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22 Oct 2012
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Originally Posted by the windleys
We are stuck in Giza with a faulty Turbo. The new part is on its way from the Uk but we need help to fit it as the bolts on the exhust are corroded. It is a 1990 defender and 9 of the bolts are 1/2" not metric.
We dare not drive too far. Can anyone in Cairo help either with a Land rover agent or mechanic or where we can get 1/2" nuts. We are a bit desperate.
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hi there
i sent few messages to friends in Cairo asking for a mechanic for you
if it was a land cruiser ,very easy ,but no worries ,will do my best to help you
 
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22 Oct 2012
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special work shop for land rover in Egypt and they do prepare ladrovers for rallies ,i assume they also have spare parts
mr. Hossam ElDairy
phone number +2 011 22 999 114
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22 Oct 2012
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I have made temporary repairs on failed turbos in the past by blocking the oil lube pipe with a small bolt or whatever, so that I could be able to continue driving. With less power, but not loosing massive amounts of oil through the exhaust. A worn out turbo is garbage anyway.
This was on older vehicles without electronics, and I don't know if this could pose a problem on a more modern car.
But on a 1990 Defender? Worth trying.
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23 Oct 2012
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Landy mechanics etc in Cairo
Not a problem. Dont worry. There's a whole gang of us with Defenders in Cairo (Brits, Canadians, US, Europeans etc) and we have access to excellent mechanics. Drop me a private message - ideally before the weekend because we are heading into the desert for a week. Call in for a pint if you want. We are in Ma'adi about 30 minutes from you
Cheers
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24 Oct 2012
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Trying to PM you guys but it wont let me.... will text you
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24 Oct 2012
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Great this is an egytian sim
If you do not have an Egytian phone you need to add 002 before the number then the full number or send us a private messaage with your number and we will text you. I have linked now on friends so you can now send a private message. Hope to catch up soon.
Colin and Diana
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28 Oct 2012
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A year or so ago I have used this guy:
Hosam, +201 221 16756
It is located at:
N29 59.646
E31 16.782
Do not expect a european workshop, it is a small outfit, sometimes they do not even electricity but the young guy that runs the shop is very capable and I think also the only independent Land Rover mechanic in Cairo.
Hope it helps, good luck.
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