Good News / Bad News

Author: jawapro
Date: Wed 25/11/2009 10:11 PM




 

For those who haven't read about my 4x4 trip, skip this post and read the next one first.

Ok - time to play Good News/Bad News.

Starting with the Pajero.

Bad news: The Pajero still isn’t starting.

Good news: I know why.

Bad news: The starter motor broke and tried to melt itself. That was the reason for the warning light too (it went off when I disconnected the starter).

Good news: I have another one.

Bad news: I haven’t tested it yet.

Good news: It’s a public holiday on Friday for the Devonport show.

Bad news: I still don’t know what’s wrong with the clutch.

Good news: I have a legendary friend called Tim who has a plan to drain the clutch fluid and see if that helps.

Bonus good news: I know what a clutch looks like now, thanks to Tim and a conveniently dissembled Evo.

In other news:

Bad news: I have had an ingrown toenail for 3 years.

Good news (sorta): I finally decided to get it fixed at the podiatrists.

Bad news: It’s not cheap.

Good news: It was done yesterday, and my big toe hasn’t been hurting since. That’s amazing since it’s been sore for years and has just been hacked into. You'd think it'd be screaming with pain.

Bad news: The bandage around my foot hurt all my other toes last night (very tight) and the pain was so bad I couldn’t sleep. Doh - the only one that didn't hurt was the one I'd just had surgery on.

Good news: I ended up reading a fair bit of my book because I couldn’t sleep.

Bad news: It was still painful and I still couldn't sleep.

Good news: The bandage/dressing is off now and my toes are recovering. The pain is mostly gone.

Bad news: I was too tired to go to work.

Good news: Work gave me the day off.

So that’s my news. I’ll have to be careful of my foot for a few weeks while it heals, but it should be a permanent solution.

As far as the Padge goes - I should have some more to report after the weekend.


UPDATE:

The starter motor wasn't quite the right one - and wasn't able to start the engine. The place I bought it from are reconditioning my original starter and I should be able to collect it on Monday.

Not looking good for going 4x4ing with Trojen next weekend though. Still need to work out what's up with the clutch.



Comments: 7

 

Comment: 1

Author: turkeybrain
Date: Wed 25/11/2009 11:19 PM




Another starter motor - good work! Mind you, why on earth the starter motor puts on a brake warning light is something I doubt I'll ever understand. Sounds like some dodgey wiring to me! Either that or a poor manual, or a bit of both.

Ah, Tim really is good, with all those busted engines, so you can understand what is in an engine! Also, if you end up having to replace the clutch, I will be up there and willing to help, if I'm needed. While I'm not sure, with all the clutch slip on the way home, there is potential that the clutch itself will need replacing. Although wait and see how it goes with Tim. I would imagine it would be a huge job in a 4x4.

Also, glad to hear your toe is feeling better.

 

Comment: 2

Author: LittleSis
Date: Thu 26/11/2009 04:38 PM




Good news: I read your blog and am leaving you a comment
Bad news: I have nothing interesting to say.

 

Comment: 3

Author: Nifen
Date: Fri 27/11/2009 07:59 AM




You may need to replace the lead to the clutch, i've had that go, it can be that  OR this is the more expensive part. it can be the tanks it sits in. there is 2 of them. If you replace one, more likely the second one will go a few months later.

Normally cheaper to replace both at the same time. Check the levels of the clutch fuid.

and if you had the doors closed in your car. you need to get the seals replaced if your going to do any more of this type of driving. water shouldn't be getting in with the doors closed. I'll be down devonport on sunday by the look of it for work. So depending if they send me to devonport first or last. i'll come visit. I'll give you a call if i'm around after finishing work.

 

Comment: 4

Author: jawapro
Date: Fri 27/11/2009 03:51 PM




UPDATE:

The starter motor wasn't quite right - so they are reconditioning my original one and I should be able to pick it up on Monday.

Not looking good for going 4wding with Trojen next weekend.

Nifen, I probably won't be in town on Sunday - as there's a camp on. You can give me a call to check if you want though.

 

Comment: 5

Author: DarthOblivion
Date: Sat 28/11/2009 08:21 AM




Congratulations on the toe thing. I had one for about half a year - and it was starting to get really sore, so we got it fixed. The toenail's about half the size of the other one, but other than that, it's permanently fixed.

 

Comment: 6

Author: Nifen
Date: Thu 03/12/2009 09:54 PM




if you know in advanced your going out to do this, i'd love to come some time. I'd be happy to drive down early on a saturday morning or something. Would be great to do something like this!

 

Comment: 7

Author: jawapro
Date: Thu 03/12/2009 09:59 PM




Like what? Get a toe cut off?