Kalgoolie Mechanic
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:09
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Member - DasherOK
Stuck in Kalgoolie! Hi to all, we are in Kalgoolie on a 3 month trip from
Sydney to WA and back. My Pajero has developed a noise in engine bay. I think it is the water pump. Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Kalgoolie as I'm not keen to proceed without someone looking at it. Any response would be appreciated as today is Sunday and I will look for help tomorrow.
Regards Dasher.
Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:20
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:20
Hi Dasher. Can't help with a mechanic in that area but I am in the mechanical business and have seen a couple of these fail. I would suggest not driving it too far until you have it diagnosed as the damage that can be caused to the engine can be horrendous. If it is a higher mileage engine, say 150k and up I would get the full timing belt kit installed, (belt, idler pulleys and tensioner/pulley complete with the belt) as
well as the water pump as I have seen the bearings in these pulleys fail as
well. Most bearing specailists keep them along with Repco. Don't forget to flush and replace the coolant too. Cheers,Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - DasherOK - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:36
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:36
Thanks for that Bob.
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