Breakages & The Unprepared - Outback Australian Workshop at Mt Dare

[@CraigBarron-qx9bq]

You were and are two of the nicest people anyone could ever hope to meet. Add to that you are so capable and helpful. You saved our group trip, and we're extremely greatful to you both for doing so. It was also super interesting to learn you lead group trips and provide tracks and content to Hema. What a couple of understated Aussie champions. I hope you have great travel adventures after Mt. Dare in your Hilux. I hope you enjoyed the beer. Cheers, Craig (white Prado 150 - brake pads and me cleaning the residual mud of the inside of my Methods with the shop brush).

[@BigFellaGames]

"A good indicator that the alternator is knackered is mud on the roof"...... lol, classic.

[@benwinter2420]

Rev up & take battery lead orf

[@jessicamallard3884]

This is awesome! I'm a 30 yr old female who is tiny and just started a heavy diesel mechanic apprenticeship in Sydney, so it's good inspiration seeing another female who knows her stuff! Both of you are legends 😁

[@craigo7235]

Go girl!😊😊

[@DiHandley]

Isabelle is an absolute star. In fact you’re both fabulous.

[@neilthorman3646]

Hey Isabella. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years on the north coast of nsw we got parts delivered twice a day ,I can only imagine your frustration having to wait for a part to finish a job. Having the passion is the only way to keep going as mechanic, well that’s what I found anyway. Good on you guys well done.

[@BrettNoneya]

Perfect to see lug nuts done to speck rather than a guess like 90% of places do and over tighten the buggers sometimes.

[@peterwright2692]

I can't believe anyone would get that far and decide it's a good time to do checks and servicing that should be done at home

[@ulehuleh]

yeah but thats easy to say you dont always get a choice in when or why something lets go, you could do a service then the next day something lets go or leks. out there even more so completely different story

[@TasmanianHillBilly]

Been working at Mt dare for 2 weeks now, mainly in the workshop etc, it's definitely an adventure everyday hey 🤣🤣.

[@gordonagent7037]

Bloody awesome you guys, really put a smile on my face watching you both go hard and get shit done, top entertainment…..keep it coming

[@DAZZA1933]

It’s nice to be young my old knees were hurting just watching 😂a good can do attitude nice to see 👍😊 really impressed ✅

[@llewvirtue861]

As an old Ex mechanic, I can't agree more,my back was feeling it just watching

[@toshtwentythree195]

FANTASTIC VIDEO......MORE..MORE...MORE. That was awesome

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

An out back mechanic any day thanks!! Good stuff! 👍

[@ynot7262]

I'm no mechanic but I find learning what the parts look like and watching the disassembly or installation interesting... Definitely let a bush mechanic work on my car... New subscriber... Safe travels.

[@davidilott1319]

Passed through mt dare many times , retired mechanic so i love what you do and where you havechosen to do it .new subscriber , cheers guys

[@aussiefirestorm]

Good on ya kids. It is not where you do the work but how you go about it. Looks like you do things correctly without being pretentious. They were all lucky to have you two there.

[@daniel-ll5zr]

Just left this place today, didn't realise it was you guys. Awesome place to visit.

[@handymandev03]

First time running across your channel bloody great content and subscribed 5 minutes in. G'day guys from tassie.

[@jakebutterman480]

Hi guys, would you take on help for food and board from a tyre fitter and mechanic? I'd love to spend a couple of weeks living out there, and helping out.

[@StanleyKubick1]

I can see this channel taking off. This feels fully authentic and gives such a great insight into shoplife in the outback, or similar remote setting

[@usagi2988]

Hello from across the Pacific (the West Coast of the U.S.) Just coming to your channel (from a post in the r/videos sub-Reddit), I can already tell I'm gonna be obsessed with this channel! I got a million questions I'd love to ask you both... maybe a video idea would be to do a Top Ten (or whatever number) of bits of advice you have for folks based off of your repair experiences at Mt. Dare (carrying spares of specific things, lowering your PSI, etc.)?

[@sherylryan7038]

Crossed the Simpson in 1995 hilux in group broke all leaf springs Rhonda and husband ran MtDare then gave us access to workshop rebuilt leaf packs form graveyard of wrecks awesome hospitality we then did Madigans line hilux gave continual problems but spares got him out of desert this channel will go off awesome❤

[@LapsofMaps]

What a story mate! Sometimes the breakages make the best stories, and we're glad you made it across the Madigan in one piece, regardless of the continual problems 😊

[@ricksNZ]

Now that there are 'two' mechanics there you mean. Top job Isabelle & Jeremy. Love the repairs content and basically any video footage you can fit in.

[@forrestcarey8953]

Great job guys , your bloody gems. If only city mechanics worked like this, no fuss just get in and get it done

[@beartiger1553]

yes air bags can be a contributing factor but the main reason for a snapped chassis is to much weight behind the axle (can’t understand how people can’t work that one out)

[@ianwatson3315]

Yea..that’s why they got the bags to disguise it..

[@beartiger1553]

@@ianwatson3315 they’d use bags to level it but people over inflate them and that’s where the problem starts with cracked chassis

[@andrewmorrison8394]

True bro, there only meant to assist, not take over

[@beartiger1553]

@@andrewmorrison8394 that’s the best way to describe how they work thanks

[@jensn5909]

One of the best videos I have seen (and watched from start to finish) in a long time. Subscribed

[@richardyonan1001]

I agree you two are an epic team..loved the videos .

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice work folks, seems these modern vehicles a lot more complex than the old stuff I worked with on the Cape many years ago - still the same problems, but harder to fix, lol. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it so subscribed.

[@roybrookton7938]

Good to see a lady on the tools looks like a good team

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Love your video what was the welder you used and i can,t believe people don,t do more maintenance before leaving home for a trip.

[@Zcbigblock]

Alternator on the 79s the brushes get mud and stick open we do on car pull them out clean and good to go do about 6 a week

[@stuartkcalvin]

Nice work guys, thanks.

[@keithad6485]

I lived in WA Outback abou 12 years back, four hours north east of Kal. We had to make do with what was available cos spare parts was four hours away at Kal. The local tip was known as Mitre 11 cos our first port of call was the tip when in need of parts or bits and pieces. Had a Landrover with a 186 holden six cylinder on the cattle station. No spark, after examination, found it had an aftermarket contactless system on the engine which was producing no spark. Me and my mate visited the local tip. There was a Kingswood HZ with a 202 six cylinder engine, we removed the whole distributor and put it on the 186, Voila, spark and the engine started! Saved us a day driving to Kal for replacement parts and returning.

[@gregmorley1997]

Great work, doesn't matter where you are a good knowledgeable mechanic is all you need

[@MadMax-bq6pg]

Gorgeous country out there. Miss my time working in the northern Flinders Ranges

[@kenhawkins5469]

From an old fella in London I envy your freedom keep loving and keep living. All the best 👍 Kenny

[@aeromech8563]

Hahaha hey Kenny I have just watched this video I’m in London just off commercial road and I live in South Australia been an engineer for over 35 years both uk and Aus originally motor trade then aerospace and I can say ya need good bush mechanics and a outside the box attitude, traveled most of Aus and would never move back to England full time!come over n try it out 🤟🍻

[@brerobsym]

Back in about 1984, my family were bringing two campers down from the Alice. Can't remember what happened, but we broke down at Mt Dare! Stuck there for a few hours while they fixed the issue. Glad to see the place is still going. Essential service.

[@jeffkeating8994]

You guys should do a list of failures for like an 80 series and what to take in parts for the simpson

[@colinross6259]

Good to see what happens remote.

[@ShevillMathers]

Brought back so happy memories of our several Simpson Desert crossings -Adelaide to Dalhousie and return, both in the dry and the wet, through the 80’s. Had a 1985 Troopie 11 seater brand new with all the extras, one of 10 that came out as a special edition, still got it and getting close to 200k going strong and never let me down. Too old to do those trips now at mid 80’s and just recovering from a 4th back surgery. Did all those many 4WD expeditions speed the wear and tear on me instead of Troopie? Fantastic times. Thanks for sharing your as it happens video-I know all about it and how to be prepared. Greetings from Tasmania Australia 👍😁🇦🇺🦘

[@scottdonna2690]

@ShevillMathers Haha as an owner of many 40 series lol it's the 40s that cause the body. I'm sure I've left a part of my back in each one

[@phillipcave1197]

Great work, just came across your video. Went to big red bash two hrs ago, that was as close as I got to Mt Dare, but would love to cross the Simpson one day. Keep up the good work. Maybe I should go back to mechanics and work with you guys out there

[@scottmathew3919]

Awesome content, love it! So honest and informative. I would have no issue with you guys working on my car at all

[@spiderbrandt4066]

Well I think you guys are Awesome , you both do a Very good job , and yes I would come to you , ( if I can't fix it my self ) 🤠

[@robkeith1776]

Very impressive. Both your expertise and knowledge in completing repairs. Any workshop should be proud to have you both as team members. Keep up the great work.

[@williamoorejr]

Well how much fun was that??? Loved your show. I was stuck in Katherine in 72 , waiting on vw kombi parts. Great expirence- got a motor off a crash and mad it to Darwin!! Had an old Holden needing motor mounts-- found an abandon roll over and didn't even have to lay on the ground/

[@gardnep]

I suggest a concrete pad with its own washer and it will need its own water supply + big sign “wash before workshop” I guess the short comings of that plan would be water supply. One day I might make it. What sort of fuel supply do people need to cross the Simpson, I had a friend many years ago that took a 200 L drum for the canning and filled up about half way. Loved the video. I think more people might travel, just to get a decent service.

[@wazza33racer]

No shortage of work, if you see how city slickers drive on rough roads, its just utter equipment carnage. Up at Cape York, my dad saw this old guy with a new landcruiser, who had driven it so hard on the rough, the engine bay firewall was cracked clean through from one side to the other, utterly destroyed.

[@brunosperka6933]

Toyota "tough", if you keep repairing them when they break😂😂

[@leemazey4105]

You two work as a great team and help people mechanical problems in the out back.Great video hop to see some mor real soon.💪💪💪

[@cmiimages]

What a team, great video.

[@haroldwilkerson2026]

That's about the dumbest design put the alternator in the lowest spot so it gets all the mud in it I think Toyota is using that to make up money😂😂

[@gregallen7586]

Nearly as good as where the starter motor is on them😂

[@Kyle_R]

What a great video. You could work on my car any time. Thanks for your efforts.

[@garybalasa3158]

Just stumbled on to your segments, will have to binge for a few nights cause you guys are bloody cool👏🏻👍

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

What a Great Video. The day in the life of the outback workshop. Some you can fix others you can't. Tyres, Brakes, and Servicing all part of the job.

[@LapsofMaps]

Thanks! That's exactly right, we can only give it a good go, and if we can't that's what a recovery truck is for.

[@andrefischer5025]

@@LapsofMaps gotta love a Mog!

[@harrywalker968]

@@LapsofMaps bt 50. or any ifs twin cab ute. are not, 4x4rs.. the chassis is too thin, all the weight is too far back.. people are stoopid.. mates 80 series. blew out the rad support. the steel is like 1/4mm. if that. then he twisted the brkts off the diff, . ill keep my f100 & s/duty. jap 4x4rs are like jeeps, buy it, then fix it.. the bumper on my s/duty is thicker than that chassis.. plus, cv,s are bs.. people with f100,s , think the 100 means 1ton, there 1/4 ton. there built to carry 12 x 24 sheets.. or bails of hey.. my s/duty is the 4.2tdi. 700nm. tows 4.5t in 5th up hill.8t all up.. no issues.. telecom use toyotas, never use 5th..

[@harrywalker968]

@@LapsofMaps so, toyota put the alt where the starter should go, starter in valley,?, why.. & used 1950 rear diffs instead of 200 series diffs, why i dont buy toyota..or prado, or anything with a computer.

[@harrywalker968]

@@LapsofMaps land crusiers are not strong. there gutless & all the mechanicals are stuk in the 50,s. especially the 10 part hubs, & cv bs.. 100 kw, nothing will break, no guts.. i hate cv,s. but, just bought a gu nissan, why, because toyotas use there parts.. but still a yank 4x4 fan, allways will be.. nissan have a trans brake, & f100 style radius rods, plus, plus..& bit longer wheel base, plus.. still gutless..

[@specialized29er86]

We to live and play in the bush and I'm enjoying your clips and had to google Finke Desert Race thinking it might be horses or camels but no the bikes and buggies look like a lot more fun.

[@andrewcrotty5842]

If I had to get something done on my bt50, it would be a pleasure to have you two fix it, good work guy's hope to see more of you in the future 👏 👍

[@usagi2988]

@25:40 Whoa, whoa, whoa... you got a permit for those guns?

[@michaelpyke9368]

Nicely Done, did the Simpson in 1985 and again in 1987, no Mt Dare pub or workshop back then but was well prepared 6 MQ patrols and a short wheelbase Gruiser in 85 and 4 MQ,s in 86.

[@Brad.whatthe]

Awesome team I’ll need you to fix my car after I stuff up my attempt at fixing it

[@dougfairweather]

Love the work, but do people "flog" there vehicles too hard (Whilst being in one of the remotest places in Australia?)

[@LapsofMaps]

People rush a lot out here, that doesn't help

[@ronniegauci3843]

I know guys who dont know what a spanner is for, so its nice to see a woman who knows her stuff.

[@xboxice2005]

This woman knows her stuff very well i use to work with her, i would rather a woman work on my vehicle than a bloke who doesn't care :) i know some very good female techs and males too :)😃

[@noelbowerman1562]

Im well impressed with your level ,of professionalism, the right tools ,for the right job. Having been on remote properties, in QLD, its amazing how often "Bunnings" comes in handy .

[@AN-ef6uo]

I just found this channel randomly. Absolutely enjoyed this video. Fascinating content.

[@keithad6485]

Outback WA - most popular vehicle by far is Landcruiser. Even the mines use Landcruisers. Parts readily available new or used!

[@ieanmcmillan647]

I’ve watched all your travels and enjoyed the can do attitude and adventurous spirit. It’s been a pleasure to be along for the ride. Thank you to you both for the entertainment along with practical lessons. Enjoy your travels. From Macca

[@rockbiterhd]

Great work must be frustrating when fixing peoples lack of preparation enjoy

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

All looked like easy stuff though, but people are lucky they have people that know what they're doing in the middle of nowhere. Easy money,hopefully they charge appropriately for the lack of prep repairs.

[@johneire5016]

Real cool guys, when I was a truck driver on the local council, we had ex-Army guys come and test our driving for a day. They wanted me to skip gears and just use the brakes to stop, don't go back through the gears this was a tad silly to me brake drums wear out and cost a lot of money to replace. Gear boxes can handle a lot of changes. Great job you guys.

[@scottclark8865]

You two do an amazing job, a credit to you both and some very lucky people you got on there way, looking forward to seeing more of your vids, cheers

[@LapsofMaps]

Thanks for the comment, Scott!

[@jeffcarey661]

Read the comments and I Agree, so nothing more to say. Except Great video loved it.

[@altaylor3988]

Most interesting and educational

[@peterstaggs1956]

Mud Tax definitely. I used to have obnoxious person tax in my business .

[@jomojomo123]

Tip for when you don't have a tom thumb pump - run a bit of hose from your fluid container into whatever you're filling/transferring to, then put you hand covering the lid of the fluid container and use compressor to blow air into it - it'll force the fluid through the hose.

[@LapsofMaps]

There you go, top tip, thank you!!!

[@MichaelGleghorn]

Top job you two can work on my 4x4 anytime

[@ColinVanderheide]

Mate, you could work on my Y61 2004 Patrol ... Just one problem the Ptrol does not break down.

[@243WW]

Great attitude towards your work. Good job your doing out there! Would be nice to meet you both but just to say hi, without needing any work! Thanks

[@katherineporter2654]

Stumbled across you guys and this is great.

[@WeirdOneOz]

Well done both of you. A great dynamic and I am sure everyone appreciates the extra effort at that time of year.

[@masculinematterscc]

Really interesting to see the different scopes of work that come through, how you get the job done and get people back on their travels👍

[@owenvinall9970]

Great video and commentary. Hope to see more of your videos. Well done.

[@TheKodiak72]

Most common thing I noticed in this video... Only much newer vehicles all breaking. Not seeing strong 1980-1990 4x4s there. Cars arent built like they used to be. Cruisers in Australia are massively overpriced, I work in a mine and they buy them for $36,000 from Dubai. Literal only difference is left hand drive. So Aussies overpay close to $60,000 on cruisers

[@rogerg6458]

Air bags will do it , it just a matter of time.

[@darcymackenzie7654]

I thought I was a mildly useless male until I watched Isabelle work..... now I know I really need to learn a whole lot more..... cheers, that was awesome... I have lived in a few remote places, not that remote though..... I would be the nogg wear the fly head nett.... Im blaming the Volvo trucks they made me drive in the semi outback....

[@TwoCrabsAdventures]

You guys are beast's. Inspiration travelling/working life. The people who had you both work on their cars are so lucky you were in Dare.

[@fwd9609]

Hadn’t seen your channel until I saw this video on my suggested list. Great video love seeing the work shop and the bush repairs. These episodes differentiate you guys other KZbinrs travelling. Keep them up!

[@xbgtfella]

Definitely be in any remote workshops interest to have a few cheap cruuser/ Hilux/prado etc carcasses lieing around space permitting for spares that may not be readily sourced asap. May be the difference between being back on the road asap or stranded indefinitely til the parts arrive. How it was done BITD and got many a motorist out of trouble and BOTR. You guys rock BTW.

[@bertfromnz9069]

great video guys, been there March 2019 all the way from NZ, more videos please!

[@madeleyinc]

I would rather an outback mechanic work on my equipment every day of the week, compared to city "mechanics. Outback mechanic = do it once, do it right. City mechanic = just keep swapping parts till it goes away.

[@kevinbeckwith7740]

No way could I do that. I used to clean windows from a 40’ ladder but fell off the roof of my house years ago and now terrified of heights now. My wife conquers her fear of heights busy going up the top of towers and standing on glass floors up there. I go up with her but don’t go anywhere near the windows. Well done.

[@darrenwalsh6965]

Love watching these videos - always interesting, and what a talented crew. Well done guys. 👍

[@johnpitt2742]

i lost a sway bar link in singlinton and i couldn'tfit the new one so i drove back to brisbane without one , was quite hairy so had just to take my time

[@davecooper4739]

Great content guys, keep it coming. Also great to see you’re keeping a sense of humour while dealing with shit, no pun intended 😉👌

[@turbolife5912]

Guys can I say impressive, you are great together and what you have to share is engaging informative and entertaining. My takeaway is maintenance and not just servicing there is a large gap in this particular area currently once upon a time your mechanic was a family friend who was a custodian for your safety and your vehicles maintenance not a franchised wealth creation system owned by a trust or corporation minimising taxation. Sorry, love your work keep doing what you do

[@davidhall2327]

The snapped chassis was a common failure in the highlands of PNG. This was in the old very rigid leaf spring days. They would snap just behind the cab. Over loading a principle fault but also using high tensile steel for chassis. Would stress harden and snap. We plated a lot.

[@jasonhoare3749]

Gday from SA. As far as durability of 4 wheelers, what would you say is your favorite top 3 vehicles in order from any brand or vintage. cheers.

[@jasonpushy]

just discovered this channel. it’s so fricken awesome. such great mechanics. so nice people.

[@MickBurns-ev1nn]

Let’s see. Get it fixed by an outback mechanic or walk home through the desert? Ummmm?😂😂😂

[@glengrant3884]

GREAT WORK GUYS!!💥💪 SHINE BRIGHT!!💥🙌👊💜

[@paulnapolitano98]

Learnt some great tips from you 2 outback mechanics

[@alanparkinson4772]

Just found you guys and subscribe,im from the UK and you two put ssssshhhhh in shit hot what a team you are guys keep them videos coming

[@roybrookton7938]

Good hint on your last job find 2 bolts with same thread cut heads off and screw in cv axle cone this allows a easier assembly then screw in a few bolts and remove the studs you made up saves trying to hold everything

[@rw_too]

Should muddy cars incur a surcharge? YES they should.