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maverick fox · 29-01-2013, 14:56

hi guys,
just joined, so new to the forum, and pretty much to 4x4's.
had a terrano before, tho not for too long as got screwed on it so this is my second foray, which hopefully will go better!

Terranical · 29-01-2013, 15:29

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Originally Posted by maverick fox

hi guys,
just joined, so new to the forum, and pretty much to 4x4's.
had a terrano before, tho not for too long as got screwed on it so this is my second foray, which hopefully will go better!

Welcome to the madhouse, we're a pretty friendly bunch on here, with a wealth of knowledge between us.
I'm sure you'll find you get your £10 membership fee back many times over, fixing problems yourself that would either take forever to diagnose or, horror of horrors, have to take it to a garage for repair.
When I joined I thought my front drive shafts were on their way out, I had a horrible graunching, knocking sound on full lock - not drive shafts, just a blob of grease on the four steering stops - cost? Nothing! I was prepared to spend £400 replacing the drive shafts!

maverick fox · 29-01-2013, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Terranical

Welcome to the madhouse, we're a pretty friendly bunch on here, with a wealth of knowledge between us.
I'm sure you'll find you get your £10 membership fee back many times over, fixing problems yourself that would either take forever to diagnose or, horror of horrors, have to take it to a garage for repair.
When I joined I thought my front drive shafts were on their way out, I had a horrible graunching, knocking sound on full lock - not drive shafts, just a blob of grease on the four steering stops - cost? Nothing! I was prepared to spend £400 replacing the drive shafts!

i had something similar! when i first bought mine. everytime i reversed in a turn the rear wheels jammed and juddered! garage didnt have a clue, but a fellow 4x4er told me about changing the rear axle oil....and i havnt had a prob with it since!
will definately be joining membership, as heard good things about the club, and i could do with a few helping heads, as things never run smooth

rustic · 29-01-2013, 19:37

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Originally Posted by maverick fox

i had something similar! when i first bought mine. everytime i reversed in a turn the rear wheels jammed and juddered! garage didnt have a clue, but a fellow 4x4er told me about changing the rear axle oil....

I hope you used Limited slip diff oil and not standard hypoid oil.

These trucks are easy and generally cheap to repair.

Best car I have ever owned

Welcome to the club.

best regards,

Rustic

maverick fox · 29-01-2013, 19:43

ohh yes, made sure it was ltd slip diff oil.
its a nice enough truck, although not sure if ive a good one or not, dont know if it should be more powerful, and ive a probelem with the immoblizer and engine light which is worrying but she gets me up and down hills, and im hoping to go and enjoy the adventures of offroading.

stinka · 29-01-2013, 20:02

Power down: If its a diesel your maf could be fooked, do u have egr valve ? Bin that if so

29-01-2013, 14:56	#1
maverick fox Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: devon Vehicle: nissan terrano Posts: 90	new member hi guys, just joined, so new to the forum, and pretty much to 4x4's. had a terrano before, tho not for too long as got screwed on it so this is my second foray, which hopefully will go better!

29-01-2013, 19:43	#5
maverick fox Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: devon Vehicle: nissan terrano Posts: 90	ohh yes, made sure it was ltd slip diff oil. its a nice enough truck, although not sure if ive a good one or not, dont know if it should be more powerful, and ive a probelem with the immoblizer and engine light which is worrying but she gets me up and down hills, and im hoping to go and enjoy the adventures of offroading.

29-01-2013, 20:02	#6
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Power down: If its a diesel your maf could be fooked, do u have egr valve ? Bin that if so