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20-03-2010, 11:12

Hi all.

Im new here, I spotted the site on the internet and it looked pretty good. I have got a m reg ford maverick 2.7td bought as a replacement for my petrol isuzu trooper. The maverick seems to be pretty good so far but it has a couple of issues that im hoping you guys can help me with please. The rear end seems to steer / pul to the centre of the road when I accellerate hard . I've had the wishbone bushes replaced on the front as recommened by the garage but it hasn't made any difference. I've never experienced the problem before on any of the vehicles i've had and its slightly un nerving when it happens. I have wondered if it's a fault with the lsd in the rear axle or somewhere in the suspension. The other problem it has is it seems to be a bit heavy on diesel " I do have a slightly heavy right foot

" but due to the rear end issue I haven't driven it that hard. Any help or advice would be much apreciated.
Thankyou

extreme-4x4 · 20-03-2010, 12:19

morning newby

hmm could be any number of things

wrong lsd oil - id change it anyway cos its bound to have the wrong oil in it - it must be proper lsd oil nothing else not even lsd aditive

rear bushes - particularly the bar that goes side to side but any could give this your problem

steering idler or bushes - you will notice there are 6 ball joints between the front wheels as well as the idler and relay bar . this will make steering sloppy and steering poor.
jack the front up and with a friend hold drivers side wheel tight and see how much play notice on the passenger side wheel. possibly a lot there but again easy fix and quite cheep - also idler could have worn bushes or it could be bent

caliper sliders - remove front calipers and copper grease the sliders common problem - easy fix

tracking - obvious but check for play on front joints first as described above

check all tyres match they might show the same size , but if they are different brands they will likely measure different sizes

20-03-2010, 14:51

New here -I've got a 2005 X-Trail 2.5SVE.....excellent motor with loads of surprises (chilled drink holders!!). In the past I had a Nissan Terrano import 2.7 td (looks like a Hilux rather than a mistral, that was a good 4wd, bit thirsty but strong.
I live in Hertfordshire (Welwyn) and wondered if there were many folks nearby with an appreciation for the excellent Nissan?
Will (Xtrailer)

20-03-2010, 15:22

thanks for the replies and the advice on what to check.

ill take a look when I get chance and see what I find. hopefully nothing to horrific.
thanks
Tom

DaveAMac · 20-03-2010, 15:28

Welcome to the club, Tom!

makeitfit · 20-03-2010, 17:03

My money is on the LSD oil

After that, what colin said

Where about in welsh wales are you good boy?

tezzer · 20-03-2010, 17:58

welcome tom, great site mate, i take it you will join???

20-03-2010, 11:12	#1
mavericktom Guest Posts: n/a	New here Hi all. Im new here, I spotted the site on the internet and it looked pretty good. I have got a m reg ford maverick 2.7td bought as a replacement for my petrol isuzu trooper. The maverick seems to be pretty good so far but it has a couple of issues that im hoping you guys can help me with please. The rear end seems to steer / pul to the centre of the road when I accellerate hard . I've had the wishbone bushes replaced on the front as recommened by the garage but it hasn't made any difference. I've never experienced the problem before on any of the vehicles i've had and its slightly un nerving when it happens. I have wondered if it's a fault with the lsd in the rear axle or somewhere in the suspension. The other problem it has is it seems to be a bit heavy on diesel " I do have a slightly heavy right foot " but due to the rear end issue I haven't driven it that hard. Any help or advice would be much apreciated. Thankyou

20-03-2010, 14:51	#3
xtrailer Guest Posts: n/a	Hi,i'm new too - hello New here -I've got a 2005 X-Trail 2.5SVE.....excellent motor with loads of surprises (chilled drink holders!!). In the past I had a Nissan Terrano import 2.7 td (looks like a Hilux rather than a mistral, that was a good 4wd, bit thirsty but strong. I live in Hertfordshire (Welwyn) and wondered if there were many folks nearby with an appreciation for the excellent Nissan? Will (Xtrailer)

20-03-2010, 12:19	#2
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	morning newby hmm could be any number of things wrong lsd oil - id change it anyway cos its bound to have the wrong oil in it - it must be proper lsd oil nothing else not even lsd aditive rear bushes - particularly the bar that goes side to side but any could give this your problem steering idler or bushes - you will notice there are 6 ball joints between the front wheels as well as the idler and relay bar . this will make steering sloppy and steering poor. jack the front up and with a friend hold drivers side wheel tight and see how much play notice on the passenger side wheel. possibly a lot there but again easy fix and quite cheep - also idler could have worn bushes or it could be bent caliper sliders - remove front calipers and copper grease the sliders common problem - easy fix tracking - obvious but check for play on front joints first as described above check all tyres match they might show the same size , but if they are different brands they will likely measure different sizes

20-03-2010, 15:22	#4
mavericktom Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for the replies and the advice on what to check. ill take a look when I get chance and see what I find. hopefully nothing to horrific. thanks Tom

20-03-2010, 15:28	#5
DaveAMac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Vehicle: '99 Terrano II SE Touring Posts: 129	Welcome to the club, Tom!

20-03-2010, 17:03	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	My money is on the LSD oil After that, what colin said Where about in welsh wales are you good boy?

20-03-2010, 17:58	#7
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	welcome tom, great site mate, i take it you will join???