Spare parts to carry?

[Lewy2001]

Originally Posted by johnnywal

Barboots is right, I have always had that, in the Territory it was plugged in permanently. I did the same with the Jeep at first until it started to throw up problems on the dash screen. Cost me almost $500 at an east coast Jeep place to find out the GC did not like the OBD2 screen/reader plugged in all the time.I now just carry it.

Just make sure you start the car first before opening the Torque App and you will not get the "Service Shifter" error.

I like monitoring my DPF burns via Torque whenever I get close to 65%. After the burn it always seems to return to around 8.6%

If carrying spare fuel filters make sure you also pack a 27mm socket and handle.

[Barboots]

+1 on filters and the required tool... definitely a good point Lewy, as 27mm is larger than the average socket set will go to.

[imaz]

Thanks,

Didnt think about the obd2 reader. I had one before but the dealer must have stolen it when the car was in for alternator faults.

Thinking of getting the handheld version as I noticed the torque app didnt detect some faults or not thorough..

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[humdingerslammer]

Originally Posted by imaz

I am slowly making an inventory on parts to carry on an up coming Karijini/Coral bay/Exmouth trip later this year. There will be some corrugations, and little water crossings.

What are things you would carry?

1x Front wheel bearing and hub kit
1x Rear wheel bearing only.
1x Front Shock Absorber
1x Rear Shock Absorber

CV's? Probably less crucial? as their more of annoying rather than complete failure?

What else?

Looking at either a wreak from a later year or new from US(looking reasonable).

Being the only Jeep in my circle of mates, kinda sucks not able to share parts. The rest have Disco's and they have access to Landrovers Spare's box for long travels provided they put some bond, and return if unused.

Your trip will be almost entirely over sealed roads and an occasional all weather dirt road in parts of the Karijini NP. If u r worried about wheel bearings, shocks etc going, perhaps consider changing them before leaving. A spare fan belt (make sure for A/C if fitted) and hoses r always essentials. Two spare tyres fitted to rims is also a wise essential. The iron stone rocks in Karijini and the Pilbara region r often triangular with sharp edges and easily crack tyre walls. I suggest All terrain 8 - 10 ply will keep u out of trouble. Take an appropriate jack and a base plate ( I use 2 pieces of 19 ply plywood screwed together for this. Also make sure your springs (rear especially) r OK and can carry any additional weight of trailer etc. Make sure u also have 2 days spare water with u at all times.

[imaz]

As the trip is getting closer, an important thing I'm adding to the list is the Serpentine Belt.

Will be doing the Mt Meharry as well, if anyone has any tips? I know most say to do it with 33's, oh well.

[08crd]

Originally Posted by imaz

As the trip is getting closer, an important thing I'm adding to the list is the Serpentine Belt.

Will be doing the Mt Meharry as well, if anyone has any tips? I know most say to do it with 33's, oh well.

If you are getting a serpentine belt, and your car has a few K's on the clock, put the new belt on and keep the existing one as the spare.
It is easier to change the belt at home, rather than on the road.

[imaz]

Originally Posted by 08crd

If you are getting a serpentine belt, and your car has a few K's on the clock, put the new belt on and keep the existing one as the spare.
It is easier to change the belt at home, rather than on the road.

Good idea. Just checked the log books on all my service, never been done. 140,000km.

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