heartbroken and sorry to you all .....the story

[rayf3262]

I think you will find that the fist part of the manual refers to the ZD30 3.0L engine, which does indeed have a chain.
Look further on in the TD27 headed area this is relevant to your engine.

[briggie]

incidently , if the odometer is to be believed ...... and i see no reason why not considering the condition generally of the car ... its only done around 80,000 miles .

[briggie]

Originally Posted by rayf3262

I think you will find that the fist part of the manual refers to the ZD30 3.0L engine, which does indeed have a chain.
Look further on in the TD27 headed area this is relevant to your engine.

thanks mate ..... strange thing is , now i think about it , the noise is just like a loose chain , but when you rev the engine , its like the slack is taken up and the noise goes .... or perhaps its that fast i cant hear it ...... strange innit ?

[briggie]

Originally Posted by briggie

thanks mate ..... strange thing is , now i think about it , the noise is just like a loose chain , but when you rev the engine , its like the slack is taken up and the noise goes .... or perhaps its that fast i cant hear it ...... strange innit ?

any suggestions on what it could be then ?

[rayf3262]

Originally Posted by briggie

any suggestions on what it could be then ?

Electronics is my thing, so no, I could only guess which would probably not be helpful.
I am sure others will have some thoughts on what may be at fault though.

[briggie]

Originally Posted by rayf3262

Electronics is my thing, so no, I could only guess which would probably not be helpful.
I am sure others will have some thoughts on what may be at fault though.

snap ray , ex field service engineer / tlo for matsushita ( panasonic/technics ) here

[rayf3262]

Originally Posted by briggie

snap ray , ex field service engineer / tlo for matsushita ( panasonic/technics ) here

I work at the "other end" of the TV/Film industry service engineer in the post production world.. looking after the kit that produces the content.

[ClanWolf]

I'd be along the lines of if the engine still runs, someone is lying to you.

I came across from the serious modified performance car scene, and trust me - if it runs, it's fixable. If it don't run, it's replacable.


Hey guys, didn't we provide a warranty with our assist? I'm up for it.

[Bat21]

Just spoke to the garage.

They seem to think it is either number 3 or 4 big end that has gone, aparently the noise apears at 2,000rpm

Clive (Clivvy) is calling in tomorrow to see if he can shed any light on the problem.

[briggie]

Originally Posted by Bat21

Just spoke to the garage.

They seem to think it is either number 3 or 4 big end that has gone, aparently the noise apears at 2,000rpm

Clive (Clivvy) is calling in tomorrow to see if he can shed any light on the problem.

so its knackered then ? ( forgive french )

[clivvy]

What's the tell tale signs of the "big ends" going? How many are there? Is it likely at all that they can go on an 80k mile engine, diesel at that!?

[rayf3262]

Originally Posted by clivvy

What's the tell tale signs of the "big ends" going? How many are there? Is it likely at all that they can go on an 80k mile engine, diesel at that!?

It may be not so bad news, IF, its just a case of new bearing shells.. Just depends on weather the journals/rods are ok.
Is it possible to get the sump off with the engine in situ?

[briggie]

Originally Posted by rayf3262

It may be not so bad news, IF, its just a case of new bearing shells.. Just depends on weather the journals/rods are ok.
Is it possible to get the sump off with the engine in situ?

on page 102

http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/R20/em.pdf

[briggie]

looks like ya gonna get those electric wing mirrors after all clive

[briggie]

i have a idea , it goes against everything i believe in though , but ive rung a company up ...... watch this space