Mistral needs tlc

Shellonabeach · 17-04-2014, 17:04

Hi, have been having a good rummage through the forum and have found lots of common problems that my car seems to be developing.

I seem to be gathering a list of 'things to do' . Being no use with a spanner myself I could really do with a good mechanic. So, recommendations greatly appreciated, I'm betweeen Bristol and Gloucester.

Sweety · 17-04-2014, 20:45

Welcome

these motors are not hard to work on so you should be able to do a lot of the repairs yourself & if you pay the £10 membership fee you'll be able to see the down load section which talks you through each step of the way on the common problems

zippy656 · 17-04-2014, 20:57

Also load of people who knowthere.stuff.

They are alwaye willing to help.

RJL Services · 17-04-2014, 21:06

i have a workshop in gloucester depending on wha

t jobs need doing like it has been said £10 membership will save you loads on advice etc saved me a fortune so far

jims-terrano · 17-04-2014, 21:17

Welcome aboard, as said but not just advice we're a friendly bunch too

Shellonabeach · 18-04-2014, 13:29

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Looks like I need to get handy with the tools, however after snapping a bolt just removing the side steps I'm not overly confident.
The rusty sills are the most urgent problem. Local garage wants to 'slap a plate over them' but I don't want them rotting again and would like a decent looking job as the truck is quite tidy despite being 18.

jims-terrano · 18-04-2014, 14:06

Ahhh yes the same old sill problem. There's some members posted different ways of sorting including fabricating whole new sections. My bolts snapped too and I expect so do most. One of the kind hearted members on here has offered to help me with these.

17-04-2014, 17:04	#1
Shellonabeach Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Gloucestershire Vehicle: Nissan Mistral 2.7td SWB Posts: 8	Mistral needs tlc Hi, have been having a good rummage through the forum and have found lots of common problems that my car seems to be developing. I seem to be gathering a list of 'things to do' . Being no use with a spanner myself I could really do with a good mechanic. So, recommendations greatly appreciated, I'm betweeen Bristol and Gloucester.

17-04-2014, 21:06	#4
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	i have a workshop in gloucester depending on what jobs need doing like it has been said £10 membership will save you loads on advice etc saved me a fortune so far

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17-04-2014, 20:45	#2
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Welcome these motors are not hard to work on so you should be able to do a lot of the repairs yourself & if you pay the £10 membership fee you'll be able to see the down load section which talks you through each step of the way on the common problems

17-04-2014, 20:57	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Also load of people who knowthere.stuff. They are alwaye willing to help.

17-04-2014, 21:17	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard, as said but not just advice we're a friendly bunch too

18-04-2014, 13:29	#6
Shellonabeach Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Gloucestershire Vehicle: Nissan Mistral 2.7td SWB Posts: 8	Thanks for the welcome guys. Looks like I need to get handy with the tools, however after snapping a bolt just removing the side steps I'm not overly confident. The rusty sills are the most urgent problem. Local garage wants to 'slap a plate over them' but I don't want them rotting again and would like a decent looking job as the truck is quite tidy despite being 18.

18-04-2014, 14:06	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Ahhh yes the same old sill problem. There's some members posted different ways of sorting including fabricating whole new sections. My bolts snapped too and I expect so do most. One of the kind hearted members on here has offered to help me with these.