MOT today

kitchenman · 03-06-2015, 11:21

So far in the past 4 tests not even an advisory, I hope to good news continues
Watch this space for an update

Banshee · 03-06-2015, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchenman

So far in the past 4 tests not even an advisory, I hope to good news continues
Watch this space for an update

Best of luck our kid

bry · 03-06-2015, 15:41

Yup best o luck

Paff · 03-06-2015, 20:10

Hope all went OK

kitchenman · 03-06-2015, 20:45

All went well 5 out of 5 aint bad, never had a fail since I bought it
4 advisories
Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, both sides
Front wheel bearings both with slight play

I am sure there is a workshop for these items.

He did mention emissions were close to limit, so what should I do for next year, is it a matter of new injectors, or getting them serviced
Or maybe a recon IP
Or both?
How much would both cost?, I could change the injectors I think, not so sure about IP
The car has no rust, gives me around 27-28 MPG, all I have done to it apart from changing filters and fluids is a new tyre, new brake pads, new exhaust, it has only done around 10K since I bought it in 2010 so worth while keeping I think.
A few hundred to sort it I think would be well spent

Comments please

supergnome · 03-06-2015, 20:51

Wheel bearings will probably tighten mine did and wasn't on as an advisory the following year. David.

solarman216 · 03-06-2015, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchenman

All went well 5 out of 5 aint bad, never had a fail since I bought it
4 advisories
Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, both sides
Front wheel bearings both with slight play

I am sure there is a workshop for these items.

He did mention emissions were close to limit, so what should I do for next year, is it a matter of new injectors, or getting them serviced
Or maybe a recon IP
Or both?
How much would both cost?, I could change the injectors I think, not so sure about IP
The car has no rust, gives me around 27-28 MPG, all I have done to it apart from changing filters and fluids is a new tyre, new brake pads, new exhaust, it has only done around 10K since I bought it in 2010 so worth while keeping I think.
A few hundred to sort it I think would be well spent

Comments please

Wheel bearings adjust easy, remember they need a pre load ie 1 to 2 holes more after no play, boot on drop link cannot be replaced just prepare for new drop links just before next test, did you take it for a hard run before the test and red line it hard in 3rd preferably on a slight up hill to burn out all the crap, do that next year and all should be fine, Rick

jims-terrano · 03-06-2015, 21:06

Think you got your answer from Rick, nice n cheap I reckon and well worth keeping the truck. The older trucks are far better with less fly by wire electrics.

Terranical · 03-06-2015, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Wheel bearings adjust easy, remember they need a pre load ie 1 to 2 holes more after no play, boot on drop link cannot be replaced just prepare for new drop links just before next test, did you take it for a hard run before the test and red line it hard in 3rd preferably on a slight up hill to burn out all the crap, do that next year and all should be fine, Rick

Mine failed it's first Spanish MOT on emissions (plus other things), did what Rick suggested, two miles uphill, third gear, repeated three times. Passed on emissions after that.

AlexD333 · 03-06-2015, 21:56

Nothing like a drunk mot tester

congrats dude!

kitchenman · 04-06-2015, 09:09

Thanks for the tip Rick I had heard about the 'take it for a blast' but thought it was old wives tale, I will do that next year.
I will read up the workshop if there is one on wheel bearings, grease the auto hubs while I am at it.
Thanks for all the support guys

Banshee · 04-06-2015, 09:14

I just take mine with a full tank of veg

perelaar · 04-06-2015, 09:19

I can confirm, workshop downloads on wheel bearings and arb droplinks are available

When you order arb droplinks, and you are doing a lot of road driving, it is worth going for the poly bushings. Did make a difference in road handling on my T2...

kitchenman · 04-06-2015, 21:24

Thanks for further comments

I tried veg oil, ran rough, no power, never again

I do around 3,000 a year.
I will download the workshops and give it a go

03-06-2015, 11:21	#1
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	MOT today So far in the past 4 tests not even an advisory, I hope to good news continues Watch this space for an update

03-06-2015, 20:45	#5
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Yippee All went well 5 out of 5 aint bad, never had a fail since I bought it 4 advisories Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, both sides Front wheel bearings both with slight play I am sure there is a workshop for these items. He did mention emissions were close to limit, so what should I do for next year, is it a matter of new injectors, or getting them serviced Or maybe a recon IP Or both? How much would both cost?, I could change the injectors I think, not so sure about IP The car has no rust, gives me around 27-28 MPG, all I have done to it apart from changing filters and fluids is a new tyre, new brake pads, new exhaust, it has only done around 10K since I bought it in 2010 so worth while keeping I think. A few hundred to sort it I think would be well spent Comments please

04-06-2015, 09:14	#12
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I just take mine with a full tank of veg __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

03-06-2015, 15:41	#3
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Yup best o luck

03-06-2015, 20:10	#4
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Hope all went OK

03-06-2015, 20:51	#6
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	Wheel bearings will probably tighten mine did and wasn't on as an advisory the following year. David.

03-06-2015, 21:06	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Think you got your answer from Rick, nice n cheap I reckon and well worth keeping the truck. The older trucks are far better with less fly by wire electrics.

03-06-2015, 21:56	#10
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Nothing like a drunk mot tester congrats dude!

04-06-2015, 09:09	#11
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Thanks for the tip Rick I had heard about the 'take it for a blast' but thought it was old wives tale, I will do that next year. I will read up the workshop if there is one on wheel bearings, grease the auto hubs while I am at it. Thanks for all the support guys

04-06-2015, 09:19	#13
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	I can confirm, workshop downloads on wheel bearings and arb droplinks are available When you order arb droplinks, and you are doing a lot of road driving, it is worth going for the poly bushings. Did make a difference in road handling on my T2...

04-06-2015, 21:24	#14
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Thanks for further comments I tried veg oil, ran rough, no power, never again I do around 3,000 a year. I will download the workshops and give it a go