Hi Luke,

I'm in les Menuires; Grenoble would be alright although a bit of a hike; for the time being the car is kind of being left to itself, as a new starter motor seems to have gone when it was really cold, and it doesn't seem particularly worth working on it until the weather improves.

The engine and transmission stuff isn't all that urgent so could wait for Morocco, although I may feel differently when the snow melts and it's possible to work on the Landy without getting hypothermia

Really it's a question of whether I would save a bunch or even, all else being equal, quality/price/technical, could justify a journey to Morocco to myself, and enjoying the warmth and the change of scene while getting the Landy repaired. Plus once I've got it in good working order, I may head on as far as West Africa.

I found a web directory for Happy 4x4, thanks for that, they could well be a good idea at various times, and maybe I'll give them a chance at the timing and nozzles.

Albertville Rover, I checked the price of a starter motor from them when I got the one that seems to have gone, €450+, compared to what £130 inc shipping & VAT from Craddocks. I hope the one I got has only gone temporarily and'll revive when the weather improves.

What I'm thinking though is that serious engine and transmission stuff involves the technical equipment for the timing, the cranes for the transmission, and above all the time involved at a garage, so in just 8-10 hours' labour, €40+ plus VAT per hour compared to, what, maybe 40-100 dirhams per hour, basically saves the cost of travel to Morocco.

www.grenoble.cci.fr/FichierConsulaire/FC_Fiche2/motcle/CCI/40542/CPTENT/35672

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