new kid on the block

micktheshed · 18-04-2012, 20:04

Since 1972 until a month ago I've always run petrol Vauxhalls, from a Viva, Astra (3) Cavalier, to a Frontera. They've all given reliable long service but I neaded something more powerful to tow with. So.....Just bought a 2004 3.0L auto terrano with 28K (yes: 28000!) on the clock. Cat 'C' write-off that's been partialy repaired (bodged!) to road-worthy standards.
The air con is damaged beyond all but expensive repairs but I'm not bothered about that: will dissconnect it & remove rad., when I get the chance, to improve the air flow. I've already removed the (damaged) main fan & viscous coupling & fitted a Kenlow electric: as this was cheaper, anyway, than buying a new pump/coupling assy. from Nissan.
Being well practised in keeping Vauxhalls going, for over 40 years, I feel somewhat at a loss now. Am going to nead lots of advice so please help where you can.

cleangreenm/c · 18-04-2012, 21:47

Welcome you are at the right place,some one is allways willing to help out

roy

makeitfit · 18-04-2012, 21:58

Welcome boyo

Now what's your trouble ?

zippy656 · 19-04-2012, 05:46

welcome to the best site

18-04-2012, 20:04	#1
micktheshed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: warwickshire Vehicle: Dec 2004, terrano 3l Auto Posts: 313	new kid on the block Since 1972 until a month ago I've always run petrol Vauxhalls, from a Viva, Astra (3) Cavalier, to a Frontera. They've all given reliable long service but I neaded something more powerful to tow with. So.....Just bought a 2004 3.0L auto terrano with 28K (yes: 28000!) on the clock. Cat 'C' write-off that's been partialy repaired (bodged!) to road-worthy standards. The air con is damaged beyond all but expensive repairs but I'm not bothered about that: will dissconnect it & remove rad., when I get the chance, to improve the air flow. I've already removed the (damaged) main fan & viscous coupling & fitted a Kenlow electric: as this was cheaper, anyway, than buying a new pump/coupling assy. from Nissan. Being well practised in keeping Vauxhalls going, for over 40 years, I feel somewhat at a loss now. Am going to nead lots of advice so please help where you can.

18-04-2012, 21:47	#2
cleangreenm/c Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: scotland Vehicle: NISSAN TERRANO 2004 2.7TD Posts: 122	newbie Welcome you are at the right place,some one is allways willing to help out roy

18-04-2012, 21:58	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Welcome boyo Now what's your trouble ?

19-04-2012, 05:46	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	welcome to the best site