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Paulv8



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Sorry to hear about the broken pipe... sounds like it added a bit of stress to what should have been a relaxing trip.

A question, if you wouldn't mind answering:

I am planning to go this route in 2014 when we head down that way. What was the journey time from St Malo? V8 90...WIP
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mk1collector



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The ferry we missed sailed to st malo, and to our destination from st malo I had worked out it would take us about 2.5/3 hours not rushing, but the ferry we ended up taking docked in Caen so another 1/1.5 hours were added to the journey time. Of course the second break down added another couple of hours on top of that too, so for us it took 6 hours Shocked
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Paulv8



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Oh dear, sorry, I wish I hadn't asked now Smile At least it all worked out in the end.

Thanks for the information, I hope future trips run smoother for you. V8 90...WIP
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mk1collector



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Ha ha no worries. Because the ferry we took docked earlier we actually got too our destination at the same time as originally planned (even with the break downs) it was just a little stressful for a few hours Big Cry great holiday after that though. We've decided to go to the same place next year and do a little further afield exploring next year as long as the defender holds together Rolling with laughter
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Little Tom



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Well at least it hasnt put you off! So it was a fuel line that caused al the fun, I suppose thats just one of those things, Ive got a load of tape and circlips and other pipe repair stuff so if it does happen I will almost definately be able to make a very poor attempt at roadside repair before calling the AA Laughing Michael was just telling me a story about a friend of his who slept with a land rover, lonely nights in the desert..
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mk1collector



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Yeah, fuel pipe and the new part was only £15 genuine! (Lost about £100 in fuel Rolling Eyes ) But that area of France is lovely. Hope you enjoy your trip Thumbs Up
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