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Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:47 am
by JohnG
Hi gents
So lets see how many guys are interested in having the fix done.Its quite far to travel from Bloem for a day or two and if i fly i am not sure they gonna let me board with all my drills and bits and brackets.
I might be able to get a local dealer to let me drive a car down to capetown for them as they sell quite a few there.So there are maybe a few options.
Lets at least get the ball rolling on this

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:41 am
by Greg_SA
I'm definitely keen. Happy to contribute to the travel costs.

I am quite handy with this type of work (have stripped down the Pajero quite a lot, installing dual battery wiring, etc.). So once a vehicle has been done, I'll be able to help with the stripping too.

I'm sure that you can fly with tools in your luggage that is checked in. I also have most basic tool on hand that I can bring with.

In the other dash thread, IanH and EddieF were also keen. So it looks like we have 3 so far.

Things to think about:
- Week vs Weekend - A weekend will be easier for me.
- Location - Where will we do the work?
- Accommodation - Where will John stay? With one of the Club members or in a B&B.
- Costs - (Flights and accommodation) ~ R3000
- Parts - The brackets and cable ties. Maybe we should also buy a bunch of those dash clips that often break at the air vents?

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:57 am
by IanH
Just following over from the other thread. As I stated there, I am keen to be included on a Cape Town fix list, and happy to contribute towards costs.

Either a weekday or weekend is fine by me. Unfortunately, I am unable to offer accommodation for JohnG, nor a place to do the work. I do have quite a few tools though. Maybe JohnG can give us a list of potential tools required, and we can then say what we can help with or not.

Regards,
IanH.

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:11 pm
by KurtG
I'm the bracket supplier ;D

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:14 pm
by Jaco Nel
Hi, I might also be interested.

I got by Gen 4 about two weeks ago, and haven't yet been able to take it on a rough road to see whether it suffers from the infamous dash rattles, but I suppose a little preventative maintenance won't hurt.

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 2:42 pm
by JohnG
Accomodation is not a major issue as i have quite a few friends i can stay with when im there.
As for tools,the most important one is the 90degree drill extension to drill the top holes.The rest are just size10 sockets,start point drivers and I can bring the plastic dash tools with.If anyone has a size 10 rachet spanner that will be awesome.
Another option is I arrange my wife and i come for a weeks break,but that will be around beginning february next year..At the rate this year is flying we are almost there already.then It will make things a lot easier.Also we need a place where we will have power and 5+ cars can stand

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:27 pm
by mcowell
I have mentioned in another post, I am also keen to contribute and have mine done. It is still under warranty but I am happy to cover that. I live in a townhouse in Simon's Town so unfortunately not much parking place.
Malcolm

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:07 pm
by Francois du Plessis
I replied to the earlier post - Seriously need to sort out the dash - in Melkbosstrand - Have a 2008 LWB with only 75k on the clock. Rattles like hell even on tar. Willing to help sort out the logistics. My email is francois@capewaterfowl.co.za.

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:22 pm
by eddief
Pajero dash fix-Cape Town members interested-21/09/2015:
1. eddief(Me)
2. IanH
3. mcowell
4. Francois du Plessis

Regards,

Eddief

Re: Cape Town dash fix

Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:26 pm
by eddief
Pajero dash fix-Cape Town members interested (updated)-21/09/2015:
1. eddief(Me)
2. IanH
3. mcowell
4. Francois du Plessis
5. Greg_SA (Apologies Greg...left your name off the list by mistake on previous post)

Regards,

Eddief