Life has appeared up a bit with Layne’s return. We now have a room on the lodge which is the constructing the place we have now been tenting and it’s a very good factor to have a room as we’re going to be right here some time as GANNET2 after 116,000 onerous miles wants work.
Rusty was delighted to be again on the campground and having the three of us again collectively cheered him up too, as he hung out with Layne paying him consideration. That didn’t final which was good in any other case I may need received jealous.
A lodge room with sizzling bathe was a pleasant change after 5 days within the mechanic’s store. I went again over there by Uber to attend for the boss Renzo to drive us to the electronics specialist. Renzo:
Primary sidekick Chato is his nickname as his actual identify is unpronounceable. He might be rebuilding GANNET2’s suspension which is displaying indicators of exhaustion. The CV joints began clicking if you understand what they’re and that’s an indication they have to be changed.
Fran is a typically grumpy 22 12 months outdated who takes course from Renzo. He’s an apprentice so I respect the boss maintaining a tally of him. He’s shy however he does dial a couple of phrases of English so I attempt to attract him out.
We heard the entrance finish of the van clicking once we arrived on the digital man’s store. The common joints on the entrance steer the wheels but in addition drive the wheels with energy from the gear field, so they’re vital.
In the meantime the digital man’s was going to clear the everlasting code from the pc.
The issue was he couldn’t clear the code and the conclusion was that he must do a deep dive to determine the place the issue lies. He’ll do this work on Wednesday and if we want an digital half it should be ordered from the States. No downside Renzo reassured me, it’s going to simply take some time.
Whereas there may be frustration right here it’s additionally an attention-grabbing studying state of affairs. Overlanders break down however we not like most haven’t had severe issues discovering elements on our journey. The Promaster is an odd hybrid with a US engine and European physique so we’ve been capable of finding the elements we’ve wanted on the highway. It’s surprisingly reassuring that after I would possibly want suspension or driveline elements we are able to use spares from Peugeot Jumper vans.
Arequipa could also be our residence for an additional few weeks however as soon as we get all this work accomplished we could have the arrogance to go to Amazonia, our unique plan. Renzo appears to be proving himself, not taking quick cuts, not being glad with ok.
I like touring however a part of the journey is washing up on the seashore and repairing what must be mounted. So right here we’re.
