Winch Servicing - who in Melbourne?
Submitted: Monday, Sep 04, 2006 at 13:32
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PGK
Hi all,
Heading off to Red Centre in two weeks - went to
check the (Warn) winch yesterday & clutch lever soesn't swing through it's full arc, can't get it into neutral & attempting operate the winch gives just a click from the solenoid & no rotation of the drum.
Have had a quick flick through old posts & realise I am guilty of not looking after my winch!
Does anybody have suggestions on who to approach re getting it serviced?
(I'm guessing that my local ARB dealer is likely to be the most expensive option!)
Located in Sandringham VIC - something close would be handy.
Thanks in anticipation
PGK
Reply By: Wazza - (Vic) - Monday, Sep 04, 2006 at 17:24
Monday, Sep 04, 2006 at 17:24
Peter,
If you can get to it, try and get the cover off your contol/solenoid box. Sounds like it is full of mud and crap. Spray liberally with WD40 or similar and you should then get power to your motor. Just by getting it to spin might let you free the lever. This usually fixed my clicky-click problems. Otherwise, they are not very
well waterprrofed and you may need to strip it down and clean it up. Not too hard, the hardest part is getting the winch our of the bullbar.
I followed these instructions when I did
mine myself:
Site Link
I am in Highett. There are a couple of
places up near me that you could ring for a quote. I have not used them, but the guys at Don Hyatt recommend All Terrain 4x4:
All Terrain 4x4
690 South Road
Moorabbin. 3189
95325558
www.allterrain4x4.com.au
If they can't do it, they will recommend someone near us who can.
Wazza.
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Follow Up By: PGK - Tuesday, Sep 05, 2006 at 14:47
Tuesday, Sep 05, 2006 at 14:47
Thanks Wazza - Much appreciated
Regards
PGK
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