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kingkurt *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jul 2014 Posts: 10 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 13:22 Post subject: Good Mechanics in Colombia or Venezuela? |
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Hi guys
I will be driving through Colombia and Venezuela in October and will need another service on my Pajero 2.8 diesel before I take on the jungles of the Gianas.
Anyone know anyone in either of these two countries that can do a good service and inspection
cheers
Kurtis |
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V12 rick ****
Age: 35 Zodiac: Joined: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 285 Location: Poole
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 13:53 Post subject: |
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Wouldn't worry to much about a service whilst out there so long as done correctly before going
How many miles are you planning on doing as you should be ok for 10000mls.
Do all oils including diff's and transmission fluid - brake fluid and pads etc.
Main thing is coolant and best to give a full flush and go 50/50 with antifrezze .
The main thing is parts to take like belts/alternator /wiper blades/fuses/oil/two spare tyres/compressor and the list goes on & on
Why take your truck as will cost a fortune in shipping /tax etc ?
Could you just not hire one ?? |
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kingkurt *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jul 2014 Posts: 10 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 14:16 Post subject: |
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V12 rick wrote: |
Wouldn't worry to much about a service whilst out there so long as done correctly before going
How many miles are you planning on doing as you should be ok for 10000mls.
Do all oils including diff's and transmission fluid - brake fluid and pads etc.
Main thing is coolant and best to give a full flush and go 50/50 with antifrezze .
The main thing is parts to take like belts/alternator /wiper blades/fuses/oil/two spare tyres/compressor and the list goes on & on
Why take your truck as will cost a fortune in shipping /tax etc ?
Could you just not hire one ?? |
Hi Rick
I bought the truck in Argentina (its originally from Poland) and plan to drive it through all 13 mainland countries, about 13k mls. Im getting a full service on it when I arrive so it should be ok for 10k, I just want another service after the 10k mark hence why the request for a good Mech
Its also has a ton of spares, everything you said apart from the Alternator
cheers
Kurtis |
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mark dale Site Admin
Age: 55 Zodiac: Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 5059 Location: Settle, Yorkshire Dales
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 19:44 Post subject: |
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Kurtis has been on the facebook group a couple of times, and I've had a bit of a chat with him.
hopefully, he'll be keeping us up to date with his adventures.
As he's new on here, he can't post links, so, here's a few ..
The truck and details are here - from where he bought it :
http://www.drivetheamericas.com/forums/mitshubishi-4x4-camper-sell-argentina-or-chile-may-june-july
It's already done quite a bit of overland, with the previous owners - some pics here
http://www.unmillondeelefantes.com/red-social-viajes/fotos-de-los-viajeros/62-administrator/album.html?albumid=38
and their youtube channel is here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-5HNenHNT13aTf7KD0ROg
I spent 6 months travelling overland in South America back in 1993/4 -it's an amazing place - Kurtis will have a great time. I'm donating a couple of bottles of the fuel additive I distribute - [url=http://www.lessfuel.co.uk ]http://www.lessfuel.co.uk[/url] to help with fuel costs and stability etc. - And to get some cracking promotional pics !
I think, with the support of the folks on here, and the facebook group, if he runs into any trouble with the Paj, we should be able to diagnose it, and advise. -
Actually, just thinking .... if you want to sell it, we've got a member in Guyana who was wanting one. - REVOGEL !! - I've just messaged him about this thread !
keep us updated Kurtis
Mark " used a landcruiser in S.America " Dale |
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REVOGEL LifeTime Member
Age: 84 Zodiac: Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 4276 Location: Cent. Amelias. Reg 10. Guyana South America
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 13:22 Post subject: |
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Thank you Mark. I am rather busy today, But will look at the links when I have time. and investigate further. |
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REVOGEL LifeTime Member
Age: 84 Zodiac: Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 4276 Location: Cent. Amelias. Reg 10. Guyana South America
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Hi Mark thanks for the info. Had a look at the pics/description. If it weren't so far away would take a look at it but it is a bit too camperised for me. But at that price must be a good buy. At my time of life I don't think I will be attempting any safaris Though there is an annual Guyana overland which if I was younger and in better health would love to do. |
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dudleybeek *
Age: 103 Zodiac: Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 49 Location: Oracabessa, St Mary, Jamaica, West Indies
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 0:41 Post subject: Re: Good Mechanics in Colombia or Venezuela? |
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kingkurt wrote: |
Hi guys
I will be driving through Colombia and Venezuela in October and will need another service on my Pajero 2.8 diesel before I take on the jungles of the Gianas.
Anyone know anyone in either of these two countries that can do a good service and inspection
cheers
Kurtis |
What country would you sell it in? I would be interested in purchase . The problem in some countries is that whoever temporarily imports the car, has to be the same person who 'exports' the car.
I am seriously interested |
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kingkurt *
Age: 54 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Jul 2014 Posts: 10 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 13:04 Post subject: Re: Good Mechanics in Colombia or Venezuela? |
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dudleybeek wrote: |
kingkurt wrote: |
Hi guys
I will be driving through Colombia and Venezuela in October and will need another service on my Pajero 2.8 diesel before I take on the jungles of the Gianas.
Anyone know anyone in either of these two countries that can do a good service and inspection
cheers
Kurtis |
What country would you sell it in? I would be interested in purchase . The problem in some countries is that whoever temporarily imports the car, has to be the same person who 'exports' the car.
I am seriously interested |
Its a Polish registered truck and I will be the 5th foreign owner when my paperwork comes back from the notary next Tuesday, its no problem selling it anywhere in South America as long as I can get access to a legal notary. I will be finishing this trip in around three months and can travel to any country to sell it.
Send me an email and I will send you the full spec on the truck
cheers
Kurtis
kurtisbeacroft@googlemail.com |
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dudleybeek *
Age: 103 Zodiac: Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 49 Location: Oracabessa, St Mary, Jamaica, West Indies
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 22:14 Post subject: Re: Good Mechanics in Colombia or Venezuela? |
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Try the guys in the Venezuelan Momtero club for recommendations. Monteroyv.org
They must have some good mechanics available
Dudley
quote="kingkurt"]
dudleybeek wrote: |
kingkurt wrote: |
Hi guys
I will be driving through Colombia and Venezuela in October and will need another service on my Pajero 2.8 diesel before I take on the jungles of the Gianas.
Anyone know anyone in either of these two countries that can do a good service and inspection
cheers
Kurtis |
What country would you sell it in? I would be interested in purchase . The problem in some countries is that whoever temporarily imports the car, has to be the same person who 'exports' the car.
I am seriously interested |
Its a Polish registered truck and I will be the 5th foreign owner when my paperwork comes back from the notary next Tuesday, its no problem selling it anywhere in South America as long as I can get access to a legal notary. I will be finishing this trip in around three months and can travel to any country to sell it.
Send me an email and I will send you the full spec on the truck
cheers
Kurtis
kurtisbeacroft@googlemail.com[/quote] |
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