Big trip 2018 Windrock TN damage report

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Big trip 2018 Windrock TN damage report

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Because the Golden Shaft award is still up for grabs this year!

Mike
- mysterious noise from rock in/near driveshaft, we think, maybe - went away after extensive investigation while occupying a handicapped parking space
- minor right rear body damage from trail 15

John
- broken metal tire valve stem x 2 - replaced one with rubber stem
- matching reconfigured hood sheet metal from trail 15 (see Tom's list)

Tom
- loose wheel spacer - tightened
- matching reconfigured hood sheet metal from trail 15 (see John's list)

Shannon
- lost beads on both driver side tires in one incident - reseated during poorly timed severe rain/thunderstorm which ended once all work was complete

Scott
- exhaust came apart - purchased and installed new parts
- transfer case linkage bolt disappeared - purchased and installed new parts
- front shock bolt and/or tower?

Steve
- temporarily discharged battery - jump started once
- electronic hand throttle 'gremblins' - disconnected device
- sporadic gear grinding - issue with clutch hydraulics? TBD

Fraser
- rear upper control arm joint fell apart - reassembled
- clutch pedal disconnected from master cylinder push rod - zip tied it
- front Ox locker failure - TBD

Bill
- failed radiator fan relay - replaced with spare

Clinton
- minor driver side hood/fender damage from trail 15

Dave (local friend of Clinton's)
- weird tire puncture next to beadlock ring - filled with several tire plugs

Did I miss anything?
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Re: Big trip 2018 Windrock TN damage report

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Steve

Intermittent, engine seems flooded when started after a short duration shutdown. Requires a lot of skinny pedal to clear for about 30 seconds.
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Re: Big trip 2018 Windrock TN damage report

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Johns hood, Tom is the same, only Red, and slightly worse.
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