Hi Folks,
We had a great quick pack up of the swag and awning this morning and made a relatively quick getaway from Parachilna. Cruised into Leigh Creek which was totally closed apart from the servo because it was Sunday and they don't need the money so i was told. I was looking for an LPG fitting to convert from a POL to 3/8" fitting .. i.e. big to small. I did buy one before we left but felt it would be easier to buy another (before going to the real bush) rather than emptying the trailer to confirm it. Called in at Copley and Lyndhurst but no joy. Interesting discount Diesel at Lyndhurst 1.33 a litre about 20c cheaper than everywhere else. The mob doing it have the fuel in a shipping container presumably lined with a tank and a couple of bowsers out the front. Have about 15 sites mainly in Queensland.
Here is their webpage After refuelling called into the Lyndhurst store and smelt the unmistakeable smell of diff oil. A quick look confirmed my fear a leak from the rear diff. A well known Pajero design fault that i thought i would not suffer from after having the car for 5 years. Under heavy loads and rough roads the half shafts can pop from the diff and the oil leaks. Fix is new half shafts with deeper ring grooves and bigger circlips. Decision was made to travel slowly back to Copley which looks to have a decent mechanical repair shop. We are now set up in the park and will await for parts to be ordered arrive and be fitted. Hopefully in stock in Adelaide. Small consolation is RAA premium plus allows me to claim accomodation and hire car up to certain limits so will follow that up tomorrow after wading through the finer details. Sounds like rain on the roof again so hopefully the canvas will continue to keep us dry. Cheers Simon
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