I Broke Down and it's a Disaster (Reality of Living in a 4x4)

[@evazubeck]

No, I still don’t want a Toyota. ✌️ 🚜

[@JD_Journey]

😭😅 peace of mind have no Price Eva frome the Toyota lover out There we still love you Eva 😂😂

[@DarthTrotter]

Then get a Shogun.

[@adm7673]

hi eva. please keep being strong ok. 💪

[@MarkWright1963]

You will get over it one day and buy a decent 4x4 ( All this from an ex Land Rover Service Manager)

[@sk61181]

Let's come back to this, few years down and...🤣 ✌🏽

[@tommynikon2283]

Landrover: turning driving enthusiasts into mechanics for more than 75 years! ps: Consider buying the official Shop Manuals for your vehicle; it takes the guesswork out for diagnosing things, and helpful for people doing the actual work. My Honda has the same and that $100 purchase has saved me big $$$. (mine look like two phone books.)

[@MrSupernova111]

I have the service manual for my Honda and its very useful. But even then, I wouldn't be able to carry my entire tool set with me on daily drives. I can't imagine working on my car in the middle of nowhere with makeshift tools.

[@MrJhchrist]

​@Lancashirelad That looks like a Hayes / Chilton kinda manual. What people call "Shop" manuals will be about 5x the size or bigger. They are the manuals for mechanics, not owners, and if you've never had one they are low key life changing. ESPECIALLY for sharing with your any mechanic outside of a dealership. Some shops don't use manuals at all, and you just kinda hope they have the right knowledge and skills. Most shops probably use a digital service like "All Data" which is better than a Hayes manual, but not a "shop" manual. But put a factory shop manual in the hands of any half decent mechanic and watch the problems melt away :)

[@MrJhchrist]

@Lancashirelad It takes less than 5 minutes of searching to find the workshop manual, parts catalog, engine manuals etc for a defender. Digital copies take up exactly zero space. But ok.

[@BBRC7612]

Well.. Its true that the original Land Rover specification was to avoid having to go to a garage and repair the vehicle in (battle) field. Since the 2000s this might be more challenging with engine technology and now the completely new Defender. My uncle has one (old 1996!) and they don't break down. Not major when they do.. Not forgetting they do get abused and used in all conditions!

[@deankamaruddin8211]

british engineering huhu

[@angryzombie8088]

My father always told me for millions of time that when you drive a car, you need to learn about it. With new car you probably didnt need to learn much, but with older car it will MAKE you learn about it, its all part of the process. Enjoy it like a cup of coffee.

[@danechristmas6570]

Correct!!

[@hossp2365]

This is so sad Eva. I wish you well. I have been a diesel mechanic for 40 yrs. If you want a Land Rover, any Land Rover, you have to fall in love with it and be prepared to constantly repair it. They really are that bad - and I have no love for any brand of vehicle. But, on the positive side, Defenders have been appreciating in value so get the thing repaired, sell it and buy something reliable. Or, smile each time it breaks, accepting that this is what it will do, and take it as part of the journey. Good luck.

[@martinwyke]

Land Rovers are actually one of the simplest vehicles to fix. The mechanical technology of a Defenders is thirty years old. There are several good KZbin channels dedicated to them. One of the best is "Britannica Restorations" who is an old school mechanic that knows his stuff. I can do basic mechanical repairs but I always learn something new from his videos. Land Rovers enthusiast have a saying, "They don't leak oil, they mark their territory". The place you placed that paper is below the engine, not the gearbox, which is further back, under the gear stick.

[@FelipeFerrazDF]

I live in Brazil and own a Defender. It’s so comforting to know I’m not alone with all those issues. So many times I’ve cried, in the middle of nowhere, only me, my wife and everything we own inside a broken Defender. But we still love her s2

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

Love ya Eva. Ever since I saw you did that 115 mile run you gained my respect forever. Gosh that was a feat.

[@husrebel494]

It's not just a car, I think most of us get you Eva, it's sheltered you, taken you places. It's no different than seeing your home break down. The best thing most humans can feel is that appreciation and respect to things that keep you alive and happy. Head up!

[@hasibmomen3570]

I really appreciate that she is following a video to learn how an engine works. It shows her great positive attitude.

[@barned]

Should have done that before buying an old car.

[@lulu25722]

@@G58 i really like Eva but i think she should watch how diesel engine work not petrol or am i wrong 🤔 i dont think she get any spark in diesel

[@frank-lr]

"Land Rover - turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" - and we love it :-)

[@davidwolstenholme3672]

positive attititude can van get a person over confident and end up dead

[@Francisco_Otero]

Every body up mount Everest had a great positive attitude.

[@robwainwright5387]

My dear, owning a Land Rover defender is an adventure all of it own. Don't worry about it. They can be fixed as they're not very high tech. But do remember, you do need a good set of tools and know how to use them. Good luck. 🤣🤣👊

[@mrneutral2917]

I feel your pain. Our transmission broke in Istanbul when we drove from Cyprus to France down to Greece. Exactly the same thing happened to us, expect it was on their motorway at 2:30 Sunday morning. The people were very friendly and we were lucky to get away 2 days later.

[@phoenixgaming20]

The toyota fanboy inside me wants to say ha should have bought a landcruiser, but the kind human part is saying it happens to every make and model of car, its just part of the fun of owning an older 4x4. If I could give you one pice of advice I've learnt from owning a 23 year old landcriuser its no one is going to love your car as much as you not even the mechanic everyone in the town recommends, the best part about older 4x4 is they are relatively simple and in an ideal world you'll learn how to do a lot of stuff yourself (yes it will take time) but after you've put in the work you'll be able to diognose problems yourself and even do simple fixes to get you back to somewhere you can get more help from.

[@murrayblair2159]

80 series land cruiser?😁

[@jamesb8467]

I completely agree Sincerely, -A 25 year old Land Cruiser owner

[@THICCTHICCTHICC]

@@murrayblair2159 Troopy boiii

[@companymann]

Nah, told you so.

[@orgtua4x48]

Ours 25 years old Toyota...we just choose the simple one..3L N/A engine..simple to fix..and ton of part available in our local part store...not fast..but always made it home after 1000km journey...LJ79 Land Cruiser...come visit our channel for some story

[@johannpretorius1620]

"Land-Rover. Turning owners into mechanics since 1948" Enjoy it! It feels like I am working on my 1976 Land-Rover constantly.

[@roguegunfighter9194]

I've never owned a new vehicle in my life, but I learned very early that a vehicle is a complex machine that you literally trust with your life every time you use it. Throughout my life I have built and customized a couple dozen cars and trucks (and even won trophies at a few local car shows) . The best advice I can give is that no matter what you drive, make it a point to learn as much as possible about that model, it's potential problems, and prioritize regular and routine maintenance. Pay very close attention to common problems with your make and model and to the warning signs that a problem is developing. It will save thousands in later repair costs.

[@frankd4763]

I have a 72 year old , 42 year old and 30 year old rover. I've driven from Maine to Key West to Oregon and all over the island of Jamaica . The 200tdi motor is bullet proof when maintained properly. I have never been stranded in one. Even if only in one wheel drive , or having to buy and skin a goat Deep In the bush of Jamaica for seals to fix oil seals. I've always made it home....

[@umarc9767]

There's a saying on 4x4 Forums where you find the most hardcore & experienced offroad lovers: A Land Rover would take you there! A Toyota would bring you back!

[@totoyputik]

Pinned this post LOL.

[@macwmcel8430]

Land Rover Defender is beatiful. But its not a strong car. Not a good project. Toyota and Jeep more miles without problems, more Joy, less headaches.

[@umarc9767]

@@scottrydings8579 FORD... which stands for Fix Or Repair Daily?? 😂😂😂 Dream on buddy! Toyota is built for 2 decades, Fords & Chevys 8 yrs max!

[@sstoneman5020]

@@umarc9767 or Found On Roadside - Dead. A secret to owning a Defender is to over service it and don't use cheap parts and expect them to last. A big problem with old Defenders is you just don't know how they've been looked after, usually run on a very small budget.

[@JaYoeNation]

Awe Eva... life is about bumps in the road. You will look back on this and appreciate it... just takes time. That is the frustrating cliché comment you dont need right now.

[@坡县沪漂]

Haha, Matt. Catch you here. How is your travel plan as I just listen your talk with the Honest talk through Padcast.

[@learningwithtahira9320]

Omg

[@tacocruiser4238]

JaYoe Nation just lurking lol.

[@MrSupernova111]

Yeah, until the vehicle gets stuck in the wrong country and we never hear of Eva again. Some people are very naive.

[@pietekoo5559]

Calling a rugged strong truck a "she", does nothing for its ego.

[@truter5243]

There are some amazing mechanic youtube channels out there, but for you who do not have a garage and space for a lot of tools I would highly recommend ChrisFix. Not only does he explain things very well, he goes over fixing and maintaining parts from the easiest like replacing a bulb to the hardest like fixing an engine and he does so in good detail. Some universities even use some of his content

[@Tubejudger]

Just so you know, I’m glad you show this part of your overland journey. Soon I will be doing the same and it’s good to know the pitfalls to hopefully avoid these situations or at least be prepared! Love you content! I can’t wait to see part 2. Oh, what happened to the inverter problem???

[@StewedElk]

I feel your pain Eva, whilst travelling through Spain in my 110 the front prop shaft snapped and it tore a hole through the passenger footwell narrowly missing my wife’s feet! However these things are only mechanical and can be fixed, your enthusiasm and zest for life is the driving force, and as long as you have that you can achieve anything. Defenders have been making mechanics out of their owners for 70 years, and I wouldn’t swap mine for anything. Good luck with your travels.

[@tomek5513.]

Owned a Model 88 (circa 1973) and I can appreciate your tribulations owning a Land Rover. Agree Rovers drives like a tamed wild beast. Yet, when they temperamental, and when stop working, they do it in style. Good luck with your travels.

[@demonsnails]

The ending felt like the ending of a good tv show! Such high production quality! Much respect

[@Lukionest]

I love the way your car tried to hug you back at 22:00. So sorry she only got 30 KM before breaking down again.

[@stevecooper2873]

Or eat her/warn her

[@sanelatutaris15]

I’m so sorry. I know how that feels. Hang in there. I live on a sailboat. Something always keeps breaking. This morning was my diesel heater but I fixed it quickly. As you live this lifestyle longer, it will become easier. You will know what to do eventually. Just be patient with yourself. All this is part of learning

[@ismailshah6227]

Cute

[@dafyddhumphreys8921]

I had a 30ft moody fin keel....everything seemed to cost £1000...became a joke but...what a way to live.

[@ridermanpatel4112]

Do you have a land rover too ?

[@dafyddhumphreys8921]

@@ridermanpatel4112 I got a discovery....goes anywhere but comfier. Terrain response. All Landys are amazing.

[@ridermanpatel4112]

@@dafyddhumphreys8921 Yes i do like landys , we owned one long time back . Just reliability was our only issue otherwise everyhting else is fantastic

[@MrVoyager4545]

Enjoyed the video but my heart goes out to you as I had changed out a transmission and it failed. Had to have original rebuilt. It can be heart breaking but hang in there you are doing a wonderful job with your channel. Also keep smiling despite everything, you wear your smile well.

[@brucelumsden94]

The only serious car trouble I have had was when my wife and I were on our honeymoon 42years ago. We were not driving a Land Rover. Had the vehicle repaired, only to have the same problem reoccur. Now smile over the memory.

[@levidaisyyoung220]

its never about the destination, its about the journey. and aye, you can crawl in the back of your home because its always with you, even if its broken down.. this is what makes a story.. much 💜 from Australia

[@nickward8887]

I feel for you, and I understand from my own LR experiences the feelings of frustration from breakdowns, but also the great joy when you are out exploring.....remember what does not kill you makes you stronger....

[@shutterlag192]

It doesn’t matter what car you have. If you plan to overland/live in a 4x4 full time you’re going to have to become a mechanic to make it work. That’s just part of the gig. Cars break, and they really break often when they go off road.

[@zaixai9441]

Because everyone carries a spare transmission and hoists with them.

[@shutterlag192]

@@zaixai9441 Just agreeing with her conclusion that she needs to learn if she's going to live this lifestyle. Sorry if you felt personally attacked

[@zaixai9441]

@@shutterlag192 why would I feel personally attacked? It's just a silly thing to say. She could be the best mechanic in the world but she wouldn't have been able to fix this on the road.

[@shutterlag192]

@@zaixai9441 sure but she was drawing larger life lessons from it, and I was simply agreeing. There is more going on here than just "oh my transmission broke" She's thinking about the grand picture of living out of this vehicle and her future with it.

[@lennyross2813]

Truth. If you own a car especially a 4x4, you have to learn how to fix it. 🙂

[@MaheshRMRPillai]

Oh my dear, you really make me love your Odyssey and the manners you pamper. Though it's not a good experience you experienced about the gearbox, the genuine and sincere documentary is really touching. Keep going. I'm happy that at last you a companion with you. God bless you.

[@adventurepantsmcgee]

I had my car towed once and I cried. It wasn't even that serious. I wasn't living in it or anything, but I had a good cry. You're a brave soul and so strong and resilient. 🔥 Keep your chin up.

[@vincentstevens5048]

You and I feel exactly the same about our Defenders. I've replaced a transfer box and had a major gearbox meltdown but despite this i love my 110 and wouldn't change her for the world. Our relationship has been rocky but love prevails 😏. Good luck Eva, you need it with Landies. PS..Keep an eye on your oil levels.

[@humourless682]

If you are wanting a working vehicle, maybe LR is not a good choice? Reliability is poor, and breakdowns frequent. so not ideal if it has to earn its living.

[@Poppageno]

@@humourless682 Well I can fix my 1960 LR with common hand tools. Can you do that with modern cars? No, there is too much computer/electronics to go wrong you need special training or special parts for. That goes for modern LR's too.

[@humourless682]

@@Poppageno I would agree completely! All modern can-bus vehicles are a nightmare, and I think are bad news. LR though has ALWAYS been unreliable with poor build quality, and major issues with rust. Best possible choice for a reliable overlander would be a pre can-bus Landcruiser.

[@cosmasgiyo1039]

Ohh thank you. Finally she recorded another intro. Brave and positive always trying to pick up the pieces and make it work out. Good job Eva

[@konnektlive]

A long time originally Iranian viewer and admirer of you, and what you do. Please keep doing what you're doing. Much love and Cheers!

[@carolineindacityphx]

I love how you tell stories and share your experiences. Don't give up! Your car will be back and running soon. ❤️❤️❤️

[@brgmini869]

Watching this today. Praying for the people of these cities. ❤️

[@harb9206]

My recommendation to you Eva, is to travel the most reliable way buy a Camel very reliable been tested for thousands of years and proved it self to be very reliable. no gas needed it eats what's available in nature, Jokes aside I really feel for you Eva, your attitude and spirit are an inspiration to many🙌

[@MrSupernova111]

Good one! lol

[@harb9206]

@evazubeck Imagin the caption Eva Zu Beck Ditched her Broken Defender for A Camel 😊

[@pietekoo5559]

Interesting story here. A guy drove his camel through the Sahara desert. As he went over dune after dune, the camel's chassis scraped through the sand and clogged up his jet eventually. The guy was just lolling back on the camel's back, smoking a cigarette, listening to the built-in radio for it was a rental camel. Eventually after a couple of days, the camel became sluggish. When he got to the nearest town, he steered the camel to a garage where a mechanic, who's clothes was dirty with camel hairs, was reparing other camels. The guy explained that the camel became sluggish. The mechanic told him to pull the camel spreadlegged over the pit and the mechanic went into the pit to inspect the underbelly of the camel. "Yes" the mechanic said "the jet is clogged with sand". The driver of the camel asked if he could fix it. The mechanic took two bricks and proceeded to hit the camel's balls from both side. The camel gave a loud bellow and took off, disappearing over the dunes. The driver said: "how am I gonna catch that camel again?" "Just come stand over the pit" said the mechanic.

[@luns486]

This is actually not as crazy an idea as you think. There is a wonderful biography called 'Tracks' about an Australian woman who trained her own wild camels and treked them across Australia. Eva has a very similar spirit and I have no doubt she could do it if she wanted to.

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

Ewa, kup se Opla z lat 1995-2005, nawet jak się zepsuje to go własnoręcznie naprawisz młotkiem i śrubokrętem wymieniając części za 100 euro.

[@artnoname1685]

...ale ona s*a kasą, więc oszczędzać nie musi. A opel beznadziejnie wygląda na fotkach. A głównie to się liczy!

[@ayonmahmud]

Getting any car broken is the most stressful thing one can experience. Best of luck for you. Stay blessed 🇧🇩

[@markm4606]

Hello from PHILADELPHIA, USA, Eva! So sorry to hear of the recent issues you're having with Odyssey, but we hope for you (and our happy viewing of your vlogs) that all will turn out well. We are taking the 30-day car video challenge with you and watched the same 1st video as you did! I've always wanted to learn more about cars and I feel inspired by you to do so. And that was a good first choice of videos! Explained things quite clearly for being about 80 years old! Keep.rolling, Eva, and be safe! 😊🥰...🚙

[@joyahpasarmalam]

It must be for a good reason you’re stuck in Cappadocia. That place is just not ready to let you go! I have never been there and now I wanna go there too, thanks to you! Wishing you all the best for next adventures, Eva!

[@johnnimbus8761]

Encouragement and respect from Tasmania Eva. Wishing you well for the upcoming repairs.

[@rouxboat9067]

haha tasmania gang

[@kaydesign]

I just had the same experience in the Landrover Series III of my brother. The biggest problem of Landrover is the poor accessibility. What a pain to work at. But… you get to love the cars anyway 🇬🇧😊

[@helenaglanville4924]

Thank you for sharing this Eva. I have a 20 year old car too and it’s broken down more times than I care to remember. I know the stress and pain your feeling, I really do. I want you to know that I think you are a strong and brave woman and these are qualities no can take away from you ❤️ hope you are doing better and I look forward to your next video 😘🤗

[@dangerous119]

The age of a vehicle has nothing to do with reliability....unless you do not maintain it. Most cars built between 1980-1999 are far more reliable than anything you can but now unless it is less than three years old. The problem is that most people neglect their vehicles once the warranty stop paying for maintenance

[@johnfair62]

Sorry you guys had trouble. Your hotel room was cool. The stone walls are awesome. Stay safe and enjoy your trip. Looking forward to more videos.

[@erlindarafal8366]

Thank God it happened near town Eva and Mike is with you. I can't imagine the situation if it happened in a very remote area without signal and you're totally alone.

[@V_For_Vigilante]

And late at night

[@teatea4952]

I believe she was never alone. He's been with her since she was in Socotra

[@thorstenwanoth6774]

my 300 TDI 90 was quiete good, Only threw one rear drive shaft in 3 years so stuck it in lock on the transfer case and continued on my journey. Gotta watch this to the end...

[@jimberryman185]

I am so sorry you're going through this Eva, it's never fun to break down, even less fun when you're far away from home. Good luck to you & Odyssey❤

[@kflecha1]

Eva is putting a lot of effort in learning and putting together her defender that is brave! I have no patience when is about car fixing issues 😆Eva keep going!!!💕

[@amjadmalik1570]

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[@kleinbiker1]

She spent all her time making it cute, and zero time learning how to work on vehicles.

[@kflecha1]

@@kleinbiker1 She is learning, she has posted her progress on instagram but if you don't like it don't watch it 😁

[@dangerous119]

@@kleinbiker1 Chris is exactly right though. She's completely out of her depth.

[@dangerous119]

@@kflecha1 she's cute Karla, so some of us will watch her no matter how many bad decisions she makes. Thanks for your suggestion, but no one needs you to tell them what to watch.

[@pth8888]

Every old cars or even humans will break down at some point in time. Your are a very brave girl and you will overcome this challenges. Stay safe and I look forward to your next video. I learned a lots from you. Best wishes from Singapore!

[@yourbestinfluence]

Despite being an avid Toyota fan and knowing many of them are frothing at the opportunity to diss the Land Rovers, I have to say your videos actually made me want an old Defender and I'm so happy you chose to show the real side of what owning an old car can look like. Land Rover or not, not knowing the complete history of an old car can present problems, Toyotas included. Thankful you're safe and looking forward to future content :)

[@timdriman4253]

Greetings for South Africa.... I am super-impressed.... A lot of guys would go to pieces if this happened to them...As I said before, Eva, you are one hell-of-a gutsy gal! I am sure that many have told you that Land Rovers are not the best vehicles for this kind of touring. Even when we do road trips in Africa, it's ALL Toyota! And for a very good reason 🤐 Really looking forward to your next escapade, and hope you sort that Landie out! Take care, and be safe out there.

[@Poppageno]

Toyota's are in lots of countries because Land Rover in the Leyland years abandoned those markets. My only car is a 1960 Land Rover.

[@Jesusdonttakeitpersonally]

She can choose what she shows on camera. She might have had full on meltdown and cry.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Your upload is truly irresistible. This is the best video I have come across today.

[@idalia5056]

OMG I'm suffering with you, I hope Oddisey get fixed soon! Stay strong and cultivate patient 🧘‍♀️

[@toreking1]

So sorry for your breakdown, own a 26 year old Montero, learned the bad way, but it takes me everywhere I want slowly of course but it gets there, don’t regret a bit, just enjoy the ride the good and the bad it all counts at the end.

[@janaeggleston235]

Oh Eva. Only good thing about this is that I know you are beyond this already and off adventuring, ... I'm very positive for you!

[@midwestlakelife]

Ahhhh to be young and have patience. I once had that kind of patience to remain steadfast when everything would go wrong. A bit older now and I'm happy to watch your trials and tribulations as I nest at home in my lakehouse. My travel days are over. I've had my fill of planes, trains and automobiles.

[@cherrysIushie]

Hahahah that’s really nice

[@joeyshofner639]

I love seeing the truck hug you back. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@BLinDPAnCakE]

Hey Eva! I just stumbled upon your channel and I really enjoy the content. I don't think you should listen to all the toyota fans in the comments boasting about how a toyota would have been a better choice, or that you should buy a yoyota, or any other car for that matter. You seem like a person that like to follow your heart, and have genuine passion for everything that you do. I think for that reason alone a Land Rover is the best choice for you. Toyota people can't understand why us Land Rover people love our cars that much, and I think that might infuriate them to a certain extent. At least so much for them to be commenting and bragging "jokingly" on videos like this. It's never the other way around. Maybe because Toyotas don't break down as often. What do I know. There were certainly many other cars at the mechanic. Be proud of your Defender and love it to death, because it is gorgeous and capable and have as close to a soul as a car can have. Cheers form Norway.

[@Leo-lj6vs]

Sorry Eva for your troubles. I had the same thing happened to my old car and it's not fun. Good luck and keep up your spirit.

[@MrSupernova111]

I don't know anything about Defenders but I know about cars repairs as I've worked on my personal vehicles for over 20 years. I'm glad that you're learning about your car. You need to invest in some decent tools that you can take with you and get used to the idea of doing lots of preventive maintenance (replace parts before they break) . Also, get the car's service manual (pdf version) and save it to your laptop. Lastly, I can't remember if you upgraded your suspension but with all the extra weight you carry everywhere you should figure out how to upgrade your suspension to handle the added weight before suspension parts start breaking as well.

[@rexx9496]

She's lucky that this has been happening close to towns and not hundreds of miles away in the middle of nowhere. Honestly after these experiences I'd be a little bit spooked about going off the beaten path in something that isn't reliable.

[@davidfrey5654]

Exactly Rexx. Can you imagine being on the top of some mountain and having her transmission going out. And after it goes out twice, I wouldn't take that thing up into the mountains again.

[@michaelharris1455]

the thing about that Rover, is that finding a mechanic, and parts, for one can be done even more places than a Toyota.

[@dachet10]

That is the totally wrong attitude. Eva embraces the challenge, which is the only way. I have had my defender for about 15 years. She has broken down many times but has never left me stuck ever!

[@dangerous119]

@@dachet10 we will see if Eva is really going to embrace the challenges of living in a defender. I get the impression that the adventures she seeks are not about vehicle repair.

[@dangerous119]

@@etrevmh if you listen to nothing else....listen to what THIS person said. This is like living on a boat when you don't know how to swim. Life filled with anxiety will hinder your adventures

[@super.zdravko]

Unfortunately the Land Rover reliability cliché is not a myth. Get used to constant repairs.

[@Bet-vx3fg]

woman buys a car by color 😀

[@SleepyWolvy]

@@Bet-vx3fg literally lol'd reading the title, and then she said she didn't expect her land rover to break down on her LOL! No way

[@datt5698]

Not like she can't afford repairs... she is making about 120k per year after she pays taxes.

[@tatiana11158]

Well, she can always change it for a Jeep! 😂😂😂😂

[@rdmineer1]

People misuse their 4x4 and ignore its maintenance requirements. Even worse, they attempt to reengineer the things developed over many decades with fancy wheels and lift kits, all for show. Then they wonder why it breaks? Land Rover conquered Africa and India, and many other places, long before Toyota made a real truck, which Hino actually produces. Even Range Rover is not the same as the Defender, though not helping their reputation. Jeep? Ram? HA! Nice when new and they have great engines, but the transmission and brakes fail way too soon. Chrysler built the best of those in the 1960s. Besides, they are already rusting on the way to the dealership. My sister's Liberty has lost both front wheels - TWICE! No way will I ever have one.

[@mhp3723]

Hi Eva, this is Mohsen. My wife and I are living in Cappadocia and and my Turkish is quiet good. Do you need any help to translate? I am gladly ready to help just let me know if you need.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

One thing I learned from our vehicle which was purchased brand new but after some years, when one part broke down and had to be replaced, sooner than later another part would broke and must be replaced. My late Dad was very patient but knew when to accept the fact to let go of the vehicle and sold it. Much more for Eva doing road-trips, her vehicle could be compared to a ship that is no longet seaworthy, it's hard to be stranded in the middle of the ocean, in her case, the basic thing of having a reliable transport is not even sure. Soon it wil break again and more expenses will be incurred.

[@kraventhearcher]

You're not the lone ranger here. All of we overlanding and moto adventure people have to learn as we go, sometimes nearly starting over with each new vehicle we get. You're doing what you can with what you have, which is part of the adventure that makes it fun to tell about afterward. It always sucks when you're in the middle of it. Hang in there. I have a land cruiser and they have their problems too.

[@marccolomayt82094]

Eva's new intro & content, I love it!

[@arvindesamito]

You're so brave! Absolutely amazing

[@jamesmallard8815]

How is this brave?

[@SleepyWolvy]

This is not brave, this is her ignorance buying a landy expecting it to not break down lol. This is reality hitting as expected.

[@pajinasvashtara]

Since you are offroading and often driving away from urban areas, you could find out which parts are often breaking down on your car, smaller things like some joints and gaskets and similar things that are not big deal for any mechanic to replace it, which are not expensive but may be hard to find, so you can have it spare parts just in case.

[@MrSupernova111]

Forget having spares. Just replace them in advance.

[@pajinasvashtara]

@@MrSupernova111 Doesn't work that way... when you are offroading often then things on your car are breaking and wasting. Of course you replace all suspicious parts, but you can't replace all that parts that are wasting 'just in case' every day, or every week (unless you are professional rally driver with support crew and sponsors)

[@MrSupernova111]

@@pajinasvashtara . There is a limit to how much weight you can carry in a vehicle including tools and parts. The best thing to do is to replace what you can upfront and stay proactive. You can't carry all sorts of parts in the hopes you got the one that's going to break on you while on the road. Also, car maintenance require lots of specialty tools. Imagine carrying tools to replace suspension components, fluid lines, sensors, etc... then all sorts of fluids on top of all that. Its not doable.

[@pajinasvashtara]

@@MrSupernova111 I was not talking about all that, i think that I was clear when I said joints, gaskets and bearings, a small box or bag with parts which you can replace on your own with simple tools. Parts that are most likely to break down when you are in trouble stucked somewhere in hills and mud, moments when you overload your car and break something just to get out of that situation. Btw, most things on car are reparable with regular tools, and you don't need to make full service anyway, just to get back somewhere to solve the things on right way. As I said before, when offroading, you are are away from city, people and everything, and after a while you know better car and know what to expect to break, and, well, yes... it's not unusual that same things are breaking again and again. It has nothing to do with driving a car in the city and on the road.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@pajinasvashtara . How the hell you going to replace a bearing on the side of the road without all sorts of specialty tools to remove the arm control, hub, tie rods, and the bearing itself?? Also, what gaskets?? You think Eva is going to replace her engine's head gasket on the side of the road? What a joke! You seriously expect someone to carry all that junk with them while traveling?? I think its clear you have no idea what you're talking about. Good day!

[@cleanthegreen]

Swap out for new a new clutch disc and pressure plate too just to make sure.. Stock up on rubber replacement parts and hydraulic pistons for your Clutch Master and Secondary Clutch Master to help prep for future clutch problems and a t least a liter of DOT3 hydraulic fluid too. These are generally cheap wherever you are, I think.

[@adamsawyer779]

Sorry to hear about your recurring car trouble Eva. Hope it gets sorted out. You show a slightly rough part of reality in a distinguished way. So distinguished, that I'm not always in the right frame to appreciate it ... 🙄 But still, wish you safety and the smoothest available path, in your endeavors.

[@paulmatulavich7321]

Actually surprised that all the repair came to was $550.00 USD. That is considered cheap here in the US., let alone Turkey. Looking forward to part two, and hope all went well.

[@NormanF62]

Hopefully she got a warranty on the repair. That’s a lot to pay to fix a transmission and in cases like this it should be covered if something goes wrong within their repair period, typically 90 days.

[@overlandready]

@@NormanF62 Hopoefully, I know a lot of overlanders that have been bit by the "line of sight" warranty. it's not uncommon to get things bodged as they know things will not be coming back... :-(

[@iolair1973]

The average monthly salary in Turkey is just over $800 USD, so labour is cheaper.

[@guy0725]

It’s so easy from the comfort of our living room to say « you should have done this, you should have done that » Sending you some positive vibe & don’t give up Eva, another great adventures are on the way !!

[@lexagem5337]

I just love watching you. Love your energy💪❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@palashranjanbhaumick5583]

One hell of an adventure!!! So very true. Yet, after so much of trouble, you've managed to captured some outstanding visuals! Excellent script!

[@CodySkidmorenh]

Others may have mentioned this already, but usually adding a few new parts in a worn transmission just breaks whatever old parts still exist. This is true of all vehicles. Don't give up. Hang in there. I've also installed a new engine only to have it destroy an old transmission.

[@t41l]

It's all about the adventure. There will always be "safer" options, but then it wouldn't be an adventure.

[@theycallmeskillet5840]

When you get to where you're going, you may want to look into upgrading your transmission and transfer case. They might be fine in stock form, but you're adding more stress with the extra weight you're carrying and with what I'm assuming are larger tires. And the old black and white mechanical videos just can't be beat for learning the basic components of your vehicle and what they do

[@rileydillon6587]

Upgrade to what? There’s nothing wrong with the Ashcroft units that are in there, the issue is usually poor maintenance or incorrect usage.

[@craigme2583]

Cheaper to buy another car

[@onetonlandrover]

Yeah I've been saying for a while that that wheel & tyre combination is sub-optimal. 235/85R16 ATs would be much better for this kind of travelling.

[@noorafridi2380]

You know what Eva, I've been following u since 2018 when you came to my country Pakistan and spent more than a year here. You've been an inspiration to me since then. You are the strongest person I relate myself to. So don't give up baby, you've come a long way which many can only dream of. ❤️😘

[@bellaangus1213]

Good luck 🍀

[@lostreb]

Rule #1...Everything that is mechanical "will break down" in spite of our best preventative maintenance practices. Just to make you feel a little better? My last Transmission rebuild was $ 1750.00 (US) almost 2 years ago. Second, the electric fuel pump (in the tank) on the same vehicle failed. After being towed 120 miles to the mechanic where I live, it was replaced (with an OEM Fuel Pump) at $ 670.00. OK...Everything's great, right!?!?!?!? WRONG!!!! Less than a month later, it failed on me "again" and after hours waiting, it's towed back, and the replacement pump was bad. I get it back, and 45 days later, it fails again!!!!! So much for peace of mind with having a defective fuel pump replaced by an OEM Fuel Pump, and expecting no further problems. Here's what is really upsetting. The tow bills for these breakdowns was still over $ 1700.00, even though the 2nd and 3rd fuel pumps were replaced under warranty, warranty does "not" cover Towing Costs!!! Please know that no matter how much care you take doing preventive maintenance, $#*t Happens, and there is not "thing one" we can do about it!!!! Please always expect the unexpected, no matter how much you plan for the unexpected to "not" happen. Please do not let these problems get you down. While that might seem easy to say, please keep in mind when I've been waiting for over 4 hours for the tow truck to tow me back to have the fuel pump replaced under warranty, and shelled out a minimum of $ 650.00 to have it towed back every time!?!?!?! That does nothing to help anyone's mental attitude knowing one has done anything and everything they can possibly think of to avoid these situations. Again...$#*t Happens...In spite of our efforts.

[@armunro]

I always think everything can be fixed. Where labour is cheap they will spend more time fixing it and just replace what broke (eg a small part); where labour is expensive they will change whole units as its cheaper (labour > than the part costs). 4wd off roading is going to be hard on a vehical, and that is where you learn how to drive it carefully (and thus break less things). I think you learn that from experience. I have had a couple of pickups in Thailand and you learn to drive carefully off road to reduce breakages. Hope this helps!

[@Fayelin449]

There’s a saying in South Africa , the British made the defender and sold it in South Africa as revenge for the Boer War. Just saying.

[@davescrivens2797]

I’ve driven Land-Rovers for 30 years and still absolutely love them! My defender TD5 has done 320k miles, I’ve over loaded it, battered it, driven miles, waded through steams, ploughed through mud and just about everything else you can imagine doing with a pretty indestructible vehicle! I am though on my third gearbox - I think you just have to look at it like a replaceable part! Which is one of the best things about a Landy - they’re completely made up of replaceable parts! I wouldn’t swap mine for anything else.

[@einfelder8262]

They are completely made of spare parts after a few years. You wouldn't swap it because to do that you need to find someone who wants it.....

[@garypeatling7927]

The mot people just failed my td5 on rear chassis rot and basically wont retest it unless whole rear chassis replaced sham still drives good 300000 miles engine amazing no dif noise on 2nd gearbox

[@whateverrandomnumber]

I have never seen any problems with either the transmission nor with the Central differential in a Defender. As long as you use the proper gear (and use the reduction if needed), these things outlast the engine by a factor of 3. I'm truly sorry you're going through this.

[@onetonlandrover]

Tdcis are known for spitting out the connecting shaft between the gearbox and transfer box unfortunately.

[@mikehurley5052]

Bullshit, Land Rover transmission is total crap, i have replaced loads.

[@whateverrandomnumber]

@@mikehurley5052 may they be classic cases of misuse? 🤔 Also, the recommended fluid for the transmission used to be ATF Dexron III, which totally sucks and all the problems related (overheating, difficulty engaging some gears, synchros going bust earlier then expected) are easily remedied using MTF-94 fluid.

[@charlineoverlanding]

I think we all keep learning about cars all the time, that’s it. All of us. Mechanics is a real thing, it’s so complex. You definitely motivated me in getting some courses. I’ll definitely need to improve my skills as well. Thank you for inspiring me all the time through your videos. Women do it, and women do it well. Keep going Eva!!!! 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@swaspc7618]

Hello Eva, I also recently had a problem with my gears. Suddenly I was having trouble changing gears, it was hard to put first gear or to shift to any other gear, in the end, I was barely able to get to safety with only the third gear. When this happens make a test: If the engine is off and you are able to go through the gears, it is the clutch. If the engine is off and you can't go through the gears, the gearbox could be damaged (low on oil can be a motive) If it is the clutch, probably it is low on fluid. Check the clutch fluid reservoir. If look empty add fluid until is almost to the top, you will only need 50 to 75ml (brake/clutch fluid). Now, pump the clutch, start the engine and try the gears, you will have to try a few times. In the end, you will be able to go through all the gears. The system needs to be bled, but if you're lucky, will work only with the pumps and you will be able to drive normally. Check if you have any leaks in the clutch slave cylinder (engine bay deep inside, close to the exhaust L). Anyway if you don't have fluid, you can drive for a very short period with the third gear (in flat terrain). To do that, with the engine off, select the third gear, push the clutch and turn on the engine, start to drive. When you stop if you can switch to neutral, keep the clutch pressed and kill the engine. I have had my TD5 for almost 20 years, with very few problems. I broke once the belt but that was my fault for not changing it when was the right time. The Defender is not that they are not reliable. They need maintenance. Find a good, passionate Land Rover mechanic and make a full maintenance check. If you make a friendship with him even better. Do that before you went to the Gobi desert or any other remote areas ;) Be safe and enjoy your Defender!

[@tomriley5790]

The good think about a defender is that when it breaks down it can be fixed! Lets face it perfect is boring, it takes bravery to drive a 4x4 with character and you know who the world belongs to :-)! Very impressive to see you hadling it all so well... This is hard... but you can do hard things ;-)! (Nice to see Odyssey giving you a hug back too :-)!)

[@einfelder8262]

The good thing about a defender is it can be fixed, twice, three times, four times, and that's within a month on one component....... So technically simple even a backyard "mechanic" in Turkey can't fix it the first time.

nobody expected an old Land Rover to brea... oh wait we just waited for this all of the time

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

I've had toyotas, nissans, jeeps, and now own two military land rovers. the rovers have never broken down in a way that stranded me, all the others have.

[@THICCTHICCTHICC]

@@TheAussieRepairGuy Have you ever had a LandCruiser Troopcarrier though? They're literally the only car used in the Australian outback

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

@@THICCTHICCTHICC lol yes, they are good, but have just as many breakdowns as the rovers, with the added feature that most get thrashed or modded beyond belief. My folks own an 80 series, and my mates all have variations as well

[@MrElmag12]

@@TheAussieRepairGuy the military models are better built and go through tough testing before been approved for the army.

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

@@MrElmag12 they are basically a wolf. Lt95 gearbox and isuzu 4bd1 engine. Only thing really special is heavy axles and fancy bull bars

[@CSTerry-hq3xf]

When you talked about learning for 30 days I 100% thought you were about to segway into a Skillshare ad.

[@grozint]

I'm rooting for you, Eva. It's good that Mike is there so you don't have to deal with this alone.

[@beyzaxoxo]

I just went to Bayar Otomotiv and asked where you were at 😂 sooo sad to hear you are already gone 😕 have a nice trip tho ❤🌸💐

[@mikeattheimagebusiness6215]

In my experience Landrover’s get a lot of abuse/hard work and so a 16 year old one is likely to have issues, just like any similar vehicle. They tend to need high quality maintenance by people that know their peculiarities. As you found out, there are lots of Landrover community members and stacks of repair videos on KZbin. Best to stick to ‘how to’ videos on Defenders specifically. Bad luck to get a complete break down, rather than a limp home issue. Mine stuck in first recently and had to be recovered (140 miles) but my Defender expert had it fixed in a few hours. Hope it worked out well for you, plot out your LR specialists in advance! Good luck.

[@NormanF62]

All my cars have been used and I’ve loved them to death. The new car smell isn’t worth the depreciation and a new car depreciates the moment you drive it off the dealer lot.

[@thankyou7491]

Eva., my two young daughters and I follow you! We love your page! We owned a 27 year old Land cruiser fj80, 230k miles later we never had any issues for over 27 years. I know you like defenders, but being in desolate areas I could not afford taking chances of breaking down in the middle of nowhere ! We sold her and bought 200 series for the next 27 years. We have put 145k on her already. Be well!

[@danielazziptrips]

The reality is, adventures are made from challenging times - and there's always something we learn from it! Love how positive you remain through the tough times! hang in there :D

[@MrSupernova111]

Yes, until your car dies in the wrong place and you're never heard of again.

[@danielazziptrips]

@@MrSupernova111 well, I believe that something like that can happen regardless. The fact that you decide to go on adventures can always bring challenges, but so can live your normal life 😉 so not trying things out for fear of bad stuff happening will be a shame (at least for me), because bad things can happen anyways.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@danielazziptrips . I'm not one to live in fear but I don't make a habit of neglecting my car's maintenance before going on a trip across Europe with said car. Eva's car is 16 years old and she should have done major upgrades and modifications before taking the car on such a trip. This is just plain reckless.

[@danielazziptrips]

@@MrSupernova111 I understand your point, I just feel like we can't be experts in everything and sometimes we miss stuff - and that's why things go wrong - but there's no point in shaming others for not having the complete knowledge in everything. You might not neglect that, but I am sure you will neglect other things in life without even be aware of it. We're all humans, none of us know everything, and none of us do things completely right 🤷‍♀️

[@hosseinesmaeilisohi5472]

Hi Eva nice video, just want to let you know to pump THE CLUTCH PEDAL a few times before changing gears that's make it easy and when you want to START an engine hold on to the clutch before starting especially on a cold day. then release the clutch to get warmed up (very cold cast iron gears can easily break). you need to ask a mature landrover owner to give you a bit of advice for maintaining if you don't want to change your defender TO hassle-free TOYOTA, !! all the best dear. 🍀♣

[@sundaycurtains6343]

I feel your pain. As a person who loves to travel. I’ve had to replace numerous transmissions and vehicles as well.

[@wolfgangwust5883]

Breakdowns and subsequent repairs add to the adventure. While you are feeling pretty shitty while it happens, later on it will come down to just another travel episode. Don't ask how I know...

[@ARTSMATH]

I really admire you miss eva, from Philippines

[@friedrichbaur5016]

Yes, a Land Rover takes you where ever you want - and a Toyota bring you back :-)) don't worry about! all the best and greetings from a Land Rover owner for almost 32 years!

[@SantoRedentor]

Love the messages from your future self telling you about what's to come.