RECCIE RUN no.2 - For the 2014 high country G.T.G

[JPH Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close JPH]

hey JPH the pox can also make ya sterile....but then again no snip snip ever needed...lol take care and get over them soon...and dont scratch, be safe

Thanks for the heads up Gympie! Itchy as buggerry! Aha well.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Well it's looking like I am quite possibly not going to make it this weekend even though I was the one who suggested the date. My darling kids have given me chicken pox! Totally stuffed my work and social Calander. The kids had an extremely mild dose through kinder even though the were vaccinated, me not so lucky, I look,like a 13 yr old boy with the worst case of acne ever! Will see what happens but apparently have to very careful as an adult as it can lead to a brain infection.... No need for smart arse comments... So am expecting to see some great photos!

Bugger........ Well why can't you come? Just keep you distance, stay in your own swag, no sneaking in with Anders this time, & stay in your own vehicle.......
Well you definstly don't want a brain infection, so do whatever is best for getting well hey!

Anthony has already declared no kebabs! I'm shattered to be honest, but short of a miracle I won't be there, someone else will have to provide the entertainment for a change!

Those Kebabs, they can be real good, just don't pre order in bulk maybe......
We give them a go again!

[jj95prado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jj95prado]

Might be able to meet up at talbotville Friday arvo after work. Moved to sale from brisbane earlier this year and keen to check out some spots in the high country. Might have to check out if I can get a snorkel fitted by Friday given the rain we've had.

[blkd4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close blkd4d]

Might be able to meet up at talbotville Friday arvo after work. Moved to sale from brisbane earlier this year and keen to check out some spots in the high country. Might have to check out if I can get a snorkel fitted by Friday given the rain we've had.

From Sale nice and close.

Anders

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Jj95 that would be good, you are welcome, you know where we will be!
I'd say the snorkel could be a good idea, anyone got a full wetsuit?
Who's walking the water crossings? Freeze ya nuts off!
Or we can just sent the Patrol first

[CaLLaN 52 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaLLaN 52]

At least the Snorkels Not as vital with your Petrol Prado, I did the Area years ago in an FJ40, water over the bonnet, got thru running on 4/6 cylinders after stalling mid river, got water in the diffs thou, so breathers are important, petrols konk out in water Diesel's self destruct.

[CaLLaN 52 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaLLaN 52]

Well I'm packed & ready to go, just hoping for mild weather, one of the bonuses of getting dates wrong, leave Prado packed. lol

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

At least the Snorkels Not as vital with your Petrol Prado, I did the Area years ago in an FJ40, water over the bonnet, got thru running on 4/6 cylinders after stalling mid river, got water in the diffs thou, so breathers are important, petrols konk out in water Diesel's self destruct.

Well...... If the water is external to the engine, yes your right, the old ones didn't like much.
The newer engines are more water resistant, no distributors & leads, just a coil per cylinder and fairly water repellent.
Naturally never as good as a diesel.
If enuff water enters the intake system and gets to the cylinders either way your screwed.

[jj95prado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jj95prado]

Yep gonna check it out just to have that peace of mind anyway. Went through huggets crossing and it had me a bit worried.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Yep gonna check it out just to have that peace of mind anyway. Went through huggets crossing and it had me a bit worried.

You would be suprised how much water you can go through without one, well in a Toyota anyway, but yes piece of mind. Hope we see you either way!

[CaLLaN 52 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaLLaN 52]

Well...... If the water is external to the engine, yes your right, the old ones didn't like much.
The newer engines are more water resistant, no distributors & leads, just a coil per cylinder and fairly water repellent.
Naturally never as good as a diesel.
If enuff water enters the intake system and gets to the cylinders either way your screwed.

Coupla bulk buy packs of Kebabs wrapped around the Engine would do the trick eh Josh.
Yeah ####, I was thinking the old days, diff breather ext still very important!

[jj95prado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jj95prado]

Given the one 4wd mechanic in sale is booked out for weeks, ordered an ebay snorkel, fingers crossed it gets to me in time to fit it before Friday.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Coupla bulk buy packs of Kebabs wrapped around the Engine would do the trick eh Josh.
Yeah ####, I was thinking the old days, diff breather ext still very important!

Arguably, you see I drive through a lot of water, some deep, long crossings & change my oils a lot, I mean 3 times a year for rear diff (with standard breather) never find water in it. But then I do find water in Shans rear diff????
Not sure where he takes it swimming...... It's got a breather now.

[Dupes68 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dupes68]

May well see you up there on Friday! Sav_Prado and I had a trip to Big Desert planned for this weekend with a few mates, but have re-routed to the High Country to try and catch up with you fellow PPers. We are planning to get to Talbotville Friday night and catch up with the Recce Run up there this weekend, so could be another 5 or 6 cars.

Steve (CaLLaN52) if you want to tag along from Berwick on Friday morning youd be more than welcome.

Look forward to catching up with you all on Friday evening, all being well.

Cheers
John

[CaLLaN 52 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close CaLLaN 52]

Hi John (Dupes68)

I have Fri off work, so will be heading to Dargo in the morning to get there just after lunch, sounds like you will be going in the arvo, if u go am, will tag along

Cheers

Steve J