Our rear shock absorbers did not like the roads of Central Asia, they have to be replaced. I wanted to do that in Kazakhstan so I went to a garage today in the morning. Things are a bit difficult, not only because there is a public holiday in Kazakhstan today, but also because the rear left end of the chassis of our car is torn. This is a common issue of Pajeros (and Delicas share the chassis and the drivetrain with those).

I saw another Delica at a car wash yesterday and asked the driver if he could recommend a garage. Now I am helped by Sergey and Denis, whose garage is not very inviting, but the guys seem to know what they do. We don’t have time for a professional repair, for that the whole rear axle would have to be removed, but they promised me to weld the spot while I am on the way to a spare parts shop to buy the shock absorbers. We will also replace the thermostat which we removed a few days ago and the worn joint of the propeller shaft.

In the meantime the others are doing sightseeing in Almaty.