penngwyne

I thought it was a bit over the top too.

Over a year later and I still haven't hit 200,000 Km.
I have had the Timing belt kit in the shed for months

A few months back last year I took the beast to Adelaide for a transmission service. (Rowell and Searle)
It had never had the transmission pan off. The last time the oil change was done by sucking the oil through the cooler lines.
The photo of three little mounds of metal on the pan magnets was impressive.

Bit of a panic when I saw what people were selling these things for. AAMI couldn't do better than $4,000.00 on insurance.
If I had dented it they would have written it off and kept it.  It's now with Shannons for over three times that.

This month Naracoorte Automotive replaced the boots on the front drive shafts. (you have to know what you don't know)
One was split and the others were getting there. 
Two new tyres and a wheel alignment done by SE Wheel Alignment in Naracoorte

Bought a 2010Mitsy Outlander as a daily and club registered the RVR back in Nov 23.

When I bought the Outlander  (285K on the clock) I immediately spent about $1,000 on a battery, spark plugs, oil and air filters, oil change.

There were recalls from 2016 which hadn't been done. These were done for free my the local Mitsy dealer.
A trip to Adelaide to Rowell and Searle in February for a gearbox service. (just for peace of mind) Also helped my boys move house (never again)
A trip to Upullit at Lonsdale for missing bits (they actually have a 2010 Outlander)

It's a 2.4 L 4 cylinder. It has leather interior, front seat heaters, fantastic sound system and more. (very posh)
I have had to consult the (very comprehensive) owners manual many times to find out how things work and squirt etc.(like the headlight washers, changing globes etc)

CVT is weird, but it seems to work okay, and I'm getting used to it.

Here's the thing though it uses nearly half as much fuel around town as the RVR does. You wouldn't think when you look at them side by side.

I like the Outlander but I love the RVR, which lives in semi retirement and is now looking a lot shinier and will get some more TLC inside and out.
(When the VR4 eventually goes home, and I get my shed back)

Hope everyone is keeping well (you must all be getting old, I am!)

Regards from Mal

Tie rod ends

Repco = TTE615R
TRW = JTE551
Transteering = TE-3612R
Price $21ea

20Feb2024

From Febest web site

0421-519 - FEBEST STEERING TIE ROD END  SKU: 0421-519       $23.87

And apparently an RC Colorado boot kit will fit the inner boot on HSGR