jd1566
18th June 2015, 01:38 AM
Hi there,
I live in Mozambique and there are very few Patrols about, mostly Landcruisers, Disco's and the like. I'm about to get mine, a 2008 3 lt diesel with 100k on the clock. 100k doesn't sound much but as they've ALL been done on African roads, it's quite a bit. I was wondering if anyone regularly checks the bolts on the inderside of their Patrol after a bout of heavy 4x4ing.. and if they have a list of bolts to check, or a diagram. Most vehicles here in Mozambique get this treatment by the "bush" mecchanics, especially when driving on heavily rutted country roads. The agents have no clue, and are even more clueless in next door neighbour South Africa.. I've had it done on my Isuzu pickup, another very popular car out here and it makes a world of difference after the tightening.
As I'll be doing this myself, tips and tricks would be highly appreciated. And yes, before you ask.. I did a search and managed to turn up ONE post about tightening steering bolts.
Thanks!
I live in Mozambique and there are very few Patrols about, mostly Landcruisers, Disco's and the like. I'm about to get mine, a 2008 3 lt diesel with 100k on the clock. 100k doesn't sound much but as they've ALL been done on African roads, it's quite a bit. I was wondering if anyone regularly checks the bolts on the inderside of their Patrol after a bout of heavy 4x4ing.. and if they have a list of bolts to check, or a diagram. Most vehicles here in Mozambique get this treatment by the "bush" mecchanics, especially when driving on heavily rutted country roads. The agents have no clue, and are even more clueless in next door neighbour South Africa.. I've had it done on my Isuzu pickup, another very popular car out here and it makes a world of difference after the tightening.
As I'll be doing this myself, tips and tricks would be highly appreciated. And yes, before you ask.. I did a search and managed to turn up ONE post about tightening steering bolts.
Thanks!