Patrol clutch

[terranosaurusdoug]

Originally Posted by Banshee

I'm listening

I've been wanting to hybrid my turbo for a while and allmost did untill I realised mine wasn't knackered so I left it alone, I've since discovered turbos that have ball bearing journals n stuff so might replace turbo for a bigger one, might not be too expensive and I'm gonna make my own zorst anyway, turbo whistle??...oh yes

[Davey Boy]

All done boys and girls!
Clutch and flywheel fitted.
Great to feel the power under the pedal again.

[jims-terrano]

Good stuff, great feeling getting something fixed like that isn’t it.

[Davey Boy]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Good stuff, great feeling getting something fixed like that isn’t it.

Yes Jim,
The job took a big chunk of money,and fingers crossed this installation should last a long while. To feel the difference from doing the work is a great reward.

[Blocky10]

Must say Dave yours must be the best most well treated patrol I've ever seen. I'm sure it will be all good and money well spent

[Davey Boy]

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.
That's the big job out of the way.
Some final stuff to do now in preparation for a trip to Andorra then west along the Pyranees in June.
She's evolving all the time, as these trucks of ours do.

[Mr K]

What's next in line to do Dave, suspension?

Whose organising the overlanding trip, sounds epic.

[Davey Boy]

Originally Posted by Mr K

What's next in line to do Dave, suspension?

Whose organising the overlanding trip, sounds epic.

You've guessed it Martin. Suspension! (Can't wait!).

I've had the Dinitrol system for the truck stored away for ages, so I'll be prepping for that first. Found a farmer down here with an industrial steam cleaner I can use for the cost of a cider! He has the drive-over pit to.

She'll be nice and black underneath to show off the Pedders red.

Pyranees.
I'm travelling with a chum to recce some routes on the Spanish side and make our way across to Bilbao. Marking the best camping spots to.

Looking forward to crossing the Millau viaduct for the first time on the drive down. The second stanchion (P2) is officially the highest structure in France, higher even than the Eiffel Tower. Anglo-French design!

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Davey Boy

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.
That's the big job out of the way.
Some final stuff to do now in preparation for a trip to Andorra then west along the Pyranees in June.
She's evolving all the time, as these trucks of ours do.

Dave
Are you going on your own or with a agent, we’re in Portugal in May with one life adventure and I can’t wait, I think mine is just about ready other than a good service before we go. What spares are you taking?

[Davey Boy]

Hi Wheelie
We're on our own.

Want to experience Portugal soon for myself to.

Spares I have on board for a trip normally include ....

Alternator
Top rad hose
Thermostat
Drive belt
2 X ngk glow plugs ( used but serviceable )
Set of new tapered front wheel bearings (plus a couple of used sets).
Engine oil top-up
1 litre Dot4
Blade fuses
Tube grease
Bulb set
Etc.

Together with....

Winch Recovery kit bag

Viair inflator

Tool kit

First aid / Mountain Survival / Trauma kit

Water

Flares (candle & rocket)

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Davey Boy

Hi Wheelie
We're on our own.

Want to experience Portugal soon for myself to.

Spares I have on board for a trip normally include ....

Alternator
Top rad hose
Thermostat
Drive belt
2 X ngk glow plugs ( used but serviceable )
Set of new tapered front wheel bearings (plus a couple of used sets).
Engine oil top-up
1 litre Dot4
Blade fuses
Tube grease
Bulb set
Etc.

Together with....

Winch Recovery kit bag

Viair inflator

Tool kit

First aid / Mountain Survival / Trauma kit

Water

Flares (candle & rocket)

I thought about a starter motor as mine is an auto but didn’t think about a alternator. Not taking a thermostat if it goes I’ll just take it out, glow plugs are new this month the rest I have the same as you. I assume you have planned this all yourself? I would be concerned about going on my own if I got stuck or broke down in the middle of nowhere. Have you a winch on yours?

[Blocky10]

Originally Posted by Wheelie

I thought about a starter motor as mine is an auto but didn’t think about a alternator. Not taking a thermostat if it goes I’ll just take it out, glow plugs are new this month the rest I have the same as you. I assume you have planned this all yourself? I would be concerned about going on my own if I got stuck or broke down in the middle of nowhere. Have you a winch on yours?

I'm sure if you needed assistance, all you'd have to do is post on here and some of us would come to your rescue

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Blocky10

I'm sure if you needed assistance, all you'd have to do is post on here and some of us would come to your rescue

Aww thanks blocky, I’ll bear that in mind, can I have your phone number just in case

[Blocky10]

Originally Posted by Wheelie

Aww thanks blocky, I’ll bear that in mind, can I have your phone number just in case

No problem. Zac and T-Doug won't let me go alone though

[Wheelie]

Originally Posted by Blocky10

No problem. Zac and T-Doug won't let me go alone though

Well perhaps I should go, breakdown, call you guys, get it fixed or winched out then we can finish the trip as a four lol, have our own overland trip