Pete-M Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 As it looks like my Czech Escort collecting mission (oo-er!, it's a car.... not some Slavic bint) is in mortal danger of going tits up shortly, so I need to consider other options. My plan initially was to hire a trailer, hitch it up to the Jeep, drive to Czech, collect the Escort, visit a few friends on their birthdays, see a couple of gigs and drive back in less than a week. The joys of LPG, 4wd, auto box, insanely good stereo and comfy seats. Wasn't gonna be cheap, but it'd be a damn good week. A Czech buddy of mine was gonna come on the trip, and he's a mad bugger who makes daft things amusing. Bit gutted to be letting him down if I don't go. This was my preferred way of doing things, but the Jeep's axle or transfer box is objecting in a way that suggests to me that a 2500 mile towing trip may be pushing things a bit. It feels like the rear diff (an LSD job) is too tight and not allowing enough slip. I'll chuck a couple of bottles of the Jeep LSD oil additive in as it did the trick last time, but I just don't have the time to fix it, or the workshop space. So, this leaves me in a dilemma. I can only thing of trying to do it another way a month or so later and missing all the fun, gigs and parties, flogging or swapping swap the Jeep for something that'll do the tow job more economically - a big old unfashionable diesel estate or summat, or using some unknown European car moving mobs - and I don't know any of them. So, anyone got any ideas? Or have a big old diesel shitbox estate they'd like to swap for a Jeep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I seem to recall these Jeeps were renowned for eating rear diffs for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If you're really stuck ,& can bear the consumption -you can borrow my Musso. But -the fule costs will be considerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 What's happened with the Escort?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Is the jeep hard to turn and need a bit more throttle to do anything on full lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Doesn't need more throttle, but it does make some 'orrible clanks occasionally. Nice one, Nigel. I think there's a chance I could borrow an equally thirsty L200 Worrier, but ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Nay worries. Offer sticks -if you're desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I got involved in trying to sort out a friend's Jeep rear axle a few years back. Replaced various bits without much success. One option considered was whether it could be converted to two wheel drive, but before getting to that stage the Jeep got binned in favour of... an L200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Indeed, it was shuffling and locking when you spun round in that place where we went to collect that thing we didn't collect.Mersey Tunnel: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Also, if that Jeep's got a Dana 27 on the back, I could use it on my Amazon as cheap LSD. That's what Volvo used back in the day, and it would be cheaper than finding a Powr-Lok or Quaife ATB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Fecked viscous coupling possibly,although they are prone to axle probs and that is why i'm glad i have only £300 in mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Quite probably, although mine has had the rear diff replaced by Jeep less than 20k ago which is why I think that just needs the slippy additive. VC is probably fubar, but it always was on this one. That's not a problem in a straight line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 7.5 tonner? Size and weight of Escort won't be an issue, and you get a comfy seat. Fuel and ferry costs wouldn't be much worse than Jeep and trailer. Get one with a bunk, accomodation's on hand too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 fly over, pick up a 7.5 tonner over there and off you go. What could possibly go wrong!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Is this any good to you Pete? Someone is breaking Grand Cherokee http://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=93354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Do you want the Scooters/Sam Glover Volvo? Its seriously better than the Audi in every way except fuel economy so because of that (and my current brassic-ness) the Audi is staying and the Volvo is moving on. Its not bad on fuel especially on long journeys but despite me wanting to keep it, I do need to punt it on again now the Audi has got its MOT. Its scrubbed up alright (bar the different coloured rear and my panel beating in the dark) and with only 140k on the clock its ideal for your purposes. Will get some photos at lunchtime if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooters Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Hillman,I've just rescued a large dog and if you are considering moving the gold one on I might be up for taking it on! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Speaking of shite-shifting, maybe this guy should have a-framed his Taurus: What seems to be the problem officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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