New to 4x4

Neville · 17-10-2010, 17:07

Hi, just joined the Club. I have owned a 1997 Ford Maverick 2.7 diesel for about four months now.I purchased it 'cheap' as a second vehicle to use for my work. I also have 2007 Vauxhaull vectra which is now for sale because I never want to drive a car again!! What a great motor the Mav is. I tow a caravan and it is so easy with the 4x4, i don't have to worry about getting stuck in a muddy field ever again! Yes it's old but I have realised the parts are pretty cheap and its so easy to work on. I think I'm falling in love ha ha.

I am planning to renew the front brake discs. I have done this before on other vehicles but have never had to remove the automatic free running hub before. Is this pretty straight forward? I'm a bit surprised there is no haynes manual available ( unless you know other wise)

Also need a couple of wings in the future, any ideas where I can locate these without paying Ford prices. Thanks

HI_SCREWBALL · 17-10-2010, 17:10

Hello and welcome. If the click on the quick links and then the downloads you will find how to remove the hubs and all other wonderful stuff there.

Neville · 19-10-2010, 23:40

Ok, thanks for that, just feeling my way around the site at the mo, will look for the link, cheers, Nev

robobone · 17-10-2010, 17:46

haynes say there was never enough maverick or terrano to warant doing a manual on them

R1cho · 17-10-2010, 17:49

they said the same for the nissan serena, welcome to the forum by the way

(RIP) PLANK · 17-10-2010, 18:09

stick with the club and you wont need a manual

welcome!

Adz · 17-10-2010, 18:24

Bottom 2 item's of this linky

http://www.milneroffroad.com/categories.asp?cID=10273

Auto hub removal / clean

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk16.pdf

O & welcome to the club

jims-terrano · 17-10-2010, 18:47

I'm saving the online manual link for Zippy or Briggie to see who's the first to post it

Welcome aboard, crackin club this. Plenty of help and support just waiting for when you need it, I found that out over the last couple of weeks.

Jim

Neville · 19-10-2010, 23:42

Thanks for the links and the the welcome, Nev

17-10-2010, 17:07	#1
Neville Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Ford Maverick GLS 2.7 tdi Posts: 27	New to 4x4 Hi, just joined the Club. I have owned a 1997 Ford Maverick 2.7 diesel for about four months now.I purchased it 'cheap' as a second vehicle to use for my work. I also have 2007 Vauxhaull vectra which is now for sale because I never want to drive a car again!! What a great motor the Mav is. I tow a caravan and it is so easy with the 4x4, i don't have to worry about getting stuck in a muddy field ever again! Yes it's old but I have realised the parts are pretty cheap and its so easy to work on. I think I'm falling in love ha ha. I am planning to renew the front brake discs. I have done this before on other vehicles but have never had to remove the automatic free running hub before. Is this pretty straight forward? I'm a bit surprised there is no haynes manual available ( unless you know other wise) Also need a couple of wings in the future, any ideas where I can locate these without paying Ford prices. Thanks

17-10-2010, 17:10	#2
HI_SCREWBALL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7Td LWB Posts: 15	Hello and welcome. If the click on the quick links and then the downloads you will find how to remove the hubs and all other wonderful stuff there.

19-10-2010, 23:40	#3
Neville Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Ford Maverick GLS 2.7 tdi Posts: 27	Ok, thanks for that, just feeling my way around the site at the mo, will look for the link, cheers, Nev

17-10-2010, 17:46	#4
robobone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: midlands Vehicle: 1997 maverick gls Posts: 1,060	haynes say there was never enough maverick or terrano to warant doing a manual on them

17-10-2010, 17:49	#5
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	they said the same for the nissan serena, welcome to the forum by the way

17-10-2010, 18:09	#6
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	stick with the club and you wont need a manual welcome!

17-10-2010, 18:24	#7
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Bottom 2 item's of this linky http://www.milneroffroad.com/categories.asp?cID=10273 Auto hub removal / clean http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk16.pdf O & welcome to the club

17-10-2010, 18:47	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I'm saving the online manual link for Zippy or Briggie to see who's the first to post it Welcome aboard, crackin club this. Plenty of help and support just waiting for when you need it, I found that out over the last couple of weeks. Jim

19-10-2010, 23:42	#9
Neville Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Ford Maverick GLS 2.7 tdi Posts: 27	Thanks for the links and the the welcome, Nev