"tanks" tank- the Iveco drama

[Keith Morris]

"tanks" here-- hello everybody some good news at long last.
The TANK is back in my possession after a 6 month drama over the Iveco engine and the injector faults.
The Iveco has now a new engine, new injectors, new turbo unit, at Skippers Trucks cost, and in the 300 km that I have driven the beast all appears to be running well----time will tell as I build up some test kms and I regain some confidence that the motor will last a trip from Perth to Wylie without another major breakdown. Once I regain some trust in the engine I will be heading to the East and I want to be at the gathering around Easter [or whenever] and spend some time on the road again.
It is now a matter of obtaining a written warranty from Iveco to cover the new engine to be expressed in how many thousand kms and at lease one year cover; rather than the 90 days which I am told is standard warranty on parts.
The second and important part of the matter is that United Fuel Injection insurance carriers still do not accept liability for any damage, and have denied my claim for the $18,000 cost involved with the first engine damage to be repaired/rebuilt.
As this is a considerable out-of-pocket amount I am off to the solicitor to commence action to recover the many dollars I have paid.
I hope that this is not a lengthy process, and that the situation can be corrected as soon as the matter is before the Court.
Keith.

[Busman]

Well I would say it is a good start, to have a new complete donk, but $18K, ouch, I do hope you have success in the court in a reasonable time frame
William

[T1 Terry]

Great to hear Keith, a clear warning to all to forget about reconditioning the electronic injectors, buy new and they are covered by the new part warranty and consumer protection that a new part carries. The old style mechanical injectors, you can reco them till there is no body left to rebuild it into, but not the electronic ones it appears.

T1 Terry

[Dot]

Way to go Tanks, woo hoo

[Chuck]

Nice to read that you've had a good result with the Iveco motor etc, now just hope injector side of it gives you similar good fortune - in a shorter time frame.

[BruceS]

Let's hope you get prompt satisfaction once they are served. Best to take a negotiated settlement & move on sometimes rather than fight for years!

[dapope]

Glad to hear you have a part win. Hopefully you get the other half too☺

[pet-els]

Good news for that part all the best for the rest.

PeterH

[VicA]

Good to see you are at least back on the road .......now we hope the next stage is successful......
Cheers
Vic

[JCT]

Delighted you are at long last ''back on the road again' . ( I did have a music sign around that but the forum woukd not accept it).
Best wishes on your legal fight, as I said before 'don't let the b***s grind you down'.
Hope we meet up some time soon.
Kind regards
Colin