Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee.
They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK.
HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and tightened everything up, tested it after heating it up and all good.
After refitting the starter they let the car run for some time and restarted when tried so did this all day and test drive while turning off and on and all good. So now time will tell. So everything pointed at the starter motor manufacturer fault.
Everything I can cross will be crossed for some time I spose now that things are sorted.
I must say that it felt strange getting back into the tug after 4 weeks, but good and I tell you that for free.
03_troopy said
06:35 PM Apr 24, 2014
Keep ya fingers crossed Douggie.
oldbobsbus said
07:15 PM Apr 24, 2014
Wellll after that work over lets hope all is now good mate..
Just think of the fuel you saved..
Cruising Cruze said
07:40 PM Apr 24, 2014
Hi Doug
" I must say that it felt strange getting back into the tug after 4 weeks, but good and I tell you that for free"
I bet you that the fix was not free
Most be good to have the truck back mate
better than walking
Cheers John
_wombat_ said
09:02 AM Apr 25, 2014
Great news mate, how does it feel to be back in the playground?
I'm keeping my paws crossed for you (and your tug)
PS now you have your tug back you will not be needing the twins so can I have them please
Dougwe said
09:19 AM Apr 25, 2014
Thanks all and wombat. I visited the twins last night at "That" beach and they are having a ball, bigW.
Now wombat, the other half of a person ?? on this great forum told me last night to "Dump" the twins, can you believe that? Shock horror is all I can say. A mongrel of an idea I reckon.
Dougwe said
09:21 AM Apr 25, 2014
Oh by the way wombat, the army were so impressed with my wombat scoop they have placed an order for heaps of 'em.
Dougwe said
09:24 AM Apr 25, 2014
Cruising Cruze wrote:
Hi Doug
" I must say that it felt strange getting back into the tug after 4 weeks, but good and I tell you that for free"
I bet you that the fix was not free
Most be good to have the truck back mate better than walking
Cheers John
A slab and a bottle of Vodka, John.
I hope they don't mix the two together though.
_wombat_ said
09:24 AM Apr 25, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Thanks all and wombat. I visited the twins last night at "That" beach and they are having a ball, bigW.
Now wombat, the other half of a person ?? on this great forum told me last night to "Dump" the twins, can you believe that? Shock horror is all I can say. A mongrel of an idea I reckon.
WHAT, Alan would not say that, I thought he liked the twins, if you did dump the twins then you may as well sell the avan and give up camping.
Dougwe said
09:26 AM Apr 25, 2014
Not big Al mate but someone very very close to him.
_wombat_ said
09:33 AM Apr 25, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Not big Al mate but someone very very close to him.
has to be Adele ?
Dougwe said
09:39 AM Apr 25, 2014
No comment cos she might have long arms.
_wombat_ said
09:49 AM Apr 25, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
No comment cos she might have long arms.
chicken
oldboar said
12:44 PM Apr 25, 2014
Great news Doug
Darrell & Sandra
Dougwe said
01:16 PM Apr 25, 2014
I will be ringing you soon Darrell. Might come for a drive over weekend if you are still around the same hiding spot.
ken thomas said
03:13 PM Apr 26, 2014
Good to hear you are back on the road Doug
Had Lyns rav in for a throttle control sensor and they charged me $1000 for a complete new throttle pedal assembly.
I will be contacting them on monday and if no good answers an email to Toyota General Manager and Consumer affairs
Ken
Dougwe said
03:53 PM Apr 26, 2014
I was lucky with the charge for the Prado Ken, so far and all going well, just hoping that was the problem.
However I had to visit the dentist on Thursday and no change out of $380 after my extras health discount, for one filling and one xray. Boy those dentists know how to charge. There must have been a wounded bull out back.
_wombat_ said
05:43 PM Apr 26, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
I was lucky with the charge for the Prado Ken, so far and all going well, just hoping that was the problem.
However I had to visit the dentist on Thursday and no change out of $380 after my extras health discount, for one filling and one xray. Boy those dentists know how to charge. There must have been a wounded bull out back.
Dentist in wa free for pensioners and I think seniors, so you should qualify
copper1 said
06:41 PM Apr 26, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and tightened everything up, tested it after heating it up and all good.
Yep, got it back this afternoon and guess what, it starts, yippeeeee.
They tested everything that starts and stops, open and closes or goes in and out. Everything tested up OK.
HOWEVER, when they actually removed the starter motor they found every bolt or screw loose so attached gripper washes and tightened everything up, tested it after heating it up and all good.
After refitting the starter they let the car run for some time and restarted when tried so did this all day and test drive while turning off and on and all good. So now time will tell. So everything pointed at the starter motor manufacturer fault.
Everything I can cross will be crossed for some time I spose now that things are sorted.
I must say that it felt strange getting back into the tug after 4 weeks, but good and I tell you that for free.
Wellll after that work over lets hope all is now good mate..
Just think of the fuel you saved..
" I must say that it felt strange getting back into the tug after 4 weeks, but good and I tell you that for free"
I bet you that the fix was not free
Most be good to have the truck back mate
better than walking
Cheers John
Great news mate, how does it feel to be back in the playground?
I'm keeping my paws crossed for you (and your tug)
PS now you have your tug back you will not be needing the twins so can I have them please
Now wombat, the other half of a person ?? on this great forum told me last night to "Dump" the twins, can you believe that? Shock horror is all I can say. A mongrel of an idea I reckon.
A slab and a bottle of Vodka, John.
I hope they don't mix the two together though.
WHAT, Alan would not say that, I thought he liked the twins, if you did dump the twins then you may as well sell the avan and give up camping.
has to be Adele ?
chicken
Darrell & Sandra
Had Lyns rav in for a throttle control sensor and they charged me $1000 for a complete new throttle pedal assembly.
I will be contacting them on monday and if no good answers an email to Toyota General Manager and Consumer affairs
Ken
However I had to visit the dentist on Thursday and no change out of $380 after my extras health discount, for one filling and one xray. Boy those dentists know how to charge. There must have been a wounded bull out back.
Dentist in wa free for pensioners and I think seniors, so you should qualify