D40 emergency spares

merchant · May 15, 2009

Hi all, i'm heading up to the Pilbara and Kimberley's in June and would like to know what sort of spares you experienced tourers take e.g. radiators hoses, belts etc.

I have a 2009 diesel ST-X duel cab.

A list and, if possible, part numbers would be nice. Not really worried about genuine or after market.

Thanks in advance.

Matt76 · May 16, 2009

you got underbody guards fitted mate? Have a great trip, I am very jealous...

kipper31 · May 16, 2009

Going by some off the comments on this site and others i would take a spare car!

merchant · May 16, 2009

Matt76 said:
you got underbody guards fitted mate? Have a great trip, I am very jealous...

Yep, the TJM underguards were one of the first mods fitted. They are a pain in the arse to fit on the 2009 models but i got there in the end. God help me if they have to come off for any reason (no captive nuts).

merchant · May 16, 2009

kipper31 said:
Going by some off the comments on this site and others i would take a spare car!

I'll consider it but somehow don't think it'll be logistically possible!! I think i'll just take a couple of belts and hoses.

Leprechaun · May 16, 2009

2 spare tyres and wheels is a must because you won't get a spare rim easily, Radiator hoses will cost a fortune, so just take some of that hose tape+belts and fuses. Pack light or you'll risk breaking your chassis and you can't carry a spare of those!.

Pete22 · May 16, 2009

merchant said:
Yep, the TJM underguards were one of the first mods fitted. They are a pain in the arse to fit on the 2009 models but i got there in the end. God help me if they have to come off for any reason (no captive nuts).

I tossed those nut with sticks that came with the plates and had one of the local shops fit nutserts......easy on/easy off now :big_smile:

merchant · May 16, 2009

Pete22 said:
I tossed those nut with sticks that came with the plates and had one of the local shops fit nutserts......easy on/easy off now

I think i'm going to have to do the same. Do you know where i can get the nut inserts from???

Matt76 · May 16, 2009

I buy nuteserts for work from any fasteners shop (coventry, Brisbane fasteners etc) You can get a cheap nutsert gun with them too.

merchant · May 16, 2009

Matt76 said:
I buy nuteserts for work from any fasteners shop (coventry, Brisbane fasteners etc) You can get a cheap nutsert gun with them too.

What do you call cheap?/

Apparently, there is a way of inserting the insert by using a couple of washers high tensile nut and bolt. Seams easy enough.

Pete22 · May 16, 2009

merchant said:
Hi all, i'm heading up to the Pilbara and Kimberley's in June and would like to know what sort of spares you experienced tourers take e.g. radiators hoses, belts etc.

I have a 2009 diesel ST-X duel cab.

A list and, if possible, part numbers would be nice. Not really worried about genuine or after market.

Thanks in advance.

I'm heading off on the trip shown by the blue line in the attached pic shortly (27 Jun-7Sep). While I will be taking heaps of stuff the only D40 spares I'm taking are oil filters, a spare fuel filter and spare belts. I have a repair kit for hoses and really your have to be awfully unlucky to bust new hoses. If your vehicle is >4 years old I'd suggest replacing the hoses and carrying the old ones as spares. I also carry a length of heater hose - buy this in Bunnings. As my trip will take me beyond services I also have 10 ltrs of the fully synthetic Shell oil that the dealer has been using.
I've also attached the check list that I've put together....of course you don't need to take all this stuff but we will be carrying some common stuff shared between vehicles.

merchant · May 16, 2009

Pete22 said:
I'm heading off on the trip shown by the blue line in the attached pic shortly (27 Jun-7Sep). While I will be taking heaps of stuff the only D40 spares I'm taking are oil filters, a spare fuel filter and spare belts. I have a repair kit for hoses and really your have to be awfully unlucky to bust new hoses. If your vehicle is >4 years old I'd suggest replacing the hoses and carrying the old ones as spares. I also carry a length of heater hose - buy this in Bunnings. As my trip will take me beyond services I also have 10 ltrs of the fully synthetic Shell oil that the dealer has been using.
I've also attached the check list that I've put together....of course you don't need to take all this stuff but we will be carrying some common stuff shared between vehicles.

That's an awesome trip. I'd love to do that one day but convincing the misses is a challenge in itself, let alone a trip such as yours.

It's on the drawing board though. The trip i'm about to embark on is a test trip to see if the 1 year old bub handles it ok and handbreak doesn't start annoying me before we've even left the metro area.

I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for the list. I'm sure it'll come in handy.

Where do i get the radiator repair tape from??

halfpastfour · Jun 15, 2009

I just came back from crossing the Simpson. A friend took his 09 D40 along, hit one dune a bit fast and damaged his radiator and fan. The major problem was holes in the base of the radiator (plastic). we fixed it very quickly with some "Quick Steel,"a great product that will be a standard inclusion in my travel kit from now on.

Pete22 · Jun 18, 2009

Re the 'repair tape' - I bought mine at my 4WD club but you should be able to get is at any reputable 4WD shop.

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