Little-Macks-Villiers Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hello there. We are seeking some urgent help. We have blown the rear UJ on our Tunland and are currently outside Repco in Howick. We have purchased a replacement UJ as close to the measurements as possible (measured while still in the vehicle), but have never replaced one before. Is there anyone in the Howick area with UJ experience that may be able to assist please? Sadly we need to be mobile tonight to return to the Hawkes Bay Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cc Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I have never replaced a UJ but can bring out a full tool box and jacks and stuff and give it a go? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Can probably get it done with a vice and some big sockets. Have done it that way with some success 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Did you get it sorted? Only saw it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Little-Macks-Villiers Posted September 23, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2017 5 hours ago, tortron said: Can probably get it done with a vice and some big sockets. Have done it that way with some success Hello there. If only it were that easy. When it comes to our woes, we seem to go all out above and beyond the standard poo scenarios to epidemic OMFGs. What an absolute mission! Outcome pending ... 57 minutes ago, cletus said: Did you get it sorted? Only saw it now... Hello there. It is a work in progress! Despite giving the UJ measurements to the genuinely nice lads at Repco in Howick, the UJ given was not the right one (luckily confirmed with a gut instinct), so we vibrated our way to the Repco Distribution Centre in Mount Wellington to buy what was then supposedly the right one ... ish. Long story short, the Tunland is at @98cc casa, drive shaft on the workshop floor, waiting for another UJ that will actually fit which we will HOPEFULLY source tomorrow! We cannot thank @98cc enough for his AMAZING help, and his family also for their overwhelming generosity welcoming us into their home and offering us a bed for the night and yummy hot toasted sandwiches! Absolutely shattered, was a 4am start on only 2hrs sleep, so time to shut the eyes and dream of UJs that fit, Austin Sevens, Villiers engines, and albion gearboxes 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Little-Macks-Villiers Posted September 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2017 UPDATE! "FIVE UJs later", at least a hundred calls and txt, a mince and cheese pie, a bag of service station lollies with jet planes, and (this will make you laugh) a 1/2" drive UJ with 29mm socket later, we FINALLY got the Tunland back together and ready for some more drifting! Again, a MASSIVE thank you to @98cc and his family for their amazing hospitality! We were extremely lucky and fortunate to have made our way to their casa. It was very difficult to leave! Not only did they give us access to a full workshop, they housed us for the night, fed us, offered us a very "rare" opportunity to see some amazing things we would otherwise possibly never see in this lifetime, and shared some good old yarns from all things Villiers to pregnancy and tomato sauce! The highlight (definition - an outstanding part of an event or period of time) was when @98cc and I popped into a parts store and asked the chap if he had any listings for a UJ with a 29mm cup size. He massaged the keyboard and vanished into the showroom, only to return with a 1/2" drive UJ with 29mm socket! it was quickly evident the UJ we presented to have replaced was not an indicator as to what we needed So after educating him as to what a UJ is, helping ourselves to the catalogs behind the counter, and showing him how to search items on their system, we left in haste. It was however great to have a chuckle amongst the chaos. What a fantastic weekend. Cant wait to do it again! Which could possible be within the next 50,000km if not sooner! Thanks @98cc you are a LEGEND! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Maybe look into AAPlus for next time 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little-Macks-Villiers Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, tortron said: Maybe look into AAPlus for next time Hello there. We have been AA members for 30 years or so. The only help they offered was to tow the vehicle to a workshop which wouldnt open until Monday. That was the same answer from Foton Roadside Assist also. The option we persevered with was best for what we were hoping to and needing to achieve, but certaily the AA have their place when you may be stranded and not have access to a pool of amazing people that have the willingness and ability to help during the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 AA plus is different to normal AA membership, and gives you a lot more options (basically $800 towards to costs of whatever you ask them to do) e.g. tow you home. From memory its about $40 extra a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Also includes rental car hirage etc. And yeah for the extra coin its sooooo worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cc Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 No worries! Looking forward to seeing your vast collection of reel mowers one day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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