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Stuss


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Hi all  front diff failed on our 100 Series on Monday and in Newman waiting for parts to be sent up from Perth , should be on the road tomorrow arvo (hope)  we've seen everything there is to see , motel room was built for FIFO workers ( so small ) shifted to another motel ,getting a bit bored.



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WA tends to be that way mate.

Took missus there 17 yrs ago. ONCE.


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we try not to encourage banana benders over here macka17 especially ones with a pommy accent


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boab wrote:

we try not to encourage banana benders over here macka17 especially ones with a pommy accent

Ha ha, lol. biggrin

Aussie Paul. smile



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Stuss


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From Albany

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Stuss


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Thought there might be a nomad here in Newman we could chat to.

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There is a bit to see around the district. Is there no hire vehicles there?



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how come the diff failed, user error or Toyota issue or water or what??

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macka17


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If you paying Toyota pricing for a centre.
Why not pay less and have an Auto Locker Centre put in there instead.
Stronger. and cheaper.
Plus gives 200% more traction when needed.

Bearings and shafts OK??.


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Stuss


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Toyota had serviced it 16000 km ago fitted CV rubbers as it was leaking oil and serviced , appears to have leaked oil and it ran low of oil this time . Very good mechanic here , Ulti Mech. John, We've had a hire car since we've been here.


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Not Picking. But 10k Services would have picked up the leak then (earlier)
And "possibly" prevented.

Servicing IS Important when working your vehicles.
More so than when just driving round home.

Get used to the habit.
Less will happen. Sorry you had the problem mate.

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