BIG RED WITH GEARBOX ISSUES - The end of the road for the 40 Series Landcruiser

Hello & Welcome back to another video,
In this episode we finish our time in the Simpson desert and are hearing some worrying noises from the gearbox. It's the last trip for the 40 series and she goes out with a bang.
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[@buryitdeep]

That night sky was very well done. That is worth the journey alone.

[@seanchristie7150]

Well done Elsie, just goes to show that slow n steady wins the race and that older vehicles still rock. Looking forward to the next life of Elsie

[@markc-aus]

The guys from French Petroleum had a gearbox go on one of their forward control Land Rovers. They had parts flown in and rebuilt the gearbox in the desert. The photos of them repairing it are quite ‘interesting’.

[@deriusnorris4463]

So awesome seeing an old vehicle for what it was engineered for and not sitting in a driveway as a trophy piece. Thanks for the video guys.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

A fitting farewell for Elsie. She's definitely a keeper.

[@simonarmstrong517]

That’s a great tribute to Elsie, you should be proud of yourselves. Cheers to you both and Elsie 🍻

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks mate :)

[@dougneville9097]

Great vid guy's,look forward to when the old girl is back.But bring on the troopy build.Thanks.🥂👍🏾

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks 👍

[@johnheddle507]

Great trip guys and fantastic to watch. Loved your tribute to Elsie at the end, many wonderful memories made.

[@blonkanator]

the ending montage of elsie was beautiful

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yeah it was fun to go back through some of the places we’ve been in her!

[@HammerRocks]

Elsie the conqueror (of Big Red). 👍👍 Long live Elsie.

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great series. Always love Simpson Desert crossing content, this was exceptional. Elsie sure has served you well, she's a good old girl, give her a nice retirement. Thanks Guys!!

[@blake9358]

Their was a Queenslander that tried to get from Cairns to Adelaide along one of those remote outback tracks during the COVID 19 statewide bans and nearly died, he was near Innamincka when he was found near an oil pipeline by a Santos maintenance crew half dead. He was one lucky dude.

[@paulclarke4431]

Farewell Elsie, until we meet again. (I reckon she looked better with the white wheels, matched the retro styling)

[@AshleyPearceImages]

Long live Elsie! A great trip guys and looking forward to you enjoying your new Troopy. If you are looking at doing a tutorial on something is to do those star trails images/videos thanks. THis is something I have never mastered. 😊

[@Ash-gp1hf]

I'm excited to see the new troopy in action! You both should be very proud of how genuine and humble your videos are, yet put together so professionally. Matt and Holly, please keep doing what your doing. I really enjoy watching your videos each week when they are released. Can't wait to watch the next adventure!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thank you for the kind words we appreciate it :)

[@mitchellcampbell6590]

Cant wait to see the refresh on Elsie down the track. ive enjoyed watching all the adventures you've had in her. Also keen to see the new rig in action, love ya work!

[@Fe_lix]

The H41 4-speed is generally considered bullet proof. They become noisier with wear and some parasite noises may appear at specific speeds, but it's extremely rare to see one grenade itself. I think noise become unbearable far before the end of life, and trigger a rebuild. Considering we don't hear a big screeching noise in the video, I think you were fine! Great video for the last travel with Elsie before a long time!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Good to know then! It definitely only made it at a specific rev range under certain conditions

[@Fe_lix]

​@@OverlandTravellers Yep, mine is doing exactly that also... for many years and kms now x) But for sure if you are doing a big restoration, a rebuild of the trans will do it good!

[@michaelcameron8904]

Hi Matt and Holly, enjoyed the whole trip. Have done the trip a few times from both directions. Looking forward to the build. Bravo from Victoria Australia

[@autoglassmike]

Really enjoy your channel guys watching from central Texas hoping to get my 4x4 van out on an adventure soon. Looking forward to seeing the new troopy in the outback.

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Holly & Matt thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@OverlandTravellers]

Our pleasure!

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Elsie we salute you!

[@derekjarman1638]

Great video guys! Elsie has seen a lot since she rolled out of the shop. Looking forward to the rest of the build on the new truck. Also that time lapse of the stars was awesome!

[@OverlandTravellers]

cheers mate thanks for following along on the adventure over the years.

[@ouradventerousdays]

Thank you for an awesome episode. You guys make me wanna go there so badly. I said to my husband that we need to visit every corner place of Australia and one year in the big lap and we haven't been able to visit any 😭. Love Elsie, so many fun and beautiful memories with her 💖

[@bamafencer12]

Great series!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thank you!

[@shaddonaghue]

Awesome series guys, love the simmo . Great outro with elsie 👍👍🤠

[@OverlandTravellers]

Cheers Shad!

[@DailyGrindAus]

Great montage at the end - it was an epic build and you've had lots of adventures in her. Will be great to see the next chapter with the new troopy and Elsie 3.0.

[@batmanlives6456]

The gearbox problem is just an excuse to upgrade to the 5 speed !!! Gearboxes don’t last forever Just needs a rebuild Terrain tamer will sort you out ! Great trip guys

[@OverlandTravellers]

There is a guy in town selling a 5 speed with the handbrake conversion already done on it I think we will have to get it!

[@batmanlives6456]

@@OverlandTravellers go for it You won’t be disappointed with the upgrade!!!

[@Wildernessadventuresoz]

Look great those two cruisers sitting there at camp. Love your set ups

[@OverlandTravellers]

They look right at home in the Simpson!

[@Dazza-u4c]

Even though the max speed limit is 40 kph , gun motorbike riders have done the crossing in 24 hours and a couple of legends have done double crossings in 24 hours. 👍

[@grahames9228]

Elsie is living the life.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Doing what it was made for!

[@davidmilledge221]

Them FJs help build this country and are still trucking on 👍she's a diamond u got 💕

[@OverlandTravellers]

Pretty awesome vehicles!

[@placestosea]

with the 'fixed' induction cook top, did you notice that the vehicle needs to be almost level, to stop the pan from sliding off?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Adrian generally keeps it level regardless for a more comfortable sleep :)

[@tonyf7997]

Awesome trip and a must do! As for the bucking in the 79 , a good set of adjustable shocks and speed can sort it out for 60% of the trip. We are just upgrading our 2020 VX 200 to Kings all round with a 3” lift and 33’s getting her ready for touring! How many litres of water did you carry on this trip?

[@OverlandTravellers]

We had 80L and had plenty left. We even had the cap fall off the tank we had outside underneath the car and lost a bit.

[@maxmckenzie2560]

They’re special vehicles aren’t they. It’s weird I know ‘Elsie’ but I sometimes don’t remember your names even though I’ve been watching you guys for ages (don’t take that the wrong way) Really enjoying your channel ✅

[@OverlandTravellers]

Haha now that we have the new troopy we don’t know a name because it’s so hard to follow up with such a good name that stick for the previous one 😅

[@davidmilledge221]

the new 4x4s with all there computers and sensors on board if a sensor failed and carnt start engine because of a safety thing how would they go out there in the no where , love them old Toyota's 👍

[@things_I_saw]

Forget the dearbox and the car....the pans!!!!

[@things_I_saw]

gearbox

[@OverlandTravellers]

They are bloody good pans 😄

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Holly & Matt what size & type is your Solidteknics frypan?

[@OverlandTravellers]

It’s the 26cm pan good for 2 people :)

[@dizzyborden3618]

I hope your not getting rid of Elsie though, (Pretty sure you won't be), If so I have first Dibs.

[@OverlandTravellers]

As I said in the video we have big plans for her :)

[@dizzyborden3618]

@@OverlandTravellers Elsie is good enough to sit next to Roothy's Milo....in The National Motor Museum here in Adelaide 🤔But I look forward to your plans and updates.

[@mattyb1624]

All 4x4 and overland channels have started using drama as their main theme and thumbnails. Please stick to the genuine exploration content that makes your channel so much better than the others. I know it's to get views to grow, but still.

[@TheForthElement]

Maybe you can follow them rules on your channel..... Matt and Holly do an awesome job at producing these videos that are available for FREE, so take your opinions somewhere where they are wanted

[@OverlandTravellers]

But that’s what actually happened. We did the Simpson with a noise coming from the gearbox…. I genuinely only wanted one crack at big red before I threw the towel in.

[@mattyb1624]

Your channel is my favourite and I appreciate your content. I noticed all of the channels have suddenly added drama at the same time so I made an assumption you were following suit. Keep up the good work 👏

[@brentmcd12]

so this is it ? your getting rid of it ? still looks like a good scenic trip! 🏜️🌄🛻📹😎🤙

[@brentmcd12]

it's a Mars Rover up there ! 🏜️🌄🛻📹

[@brentmcd12]

oh yeah good on you for doing the restoration work ! 🌊🌅🛻