretty capable all round and seems good value

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Originally Posted by Aussie

Too sum things up I will list what I have replaced in 3 years of ownership of a P38

new radiator
new raditor hoses
new thermostat
new headgasket
new front pads
new rotors
new EAS bags
new Shockers
new Tyres
new ABS pump
new fuse box
new brake light switch
new driverside door latch cable
new steering dampner
new starter motor
new EAS compressor
new heater hose (doing this on the weekend)
new drivers side door latch

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Oh now I see what you mean. You've barely scratched the surface !

Still lots more to do on that baby ...... :p

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**** that's funny adm333, I literally fell off my chair reading that!

Hey Aussie that sounds like a very familiar list, to yours I have to add:

- new short motor;
- LPG conversion;
- Rear Pads;
- Air, Oil & Fuel Filters, Plugs, oil, leads;
- Numerous relays & fuses.

And soon:

- Heater core temp sensor;
- Fan Belt;
- Fan Viscous coupling;
- Timing cover seal;
- Pollen Filters;
- Replace diff oils;
- Grease & lube all the rest!

You wanna catch up for that beer next weekend some time? Any other Melbourne RR tragics wanna meet up for a few frothies?

I forgot too add New valve block rebuild, how could I have forgotton that one!!!

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You wanna catch up for that beer next weekend some time? Any other Melbourne RR tragics wanna meet up for a few frothies?

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Cant do it next weekend I'm fully booked plus I think Sunday is mothers day, I can do the weekend after that though 15th and 16th.

I'm not game to add up what i've done!!

Add on:
- New Engine
- New Gearbox
- Viscous Coupling
- Gearbox Cooler
- Alternator

Why do we punish ourselves like this!! I'm starting to wonder whether I should part mine out and buy a house. :mad:

Stu

It's coming up to 3 1/2 years for mine now.

Let's see what I've replaced......
1 x airspring (supplied by PO)
Full set of discs & pads
Centre muffler
Engine oil cooler hose
Accumulator

I don't think I've hit $1000 yet :).
Mind you, the PO spent about $35000 in the 3 years prior to my ownership :eek:.

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Originally Posted by Scouse

It's coming up to 3 1/2 years for mine now.

Let's see what I've replaced......
1 x airspring (supplied by PO)
Full set of discs & pads
Centre muffler
Engine oil cooler hose
Accumulator

I don't think I've hit $1000 yet :).
Mind you, the PO spent about $35000 in the 3 years prior to my ownership :eek:.

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Well I hope for your sake you were not only touching wood when you wrote that, but you were sitting on a wooden chair, at a wooden desk, with a wooden mouse and a wooden keyboard ........

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Originally Posted by 81stubee

Why do we punish ourselves like this!! I'm starting to wonder whether I should part mine out and buy a house.

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Stubee, If you didn't buy the house first you will probably never find the coin especially with constantly dropping dollars into these things! But hang on, how did you afford those repairs with out a second mortgage anyway!?! Dave & pig :D

There is a new VW dual cab coming out this year, if you are looking for that type of vehicle its probably worth a look, supposed to be in competition with the Hilux.

2010 Volkswagen Amarok Unveiled, Coming To Australia | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

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Originally Posted by Fish78

There is a new VW dual cab coming out this year, if you are looking for that type of vehicle its probably worth a look, supposed to be in competition with the Hilux.

2010 Volkswagen Amarok Unveiled, Coming To Australia | The Motor Report: Auto News And Reviews

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Nice looking ute. Maybe I'll consider trading in the Crewman Cross6 for one if the price is right.

A bloke has gotta have a ute :D

Rangie is staying though... I can't get by without my Rangie :D