I\'m Stranded in Tassie...Help out this veedubber stranged with 2 kids n a dog...and a busted kombi...please

stranded · 2004-12-15T06:49:28+00:00

If i got stranded anywhere i'm glad it's Tassie as i am hoping to live here soon but my Kombi has prematurally died on me. I have no mechanical knowlegde what so ever, so i got it towed to the local vw mechanic and he is trying to tell me it will be a $3000 job:puke Now i'm a single mum traveling with two babies and a dog i couldn't afford that, my Kombi didn't even cost that. I think he is bulls**ting me but i wouldn't know. If there is anyone down in Hobart who could take a quick look at it for me, i would be forever grateful. Not wanting you to fix it just givew me an unbiased opinon on what is wrong with it. :cry:cry:cry:cry I just found out so i'm in shock:duh [Edited on 16-12-2004 by jenz58]

The_Bronze. Minister of Volkswagenism

1,922 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Dec 2004, 12:37 am

#280797

Had a poke around this arvo but couldn't find any of the regular type 2 guys getting around. I think I'm too far away to be any help anyhow, it would take more than a couple of day to get down there.

Will still ask around though.

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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 17 Dec 2004, 7:50 am

#280871

Good on ya Squizy, very kind

Anyone coming to tassie that may have some room for a motor...as there is one in melbourne for sale $300, needs repair, i can make a good one outa the two!

also thanks for your comments Sax and Bronze

Andy

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stranded Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 17 Dec 2004, 8:52 am

#280898

Shucks guys, you all have no idea how touched i am by all the trouble you are all going to😊) I don't know what to say except Thanks and ((HUGS))

I do have some $$ not huge amounts but a few hundred so if there is good parts that need to be bought let me know.

I'm a little embaressed at all this kindness of strangers, but it's a wonderful thing, a really special thanks to Andy for organisng all this and for helping out a stranded Dubber

Also wanted to say about the mechanics that even though they are expensive i don't think they are trying to rip me off, they aren't charging me for any off the work they have done so that's reall good of them 🙂

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Dec 2004, 8:57 am

#280899

It's a bummer that these things sometimes happen when we are on holidays......but sounds like all will be well and a totally good experience it makes you feel good about the world and people which is totally a awesome feeling...we need more of it :tree

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stranded Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 17 Dec 2004, 3:02 pm

#280997

well the mechanic just rang me and said she was running??? I don't know if he means just to get it home or enough to drive around?

I'll let you know

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2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Dec 2004, 3:05 pm

#280999

I`m coming over to Tassie on the 28th if I can help bring something over let me know?

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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 17 Dec 2004, 5:55 pm

#281044

stranded wrote:well the mechanic just rang me and said she was running??? I don't know if he means just to get it home or enough to drive around?

I'll let you know

Sounds promising!!

let me know, Andy

Thanks Nathan, will also let you know!

[Edited on 17-12-2004 by VolksFolks]

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stranded Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 17 Dec 2004, 8:00 pm

#281082

Well she's going:bounce:bounce:bounce

She still sounds abit rough but i think i'm going to be able to run around in her for awhile. The guy said he ajusted the Tapits?? and a few other things. What a great bloke!!!!!!

He doesn't know how long it will go for but hopefully long enough for me to get the girls around down here and back up to the boat🙂

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Dec 2004, 9:38 pm

#281109

Excellent news.....have fun....enjoy the rest of your trip!!! :party

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VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 18 Dec 2004, 9:03 am

#281191

Well, someone has very kindly offered a head, BUT its a 2.0ltr, i have no idea if these heads will work ok on a 1800, or for that matter work in conjunction with a 1800 head on the other side. any info will be great, also the 2.0 has oval ports!!

Andy

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The_Bronze. Minister of Volkswagenism

1,922 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Dec 2004, 10:59 am

#281234

Well - thats good news as I had no luck.

Most of the guys here I know are Type 1's. I rocked up to a couple of type two places yesterday asking if they had or know of anyone with an 1800 head. They said no but said they had cold beer and would I stay and help them drink it. Of course I didn't want to offend.

Sorry - No 1800 heads in Dubbo but the beer is cold. <-- That my Friday afternoon.

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