Just bought one! - Page 2

Spook · 15-06-2009, 19:46

Got it yesterday afternoon. not had chance to give it a good look over. Drives ok, runs a bit cold (dodgy thermostat?), gearbox bit notchy, but no major clunks from suspension or transmission. Bit of rust on sills, chassiss needs steam clean and waxoyl. my kids love it, can't get them out of it! need to change all the oils (does any one have the oils specs?) then give it a good run.

Overall well pleased with it, its in fab condition for its age/mileage. My old Disco was a '93 and 4 years ago it was rusting to bits!
All the 4WD High and Low engage smoothly.

Spook · 15-06-2009, 19:47

Need to join club now to access the archives!!!

extreme-4x4 · 15-06-2009, 20:35

they run a bit cold anyway

zippy656 · 15-06-2009, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

Need to join club now to access the archives!!!

sounds good, theres loads of help in the download scetion..

more help than you could ever think of

but the best bit is

ME!! im here lots of the time!!! ill NO know the answers , but normaly know who or where to start to look..

well i hope so

clivvy · 15-06-2009, 22:01

great buy, let us know how you get on with it, amazing what you got for your money!

Spook · 17-06-2009, 07:15

Cheers Guys, i'll be in touch if i can ever get the kids out of it so i can have a go! its turned into a mini-playground

zippy656 · 17-06-2009, 07:55

lock the doors then ... keep em out!

Paul · 17-06-2009, 16:48

Only in Royton, nr Oldham. so if we can be of any help let us know..

Paul.

iandouglas · 17-06-2009, 17:17

hi spook well done on the purchase of the truck.
when topping up gearbox over fill slightly as these boxes tend to starve top shaft in box so a little extra gets splashed up there.
if running cold new thermostat will sort it .
if when your towing caravan / horse box and overheating problems accure
it will problebly be the radiator fins these crumble away and reduce cooling effect, also above 55mph the fan struggles to keep its cool while towing .
rgds.iandougla

extreme-4x4 · 17-06-2009, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by iandouglas

hi spook well done on the purchase of the truck.
when topping up gearbox over fill slightly as these boxes tend to starve top shaft in box so a little extra gets splashed up there.
if running cold new thermostat will sort it .
if when your towing caravan / horse box and overheating problems accure
it will problebly be the radiator fins these crumble away and reduce cooling effect, also above 55mph the fan struggles to keep its cool while towing .
rgds.iandougla

cool that's a relief.... i thought it was just me

dsgrnmcm · 17-06-2009, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by iandouglas

hi spook well done on the purchase of the truck.
when topping up gearbox over fill slightly as these boxes tend to starve top shaft in box so a little extra gets splashed up there.
if running cold new thermostat will sort it .
if when your towing caravan / horse box and overheating problems accure
it will problebly be the radiator fins these crumble away and reduce cooling effect, also above 55mph the fan struggles to keep its cool while towing .
rgds.iandougla

When topping up the gear box, do you get access to the top up point from the engine bay? do you need any special tools?

iandouglas · 17-06-2009, 21:58

HI dsgrnmcm.
access is from underneath truck filler plug is on side of gearbox .
different models have the plug on different sides.
sorry cannot recall if spanner is an allen key or 1/2" drive squaire as on a rachet.
1/2 pint of extra oil will be plenty you may have to tilt truck to side filler is on to aid over filling.

WARNING WARNING AWARNING WARNING WARNING
IF CHANGING OIL ON DIFF/GEARBOX/TRANSFERE BOX.
ALWAYS BUT ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU CAN GET FILLER PLUG OUT BEFORE REMOVING DRAIN PLUG .
OR YOU ARE STUFFED.
WORK SAFE IF JACKING TRUCK UP MAKE SURE ITS SAFE. USE AXLE STANDS ECT.
rgds.iandouglas

Spook · 19-06-2009, 14:08

can you point me to download section? is this just the forum? about to do the oils (once been to get the various different ones) not been underneath yet to find fill/drain plugs so any help to find them might save some time and scraped knuckles. Ta

spook
Still in negotiation with ins company they want to double premium(!) even though annual quote same as current rover!

extreme-4x4 · 20-06-2009, 01:01

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/links.htm#downloads

17-06-2009, 16:48	#23
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Only in Royton, nr Oldham. so if we can be of any help let us know.. Paul. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

17-06-2009, 21:58	#27
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	just bought one HI dsgrnmcm. access is from underneath truck filler plug is on side of gearbox . different models have the plug on different sides. sorry cannot recall if spanner is an allen key or 1/2" drive squaire as on a rachet. 1/2 pint of extra oil will be plenty you may have to tilt truck to side filler is on to aid over filling. WARNING WARNING AWARNING WARNING WARNING IF CHANGING OIL ON DIFF/GEARBOX/TRANSFERE BOX. ALWAYS BUT ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU CAN GET FILLER PLUG OUT BEFORE REMOVING DRAIN PLUG . OR YOU ARE STUFFED. WORK SAFE IF JACKING TRUCK UP MAKE SURE ITS SAFE. USE AXLE STANDS ECT. rgds.iandouglas

15-06-2009, 19:46	#16
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west Vehicle: Can't say too embarassing Posts: 156	Got it yesterday afternoon. not had chance to give it a good look over. Drives ok, runs a bit cold (dodgy thermostat?), gearbox bit notchy, but no major clunks from suspension or transmission. Bit of rust on sills, chassiss needs steam clean and waxoyl. my kids love it, can't get them out of it! need to change all the oils (does any one have the oils specs?) then give it a good run. Overall well pleased with it, its in fab condition for its age/mileage. My old Disco was a '93 and 4 years ago it was rusting to bits! All the 4WD High and Low engage smoothly.

15-06-2009, 19:47	#17
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west Vehicle: Can't say too embarassing Posts: 156	Need to join club now to access the archives!!!

15-06-2009, 20:35	#18
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	they run a bit cold anyway

15-06-2009, 22:01	#20
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	great buy, let us know how you get on with it, amazing what you got for your money!

17-06-2009, 07:15	#21
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west Vehicle: Can't say too embarassing Posts: 156	Cheers Guys, i'll be in touch if i can ever get the kids out of it so i can have a go! its turned into a mini-playground

17-06-2009, 07:55	#22
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	lock the doors then ... keep em out!

17-06-2009, 17:17	#24
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	hi spook well done on the purchase of the truck. when topping up gearbox over fill slightly as these boxes tend to starve top shaft in box so a little extra gets splashed up there. if running cold new thermostat will sort it . if when your towing caravan / horse box and overheating problems accure it will problebly be the radiator fins these crumble away and reduce cooling effect, also above 55mph the fan struggles to keep its cool while towing . rgds.iandougla

19-06-2009, 14:08	#28
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west Vehicle: Can't say too embarassing Posts: 156	can you point me to download section? is this just the forum? about to do the oils (once been to get the various different ones) not been underneath yet to find fill/drain plugs so any help to find them might save some time and scraped knuckles. Ta spook Still in negotiation with ins company they want to double premium(!) even though annual quote same as current rover!

20-06-2009, 01:01	#29
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/links.htm#downloads