My new terrano problems

Evans4x4 · 02-09-2013, 19:16

Hi I have recently purchased a 53 plate terrano 2.7td with a 3 month warranty,as usual this has just run out and problems start to appear

. I had a bit of noise and found the drop links to be shot so replaced both last week now I have a new noise I have narrowed down to the front prop by jacking up the front wheels and turning them both the prop squeaks as it turns which then gets louder as I drive has anyone come across this ? Is a new prop needed.

zippy656 · 02-09-2013, 19:21

53 plate, not sure if they had fixed hubs or auto hubs

So my thoughts would be check auto hubs make sur they are disengaving
oh, theres a download for it.

cncfabs · 02-09-2013, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Evans4x4

Hi I have recently purchased a 53 plate terrano 2.7td with a 3 month warranty,as usual this has just run out and problems start to appear

. I had a bit of noise and found the drop links to be shot so replaced both last week now I have a new noise I have narrowed down to the front prop by jacking up the front wheels and turning them both the prop squeaks as it turns which then gets louder as I drive has anyone come across this ? Is a new prop needed.

Is that the type with no grease nipples fitted.You can just replace the universal joints not expensive

Evans4x4 · 02-09-2013, 19:27

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Is that the type with no grease nipples fitted.You can just replace the universal joints not expensive

Yes looks a fixed shaft with no nipples

Evans4x4 · 02-09-2013, 19:30

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Originally Posted by zippy656

53 plate, not sure if they had fixed hubs or auto hubs

So my thoughts would be check auto hubs make sur they are disengaving
oh, theres a download for it.

Another question sorry as its a lot different to my old frontera, to shift between 2 and 4 wheel do I just move to 4 high whilst in motion then when I want to come back to 2 wheel just move lever back whilst still going forward

AD Ent · 02-09-2013, 19:39

Very Very important. do not use 4wd on dry tarmac

Only use on slippy surfaces.

To answer your question, Yes you can change from 2H - 4H and back again while moving. 25-30mph is what I normally do.
To disengage properly, reverse a few metres. Although 4wd light can go out while moving forwards .

davenclaire · 02-09-2013, 19:45

pull your sunvisor down instructions on how to use the 4 wheel drive are written on it

Evans4x4 · 02-09-2013, 19:55

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Originally Posted by davenclaire

pull your sunvisor down instructions on how to use the 4 wheel drive are written on it

I did read them but just checking as my last 4x4 I had to stop move to 2wd then reverse in a straight line to get out of 4wd making the nissan a lot easier to move between

stevo · 03-09-2013, 18:46

I'd check the guard at the front of the rear prop - mine squeaks, particularly on corners. I was worse before i 'moved' it with a hammer

Evans4x4 · 03-09-2013, 19:27

It is the front one that is squeaking after having it on a ramp don't know if its worth changing the joints ( is this an easy job ) or getting a second hand prop as looks like there's only a few bolts to change the whole lot

stevo · 03-09-2013, 19:38

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Originally Posted by Evans4x4

It is the front one that is squeaking after having it on a ramp don't know if its worth changing the joints ( is this an easy job ) or getting a second hand prop as looks like there's only a few bolts to change the whole lot

The first time I changed a UJ, I ended up needing a new prop - not cos its difficult, but cos I'm an idiot..... I pressed the bearing cup in too far to get the first end out, and mangled the yoke....

take it slow....

Banshee · 03-09-2013, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Evans4x4

It is the front one that is squeaking after having it on a ramp don't know if its worth changing the joints ( is this an easy job ) or getting a second hand prop as looks like there's only a few bolts to change the whole lot

Props are easy peasy mate, my rear on my SWB was 4 bolts and pull out of the gearbox when I had to do my UJ's

Can't see the front being much different

elty001 · 04-09-2013, 19:39

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Originally Posted by stevo

I'd check the guard at the front of the rear prop - mine squeaks, particularly on corners. I was worse before i 'moved' it with a hammer

You beat me too it.
I had an annoying squeak and mine turned out to be the heat shield on the exhaust near the front prop.
One of the bolts had sheared so I removed it totally and never looked back.

micktheshed · 04-09-2013, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Evans4x4

I did read them but just checking as my last 4x4 I had to stop move to 2wd then reverse in a straight line to get out of 4wd making the nissan a lot easier to move between

Thats one of the things I find realy useful compared to my previous Frontera.
Don't like lack of grease nipples though, after going through the wet stuff I can't re-grease to keep it all clean! Frontera props never failed but I don't expect Terrano's 'sealed' joints to last very long.

(RIP) PLANK · 04-09-2013, 19:55

the only T2 props I've know fail are because of diff problems on the 3l, on the other hand the issues I've had with fronteras are too log for this forum

02-09-2013, 19:16	#1
Evans4x4 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano 2.7td Lwb Posts: 33	My new terrano problems Hi I have recently purchased a 53 plate terrano 2.7td with a 3 month warranty,as usual this has just run out and problems start to appear . I had a bit of noise and found the drop links to be shot so replaced both last week now I have a new noise I have narrowed down to the front prop by jacking up the front wheels and turning them both the prop squeaks as it turns which then gets louder as I drive has anyone come across this ? Is a new prop needed.

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02-09-2013, 19:21	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	53 plate, not sure if they had fixed hubs or auto hubs So my thoughts would be check auto hubs make sur they are disengaving oh, theres a download for it.

02-09-2013, 19:39	#6
AD Ent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano II SE+ 2.7 2000 Posts: 915	Very Very important. do not use 4wd on dry tarmac Only use on slippy surfaces. To answer your question, Yes you can change from 2H - 4H and back again while moving. 25-30mph is what I normally do. To disengage properly, reverse a few metres. Although 4wd light can go out while moving forwards .

02-09-2013, 19:45	#7
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	pull your sunvisor down instructions on how to use the 4 wheel drive are written on it

03-09-2013, 18:46	#9
stevo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: surrey Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE Posts: 100	I'd check the guard at the front of the rear prop - mine squeaks, particularly on corners. I was worse before i 'moved' it with a hammer

03-09-2013, 19:27	#10
Evans4x4 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Terrano 2.7td Lwb Posts: 33	It is the front one that is squeaking after having it on a ramp don't know if its worth changing the joints ( is this an easy job ) or getting a second hand prop as looks like there's only a few bolts to change the whole lot

04-09-2013, 19:55	#15
(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	the only T2 props I've know fail are because of diff problems on the 3l, on the other hand the issues I've had with fronteras are too log for this forum