Rusty's GUIV-Upgrade

[Bloodyaussie]

Best of luck Nic..... Have you been given a budget estimate ?

[rusty_nail]

Best of luck Nic..... Have you been given a budget estimate ?

he said around 3-4500 for the reco, (all rough of course) and then give or take on 10 hours for engine transplant. all up im in the ballpark of around or just above 5k he thinks.

hows your car going mate?

[Bloodyaussie]

he said around 3-4500 for the reco, (all rough of course) and then give or take on 10 hours for engine transplant. all up im in the ballpark of around or just above 5k he thinks.

hows your car going mate?

Yeah good mate.... its funny because almost as soon as I had my car sorted I thought of both you and George and if you guys will be on the road anytime soon..

I really hope this sorts itself mate as I kind of know what you are going through.... its stuff that is almost unnecessary to be worrying about.

The one thing that plays on your mind the most is am I doing the right thing.

[rusty_nail]

Yeah good mate.... its funny because almost as soon as I had my car sorted I thought of both you and George and if you guys will be on the road anytime soon..

I really hope this sorts itself mate as I kind of know what you are going through.... its stuff that is almost unnecessary to be worrying about.

The one thing that plays on your mind the most is am I doing the right thing.

mate, for me its not about am i doing the right thing, i know its the only thing i can do... i just bought the bloody thing for 18k, if i got rid of it i would make a massive loss within 12 months of owning the thing. the only thing that worries me, like everyone, is "How am i going to afford this" im trying to change my career, and in doing so will be taking a massive pay cut, and things are tight enough as it is at the moment. i could put off the career change but that is only gonna affect me more in the long run. on top of that i have a wedding and engagement party to save up and pay for within the next 15 months. ive got a tough time ahead i know that much.

[jay see]

mate, for me its not about am i doing the right thing, i know its the only thing i can do... i just bought the bloody thing for 18k, if i got rid of it i would make a massive loss within 12 months of owning the thing. the only thing that worries me, like everyone, is "How am i going to afford this" im trying to change my career, and in doing so will be taking a massive pay cut, and things are tight enough as it is at the moment. i could put off the career change but that is only gonna affect me more in the long run. on top of that i have a wedding and engagement party to save up and pay for within the next 15 months. ive got a tough time ahead i know that much.

Mate sort your career out first.
You need to be reasonably happy at work. As long as you can get there using any car. You mentioned wedding, don't forget kids, that there is another expense.
The fun of using a 4x4 for what its meant for will come.

I waited 4 years to get back into a 4x4, but my backyard is just about finished. The patrol is still a stockie, but I've just about saved enough for springs.
There's always going to be something just need to work out wants v needs.

I'm a believer that things will work out, but......
All in good time

[krbrooking]

Man just had a proper read of this thread. Sorry to hear bout the poor luck you have had of late. Hope it all works out man.

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[rusty_nail]

thanks kev, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel i just have to be patient

[Maxhead]

You'll be right Nic, you and Tegan have your heads screwed on so I'm sure you'll do the right thing mate.

[rochjas]

Hey Nic

How's the engine reco going????

Cheers Jason

[rusty_nail]

Hey Nic

How's the engine reco going????

Cheers Jason

hey jason,

its at ANOTHER mechanic, he is a diesel specialist, he has finally started the work. the plan of attack from him is:

send away and test/recondition injector pump and replace if needed
replace cooked piston, and check for other damage and replace as needed.
refit NADS kit and start with a nice fresh motor

budget has gone up (injector pump could be an expensive bit) but at least there is some movement on the whole ordeal. hes closed for chrissy, and returns on the 5th, no idea on ETA at the moment, but keeping my fingers crossed for the meetup on australia day.

cheers,

Nic