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nobster · **Joined:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:52 am **Posts:** 126

Mate, i feel for you. I know what it's like to have mechanical problems on a trip.Did they say how long before they get another one in aus.

pipeliner · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:43 am

nobster wrote:

Mate, i feel for you. I know what it's like to have mechanical problems on a trip.Did they say how long before they get another one in aus.

Trying to chase that down now. Hammonds say they can get one from the States, Mansfield say they have to get it from Germany. Morris don't list it on their website, neither do Rock Auto.

cmohr · **Posted:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:15 pm

Ooohhh... Thats Terribble Guys.

Chris have a look here

http://www.moparonlineparts.com/partloc ... atalogid=0

pipeliner · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:09 am

Thanks for that Cmohr - I've ordered one from them. US$260 delivered (about A$310) compared to over A$750 from Mansfield - and almost certainly quicker delivery!

pipeliner · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:30 pm

Blast!! Apparently it's an "export only" item and not available from a US dealer, so I'll have to start the search again.

Any more ideas anyone? I'll try George at VM in the UK.

gi frog · **Posted:** Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:52 am

Hi Mr &Mrs Pipes,
Sorry to hear you had trouble on the trip Chris.
I check the local spares wrecker down here if you let me know what you are after because I know they have one /two kj's sitting in the yard.
Cheers
James
Gi frog

pipeliner · **Posted:** Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:20 pm

I've been in touch with a UK dealer http://www.stockill.com/ who can supply the parts for $225 plus shipping - the Australian retail price is over $700!

nobster · **Joined:** Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:52 am **Posts:** 126

Hi Chris, just noticed your year model (2006) that's not real old to do a thow-out bearring and pressure plate

pipeliner · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:10 am

nobster wrote:

Hi Chris, just noticed your year model (2006) that's not real old to do a thow-out bearring and pressure plate

I agree, it isn't - and when I put up a picture of the old bearing you'll be even more amazed!

2JeepFamily · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:15 am

Sorry to see you have had problems with KJ on hte trip Chris but seeing as you may be at home can Susan, Nash and me
drop in for a visit on Saturday the 24th of July, we are going to a family party and it would be nice to drop in for a visit if you have
time.

pipeliner · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:14 am

Already marked on the calendar Jason. Looking forward to it.

G'ME MUD · **Joined:** Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:55 pm **Posts:** 370

Sorry to see you have trouble Chris, what a bummer to have to can the trip.
For a throw out bearing to go in such a short life I'd quess it's been under water at some stage, (fraser???). Although you would think a sealed and pre lubed bearing would be water tight.

Team J.a.G · **Posted:** Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:33 pm

J.a.g has arrived in Broome after successfully nogiating the Gibb River rd & Kalamuru Rd to Honeymoon Bay. We now have less than 2 weeks to get back to the east coast. Kj is going well apart from a lot of dust and rattles.
Will post some pics on our return. cheers

Team J.a.G · **Posted:** Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:08 am

12,700 odd kms and J.a.G has arrived home tonite. Will post some pics when I get some sleep :lol:

cmohr · **Posted:** Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:19 pm

Welcome home you two, The Mighty KJ returnth from another great adventure. Looking forward to the slide night.

pipeliner · **Posted:** Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:38 pm

Team J.a.G wrote:

12,700 odd kms and J.a.G has arrived home tonite. Will post some pics when I get some sleep :lol:

That's right, rub salt in the wounds! At least the Inferno is now back on the road.

Team J.a.G · **Posted:** Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:23 pm

pipeliner wrote:

Team J.a.G wrote:

12,700 odd kms and J.a.G has arrived home tonite. Will post some pics when I get some sleep :lol:

That's right, rub salt in the wounds! At least the Inferno is now back on the road.

Sorry Pipes ....we did miss u guys a lot...... but just think of the fuel money and spending money and food money and lolly money etc. etc. that u have saved.......

I must say though that the KJ did perform well. Given that there is a few rattles and squeaks that weren't there before. New dual battery system did not miss a beat through the countless water crossings, corrigations and dust..very pleased with that result.

I foresee a major dust down & wash plus a major mechanical inspection and service asap.

Fuel was the biggest expense with ULP prices ranging from $1.27ltre - $2.30ltre. I averaged 21.8ltres per 100kms.

Slide nite coming very soon to bore everyone............we're just trying to get the dust out of everything at the moment!!!

Team J.a.G · **Posted:** Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:14 am

A few pictures of the trip.

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc33 ... =slideshow

Glend · **Posted:** Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:00 am

Very very nice shots there Greg. Shouldn't taunt Pipes that way, all those beautiful places he couldn't get to.

G'ME MUD · **Joined:** Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:55 pm **Posts:** 370

Welcome home JaG, good to see you made it ok with no drama's. Great pics.

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