winch repairs - Canberra region
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 19:38
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Member - Jezza (NSW)
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can recommend someone to repair/service a Warn winch in the
Canberra area. If not the
Canberra area I am happy to consider other
places - I have heard of a place called (I think) Winchdoctor, but could not find any contact details, also believe from previous posts there is another good place in
Melbourne?
I think have a pretty common problem, stiff clutch lever and unable to free spool. Given the high loads and critical nature of a winch, I prefer to have a "professional" look at it rather than tinker myself!
Thanks in advance, and have a good weekend.
Cheers,
Jezza!MPG:8!
Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 20:05
Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 20:05
G'day Jezza,
When I lived in Yass, I had my Warn serviced by Nash Off-Road......seemed to do a good job.
Cheers
Roachie
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Reply By: flappa - Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 20:16
Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 20:16
Nash is OK.
Not cheap , but certainly does a good job on his mechanical stuff.
Another that may do
winches is Monaro Offroad in Queanbeyan.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jezza (NSW) - Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 22:44
Saturday, Jul 30, 2005 at 22:44
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your replies - I'll give them both a call on Monday.
Cheers,
Jezza
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Reply By: AT4WD ADVENTURES - Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 at 10:43
Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 at 10:43
Jezza,
What model is the winch? I assume its a warn low mount and if so I would assume by your description that the planetary gears and the grease & oil they sit in has been contaminated with
water. There is no rocket science in removing the end gear housing and the planetary/sun gears and cleaning all these and reassembling.
If you would like I can write some step by step instructions on how to do this part of the rebuild and post here.
Regards,
Stuart M.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jezza (NSW) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 at 14:00
Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 at 14:00
Hi Stuart,
It's a Warn 9000lb low mount winch. If you are happy enough to post the instructions, I'll give them a read and see if I am up to it!!
Thanks for your generous offer.
Cheers
Jezza
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