Well, new engine is in, and is hemorrhaging oil.. the machine shop did a bang up job, but the final assembly is a bad joke. which is a shame. so in decemeber the workshop gets to deal with me in hi vis on the floor to ensure its done properly. But we did get out for a little adventure.
And of course, I finally found out why the rear diff wont lock, a gift from the previous owner. like I said before they are so bloody hard on cars here since they travel in group of 5+ people and withing about 10kms of a repair shop its never a worry, but this vehicle is taken a bit more remote so I gotta get it up to spec.
Also got some 3d printing to fix the glove box.
And parked up, with the battery unhooked for the next 5 months. Normally I would be back in September to pick it up for a trip, but this round we are headed back to armenia and georgia with the little wagon so my love gets to stretch her legs.