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26-07-2013, 17:54 | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Wales
Vehicle: Maverick
Posts: 3
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Just bought Maverick
I am in South Wales and just bought a 95 Maverick
Seems to run ok but a couple of niggles -freeplay in steering wheel- about 15mil Tightened belt and took up a little but still not right-does UJ on column wear? Can you adjust steeering box in normal way? (Screwdriver /lock nut ) Showing 144.000 miles at present Would like to do a major service -anything out of the ordinary on these I need to know about? Seems to be a lot of crusty dried old oil around head,exhaust manifold and on sump but doesnt appear to be dripping oil anywhere. All replies gratefully received |
26-07-2013, 18:10 | #2 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14
Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002
Posts: 1,549
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Steering play sounds about normal.. think MOT allows for somthing like 30mm.
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26-07-2013, 18:11 | #3 |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Huddersfield
Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB
Posts: 6,947
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Hi chap and congrats on your new Mav!
well, the 95's are TD engines, no I/C to worry about, so the oil around the sump etc is most likely from being spilled, or a previous leak - engine degreaser to clear it all up then you can inspect further. Servicing is what you would expect except make sure you use correct LSD in the rear diff ONLY. Other than that its all basic - use a decent fuel filter and oil filter as it has been known for cheaper ones to not quite seal. As for steering, definitely check the steering relay rod, the links are attached either side and cant be replaced - you would have to change the whole centre relay rod, not horrifically expensive but worth doing. Not saying it is that, but at 144k miles, if it hasn't already been done I would be VERY surprised if the steering issue wasn't down to that! best of luck buddy! |
26-07-2013, 18:13 | #4 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14
Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002
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26-07-2013, 18:24 | #5 |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Huddersfield
Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB
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26-07-2013, 23:11 | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: wales
Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7tdi gls
Posts: 307
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welcome to the club, i am also in south Wales , Newport.
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26-07-2013, 23:24 | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: South Yorkshire..
Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE
Posts: 1,757
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Howdy.
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27-07-2013, 00:00 | #8 |
Off road maniac
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bexhill on Sea
Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs
Posts: 17,428
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Welcome mate, yes box can be adjusted but only if moving the wheel does not produce instant response from the drop arm, I have had 5 T2's and only one needed adjusting, if there is any other play then check the ball joints and do not forget the idler, Rick
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27-07-2013, 01:23 | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: west yorkshire
Vehicle: 1998,1999, 2000, 2.7TDi
Posts: 626
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welcome
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27-07-2013, 14:05 | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Near Armagh, Northern Ireland
Vehicle: half of a T2 2.7td swb
Posts: 1,216
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welcome
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28-07-2013, 13:30 | #11 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Wales
Vehicle: Maverick
Posts: 3
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Many thanks for all replies and warm welcome..
Going to be towing small-650-700K -caravan around UK over next few weeks then will do full service Anybody had any experience with SWBs and towing ?-heard can be a bit "bouncy"! Holding my breath until I get a couple of hundred miles out of her... Cheers Mark |
28-07-2013, 13:53 | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Huddersfield
Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB
Posts: 6,947
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you wont notice with that weight. My old SWB towed a caravan of similar weight, and I just didn't feel it was there. SWB's aren't bouncy when towing, they are a bit bouncy regardless but you wont notice it with a caravan on the back.
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28-07-2013, 14:20 | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: N wales
Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi
Posts: 672
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Not a problem towing with SWB, I'd go as far as to say that they are better than a LWB more compact etc.as you see in my profile I have a 7mtr van at around 1600 kgs and no problem and spent 6 weeks towing around Scotland inc Cape Wrath.
Probably get some flack for saying SWB is better,im waiting. rustygates
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29-07-2013, 09:24 | #14 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Wales
Vehicle: Maverick
Posts: 3
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Again Thanks for replies..
Whats deal with wheel centre caps ? 3 out of 4 of mine placcy "Ford" badge is missing-do they fall out? |
29-07-2013, 11:12 | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: South Yorkshire..
Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE
Posts: 1,757
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I have a SWB,Previous owner used to tow a caravan From Doncaster to Devon.He did this a couple of times a year.For around three years or so.I have no idea as to the size and weight of the caravan though.
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