We’re back and in the episode It goes very wrong and could be the end of our Overlanding adventure. Enjoy episode 1 to what is going to be an amazing series. Cheers legends
Man, my world turned upside down when I saw the most positive man, Ryan, of all people, sad and defeated. So glad for you and me and all of us that you found your bearings and so much positivity again to make it on a new trip with just a few days of preparation. What an example of resilience and positivity. And you know; what you radiate, you receive. Goes to show.
@@4x4ventures_southafrica allthough it made me sad with you, my compliments for laying bare your soul there. Important example for people who struggle not to keep it inside and for overlanders to see the struggles and not only the shiny parts. The highs get even higher thanks to the lows. Enjoy your trips to the fullest. Ps in july 23 was in Robins and on that same small road a.o past chingahobe dam (was it really detema in the film, and not chingahobe, if so boy it was dried out). Will be back in Hwange this year (and all of the zimparks).
Sorry about your truck there Ryan. It's never a nice thing to go through that. But on a happier note , it all turned out well in the end. I'm happy for you. Thanks for coming to our country visiting Robins and Sinamatella camps. I've had great times at these places in the past. Marvelous adventure that. Can hardly wait for the next episode.❤
I would like to apologize about my comment l made on Ford, l quickly realized my mistake that the channel is mainly on adventure rather than on reliability and resiliency on the truck, hopefully you will accept my appologe. Let the adventure continue .
Accepted legend and yes, you are right. It’s about the adventure. You my friend are a true squire, a gentleman and a scholar. I salute you for your reply. Brilliant and I look forward to taking you on the next adventure mate. Cheers
You folks ( Ryan, Ed, Christoff) have inspired me to get out again and go exploring. Granted I live very close to Kruger which is a huge bonus. Thanks for documenting your adventures, I’m inspired again👍
Thanks Ryan for sharing the highs and lows It must have been difficult but you pushed through like the legend you are Big shoutout to those who helped you through this 🎉
You can't keep a good man down. Happy that all worked out well. Enjoy your Ranger and may it reward you with many miles of safe and reliable travels 🙏👍
Yup, he’s an absolute legend. That’s what good friends are for and just happy to have the squire, the gentleman and scholar in my life. Forgot wildlife and adventure addict. Thanks Chris 🙌
Wow, thank you Arthur. You are amazing!! I really appreciate your support and super thanks. Thank you mate. Always bud, hanging in there is what it’s all about. Especially when the going gets tough. Keep well and all the best to you and yours. See you at the next one. Cheers
@@4x4ventures_southafrica My pleasure Ryan. I’m a SA boy living in Texas and I love your shows. Ed’s and Kristo’s too. Makes a SA boy in Texas lekker homesick, but seeing all those animals is magnificent. Keep up the good work boet!!
Thank you Dave. It was a tough tough time but she is now up and running, I have put 15,000kms on the motor and all seems fantastic. To many more adventures legend 🤙
Hi Ryan, what an interesting video.. It's good to see the ranger back up and running.. I was worried for you initially, buddy... we are all ready for more adventures with you and Edd
Hey my man good to see you back 💙, we remember the troubles you had all them months ago and glad you got a new motor sorted for your beloved Ford. Can’t wait to follow along on your tip it’s sad to see how now how dry Zimbabwe has been over this Summer and see how the wildlife will struggle over your coming episodes will be interesting to watch. Take of your self buddy see you in the next one 😎
Ryan, great video and content. I grew up in my teenager years traveling much of Southern Africa with my family, vehicle breakdown was stock standard on most of those trips...regardless of vehicle manufacturer. It is never a nice moment when it happens. Once it happened with us between Kang and Ghanzi, we where towed by a Namibian from Windhoek all the way to Gobabis. From there a flatbed to Swakopmund. My dad just kept the holiday going, stayed 3 weeks in Swakop, then drove back with a fixed vehicle... Love your work!
I felt your heartbreak Ryan! But very your positivity and faith pulled you through, well done. Very happy that you back working,taking us on adventures. Big shout out to Ed as well who has been a true mate during this difficult time!
Legendary Adventure so far!! Glad the Angels helped with the Ranger Hurry up with the next episode though 😂 Hope you are feeling much stronger, happier and recovered after the last few months.
Thank you Brianna. Yes, doing and feeling much much better. The next episode is done and dusted. I’ll upload it when I am back from a trip on the 25th of April. It’s going to be an epic episode. A tear jerker, so get prepared for something amazing
Thank you and here’s to hoping you had a great adventure in Hwange. Such a unique national park it is. Thank you for your kind words. Stay safe and keep well 🤙
The trip is definitely worth all the grief leading up to it. What an amazing community you have around you to get your vehicle ready for this adventure. Rhys seems like very good company, and brings fresh eyes to how wonderful it all is.
Great episode Ryan, as usual. Really glad to see the ranger lives again. Also, I know this was filmed last year but I am glad that you are also back in the saddle and able to bring us more adventure...Magic! 🫡
Thanks mate. Yes, back in the saddle and feeling allot better. The adventures will continue mate and looking forward to showing you the next episode. Expect the unexpected legend
i Feel you. i have been there before. Getting my bakkie back this week coming after 1 year of standing. love the ranger drive absolutely lekker but if it goes wrong it goes horibly wrong. All the best for you hoop you get back on the road soon.
Mate, I just love your introduction, your videography of those animals is just spectacular and it carries on to the shots taken later in the video. Beautiful work Ryan.
What a beautiful episode , I am glad you managed to get your car fixed , thank you for sharing your adventure with us , I am from Zim one day when i can afford I will visit Hwange
Good day Mr Ryan I just finished watching this one. That was bad but I'm happy you managed to put things in order and be back on the adventure. I'm enjoying your episodes here in Botswana in Serowe village if you know it. Your episodes has been an inspiration to me and shown how beautiful our continent is. Hope to meet you one day and take a selfie with you🤙
About the ranger!!!!!! I share your pain. We don’t line to see our vehicles having issues. Small or big it’s a pain. Glad your engine issues was resolved. Safe miles on the new assembly.
Negative experiences are inevitable, its the way you react that makes all the difference! your awesome attitude is not only infectious but it got you through to the other side! I personally believe that you have done more for the Ford brand here in South Afirca than all their other advertising combined! keep inspiring the rest of us to get out there and live rather than just exist!
Wow, thank you Kyle. Really appreciate the amazing words legend. It’s fantastic to be enjoying this and great to share it with you all. Here’s to the next one mate and I’ll see you there. It’s epic
I drive a 2019 Ford Ranger 2.2 daily for work, she's pushing 300 000km and let me tell you she doesn't skip a beat. I only put 50ppm from Engen and sometimes Sasol or Shell. Bad diesel will grenade any diesel motor.
So sorry that this happened to you Ryan & sad to see you down! We are just very chuffed that you have the Ranger back up & running & you can keep going with your passion. The trip sounds fantastic & looking forward to watching the episodes to follow! Safe travels
Thank you Dee. I was down but I’m never out as some saying goes, somewhere. Trials and tribulations legend. Par for the course. I’m hoping you enjoy this series as much as we had the privilege of travelling it and experiencing these amazing places. I’ll definitely see you at the next one and can’t wait. Take care and stay safe. Cheers
Welcome to the adventure mate and thank you for your support. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channels. It helps us. Yes, they take an absolute beating on every trip, and even though we nurse and look after them, it is just par for the course and part of our adventures. Enjoy mate
Great to see you back after all of these setbacks Ryan, you can't keep a great adventurer down for long! Really enjoyed you showing us the "whole enchilada" - nothing in our lives comes easy but you're a testament to determination & commitment. All the best to you from the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland Australia ✌️🙏💪
Brilliant and thank you for your on going support and kind words. Yeh, been a tough one mate. I think it has everything to do with my better half and kids. They have been amazing for my soul. Good to hear from you and fantastic to get your legendary support from Queensland, Aus. Great to have you on board mate. Stay safe to you and yours 👌
Hi Ryan Glad you back on the road. Number 1 Modification on an over-landing vehicle is an Extra Fuel filter with a better Micron filter than the standard one of your vehicle. This can reduce engine wear by up to 50% or even 70%
Following your adventures for a while. I felt your pain when your engine broke. As you have found out, eventually it all gets sorted out. Thanks for inspiring me and the small channel creators like myself. We aspire to be like you and Ed.
Thanks mate, and yes, it was a tough time and glad to be on the other side now. Shit man, that’s awesome and very kind of you to say. If I may; Keep creating, keep having fun, don’t worry about what others say, and most importantly have fun figuring it all out and learn constantly. Some chaps don’t have the patience, time or willingness to be better. Unfortunately, it’s easy to disappear in the repetition of what’s already been done, find your own voice and differences in your channel. You will do better than the rest if you learn from channels that appeal to you. UA-cam is not easy, it takes long. Many channels have failed not from lack of trying, but spark in what they create. Be inspired by who and what you like legend. We salute you, and thank you again.
What an epic episode it is, glad to see the ranger performing absolutely very well after it's reborn and to see you back in the bush which is always the best environment to be. Can't wait to see the next amazing episode 🤙 Magic !!!
Thank you Ryan & Ed who came to our rescue in Gonarezhou when our battery died in the middle of the day in an isolated spot. Look forward to that episode and some future trips to Mozambique 🇲🇿
Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh, you my friend are an absolute magician with the patience of a pure cooking athlete to be able to train ol Rhys. Enjoy mate and thanks for reaching out bud
Hi Ryan. The exact same thing has just happened to my 3.2lt XLT ranger on route to Mozambique. Had the exact same vibration and no warnings and then loss of power and oil everywhere! My car is still being assessed, but I am almost certain it’s the same situation as you! 😢
Hey Ryan, man, my heart made a deafening THUMP after the first few minutes, when I heard you need a new motor. I am very glad that you have buddies in the caliber of Ed, these buddies are worth a lot! Hope you get sorted out soon, car wise and the other thing as well. Keep up the good work, but most of all look after yourself, get back into balance. Sending a big "man hug" and "strongs", all the best! 🛻
I feel for you dude, not lekker! Dirty fuel probably played a part. I don’t know the kilometres on your vehicle and if the injectors were ever cleaned or replaced. It is recommended to have them done every 200000 to 250000kms. An expensive operation indeed 🙁 A common problem with common rail diesels. Thanks for a great show ❤
Awesome Trevor and appreciate the feedback. Thanks for sharing. The ranger was at 147000 kms. No cleaning of the injectors was done. I was looking at doing them at 160 000kms though, but the gremlins heard my thoughts for sure. Take care and I’ll see you at the next one
Good work 👍 Have witnessed this scenario over landing my way around Australia yes modern diesels are not tolerant to low grade/contaminated fuel maybe something to consider is to use a high quality filter funnel which pre filters while filling at the fuel pump also gives you a chance to visually check what’s going into the tank also if you haven’t already got a good aftermarket pre filter separator with warning light additionally to what the cars factory filters these things will buy you some preventative insurance so you get a long life from your new motor I in fact run a twenty yrld petrol car because I don’t trust modern diesel cars in super remote places but that’s not for everyone I know JA
Excellent presentation of the complete overlanding experience. Great to watch. I’ve always wondered why we don’t have diesel polishers on overlanding vehicles, similar to what you have on yachts, are they too big? Would love to know.
Absolutely mate. This suspension is absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait to do my final review of them. Brilliant, and what’s even better is the support from the guys over at opposite lock Africa. The best chaps. Brilliant
Thanks for your input and sorry but also glad you could have solved your problem with your Ranger. I have a 2015 T6 3.2 Supercab auto. Only have 120K happy km's. I am a bit concerened about the bad fuel problems causing the problems you experienced. Do you have any advise regarding type of fuel filters and how often a person should actually replace them. Other thing is advise for an extended air intake or 'snorkel' as we call it here in SA. Thanks for all your other videos, really enjoy it. Pieter
"There's a whole bunch in there" "Okay, it's called the herd dude" 😂😂😂 you made me laugh. Love you guys, great contents you're giving us. Love from Zim living in the UK. One Africa, one people ❤
Great content. I have a question regarding your comments that it could have potentially been the bad fuel in Zambia that may have contributed in part to the failure you experienced. With that in mind what sort of risk mitigation measure could one take in order to minimize this risk. I’ve seen guys add tablets to their fuel in Botswana with a Pajero sport as it gave us a check engine light when we filled up obviously with bad fuel. Does anything like that exist? Great content. I always watch when I start planning my trips. Not nearly as extreme as your trips but I tend to learn something new. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment and sorry for my delayed response. The poor fuel quality can be mitigated by a reliable and good diesel conditioner. I use flash lube, and a pre diesel filter. However, paraffin is the mix that over time can and will lead to pistons blowing. It happens, but educate yourself on the matter, as it seems to be a BIG business to local fuel cartels to thin out diesel with paraffin.
Wow. Sorry about the vehicle trouble. All seems have worked out. Hwange, we were lucky enough to spend a day there in 2019 with some great guides. Our first roan antelope, but I don't which was better, sitting for half an hour with 3 cheetahs on the side of the road or a massive pride of lions sleeping in the 43 degree heat.
@@4x4ventures_southafrica almost moved to SA once😅. Lovely yes, rough too, got 30cm snow last days, the 6th month of winter. Cars a big business here, testing, worked myself 2 years at VW testing for Porsche & Audi
My biggest concern moving on would be fuel, so vital to get quality fuel. Maybe consider building a trailer that will carry fuel . Expedition overland has a nice set-up for fuel.
Yuuuup, fuel quality is a major concern for us absolutely. We often joke about carrying fuel trailers. Crazy to think that that’s what it’s come to. We have installed extra fuel filters, but, it seems we have to find another way.
@@4x4ventures_southafrica I have read about the EGR been blanked off and wonder if you could share more details on why, how and who can do it as I have a 3.2 Ranger doing 110 000km. Thank you from SA
The chaps at Ford did it under heir suggestion. EGR stands for exhaust gas regulator. Apparently it somewhat hinder performance in due respect of controlling emissions. Blanking this outlet is simple and is apparently good for the motor as it dispels heat and breathes better? Hope I’m right
We’re back and in the episode It goes very wrong and could be the end of our Overlanding adventure. Enjoy episode 1 to what is going to be an amazing series. Cheers legends
Man, my world turned upside down when I saw the most positive man, Ryan, of all people, sad and defeated. So glad for you and me and all of us that you found your bearings and so much positivity again to make it on a new trip with just a few days of preparation. What an example of resilience and positivity. And you know; what you radiate, you receive. Goes to show.
Thank you Iddo. Really been awesome to read your message mate. Thank you. Onwards and upwards legend and I’ll see you at the next one
@@4x4ventures_southafrica allthough it made me sad with you, my compliments for laying bare your soul there. Important example for people who struggle not to keep it inside and for overlanders to see the struggles and not only the shiny parts. The highs get even higher thanks to the lows. Enjoy your trips to the fullest.
Ps in july 23 was in Robins and on that same small road a.o past chingahobe dam (was it really detema in the film, and not chingahobe, if so boy it was dried out). Will be back in Hwange this year (and all of the zimparks).
I cnt wait to see ,,the beautiful chizarira National park here
Thanks Ryan. Great to see you still going. Really enjoy your and Ed's trips.
As a Toyota fanboy, I'm glad you drive a Ford.
Its nice to see something a little different to an 80 series, Patrol or Hilux
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A well presented video - looking forward to all your future adventures!
Sorry about your truck there Ryan. It's never a nice thing to go through that. But on a happier note , it all turned out well in the end. I'm happy for you. Thanks for coming to our country visiting Robins and Sinamatella camps. I've had great times at these places in the past. Marvelous adventure that. Can hardly wait for the next episode.❤
I would like to apologize about my comment l made on Ford, l quickly realized my mistake that the channel is mainly on adventure rather than on reliability and resiliency on the truck, hopefully you will accept my appologe. Let the adventure continue .
Accepted legend and yes, you are right. It’s about the adventure. You my friend are a true squire, a gentleman and a scholar. I salute you for your reply. Brilliant and I look forward to taking you on the next adventure mate. Cheers
It takes a big man to admit his mistake publicly. Lots of respect for you.
Respect for apologizing
You folks ( Ryan, Ed, Christoff) have inspired me to get out again and go exploring. Granted I live very close to Kruger which is a huge bonus. Thanks for documenting your adventures, I’m inspired again👍
I love Ryan’s overlanding vids
Makes me want to do one myself
What a positive and wonderful individual
Thanks Ryan for sharing the highs and lows
It must have been difficult but you pushed through like the legend you are
Big shoutout to those who helped you through this 🎉
So glad you are back on the road. Can't go wrong with Hwange, absolutely magical place.
Absolutely MAGIC and at that time of the year it turned out to be and adventure unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. See you then bud
You can't keep a good man down. Happy that all worked out well. Enjoy your Ranger and may it reward you with many miles of safe and reliable travels 🙏👍
Thank you Mario. Here’s to hoping mate, because the wallet needs a break. 😂😂 see you at the next one bud
Keep your head up, BrotherMan. I feel your pain.
Awesome video bud, thanks to Ed for helping u, great friend u have. Good to be back overlanding
Yup, he’s an absolute legend. That’s what good friends are for and just happy to have the squire, the gentleman and scholar in my life. Forgot wildlife and adventure addict. Thanks Chris 🙌
Nice to see slippers is joining you again. Cannot wait for the new adventure.
I just loove this channel...great content and what a lovely way to showcase the Zimbabwean parks and wildlife
Eh bhuti, had us worried for a minute! glad your rig is up & running… keep that energy man & the tack team with Ed uh simply lekker. Nice one.
Will do legend. We trying to push hard chom. Thank you for the kind words and see you at the next one bud
Hang in there Ryan.
Wow, thank you Arthur. You are amazing!! I really appreciate your support and super thanks. Thank you mate. Always bud, hanging in there is what it’s all about. Especially when the going gets tough. Keep well and all the best to you and yours. See you at the next one. Cheers
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My pleasure Ryan. I’m a SA boy living in Texas and I love your shows. Ed’s and Kristo’s too. Makes a SA boy in Texas lekker homesick, but seeing all those animals is magnificent.
Keep up the good work boet!!
Hey Ryan...
It's great to be back.
Sending my warmest love ❤.
Be blessed & takecare.
Victor
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Great everything went well, welcome back.
Awesome to be back bud
Rollercoaster of emotions when it started, by the 50th minute was amazing. Glad you backup.
Awesome mate, and glad to take you through a bit of what I felt and went through. Glad you enjoyed and I’ll see you at the next one 👌
Damm I see your hurt . Expensive repair /new engine hope it’s now run in and giving the happiness u love
Thank you Dave. It was a tough tough time but she is now up and running, I have put 15,000kms on the motor and all seems fantastic. To many more adventures legend 🤙
Seeing Ryan so happy after that setback is such a joy. Welcome back sir.
Great to be back Max, and may the journey continue bud, for us all 🤙
Hi Ryan, what an interesting video.. It's good to see the ranger back up and running.. I was worried for you initially, buddy... we are all ready for more adventures with you and Edd
Thanks mate. New episodes are on the way. Soon soon, like this Sunday soon. See you then
Hey my man good to see you back 💙, we remember the troubles you had all them months ago and glad you got a new motor sorted for your beloved Ford.
Can’t wait to follow along on your tip it’s sad to see how now how dry Zimbabwe has been over this Summer and see how the wildlife will struggle over your coming episodes will be interesting to watch.
Take of your self buddy see you in the next one 😎
Such good news,so glad for you that it worked out,darn must have been stressful 🙌🙌😎🍻
Thank you. Yes, the most stressful I’ve been. But we are there and came out the other side 🙌
I must say, Fury Ford have looked after me and my 3.2 Ltd Everest amazingly…
Heir heir, get this man a Bells.
Couldn’t agree more
Ryan, great video and content. I grew up in my teenager years traveling much of Southern Africa with my family, vehicle breakdown was stock standard on most of those trips...regardless of vehicle manufacturer. It is never a nice moment when it happens. Once it happened with us between Kang and Ghanzi, we where towed by a Namibian from Windhoek all the way to Gobabis. From there a flatbed to Swakopmund. My dad just kept the holiday going, stayed 3 weeks in Swakop, then drove back with a fixed vehicle... Love your work!
Thanks again. Nature is the adventure you complete the story.
Nicely put and what a privilege mate. See you at the next one 🙌
Glad you’re on the road again and keep on smiling
Will do and thank you. Always easy to smile when out in wild places
Ryan u motivate guys like us to explore and enjoy life even with all life pressures. Representing Zim🇿🇼 much love
Ndeipi
@@BonganiMagadu I thot ndini ndega muZim kkkk
Awesome video Buddy👌🏽 Welcome Back , Mate 🤗 Greetings from the Limpopo Province 🙏🏽
Thanks bud. Great to be back!!
Again, great Video! That lowbed shot; I know it very well... It was SUPER special meeting you guys out there! And thank you for the mention!
Thank you legends. Travel safe
Thanks Ed for helping your mate
He’s a legend. Very stoked to have his friendship and in my life 🤙
Thank you for coming back to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🎉🎉🎉
My pleasure. Next episode ramps up a gear in this beautiful country and amazing national park
We welcome you into Zimbabwe thank you
Wish I could meet Ryan on the road
Dinner and beers on me. He is a nice bloke
I felt your heartbreak Ryan! But very your positivity and faith pulled you through, well done. Very happy that you back working,taking us on adventures. Big shout out to Ed as well who has been a true mate during this difficult time!
So so sorry you had these troubles as a fellow Ford (3.2 though) owner
No worries mate. All good now and back on the adventure. It happens legend. Enjoy yours as I do mine
Thanks for the content and happy for you!
Legendary Adventure so far!! Glad the Angels helped with the Ranger
Hurry up with the next episode though 😂 Hope you are feeling much stronger, happier and recovered after the last few months.
Thank you Brianna. Yes, doing and feeling much much better. The next episode is done and dusted. I’ll upload it when I am back from a trip on the 25th of April. It’s going to be an epic episode. A tear jerker, so get prepared for something amazing
Epic episode! Glad to see you back on the road and that the adventure continues! Can’t wait for the next episode.
Welcome back 👍 We enjoy your channel , and your timing couldn’t have been better, as were heading to Hwange in 3 weeks 🤗
Thank you and here’s to hoping you had a great adventure in Hwange. Such a unique national park it is. Thank you for your kind words. Stay safe and keep well 🤙
The trip is definitely worth all the grief leading up to it. What an amazing community you have around you to get your vehicle ready for this adventure. Rhys seems like very good company, and brings fresh eyes to how wonderful it all is.
Thank you Elizabeth. It was an amazing adventure. Very happy to be able to continue doing what I love to do. Take care and see you at the next one 🙌
Great episode Ryan, as usual. Really glad to see the ranger lives again. Also, I know this was filmed last year but I am glad that you are also back in the saddle and able to bring us more adventure...Magic! 🫡
Thanks mate. Yes, back in the saddle and feeling allot better. The adventures will continue mate and looking forward to showing you the next episode. Expect the unexpected legend
Can’t wait next episode 😊
Long time no see 😅 good to see you guys on the RD again....
Thank you Calvin. Great to be back on the road legend
Lekker ,I hope it wasn't serious, you guys make me want to get out and adventure SA
Very serious but all sorted now mate. The guys at Ford Fourways did a top job. Lekker man, get out and adventure
i Feel you. i have been there before. Getting my bakkie back this week coming after 1 year of standing.
love the ranger drive absolutely lekker but if it goes wrong it goes horibly wrong.
All the best for you hoop you get back on the road soon.
Wow wow wow. Stunning Ryan. Cannot wait for the next episode. Safe travels🤪🤪🤪
Thank you legend. It’s going to be a good one mate
Mate, I just love your introduction, your videography of those animals is just spectacular and it carries on to the shots taken later in the video. Beautiful work Ryan.
Thank you legend. Much appreciated 👌
What a beautiful episode , I am glad you managed to get your car fixed , thank you for sharing your adventure with us , I am from Zim one day when i can afford I will visit Hwange
Thank you for your support and kind words mate. Enjoy it bud
Good day Mr Ryan I just finished watching this one. That was bad but I'm happy you managed to put things in order and be back on the adventure. I'm enjoying your episodes here in Botswana in Serowe village if you know it. Your episodes has been an inspiration to me and shown how beautiful our continent is. Hope to meet you one day and take a selfie with you🤙
About the ranger!!!!!! I share your pain. We don’t line to see our vehicles having issues. Small or big it’s a pain. Glad your engine issues was resolved. Safe miles on the new assembly.
Negative experiences are inevitable, its the way you react that makes all the difference! your awesome attitude is not only infectious but it got you through to the other side! I personally believe that you have done more for the Ford brand here in South Afirca than all their other advertising combined! keep inspiring the rest of us to get out there and live rather than just exist!
Wow, thank you Kyle. Really appreciate the amazing words legend. It’s fantastic to be enjoying this and great to share it with you all. Here’s to the next one mate and I’ll see you there. It’s epic
You're one of the best video creators. Love to watch every single episode u upload.
Keep doing good work. 🎉
Thanks man. Appreciate the appreciation. Will see you at the next one
Much love botswana 🇧🇼
Great memories of south africa and Botswana watching your vids. Safe travels and a big hello from Ottawa Canada.
Thank you Jonathon for your support. Really appreciated legend
Great episode!! Cant wait for the next one 👍
Thank you Steph. Me too. I think it will be amazing and hopefully well received
I drive a 2019 Ford Ranger 2.2 daily for work, she's pushing 300 000km and let me tell you she doesn't skip a beat. I only put 50ppm from Engen and sometimes Sasol or Shell. Bad diesel will grenade any diesel motor.
Shame Ryan tough to see you this way , normally such a positive bloke ,…hope all ends well my man 🙏
Love the cooking lessons part.
Going to try out the newly learnt recipe
So sorry that this happened to you Ryan & sad to see you down! We are just very chuffed that you have the Ranger back up & running & you can keep going with your passion.
The trip sounds fantastic & looking forward to watching the episodes to follow!
Safe travels
Thank you Dee. I was down but I’m never out as some saying goes, somewhere. Trials and tribulations legend. Par for the course. I’m hoping you enjoy this series as much as we had the privilege of travelling it and experiencing these amazing places. I’ll definitely see you at the next one and can’t wait. Take care and stay safe. Cheers
Hi Ed......miss your trips..❣
This is Ryan’s channel mate??? Miss you too though. New episode dropping this Friday
First time watching your channel. I have watched a few of Edward's vids. Wow these vehicles sure take a beating on your trips.
Welcome to the adventure mate and thank you for your support. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channels. It helps us. Yes, they take an absolute beating on every trip, and even though we nurse and look after them, it is just par for the course and part of our adventures. Enjoy mate
Great to see you back after all of these setbacks Ryan, you can't keep a great adventurer down for long! Really enjoyed you showing us the "whole enchilada" - nothing in our lives comes easy but you're a testament to determination & commitment. All the best to you from the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland Australia ✌️🙏💪
Brilliant and thank you for your on going support and kind words. Yeh, been a tough one mate. I think it has everything to do with my better half and kids. They have been amazing for my soul. Good to hear from you and fantastic to get your legendary support from Queensland, Aus. Great to have you on board mate. Stay safe to you and yours 👌
Hi Ryan
Glad you back on the road.
Number 1 Modification on an over-landing vehicle is an Extra Fuel filter with a better Micron filter than the standard one of your vehicle. This can reduce engine wear by up to 50% or even 70%
Shout out to Ford Hatfield in Fourways 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I like your adventures I would love to join you one of these coming days
Amazing video as always 🤝
Thank you Stef
Welcome back legend 🙌
Good to be back mate
Following your adventures for a while. I felt your pain when your engine broke.
As you have found out, eventually it all gets sorted out.
Thanks for inspiring me and the small channel creators like myself. We aspire to be like you and Ed.
You should aspire to just be yourself dude, not to be like others. They might be inspiring to you, but being yourself should be the end goal in mind.
Thanks mate, and yes, it was a tough time and glad to be on the other side now.
Shit man, that’s awesome and very kind of you to say. If I may; Keep creating, keep having fun, don’t worry about what others say, and most importantly have fun figuring it all out and learn constantly. Some chaps don’t have the patience, time or willingness to be better.
Unfortunately, it’s easy to disappear in the repetition of what’s already been done, find your own voice and differences in your channel. You will do better than the rest if you learn from channels that appeal to you. UA-cam is not easy, it takes long. Many channels have failed not from lack of trying, but spark in what they create.
Be inspired by who and what you like legend. We salute you, and thank you again.
What an epic episode it is, glad to see the ranger performing absolutely very well after it's reborn and to see you back in the bush which is always the best environment to be. Can't wait to see the next amazing episode 🤙 Magic !!!
Thank you Ryan & Ed who came to our rescue in Gonarezhou when our battery died in the middle of the day in an isolated spot. Look forward to that episode and some future trips to Mozambique 🇲🇿
Awesome to meet you Eric. Thank you for your support mate and great to see you back up and running. Yes, Mocam in the future legend 👌
Great to see you are up and runninh bud🤙🏻
Thank you legend. Hope you are well Boet 🙌
@@4x4ventures_southafrica my pleasure bud, doing good and healthy, one trip at a time. Hope to link up soon. Stay safe and happy travels🤙🏻
Always behind you guys. Whatever happens it's god's will he was avoiding something .
100% take it as it comes, good or bad there is a plan, whether you make it or it happens. Trust and be patient in the process
For the Future, better luck with your engine !!
Cheers to that Werner. Hoping and praying all will be very well 👌
Awesome vid, looking forward to more. You can thank me for teaching Rhys how to do some cooking during lockdown :)
Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh, you my friend are an absolute magician with the patience of a pure cooking athlete to be able to train ol Rhys. Enjoy mate and thanks for reaching out bud
Hi Ryan. The exact same thing has just happened to my 3.2lt XLT ranger on route to Mozambique. Had the exact same vibration and no warnings and then loss of power and oil everywhere! My car is still being assessed, but I am almost certain it’s the same situation as you! 😢
Hey Ryan, man, my heart made a deafening THUMP after the first few minutes, when I heard you need a new motor. I am very glad that you have buddies in the caliber of Ed, these buddies are worth a lot! Hope you get sorted out soon, car wise and the other thing as well. Keep up the good work, but most of all look after yourself, get back into balance. Sending a big "man hug" and "strongs", all the best! 🛻
Shame about the Ranger but great to see you back on the road!
It happens. Yes, great to be back on the road again, and running very well at this stage
Thanks!
Thank you legend for your amazing support. Really appreciate it Fayzal
No adventure can take the medal without wounds you’ll heal up and conquer the journey 🤙🏼.
Thank you
I feel for you dude, not lekker! Dirty fuel probably played a part. I don’t know the kilometres on your vehicle and if the injectors were ever cleaned or replaced. It is recommended to have them done every 200000 to 250000kms. An expensive operation indeed 🙁 A common problem with common rail diesels. Thanks for a great show ❤
Awesome Trevor and appreciate the feedback. Thanks for sharing. The ranger was at 147000 kms. No cleaning of the injectors was done. I was looking at doing them at 160 000kms though, but the gremlins heard my thoughts for sure. Take care and I’ll see you at the next one
Good work 👍
Have witnessed this scenario over landing my way around Australia yes modern diesels are not tolerant to low grade/contaminated fuel maybe something to consider is to use a high quality filter funnel which pre filters while filling at the fuel pump also gives you a chance to visually check what’s going into the tank also if you haven’t already got a good aftermarket pre filter separator with warning light additionally to what the cars factory filters these things will buy you some preventative insurance so you get a long life from your new motor
I in fact run a twenty yrld petrol car because I don’t trust modern diesel cars in super remote places but that’s not for everyone I know
JA
Excellent presentation of the complete overlanding experience. Great to watch.
I’ve always wondered why we don’t have diesel polishers on overlanding vehicles, similar to what you have on yachts, are they too big?
Would love to know.
Ryan, you're the best man, chin up
Tough Dog shocks are brilliant! I’ve had the oversized ToughDogs for 150k km, still performs.
Absolutely mate. This suspension is absolutely fantastic. Can’t wait to do my final review of them. Brilliant, and what’s even better is the support from the guys over at opposite lock Africa. The best chaps. Brilliant
Thanks for your input and sorry but also glad you could have solved your problem with your Ranger.
I have a 2015 T6 3.2 Supercab auto. Only have 120K happy km's.
I am a bit concerened about the bad fuel problems causing the problems you experienced.
Do you have any advise regarding type of fuel filters and how often a person should actually replace them.
Other thing is advise for an extended air intake or 'snorkel' as we call it here in SA.
Thanks for all your other videos, really enjoy it.
Pieter
Ford Ranger for an experienced person
The Turbo
I say it in the show. Head gasket, blown piston 1 and 4
Nice one bud …. Strongs man 🙌
Thank you legend. Hanging in there and doing much much better
@@4x4ventures_southafrica you’ve got this boet
Absolutely cuzzy
Luckily you are close to home… imagine this happening in Maun, Goo Moremi or CKGR.
I think we pushed our bakkies harder…
"There's a whole bunch in there" "Okay, it's called the herd dude" 😂😂😂 you made me laugh. Love you guys, great contents you're giving us. Love from Zim living in the UK. One Africa, one people ❤
Great content. I have a question regarding your comments that it could have potentially been the bad fuel in Zambia that may have contributed in part to the failure you experienced.
With that in mind what sort of risk mitigation measure could one take in order to minimize this risk.
I’ve seen guys add tablets to their fuel in Botswana with a Pajero sport as it gave us a check engine light when we filled up obviously with bad fuel.
Does anything like that exist?
Great content. I always watch when I start planning my trips. Not nearly as extreme as your trips but I tend to learn something new.
Thank you.
Thank you for your comment and sorry for my delayed response.
The poor fuel quality can be mitigated by a reliable and good diesel conditioner. I use flash lube, and a pre diesel filter. However, paraffin is the mix that over time can and will lead to pistons blowing. It happens, but educate yourself on the matter, as it seems to be a BIG business to local fuel cartels to thin out diesel with paraffin.
Wow. Sorry about the vehicle trouble. All seems have worked out. Hwange, we were lucky enough to spend a day there in 2019 with some great guides. Our first roan antelope, but I don't which was better, sitting for half an hour with 3 cheetahs on the side of the road or a massive pride of lions sleeping in the 43 degree heat.
Sorry to hear Ryan. I also drive a 2.2 TDCI Ranger. Did you remap the ECU on the old engine? I’ve been considering, but after this video I’m not sure.
Had your Warranty expired? Perhaps you could look at taking out an extended mliage warranty on the New Motor? it may help out in future?.
Cars here in Swedish Lapland often runs over 300'000km..need to, long distances❄️
Good stuff. Lapland is a dream destination for my wife and kids. Lovely place you live in. Thank you for your support.
@@4x4ventures_southafrica almost moved to SA once😅. Lovely yes, rough too, got 30cm snow last days, the 6th month of winter. Cars a big business here, testing, worked myself 2 years at VW testing for Porsche & Audi
My biggest concern moving on would be fuel, so vital to get quality fuel. Maybe consider building a trailer that will carry fuel .
Expedition overland has a nice set-up for fuel.
Yuuuup, fuel quality is a major concern for us absolutely. We often joke about carrying fuel trailers. Crazy to think that that’s what it’s come to. We have installed extra fuel filters, but, it seems we have to find another way.
Lekker man. You have been through the wringer last few months boet! Don’t mess with engine mapping! Leave her standard in my opinion on this one
Yes, very tough but hopefully we are through it now. ABSOLUTELY ZERO MAPPING OR PLAYING AROUND. EGR was blanked though 😬
Good decision. Enjoying the content. Onward and upward. Reece ads a Lekker dynamic 👌
@@4x4ventures_southafrica I have read about the EGR been blanked off and wonder if you could share more details on why, how and who can do it as I have a 3.2 Ranger doing 110 000km. Thank you from SA
The chaps at Ford did it under heir suggestion. EGR stands for exhaust gas regulator. Apparently it somewhat hinder performance in due respect of controlling emissions. Blanking this outlet is simple and is apparently good for the motor as it dispels heat and breathes better? Hope I’m right