Our engine broke (what's next?) - EP 107

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Last week we took on the road with our Land Rover Defender the Albatross on our 5th continent! Australia. A beautiful week of discoveries driving up the West Australia coastline. Unfortunately, after 2 years being on the roads of the world with not much trouble it was our time. A heavy white smoke came out of the exhaust and bonnet... and in just a few seconds we were stopped on the side of the road not going any further.
A hard stop as we were heading north and launching a beautiful Australia lap and mainly a lot of uncertainty. What to do? What are our options? What is the timeline? We were lucky to be still next to a decent size town of Geraldton, but even there things take time to arrive...
We were mainly lucky to get picked up by Julian and Jess who have been the most generous humans through this challenge. To new friends!
By the end of the video we need to make a significant decision...
Thank you for the support week in, week out,
Until next week, take care!
Nick & Mathilde
00:00 intro
01:25 Everything was going well
02:05 The smoke
03:38 Saint Julian
05:25 Test#1
07:52 Silver lining
09:33 Test#2
10:45 Incogni
13:07 The conclusion...
15:15 Engine shopping
17:56 All the good things
19:55 Ready for what comes next?
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[@NextMeridianExpedition]

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[@chaosncheckt9356]

Wow, with all the negative in the world, it is awesome to see there are really great people out there. My wife and I overland pulling a small teardrop and in the five years of our adventure, I can say that 99% of the people we come across are great. Whether we needed help, or stopped to help someone else, it always restored our faith in humanity. I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2023 and over the five months on the trail, I met great folks. Wishing you all the best and while such a repair can be overwhelming, hang in there. You guys are awesome.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much for the kind wishes! yes I agree I learnt that as well this world is mostly made a great great people. wow the Appalachian impressive !!!

[@nerdskiii]

What a aussie legend! 👍I am glad to be Aussie knowing there are other good aussies out there like this.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Legend! really a top top family we met here. incredible! they really are the best. we found Aussies quite friendly and super hospitable so far

[@tedndg]

Hang in there guys and thank God for people for like Julian🙏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Best guy! We renamed him Saint Julian

[@dantheman6159]

What a legend Julian is. Proud of him. Great host

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

the best

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Still amazed you found the right people to rescue and host you at this difficult time. Hope the swap goes well.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it is really amazing what people do. we learn a great deal and hope we can give back when we are settled.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Hang in there guys, it will all work out. How could it not with your positive energy and attitude! Aussies will always help out if we can, Julian is a bloody legend!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Julian... is the legend! hahahah thanks a lot!

[@andreasweber7828]

LR mechanic arrives in a Grenadier. Haha, that’s a statement.- what a legend

[@darrenhaywood9260]

I was going to say the same thing. LR specialist turns up in the Grenny 😂. What a legend.

[@raymondallo9947]

That was the first thing I noticed too. Hilarious. I almost bought the Grenadier, but then decided I loved my Defender 110 too much.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahaa he has also 3 defender. He s not only working on landies. He is a really cool guy just passionate with cars and special attachement to Land Rover

[@brianAUS65]

Makes me proud to be an Aussie! What great people. Glad that such a bad situation could showcase such great generosity in a world that needs more of that! Very much looking forward to following the rest of your Australian trip - there is so much to see with extraordinary contrasts and beauty across this amazing land. Hope you organise a meet and greet somewhere near Sydney when you are passing through.

[@heatherandrews2057]

So many blessings! This could have been such a disaster. Your ability to see “the glass half full” as opposed to “half empty” is admirable. Think of all the encouraging happenings: you weren’t in a remote area, Julian stopped by, his family were superb and welcoming hosts, you had a comfortable abode, you found the perfect engine, it was in Australia, a Defender mechanic was close by and available, loads more. That all isn’t a coincidence…God is orchestrating things for you!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we are lucky to have found the guys it is incredible 😍😍😍

[@crivensro]

I feel with you! Having such a massive engine failure is disheartening and such a financial setback! But that made it possible for you to meet Julian! These encounters are at the heart of overlanding and you forge friendships for life! And with the new engine Albo will lead you to many, many thousand more miles and adventures carefree! Heartfelt thanks to Julian and his family!

[@trollhunter8148]

they are very rich people

[@crivensro]

@@trollhunter8148 I do not think so. They work and save hard to afford their adventures!

[@noidea2655]

​@@crivensrothink again. Just look at how they built the car from the get-go - and take.into consideration their ages as well..

[@neilmacdonald8148]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune guys. Glad that you met a legend like Julian ... single handedly restoring faith in humanity. I guess though, mechanical setbacks are expected after 81000 km's or so. I'm really glad you're continuing your adventures. I've only just caught up after watching all your adventure videos. I donated some cash to your GoFundMe to see you back on the road. Looking forward to seeing you in Brisbane or Queensland at least. Take care and keep safe.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you so much Neil it is an amazing support! we just finished the engine swap what a relief and not possible without you

[@jackierichards33]

Thank you so very much Julian and family for coming to the rescue of our intrepid explorers Mathilde & Nick. Perhaps positive, helpful, open minded people draw like minded people to them Mathilde. Once again I am convinced that there are so many good people in this world. If we all worked together like this what an awesome world it would be. 😊

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Hang in there y’all will be back on the road in no time. Thank God for putting people like Julian and his family on your path when y’all need a helping hand and the awesome Land Rover mechanic that y’all meet earlier. Also are y’all going to have to change the papers on Albo because of the new engine?

[@sunnmittal]

If you believe in destiny than this was written. Look at the positive side, you met an amazing human being - Julian, you got connected to another big Landover mechanics community in a new country, your Albo will run smooth for rest of Aussie, asia trip. Sometime god has some different plans, you know. Glad you found out engine and every thing is good. Cheers, I am waiting to see more of Australia adventure. ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes totally agree all of this was meant to be! but it s sometime hard to accept hahaha

[@andrewlisenby9693]

You aren't lucky, you are blessed, Nick and Mathilde! With faith, you will receive back a portion of what you give. Love and blessings to you both on the remainder of your journeys.

[@aislingbooks]

Wow - incredible luck, you guys. And hats off to the Australians for being so fantastically hospitable! The plus side is that needing to replace Albo's engine didn't happen in a developing country, where getting what you've needed and wanted would've been so much harder if not impossible.

[@JanKowalski-yu9fx]

In developing country somebody would fix such an engine during weekend for small money 😊

[@aislingbooks]

What a nice thought. ☺But quite often there is the will but not the way.

[@grahames9228]

Legendary Aussie generosity is still alive and well. Well done Julian.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Totally! These people are next level. A good lesson for us to try to lift up to their level in the future

[@stuartrollings602]

Soooo…we r going with a engine swap! Well howdy Albies! What a episode of trial and tribulations! Love your patience the the wonderful people of Australia! Saddle up and happier trails to y’all! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱🙏

[@passingthroughtime6841]

You are both very very very lucky to be meeting these super nice helpful people in Australia. You just don't know how lucky you are. ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh we feel it was so lucky incredible

[@dahobi]

This all feels so familiar. Friday afternoon, full breakdown in the middle of nowhere.Haute Provence in France and in Australia! YESS!!! 😁👍🫶 The perks of Overlanding! Great video and keep up the good hope! Australia got your back ☀️🇭🇲. So great, to have you over here on this big Island. My best wishes for the engine swap and upcoming travels. WA is beautiful! If I get my 🚐 repaired, maybe I see you on the road. Would be awesome! Happy travels! 👋

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh non... desolee de lire ca! good luck with that! haute Provence is gorgeous though... that s a good place to be stuck in and the food is good ! All the best of luck! maybe wee you one day

[@bradtottman1425]

Glad you got sorted and have found great Aussies to help you out..yes you are lucky!!😁

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

the best people honestly

[@deborahhumes7533]

While you are getting the engine swapped out, it might be a good idea to have a Roo bar installed on the front.

[@paulstaheli2710]

Hi Nick & Mathilde, it's an unwanted experience but you'll benefit and also your rescuers. Way back in 1980 me and my wife experienced almost the same when we needed to change the engine of a Ford Transit. We met Georg Atherton at the Salvation Army in Dee Why near Sydney and he replaced the second hand engine at his backyard before we took off to Adelaide Melbourne Canberra and back to Dee Why. We are still keeping in touch with George and Gweneth Atherton and families until today ❤ Good luck Nick & Mathilde 🙏🏼

[@isabellevougny4038]

Paysages mécaniques… ça change ! J’adore le jardin de votre super hôte ❤👍 magique 😘

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

merci mam !!!

[@TANKampers]

What a disaster guys! So glad you were able to get this work done and get back on the road! Now it's our turn...we rolled our TANK in the desert last weekend! It will take a few weeks to source the parts and fix the body panels, but we're on our way!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh nooooo! Sorry to read you… where did that happen ?

[@TANKampers]

@@NextMeridianExpedition It happened here in Saudi Arabia (where we are waiting for you!)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

@@TANKampers omg … good luck with that! Coming! We re on our way hahaha

[@denissy-qn6xz]

​@@TANKampers why did you buy Chinese car? Didn't you know about their unreliability?

[@TANKampers]

@@denissy-qn6xz Do you mean like the legacy Defenders? LOL! I thought the same as you, until I researched it, and drove it. There is nothing unreliable about this car! While Chinese cars have had a reputation for unreliability in the past, that's changed significantly. GWM has invested heavily in quality and technology, and many of their vehicles now meet or exceed international standards. The TANK 300 offers great value for money with its advanced features and off-road capabilities. Plus, the comprehensive warranty and customer support provide additional peace of mind. I've found it to be a reliable and well-built vehicle, and Chinese car brands are increasingly being recognized for their improvements and quality on the global stage. The TANK 300 comes with a 10-year warranty in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the manufacturer's confidence in the vehicle's durability and reliability. This extended warranty provides long-term peace of mind, ensuring support and coverage for a significant period. Do you know any other manufacturer that offers this??

[@anamsohail8904]

It's awesome to see Julian's kindness shine through his actions. He was eager to help right away and Albo is ready for a fresh start! Keep Going!

[@Coordinator61]

This man helping you out is a legend. Amazing what he did. Hopefully all turns out fine in the end. I still believe a Toyota Land Cruiser is the better deal on reliability worldwide.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

total legend!!!

[@highvibe4839]

Hiya or as we say in Oz Gday, you couldn’t write this as a script, thankfully the Aussie Spirit appears to live on through our generations, you cannot beat our old school Aussie and their work ethics, including Julian’s generosity, what were the chances of a Good Samaritan, whose a diesel mechanic with lovely accommodation for you, whilst under duress in a foreign country! I also follow itchy boots, her travels also highlight so many good people globally, restoring humanity, best wishes for a quick return to your adventures.. enjoy🌺🇦🇺

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is really what comes back all the time. It is surprisingly the norm on the road. But those people are next level. A big lesson for us. We shall give back in a way or another in the future.

[@ronfinch5532]

It’s hard to see Albo down. But it’s awesome to find help from super nice folks that you’ve never met before! I’ll be praying for you and the new engine can make the rest of the journey with little too no more issues.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes I mean where in the world would we imagine seeing that those people are 🫶🫶🫶

[@user-rp4xe8gj9k]

What a legend. God bless him and his family. Makes you feel so good that there are good people around just doing good deeds in the world 🌎

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

the best people !

[@sherylryan7038]

Aussie hospitality is the best in the world no worries only sunshine look forward the best is still to come❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes aussies are the best

[@russmartin4189]

It's been a while. It seems the engine replacement didn't go as planned. No doubt you will explain everything when you post your next video. Hopefully, you had some great expeiences anyway. See you soon!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello !!! Yes it took longer but we made it through ! We left a message on the community tab of the channel to inform we were skipping one week. But now the video is out! And we will catch up slowly with answering comments ❤️ thanks for your support always

[@johnalden5821]

Tough luck on the breakdown, but what a blessing that it happened where somebody could come to your rescue. So far, everyone you've met in Australia seems to be good people.

[@user-tx8hd2jw7u]

Be careful who you get a replacement or rebuilt engine from, they may sound great but! Many engine rebuilders really do cut corners rebuilding engines like the one which you will be removing with the main eye on $$$$ rather than quality, many are pretty much just cleaned externally and given a coat of paint. I really hope your new engine is Factory fresh and gives you no further problems, good luck

[@ErickSowder]

So sad for the motor swap but wow you lucked out where you broke down. Can’t imagine if this happed in the outback ! All the best from the US. Cheers. Erick

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we ve been lucky on this one !

[@viorelforgaci4353]

Good luck, guys .❤

[@thomascederlof8545]

Tack!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much Thomas and sorry for the late reply. We will make good use of your donation thank you!

[@robturner3662]

All the best guys, hope it goes smoothly so that you can get back to your journey.

[@MrDonJBerg]

I was so looking forward to this video knowing somewhat of what happened. I too found the Aussie people to be some of the nicest people on the planet with my travels there 11 years ago...and if things get to crazy, set back, relax and have a Carlton Dry...

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

it is so true. they are so easy to be with, interested and interesting, direct but still caring, it is really amazing. we d hope we could be at their level if we ever settle.

[@radioactivebanana6774]

What incredible luck! Thank you Julian and family! You guys really meet the most amazing people! An apartment off the garage? How wonderful! Now a new engine! Well that will be great for the rest of your trip!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes these guys are just simply unique and the best

[@kimtan95]

lucky it happened in geraldton not the outback

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

totally !

[@andreloshon3344]

sorry to c that happen......looking forward to seeing u guys back on the road.

[@michaelharris1455]

Hey guys! Sorry to hear of the problem, (poor Albo!) But very happy you were taken-in by such wonderful people! Agree that a "crate motor" was the way to go, glad you were able to locate one you can have confidence in, and so quickly! Take care, and look forward to hearing from you soon!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we were lucky with that! Hopefully all goes well in the transfer

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Julian and family are amazing people! Very very lucky! I hope engine swap will be smooth!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@FalharNomads]

Sorry to hear breakage to your Land Rover Defender engine. Hoping to see you guys back on the road.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much !

[@michaelsecomb4115]

That's great. Well done Julian and family. I know what a pain swapping an engine can be, so hope it goes well.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Fingers crossed! Thank you Michael !

[@valldeby]

What a bummer! But amazing people that helps you out!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Totally the best !

[@joseemarchand8138]

Vous êtes chanceux dans votre malchance! Un ange doit veiller sur vous. Tout s’arrangera! Je vous envoie des ondes positives en direct du Québec. ☀️👍🏻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Josee ! Bien recu les ondes positives, on va les utiliser ❤️❤️❤️

[@WheresWiseman]

We've been following your journeys from Washington State in the US. Love your videos! So glad you found such a kind and helpful family to help you through the engine troubles. Reminds us that most people in the world are kind and we need focus more on the good than the bad. Can't wait to see the next leg. Sending you our best 🙏🏻

[@markfarr2514]

Glad to see you’re getting everything sorted, well done guys, onward and upward. Can’t wait for the next episode 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Always ! gotta keep moving!

[@RichardGreener-ci5tv]

Well done for staying so positive and getting there in the end! Great work. Bon chance

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

merci !!!

[@HeliRy]

Had a similar issue with my 2012 LR4, except it was the transmission. Choice A was get new one, choice B was to crack it open and start looking for the issue. Either way the cost would likely end up being the same, so we had Land Rover send a new one. Expensive, but it got my baby back on the road.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

aie aie aie congres on getting it on the road again

[@sharonmoore9941]

These Australians are amazing,proud of my country.🦘🤠

[@alexandral6273]

Quelle chance incroyable d’être tombé sur ce monsieur !!!! Je ne peux qu’imaginer votre soulagement malgré les circonstances … 😊🥳🥳

[@rogerevans1117]

I hate this you guys, but at least it happened before you got to some remote. This also shows that there are still good people in the world! Looking forward to seeing the next video!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes totally ! On the scale of Australia it was actually a very very lucky location.

[@overland_adventure_nz]

It’s awesome that you had so much help from the right people, I was lucky to have the same north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. When the Bedford tour coach I was driving (with passengers) dropped a valve and destroyed one of the pistons. A local bus/coach company was able to help with a driver and coach to carry the passengers on to Nordkapp and was happy to camp with the group and enjoyed my Tour Manager/Cook cooking along the way. The local bus company also towed my company’s broken bus into their workshop and they let me use their tools to pull apart the engine and stay in there super sized workshop, accommodation, sauna, and hot tub complex for free. Also, the bosses wife who was one of the few who could speak fluent English, show me around town, explained different Swedish foods at the supermarket for me to try, asked if I like pizza and then took me to a local pizza parlour that was owned by an English couple saying that they could chat with me and they would look after me too which they did over the coming week. My company, once I found out what was damaged in the engine, sent out the full-time mechanic with the new coach for me to carry on driving the camping tours around Sweden for the following 6 to 8 weeks and that mechanic rebuilt the engine and drove back to the UK. By the way I’m an ex motorcycle mechanic and was supposed to be driving Overland trucks through Africa at the time (but I enjoyed Scandinavia so didn’t mind) Now I look at back at those times when I broke down as Highpoint as the people came out to help and made such good memories and experiences . I also stopped on the following tour in the same town north of the Arctic Circle meet up with the local bus company owners and along with my tour manager took them out to the local pizza shop and paid everyone a big thank you to them all. All the best for your coming adventures .

[@dancarl7126]

You guys are so lucky. 🍀 I tried to tell you right from the start that Aussies are amazing people and super friendly!!! You don't get that anywhere in Europe.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

… Australians are .. next level ahahaha you re right

[@kevanharding9716]

You’ll look back and remember Australia that’s for sure . It’s great to hear stories like this…..you have so much to see in our country. It will only get better from here.👍

[@Altitud74]

Julian is an amazing guy. Many thanks to him and the others that helped you to get out of this difficult moment. Nice challenge in front of you, hopefully everything will be solved quickly. Cheers!

[@dirtroaddiaries5733]

Kind attracts kindness. Tell your host hello from Texas

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Noted ! Thank you

[@julieinfreddybeachnb5727]

Hi, New subscriber here, I joined off Eva's channel when you parted ways in Alaska. I don't know if I'm the only one, but I didn't get notified you had new uploads and I had been waiting to watch your new adventures since you left South America. I just binge watched since you arrived in Australia. I hope your new engine swap goes smoothly! Aussies always seem like good people!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks for subbing! and welcome back on the channel!!! at least you have tons to catch up

[@fgansell]

That is so amazing to fall on your feet like that , to have Julian stop on the side of the road and help you both so much, go Australia. I hope the new engine install goes smoothly.

[@christopheranderson8619]

So wonderful to see that there are still amazing and kind people in this world! So sad that the primary focus is on the negatives. Cheers to Julian and his family and best wishes on the repairs!

[@SzecskoSandor]

Scrolling my KZbin feed, hmm that rover on the trailer looks like Albo .. checking the channel .. oh boy Watching the video and hearing the story it immediately ringed a bell. Last year on the last few days of our journey in Croatia we took a downhill section, we used a lots of engine break to avoid overheating for the breaks as usual. When I stepped back on throttle, engine started to rattling, running unevenly and white smoke ... crap. On a Friday afternoon of course ... RV was weak, we took it to the nearest service, they told Monday, maybe they can have a look on Saturday but only a few minutes. Long story short I've sent Family home via FlixBus, waited till Monday. Timing was off by 4 tooth, timing belt was too loose :( Guys were very overloaded and didn't have the time to investigate any deeper that day. Unfortuntately there was engine damage but it was not discovered when I left the RV at the service. They called few weeks later that only the intake valve clearance adjustment "screw" broke. I guess we were very luck not to be in the same situation like you. Hope you are already on the road 🤩

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh no what a story !!! But well that happens as you say. We were pretty much real time when the video came out so we were stopped for 17 days. The engine swap episode just came out !

[@Love_rainy_days]

Sorry about Albo's engine! 😪Amazing, how strangers 🧔are so helpful to you guy's. And other KZbinrs travelers who get in trouble on the road and a stranger🧓 helps them out for free. I think their is some body watching over you two and other KZbinrs.🌞 Interesting your friend Eva zu Beck👸 just got an old Toyota Land Cruiser. But even a Toyota's engine will brake down in time.🚍 It is all part of the adventure the good and the bad.🚙 Stay safe and happy Overlanding Adventure. 💗love Your channel. Cheers 🍕🍕🕵‍♂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You are so right ! The essential here is that it s material and not health and that there are great people out there. The whole thing turned into a beautiful human adventure

[@davidbaker3270]

the man and his family true legends and not the usual rip off treatment that seems to be the norm these days roll on next week with lots of good news i hope

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes this family is so kind and generous. They are the best

[@kenmason9354]

Good luck 🤞 🤞

[@waldeck325]

Awesome people will meet awesome people, good luck with the swap!

[@WestsideCruisers]

Hey Guys Just watched your video. I’m so happy you found a replacement engine for your rig. Great people in Australia I actually have two friends that live in Australia one is in Perth where you are at. It’s unfortunate that this happened a second time for you guys. Being that it happened here in the U.S. Nick, you should of driven that nice Red FJ40 parked next to your rig. Get a feel for them rigs. Anyways good luck to you guys you will be running in no time. Cheers my fiends Jorge

[@sz5830]

Aussies are one of the best people ! the tough, but they have a great heart ! When your nice and traveling, the invisible director always has something good in store for you. In this case this lovely Julian /couple ! God bless them !

[@annakavan1869]

Thanks!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Anna. we are super grateful of your support we shall make good use of it!

[@slkv5972]

Yes, these are normal things for a great forthcoming travelling events. With best wishes !

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

💪💪💪

[@overlandready]

Engine shopping is a nightmare! Try a BMW N47, there are 3 different configuration bases for it, one doesn't swap with the other, they are also a real stupid design and the cam chain doesn't get lubricated so only lasts 70-ish thou miles... The 300tdi on the other hand, is a lot easier, one engine fits all and the Def just has a bracket for the air filter that can be modded to look right and not need the head bolts removing. I think that's why I loke the older engines as less complicated and less to go wrong. they just work.

[@prernaz]

Wow luck is amazing guys, so happy that the Australians are so sweet! We were not so lucky with our engine story in Cartagena….. 3 different garages with always ‘mañana’ …. Horrible experience but that’s what is fun to look back and remember😉 You both will be ready for other continents so all for good. Can’t imagine the same story else where so feel blessed and hope you both are on the road soon! Take care ❤️ bises

[@Dirk5000]

Just to make you feel better. It don’t always happen only to you. My engine went last week as well. Connecting rod broke and punched a hole into the oil pan and engine block. Engine is toast. Already got a new one. Just waiting for the shop to put it in. Good luck with your new engine.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Sorry to hear that! I hope it will be fixed soon! 💪

[@mitchld123]

geez what a legend Julian is! Wishing you all the best guys.

[@bertplank9892]

Just shows you people can get radically different opinions.These two strike you as privileged trustafarians who use others generosity....and far too duplicitous.Who is stupid enough to donate them money??....why shouldn't they pay themselves? Keep in mind that these types often write their own comments.....praising them highly. Of course You Tubes reputation is not what it once was.....their prime concern is political....meaning they delete comments which are not compatible with their own.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey Mitch thank you so much. Julian and his family were so kind and we tried to give back as we could

[@beatrioverland]

Menos mal fue en Australia, que felicidad que ya vayan a tener motor nuevo ❤

[@barbaratudor8502]

Gosh - I am so sorry that you had this engine failure (particularly also because you have been meticulous with your maintenance) but so very very glad that if it had to happen, it happened where it did! What Guardian Angels you have! Thanks to Julian and Jess and everyone else who has helped you! All the very best! xxx

[@eopal-uk265]

love and good luck from Birmingham UK

[@4witekm]

Cranking sound at 06:50 is dead giveaway of total compression loss in one cylinder. Hope engine swap goes smooth.😄

[@Doodledogs]

Very good karma follows you and indeed, you were in the best situation during this issue. Best wishes!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you !

[@johndiaz7240]

Good attitude 👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

💪💪💪

[@norbertosabido7274]

Dame that is mad man you guys waited so long to get Albo to now have her go down a few days later.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes really really a pity

[@user-bl7ii2ug2l]

Money wise, that is a total bummer but to get back on the road, it's worth it. The adventure must continue. Shout out to Julian, what an awesome dude.

[@EarthRoamingAdventures]

We just swaped our engine in Canada before we had an issue, still took 6 weeks in -29 c weather and an airbnb, you guys got so lucky.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow that must have been a hard one. Hope all is fixed now

[@Fergus_Afrique]

Also the Ford Duratorq 2.2?

[@4TGL]

Wow you got all the luck you deserve, thank´s to Julian and family for all the help. All thumbs up. Best of all, you found a new engine. I ´d to spend about 10t€ and it took nearly two months to get a new engine by LR. Wish you all the best, tbc…

[@Donneczka1]

Gosh! Poor Albo, needing a heart transplant! But he keeps getting younger! So sorry guys! That is a big challenge to face! But, you are safe and sound and Julian and family totally rock! Those are the most important things. I had to put a new engine in my car a few years back. Messed up a whole summer for me. I remember how steaming angry I was and how disappointed because I had taken good care of my car. But stuff happens! I got through it and can see that you guys will, too! No fun though! 🤪👍

[@English_Speaking_Fox]

I have read through the comments and see that you have got an EGR delete. This is a very bad idea on these engines and very few people that do this really understand what issues it can cause long term. When the vehicle is running at moderate load at cruising speed, the engine’s computer (ECM) is expecting the EGR to be open and some exhaust gas to be entering the combustion chamber. Because the exhaust gas is now oxygen depleted, the air / egr mix has a lower overall oxygen content than air alone, consequently it combusts with the diesel at a lower temperature. If you block / blank / delete the EGR, your engine is receiving 100% air, so the combustion is hotter than the engine is designed for, and on long overland cruising for extended periods of time, this gradually causes metal fatigue in the pistons. These engines are not designed to run for long periods of time without EGR reducing combustion temperatures! We have seen a number of vehicles coming to our shop that have had piston failures, including the 2.2 Puma. Sometimes the owner is honest about having blanked the EGR, other times when we have inspected the EGR we can see the witness marks on the bolts telling us that they have just been in there to remove a blanking plate before bringing the vehicle in. These engines run at high compression, high stress and changing the operating conditions without proper compensation in the fuelling is death to pistons in the long run. There is an enormous amount of misinformation about EGR delete on the Internet. Be careful with what you choose to believe. You will find plenty about what I’ve just told you, please have a major rethink because you’re just going to go and damage your new engine in the long run. Talk to Ford / Land Rover engineers, most regular mechanics don’t really understand this matter.

[@cedarcanoe]

If there is a god, he’s called Julian! Make sure to use injection cleaner every 10.000km from now on (Liqui Moly, Wynn’s or another good brand)!!! Take care, greetz from Sweden Ps. The painted wooden horses on the tv on the cupboard, they were made in Nusnäs, Sweden! Awesome to see them in Australia.

[@timsbike4887]

II have Shed envy! You guys seem nice so pretty normal i feel for others who are in the position to help to help any way they can. We are mostly harmless here in Australia 😃

[@hamzaajili6605]

Good luck u guys 🍀💚

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Hamza !

[@lupitaolson7837]

Je suis vraiment desole😔. I don't believe in luck, but you were very fortunate that such wonderful people came to your rescue. Seems like everything was meant. Mechanics, an apartment, and everything else . I still can't believe that they're still wonderful people like your hosts. You can pretend that you came to visit family and you broke down 😊😊. Enjoy life and be happy ❤❤❤.

[@dougmassey1807]

Bon Chance from an East Coast QLD OZie originally from Scotland, you obviously need it

[@wiljensadventures4425]

That’s a major bummer for you both, back in the 1970’s & 80’s LR owners would often put an Aussie 6 cylinder motor from a Holden or Ford Falcon in their Type 3 Landrover’s. It will all work out for the best. 😁👍

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

What a legend!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That s the word hahaha

[@russmartin4189]

I don''t know what it is about you guys, but you have the best luck hooking up with people who help you out. It is simply amazing how nice people are to you. Maybe you both emit good Karma! You also have friendly faces. I found I do too when I was young. People just trusted me. I never let them down. When I was in graduate school, living in a rooming house, I was sitting on the couch watching TV when my future wife and her mother walked in carrying some of her stuff. My future wife later told me her mother said. to her "he looks like a nice boy". So, it helps to have a nice friendly face and two nice friendly faces are a force that cannot be resisted. Take care of them and use them well. They will get you out of many tight situations. As long as you can afford it, it is great that Albo will have a new heart. One big thing you will not have to worry about.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha yes there might be some of that. But honestly those people are so generous we tell ourselves we want to be like them it is such an inspiration

[@brucelumsden94]

I will contribute, I have had frustrating problems with a financial paying system that lost me much time. Way back in 1979 my brand new wife and I drove from Victoria to Perth on our camping honeymoon, the only time I have had vehicle engine problems although I thought I had the vehicle well serviced. So there you go, it is sometimes the things that go wrong that add to the richness of a memory.

[@davkumi]

You too definitely have good road karma!🥰

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

really... we need to keep doing something to keep the karma up hahahah but not sure what it is!

[@didierg29]

It seems that 2 main reasons could lead to piston break. The main one would be the lack of oil pressure below the piston (one dedicated injector is placed below the piston to cool it down) due to too low rpm. 2000 rpm is a minimum to get the necessary pressure (to be confirmed). The second reason, given by Landrover, is the injector failure. It is considered by lot of people that injectors checks must be bone every 100 000km. I considered this one in second reason because a lot of injector tests were done on cracked piston engines and the injectors were OK. In addition, you had the problem climbing a slope were you request more torque to the engine, leading to fuel/air ratio modification increasing the temperature. If the piston cooling was not suffisent,the piston broke (usualy piston 2 or 3). This is not a perfect science, but i apply these rules with my td4 2.2. Anyway you have been very lucky with an immediat and very kind support. Sometimes shit happens. That's life.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Exactly ! Injector failure 😭😭😭 now we know we need to test them and change them often. We did not know about that weakness