advice on a poorly Patrol

[RustyNails]

Sounds like you got out of it reasonably lucky, $4.5K not too bad. Best of luck with it from now.

Paul

[tkn]

Just a thought - if the motor is out, you might check a few things. Your mechanic has probably covered this, but replace the bushing in the rear of the crankshaft that supports the "nose" of the gearbox input shaft. Can't translate that - but it should make sense to your mechanic. Also, an opportunity to inspect and replace/recondition your flywheel and clutch. Don't forget the clutch slave cylinder. The starter motor has had to come out, at least replace the brushes, maybe bearing too, (possibly a diy job for you - definitely a learning experience). And with the motor out of the way, you might learn a few things about your vehicle by looking inside the engine bay - look for "loose ends", oil stains, broken things, etc. Try to make sure that everything you see in there is in place, is not damaged and has a home to go to. Ask questions.

[tracemul7]

Just a thought - if the motor is out, you might check a few things. Your mechanic has probably covered this, but replace the bushing in the rear of the crankshaft that supports the "nose" of the gearbox input shaft. Can't translate that - but it should make sense to your mechanic. Also, an opportunity to inspect and replace/recondition your flywheel and clutch. Don't forget the clutch slave cylinder. The starter motor has had to come out, at least replace the brushes, maybe bearing too, (possibly a diy job for you - definitely a learning experience). And with the motor out of the way, you might learn a few things about your vehicle by looking inside the engine bay - look for "loose ends", oil stains, broken things, etc. Try to make sure that everything you see in there is in place, is not damaged and has a home to go to. Ask questions.

Thanks tkn - the work has all been done now, and we've been driving around for a few weeks
The clutch was replaced the week we bought the patrol (the guy selling it arranged this)

All is good, except a couple of things:
- the glow plugs light flashes when the patrol is running. It starts fine, and the mechanic has tested the glow plugs and they are fine - however we will get them all replaced when it's at the garage next
- we noticed a rubber bushing on the driveway at the weekend - it may not be from the patrol, but wanna get it checked out anyways. It was round, black rubber, maybe 3-4cm across, about 1cm deep, with a hole in the middle (yep, i know that is probably really un-useful - but just incase anyone knows what it is). It was worn, so we're gonna get it checked over, just incase.
- there is a bit of vibration/noise when running, but in neutral with the clutch out - put the clutch in and some of the vibration/noise goes (this is since we bought it)

any advice? We're gonna take it to the mechanic tomorrow, but just thought i'd check with you clever folk

Cheers, Trace

We leave on Sunday for an 1300 km round trip, so wanna make sure it's all good

[tracemul7]

well the good news is that the bushing we found isnt from the patrol
So we're all good for our trip now - the other stuff can be checked out later.

[patch697]

Good luck with it all & have a great trip. It will do you & the Patrol a world of good...lol