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Coffin Bay

May 16th, 2010 · No Comments

Coffin Bay

Hi Guys,
Thought it was high time i posted a trip report. Since owning the cruiser i haven’t been able to get out in her much. A couple of small days trip here and there and thats about it.
Anyway, went down to Coffin Bay national park a couple of weekends ago. I have been there before and wanted to take my mum down there for a look so we just went for the day. Being a sunday there wasn’t too many others around, i reckon maybe 6 other cars spread out over the place, so it was very nice.

http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=65792

Tip:

If you're like the majority of 4x4 Drivers, you won't be able to change the diff oil until you get home, because you won't have spare oil and a sump pump to change it. If you suspect contaminated oil (a deep water crossing without extended diff breathers or perhaps you have leaking diff seals) then you can try and remove the water by draining the diff until only oil comes out the drain hole. Do not drain too much and leave your diff short of lubrication. Collect this oil and water emulsion as you should never dispose of oil into the environment. Save it till you get back home and dispose of it properly. Its not only diffs that can have water contamination, but also your gearbox, transfer case and engine oil. However, it is usually only when a 4x4 is stationary in deep water that these components are contaminated.

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