Yep!! She's in hospital again. The funny noise sounded like marbles rolling around in a concrete mixer by the time I got her there yesterday. That was the description I gave Sam and he said perfect description.
Its not much dearer to replace than to repair and much more satisfying knowing I will have peace of mind after its done.
Get her back tomorrow midday. I left Miss Marples in the passenger seat to keep her company.
Boroma577 said
07:54 PM Oct 11, 2011
I agree HW...often better to replace than repair.
HeadnHome said
07:54 PM Oct 11, 2011
Glad your getting it all sorted, Myrtle is going to be spot on by next winter for your trip north.
Happywanderer said
08:00 PM Oct 11, 2011
Thats what I'm thinking HeadnHome, no use getting stressed about it anymore. Just work my way through it as it gets thrown at me knowing by April I should have it all perfect for a nice long trip up north. I had the choice Boroma but Sam knew I would say replace. He said Good I have already ordered it. Said he could have sent it back if I said no. No use repairing old bits that are 30 years old and worrying about whether its going to last. He's such a great guy after the other duds. Communicates at every turn.
What a good friendly mechanic!! Myrtle is safe in his hands I'm sure. Goodonya HW, it all just gets better and better.
jonathan said
08:51 PM Oct 11, 2011
Good for you, Marj ..
You're doing as I've learned to do .. stuff happens .. so just work through it !
I came all the way back to Penrith NSW to get some work done .. all pre-arranged .. only to find some products hadn't arrived yet .. so .. waiting now til Thursday to see if they can do some work for me then ..
thats life !
Jon
gubby said
08:59 PM Oct 11, 2011
Hey Jonathan, last weekend I gave Myrtle a cuddle and kiss and even recieved three hugs from Marj...
Happywanderer said
09:11 PM Oct 11, 2011
He did Jonathan, He really did
jonathan said
09:15 PM Oct 11, 2011
Marj .. I hope Myrtle has since bathed .. yuk !!
Elle on Wheels said
09:16 PM Oct 11, 2011
Hey it's great that you have a good mechanic now and that any leftover bugs are happening now rather than on a long trip. At least the major hassles are dealt with but what a huge ordeal you have had already without even hitting the road. All should be good from now on.
Happywanderer said
09:28 PM Oct 11, 2011
No Jonathan, She won't wash ever again.
Elle, theres bound to be other bits needing fixing between now and when I head off for winter. I do know I have to get 2 new tyres as well. All the creases should be ironed out in the next few months.
Cruising Granny said
11:12 PM Oct 11, 2011
Gee Marj, considering where you started with Myrtle, you sure have come a long way to get her up to a reliable standard, and with the help of a friendly, helpful, reliable, honest mechanical advisor, you should be a formidable team on the nomad circuit. YOU GO GIRLS!!! (Marj & Myrtle). And I mean that in the best, most supportive way I could muster. YOU GO GIRLS!!!
Rip and Rosie said
07:48 AM Oct 12, 2011
So, let me get this right...... Myrtle was going great, Gubby kissed her, then Myrtle got sick, and now she's in hospital again.
Not making any assumptions here, but if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, its a duck !
Got Myrtle back mid arvo, with a new alternator. $275.00 later. Won't be going too far over the next fortnight. But she is running very smoothly, so I'm pleased.
Vic said
06:37 PM Oct 12, 2011
Well done Marj, should last for awhile, at least the job was done properly by someone who knows what they are doing!
_wombat_ said
06:37 PM Oct 12, 2011
Great news HW
SuburbanNomad said
10:16 PM Oct 12, 2011
Marj,
A new alternator is a wonderful thing ! The headlights should be brighter, the batteries will be charged faster and perhaps the radio will even sound better.
Happywanderer said
10:23 PM Oct 12, 2011
Really SN. I hadn't realised that. Thought it would be just the batteries. Good news all round.
gubby said
07:05 AM Oct 13, 2011
Marj if it was only the bearings getting noisy the the alternator was probably still working fully, so you may not notice any difference apart from being quieter...
Great news she's mobile again....
jules47 said
07:44 AM Oct 13, 2011
Will be ok now Marj - had a bit of trouble myself the other day, was having difficulty getting into first gear from standing - anyway friend convinced me I should take the car down to mechanic - he fiddled a bit, put it up on the hoist, decided maybe changing gear oil would help - should have seen the gunk that came pouring out - Norma says -"that's your gears coming out of there girl!" - anyway, problem still there - so on further investigation Brad found that the framework actually holding the clutch pedal had come loose - need urgent repairs - lucky got onto it now - leaving for down south on Saturday!!!!
Greens Lake - here we come!!!!!!!
Happywanderer said
09:25 AM Oct 13, 2011
Thanks Gubby, He did say the whole thing was worn but I could only here the noise and had no problems starting her.
Jules, I knew you must have been close to leaving. Thank goodness that problem was found before you left. Have a safe trip and see you all soon.
Beth54 said
02:54 PM Oct 13, 2011
Well done Marj's mechanic! I'd be suspicious about the hug that Gubby gave Myrtle too.
Yep!! She's in hospital again. The funny noise sounded like marbles rolling around in a concrete mixer by the time I got her there yesterday. That was the description I gave Sam and he said perfect description.
Its not much dearer to replace than to repair and much more satisfying knowing I will have peace of mind after its done.
Get her back tomorrow midday. I left Miss Marples in the passenger seat to keep her company.
I agree HW...often better to replace than repair.
I had the choice Boroma but Sam knew I would say replace. He said Good I have already ordered it. Said he could have sent it back if I said no. No use repairing old bits that are 30 years old and worrying about whether its going to last.
He's such a great guy after the other duds. Communicates at every turn.
I have no words for you luck with Myrtle!
More Power to Myrtle...
Good for you, Marj ..
You're doing as I've learned to do .. stuff happens .. so just work through it !
I came all the way back to Penrith NSW to get some work done .. all pre-arranged .. only to find some products hadn't arrived yet .. so .. waiting now til Thursday to see if they can do some work for me then ..
thats life !
Jon
Hey Jonathan, last weekend I gave Myrtle a cuddle and kiss and even recieved three hugs from Marj...
He did Jonathan, He really did
Marj .. I hope Myrtle has since bathed .. yuk !!
Elle, theres bound to be other bits needing fixing between now and when I head off for winter. I do know I have to get 2 new tyres as well. All the creases should be ironed out in the next few months.
YOU GO GIRLS!!! (Marj & Myrtle).
And I mean that in the best, most supportive way I could muster. YOU GO GIRLS!!!
So, let me get this right...... Myrtle was going great, Gubby kissed her, then Myrtle got sick, and now she's in hospital again.
Not making any assumptions here, but if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, its a duck !
Gubby did it !!!
may the force be with you and have a cupa to refresh and recharge your thoughts
I Object.... I don't walk like a duck...
I do have ducks disease though.... 
Are you trying to say my kiss drained poor Myrtle???
Here come my Stitches again !!!!!
Cheers,
Sheba.
oh no !!!
But she is running very smoothly, so I'm pleased.
Great news HW
A new alternator is a wonderful thing ! The headlights should be brighter, the batteries will be charged faster and perhaps the radio will even sound better.
Marj if it was only the bearings getting noisy the the alternator was probably still working fully, so you may not notice any difference apart from being quieter...
Great news she's mobile again....
Will be ok now Marj - had a bit of trouble myself the other day, was having difficulty getting into first gear from standing - anyway friend convinced me I should take the car down to mechanic - he fiddled a bit, put it up on the hoist, decided maybe changing gear oil would help - should have seen the gunk that came pouring out - Norma says -"that's your gears coming out of there girl!" - anyway, problem still there - so on further investigation Brad found that the framework actually holding the clutch pedal had come loose - need urgent repairs - lucky got onto it now - leaving for down south on Saturday!!!!
Greens Lake - here we come!!!!!!!
Jules, I knew you must have been close to leaving. Thank goodness that problem was found before you left. Have a safe trip and see you all soon.
Well done Marj's mechanic! I'd be suspicious about the hug that Gubby gave Myrtle too.
Wombat, cover up that butt please!
Vic, may the force be with you!