New to this....

28-02-2010, 14:12

Hi everyone Im new to this and about to take delivery of a maverick 2.7td on wednesday 03/03/10. I have been told that tho structually sound and in good condition there are a couple of bits that need replacement...

1:- New head gasket

2:- new front diff

Just looking for any pointers and tips when i start this work ... i.e. would you have to replace headbolts... and would you recommend skimming head as path of the course.

RE 2 i have never replaced a diff before and although am told it has been removed im not 100% what this entails for replacement and any ancillary parts i should be ordering at the same time
this really relates to both jobs too....im sure i will find some other faults/niggles along the way too!!!

I would appreciate any help/pointers from anybody whom thinks they have any info that may/may not be of some help too me.

Thanks and look forward to hearing from at least one member lol

will post some pics when it arrives as only said to friend of friend i will have it for 100 pound project so have little info at mo im afraid

Take care

makeitfit · 28-02-2010, 14:16

How do and welcome

I dont know about head problems but the diff is unusual to fail. Are you sure it's dead and not some sort of hub problem ie auto lockers?
What year truck is it and model etc
Worth sticking that detail on your sig. then others wont need to ask.

28-02-2010, 14:48

Hi make it fit.....thanks for your promt reply.

I really dont know much at all at moment about the truck and i will add as soon as i know those details.

My father in law took this car in his garage and looked it over and told me this is what it needs so am just putting that diagnoses in trust at the moment. He offered it to me as a £100 project as he doesn't have the time to do the work and does not think it would be cost/time effective for him to do the work. Knowing where i live and with the recent bad weather (we dont get gritters here-middle of nowhere) i thought i would give it a go. he has checked it over for mot purposes and has said that he thinks it would sail through.
He did give me a vitara about 6 weeks ago and i changed timing belt and water pump on there and now works fine...problem is it is so thirsty and there is just no room in it for kids and luggage!

Terranoman · 28-02-2010, 17:14

At least there will be room for the kids now but thirst wise

that probably wont improve

28-02-2010, 18:53

hi teranoman.....im guessing its about 25 mpg on the vitara at mo which is alot for 1.6 pet to me

makeitfit · 01-03-2010, 13:06

I have a good condition front diff for sale £30 plus post

I only bought it to modify but dont need it now as I've found a better solution

Let me know if you want it

28-02-2010, 14:12	#1
nerdy60 Guest Posts: n/a	New to this.... Hi everyone Im new to this and about to take delivery of a maverick 2.7td on wednesday 03/03/10. I have been told that tho structually sound and in good condition there are a couple of bits that need replacement... 1:- New head gasket 2:- new front diff Just looking for any pointers and tips when i start this work ... i.e. would you have to replace headbolts... and would you recommend skimming head as path of the course. RE 2 i have never replaced a diff before and although am told it has been removed im not 100% what this entails for replacement and any ancillary parts i should be ordering at the same time this really relates to both jobs too....im sure i will find some other faults/niggles along the way too!!! I would appreciate any help/pointers from anybody whom thinks they have any info that may/may not be of some help too me. Thanks and look forward to hearing from at least one member lol will post some pics when it arrives as only said to friend of friend i will have it for 100 pound project so have little info at mo im afraid Take care

01-03-2010, 13:06	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Front diff I have a good condition front diff for sale £30 plus post I only bought it to modify but dont need it now as I've found a better solution Let me know if you want it

28-02-2010, 14:16	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	How do and welcome I dont know about head problems but the diff is unusual to fail. Are you sure it's dead and not some sort of hub problem ie auto lockers? What year truck is it and model etc Worth sticking that detail on your sig. then others wont need to ask.

28-02-2010, 14:48	#3
nerdy60 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi make it fit.....thanks for your promt reply. I really dont know much at all at moment about the truck and i will add as soon as i know those details. My father in law took this car in his garage and looked it over and told me this is what it needs so am just putting that diagnoses in trust at the moment. He offered it to me as a £100 project as he doesn't have the time to do the work and does not think it would be cost/time effective for him to do the work. Knowing where i live and with the recent bad weather (we dont get gritters here-middle of nowhere) i thought i would give it a go. he has checked it over for mot purposes and has said that he thinks it would sail through. He did give me a vitara about 6 weeks ago and i changed timing belt and water pump on there and now works fine...problem is it is so thirsty and there is just no room in it for kids and luggage!

28-02-2010, 17:14	#4
Terranoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 622	At least there will be room for the kids now but thirst wise that probably wont improve

28-02-2010, 18:53	#5
nerdy60 Guest Posts: n/a	hi teranoman.....im guessing its about 25 mpg on the vitara at mo which is alot for 1.6 pet to me