Day One - almost

 

Well you may have noticed that the countdown has reached zero !!! Unfortunately, this has happened in theory only and we won't be driving off today :-( Here is the story

Yesterday we got everything packed in the caravan and car and were feeling good, although tired. I then thought I'd look around the car one last time just to be sure all was right and I saw what you can see in the photo !!! This is the lower shock absorber / strut bush of the front right wheel. If you look closely you will see some shredded rubber coming out the back of the bushing and that the bolt going through is not in the centre. The shredded rubber is the bush and should stay where it was put !!!

About a month ago we had the springs and shocks changed on the car so I quickly rang our friend Paul who fitted them and he kindly offered to have a look at it last night just to see how bad it was. I also was immensely fortunate (blessed)then to call the supplier of the shocks, who had his factory phone number diverted to his mobile. He has agreed to meet me this morning at 9am and give me the replacement bushes. This was a huge breakthrough !!!

Paul, in his grace, has offered to meet me at his workshop and fit them today - huge thank you mate.

So - if all goes well today, we'll be back on the road tomorrow morning.

Lots to be thankful for :

1) We found the problem before we left
2) Supplier agreed to get the parts for me on Sunday morning
3) Paul offered to fit them on Sunday

We'll see how plan B comes together.