Well thTs a great offer thanks mate, I've asked for photos as he pulls it apart. I'll put them here but another post.Originally Posted by sil3nt_dr3ams
As soon as I find out what's wrong I'll let you know.
Marty
Well thTs a great offer thanks mate, I've asked for photos as he pulls it apart. I'll put them here but another post.
As soon as I find out what's wrong I'll let you know.
Marty
Last edited by rafa; 15th May 2014 at 07:10 AM.
2002 4.2TD ex Telstra
Bloodyaussie (15th May 2014)
Last night I fitted the LSD/Disc brake rear end.
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt
This morning the truck started like a sick dog with a big puff of white smoke which kicked off a Post Trip assessment and maintenance day and unfortunately I found a few things.... Firstly, some water in the in-line fuel filter (sorry, no pic) but as I had only filled up in Cairns I was a bit doubtful that I had gotten a bad dose of fuel. Decided to check out the fuel system in a bit more detail and found the main fuel/water separating filter also had a bit of water in it. Drained that too. Then found this:
A bit hard to see, but there is a crack in the breather tube fitting on the main tank which by the looks of it has been leaking fuel and will need some work. I suspect that condensation has been forming in the tank but could be wrong. Currently looking to drop the tank, cut out the fitting and silver solder in a new one at a better angle. Might try a 90 degree bend so the hose doesn't rub on the underside of the vehicle floor which had previously been a problem. I suspect that I have actually caused the crack myself when trying to gently lever the fitting down so the breather tube didn't rub.
Further to this little headache, I noticed that several of the manual hub main bolts were loose. Pulled the manual hubs off to tighten the bolts and check if any water might have gotten in. Found that all was good on the drivers side.
But that there was no retaining clip on the passengers side!!! WTF!! Glad I pulled the hub off and had a look.
Anyway, at least the bearing grease all seemed to be fine, so I'll source a retaining clip, add a bit more grease and make things right tomorrow.
Last edited by FNQGU; 15th May 2014 at 08:20 PM.
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.
BigRAWesty (15th May 2014), mudnut (15th May 2014), snicko (15th May 2014)
Marty I have seen this before. It looks to be a kingpin bearing failure hence the angle. If wheel bearing were checked and greased and that's as far as they went then the bearings probably weren't even checked.
rafa (16th May 2014)
Thanks. The front wheel bearings were replaced about 6000 km ago. I saw the grease go in. And the bearings were still on the shaft. Although fused by heat. Mechanic thinks seal on diff side failed
2002 4.2TD ex Telstra
Took it for a day out at the beach.ImageUploadedByMotorculture1400414378.112163.jpg
Took mine for a weekend up in the high country....
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Got the fuel manager filter fitted, got the exhaust rattle fixed, diffs and locker services, tyres rotated balanced, and alignment done. Also the roof rack was replaced under warranty for small rust marks.
2005 TD42TI
Well a few dollars gone there.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
Not as much as it sounds, majority of it was warranty covered.
2005 TD42TI
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