Myrtles in getting a new alternator

Happywanderer · The Master

Myrtles in getting a new alternator

Boroma577 · Guru

I agree HW...often better to replace than repair.

HeadnHome · Senior Member

Glad your getting it all sorted, Myrtle is going to be spot on by next winter for your trip north.

Happywanderer · The Master

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.

Rip and Rosie · Guru

I have no words for you luck with Myrtle!

Happywanderer · The Master

biggrin Gee thanks Rip and Rosie. Nor have I

gubby · Guru

More Power to Myrtle... wink

Gerty Dancer · Guru

What a good friendly mechanic!! Myrtle is safe in his hands I'm sure. Goodonya HW, it all just gets better and better.

jonathan · Guru

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 · Guru

Hey Jonathan, last weekend I gave Myrtle a cuddle and kiss and even recieved three hugs from Marj... wink

Happywanderer · The Master

He did Jonathan, He really did biggrin

jonathan · Guru

Marj .. I hope Myrtle has since bathed .. yuk !!

Elle on Wheels · Guru

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 · The Master

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 !!!

RALPHRALPH · Senior Member

may the force be with you and have a cupa to refresh and recharge your thoughts smile

gubby · Guru

Rip and Rosie wrote:
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 !!!

I Object.... I don't walk like a duck... disbelief I do have ducks disease though.... wink

Are you trying to say my kiss drained poor Myrtle??? biggrin biggrin

Happywanderer · The Master

You got that right Rip and Rosie. I think its something to do with the fact he hugged a wombat.

Sheba · Guru

Here come my Stitches again !!!!!

Cheers,

Sheba.

Rip and Rosie · Guru

oh no !!!

Happywanderer · The Master

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 · Guru

Well done Marj, should last for awhile, at least the job was done properly by someone who knows what they are doing!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Great news HW

SuburbanNomad · Veteran Member

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 · The Master

Really SN. I hadn't realised that. Thought it would be just the batteries. Good news all round.

gubby · Guru

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.... wink

jules47 · The Happy Helper

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!!!!!!! biggrin smile biggrin

Happywanderer · The Master

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 · Guru

Well done Marj's mechanic! I'd be suspicious about the hug that Gubby gave Myrtle too. evileye wink

Wombat, cover up that butt please!

Vic, may the force be with you!