Front Drive Shaft Update

[TheDocAUS]

Yep, all fair points. And while apart from adding a long range tank, everything is as it left the dealership, as you rightly say, they only have my word for that. I guess I figured that seeing as it’s a relatively established issue, the cheapest fix (for INEOS) is to get the part replaced and do the inspection side next time the vehicle is in for a service.
Maybe I am just more annoyed than I’m letting myself think that I’ll be without it for a while, given how enjoyable it is to drive. I’d take it over these 79’s any day of the week!

I would not be surprised if INEOS ANZ wants their dealer to look at it as part of an assessment and try and work out if there is a broader issue in play.

I was up your way on my last trip to Eromanga, stopping a few night at the Boggabilla Motel (not hotel) on the way back. I looked up where North Star was this morning.

 

[derek0343]

It was inferred that using an aftermarket joint for a repair may void the driveline warranty, but this does seem the easiest way to get going.
As an update, the ute is about to be loaded on a truck and carted off to Brisbane to be repaired, roughly 5.5 hours away. Now while I cannot fault the service of the dealership here (they’ve gone out of their way to facilitate this happening promptly), apparently INEOS insist this has to happen. Surely the logical solution is to take the shaft out here (as this is obviously the faulty part) and send that away to be repaired or replaced. It seems crazy to me that a company would insist on this procedure. To sell a vehicle that is designed to go off the beaten path, but then to require the whole vehicle be taken back to base for easily diagnosable issues just doesn’t make sense. particularly given the tiny service footprint that INEOS has relative to the size of the country geographically. I shudder to think of the cost of the process, when we are talking about a $500 cv joint. Again, I cannot fault the dealership or the Roadside Assist service, both have made the process quite easy. Nor am I upset about the time I have without the vehicle, I have others here that will suffice until it gets back. It’s the lack of flexibility and plain old common sense that worries me a bit.

For my case is, once the dealership saw the lift on my car and Ineos denied the warranty on the driveshaft immediately. And also the dealership only willing to replace the whole front driveshaft, but not only the CV boot. That's why I get the new prototype shaft and also fixed my original CV at Agile with even less cost than dealership.

 

[Ex-defender driver]

For my case is, once the dealership saw the lift on my car and Ineos denied the warranty on the driveshaft immediately. And also the dealership only willing to replace the whole front driveshaft, but not only the CV boot. That's why I get the new prototype shaft and also fixed my original CV at Agile with even less cost than dealership.

Can I ask - is the replacement Joint that Agile sell (

Teraflex Factory Replacement CV joint Kit – High Angle Rzeppa for Grenadier by Agile Offroad) a Jeep part that happens to fit our trucks? Or is it a specific Ineos one?​

 

[TCMColorado]

Can I ask - is the replacement Joint that Agile sell (

Teraflex Factory Replacement CV joint Kit – High Angle Rzeppa for Grenadier by Agile Offroad) a Jeep part that happens to fit our trucks? Or is it a specific Ineos one?​

It is a Jeep part that is a matching fit for the Grenadier.

 

[Siddo]

I would not be surprised if INEOS ANZ wants their dealer to look at it as part of an assessment and try and work out if there is a broader issue in play.

I was up your way on my last trip to Eromanga, stopping a few night at the Boggabilla Motel (not hotel) on the way back. I looked up where North Star was this morning.

You would have had to squint to see it, even on a map!
You’re braver than me, staying in Boggabilla these days.

 

[TheDocAUS]

You would have had to squint to see it, even on a map!
You’re braver than me, staying in Boggabilla these days.

Next time it will be Goodiwindi. The Motel did have a high fence and the gate was locked at 8pm.

I was waiting for you to comment.

I left and went the back way home, with little to no traffic that morning. Next time I may go via North Star.

 

[Siddo]

Next time it will be Goodiwindi. The Motel did have a high fence and the gate was locked at 8pm.

I was waiting for you to comment.

I left and went the back way home, with little to no traffic that morning. Next time I may go via North Star.

drop in and say G’day if you do.

 

[TheDocAUS]

drop in and say G’day if you do.

I will thanks, but it may take a while with all my Doctor's visits at the moment. I am hoping to be free around August to re-start some travel.

 

[Ex-defender driver]

It is a Jeep part that is a matching fit for the Grenadier.

Ah thank you. Do you per chance know what the part number is?? Im loath to pay the postage for a Jeep part to come from the USA to Australia if they are already here !