Can anyone give my truck a good health check?

AlexD333 · 17-06-2015, 09:40

Don't wanna go to Nissan as I am a paranoid individual p and believe it will leave with new issues

Just since ownership I haven't replaced any bushes or anything like that.. Now my poor old girl takes some beating and is under rather a lot of stress.

Also I have noticed an occasional clonk when leaning round corners sometimes ect... Seems to have stopped now... Probably fallen off

Anyone local who can properly diagnose worn ballpoints and bushes ect, had a look myself with wheels off but don't know how to check really

nemofish2000 · 17-06-2015, 09:56

Get a pry bar and with the truck on the ground work the bar between all the joints checking for any play/movement and clunking noises. Best i can explain

perelaar · 17-06-2015, 10:17

With the front wheels off, look at all the rubber bushes and ball joint boots. If they look perished or cracked they'll need replacing

When mine developed a clonk in front it was first of all the steering stops needing grease, and a bit later the anti-roll bar drop links and bushes. Check the workshop download section, good info in there!

Banshee · 17-06-2015, 10:26

is this because Rick is on holiday?

Lazy-Ferret · 17-06-2015, 10:55

Probably the cheapest, quickest and most reliable way is to stick it in for a pre-MOT. They check the lot for you.

As far as the clunk on cornering goes, it could be the rear spring spacers, especially as you have no anti-roll bar. I stopped mine for a while, but this hot weather seems to have set them off again. I am hoping to get longer springs in the next month or so, and do away with them, as they are driving me nuts.

macabethiel · 17-06-2015, 15:26

Suspension clonks seem to be part of the 4x4 ownership experience. Lol

briggie · 17-06-2015, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Banshee

is this because Rick is on holiday?

is this WHY rick is on holiday ?

Sweety · 17-06-2015, 20:11

You work in a garage ask one of the lads to check it over & i'm sure he'll be happy with some beer for his trouble

rustic · 17-06-2015, 20:18

I am restraining myself from making a comment...

I think all the options have been answered except one.

solarman216 · 17-06-2015, 21:38

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Originally Posted by rustic

I am restraining myself from making a comment...

I think all the options have been answered except one.

which one is that then Rustic, on my second bottle and cannot think of anything, Rick

The Patrolman · 17-06-2015, 22:14

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Originally Posted by solarman216

which one is that then Rustic, on my second bottle and cannot think of anything, Rick

Good man!
Nearing the end of mine too

I'm not allowed on Facebook after a coffee let alone wine

Lazy-Ferret · 17-06-2015, 22:23

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Originally Posted by solarman216

which one is that then Rustic, on my second bottle and cannot think of anything, Rick

Turn the Radio up....

AlexD333 · 18-06-2015, 08:47

Lol cheers chappies, as it happens I had the front wheels off yesterday to refit and test the front spacers, all was good btw

I did try and pull the front wheel up and down to which one side did have a bit of play, which I think is coming from the upper ball joint??? Not so familiar with this. Slight cracking of rubber too.

rustic · 18-06-2015, 09:44

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Originally Posted by solarman216

which one is that then Rustic, on my second bottle and cannot think of anything, Rick

Cr*sh it...

briggie · 18-06-2015, 18:32

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Originally Posted by rustic

Cr*sh it...

wot about scr*p it ?

17-06-2015, 09:40	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Can anyone give my truck a good health check? Don't wanna go to Nissan as I am a paranoid individual p and believe it will leave with new issues Just since ownership I haven't replaced any bushes or anything like that.. Now my poor old girl takes some beating and is under rather a lot of stress. Also I have noticed an occasional clonk when leaning round corners sometimes ect... Seems to have stopped now... Probably fallen off Anyone local who can properly diagnose worn ballpoints and bushes ect, had a look myself with wheels off but don't know how to check really

17-06-2015, 10:26	#4
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17-06-2015, 15:26	#6
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Clonking suspension Suspension clonks seem to be part of the 4x4 ownership experience. Lol

17-06-2015, 20:18	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	I am restraining myself from making a comment... I think all the options have been answered except one. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

17-06-2015, 09:56	#2
nemofish2000 Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: cumbria Vehicle: terrano 3.0 sve Posts: 96	Get a pry bar and with the truck on the ground work the bar between all the joints checking for any play/movement and clunking noises. Best i can explain

17-06-2015, 10:17	#3
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	With the front wheels off, look at all the rubber bushes and ball joint boots. If they look perished or cracked they'll need replacing When mine developed a clonk in front it was first of all the steering stops needing grease, and a bit later the anti-roll bar drop links and bushes. Check the workshop download section, good info in there!

17-06-2015, 10:55	#5
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Probably the cheapest, quickest and most reliable way is to stick it in for a pre-MOT. They check the lot for you. As far as the clunk on cornering goes, it could be the rear spring spacers, especially as you have no anti-roll bar. I stopped mine for a while, but this hot weather seems to have set them off again. I am hoping to get longer springs in the next month or so, and do away with them, as they are driving me nuts.

17-06-2015, 20:11	#8
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	You work in a garage ask one of the lads to check it over & i'm sure he'll be happy with some beer for his trouble

18-06-2015, 08:47	#13
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Lol cheers chappies, as it happens I had the front wheels off yesterday to refit and test the front spacers, all was good btw I did try and pull the front wheel up and down to which one side did have a bit of play, which I think is coming from the upper ball joint??? Not so familiar with this. Slight cracking of rubber too.