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9th September 2015, 05:14 PM
#11
Rotaredom
I've moved this thread into the gearboxes sub category
Cheers
Toddie
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
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9th September 2015 05:14 PM
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10th September 2015, 08:50 PM
#12
Expert
So after many days the only information I have is that:
1. The radiator has been pulled and pressure tested and is completely fine and nil leak in cooler.
2. Everyone I've spoken to has the same opinion that the only other possible way it could happen would be submersion in a water crossing.
On that note the closest the patrol has come to water in the last few months is a high pressure hose. Could this do something?
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10th September 2015, 08:52 PM
#13
Expert
Originally Posted by
FNQGU
Have a chat with Allan's Auto's in Lyon's Street. He knows his stuff and would give you a good idea. He would be the one in Cairns where I would get any work done.
Cheers mate will go have a chat with him next week. Car is still in at Cape York auto
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10th September 2015, 08:58 PM
#14
Expert
Originally Posted by
threedogs
They need to be serviced every year according to my auto guy.
he also advised not to manualize it being a daily driver,
Hose didn't come off the cooler did it?
3dogs what do you mean by the middle line?
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10th September 2015, 10:02 PM
#15
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
Warwick89
So after many days the only information I have is that:
1. The radiator has been pulled and pressure tested and is completely fine and nil leak in cooler.
2. Everyone I've spoken to has the same opinion that the only other possible way it could happen would be submersion in a water crossing.
On that note the closest the patrol has come to water in the last few months is a high pressure hose. Could this do something?
Very possible, high pressure washing can cause lots of problems if one is not careful, I'm lead 2 believe the breathers are mounted inside the LH guard on GU's, did you pressure wash anywhere near where your gearbox breather is located?
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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10th September 2015, 10:34 PM
#16
Expert
Originally Posted by
NissanGQ4.2
Very possible, high pressure washing can cause lots of problems if one is not careful, I'm lead 2 believe the breathers are mounted inside the LH guard on GU's, did you pressure wash anywhere near where your gearbox breather is located?
Unfortunately yes although the breather is enclosed inside the guard I feel you may be right. Hopefully get the truck back tomorrow and advice so far is to keep an eye on it.
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10th November 2015, 03:29 PM
#17
Expert
so ive been away working and the missus jumped into the car to go for a drive (first time since i had got it back its been driven more then 5km's) and it happens again in exactly the same spot on the mountain, this time without the camper on the back. she rang cape york automotive and they advised to let it cool down and limp it into them, after they had it for a few days they asked her to come in and get the car because they "dont do auto's" so take it somewhere else LMFAO last time i will be taking it there, Considering the were more then happy to take $1600 the first time.
Originally Posted by
FNQGU
Have a chat with Allan's Auto's in Lyon's Street. He knows his stuff and would give you a good idea. He would be the one in Cairns where I would get any work done.
have it booked into allans tomorrow FNQGU so hopefully some good news soon.
Warwick
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11th November 2015, 08:32 AM
#18
Good luck mate. Interesting scenario.
Between Patrols ATM. Had a beaut GU with 6.5 Chev TD. Next is a GU ute with a 4.5 litre Cummins conversion and a camper on the back.
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