Just bought Maverick

mtgb7 · 26-07-2013, 17:54

I am in South Wales and just bought a 95 Maverick
Seems to run ok but a couple of niggles -freeplay in steering wheel- about 15mil
Tightened belt and took up a little but still not right-does UJ on column wear?
Can you adjust steeering box in normal way?
(Screwdriver /lock nut )
Showing 144.000 miles at present
Would like to do a major service -anything out of the ordinary on these I need to know about?
Seems to be a lot of crusty dried old oil around head,exhaust manifold and on sump but doesnt appear to be dripping oil anywhere.
All replies gratefully received

rayf3262 · 26-07-2013, 18:10

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Originally Posted by mtgb7

I am in South Wales and just bought a 95 Maverick
Seems to run ok but a couple of niggles -freeplay in steering wheel- about 15mil
Tightened belt and took up a little but still not right-does UJ on column wear?
Can you adjust steeering box in normal way?
(Screwdriver /lock nut )
Showing 144.000 miles at present
Would like to do a major service -anything out of the ordinary on these I need to know about?
Seems to be a lot of crusty dried old oil around head,exhaust manifold and on sump but doesnt appear to be dripping oil anywhere.
All replies gratefully received

Only gotcha I can think of is to ensure you use LSD oil in rear diff.
Steering play sounds about normal.. think MOT allows for somthing like 30mm.

clivvy · 26-07-2013, 18:11

Hi chap and congrats on your new Mav!

well, the 95's are TD engines, no I/C to worry about, so the oil around the sump etc is most likely from being spilled, or a previous leak - engine degreaser to clear it all up then you can inspect further.

Servicing is what you would expect except make sure you use correct LSD in the rear diff ONLY. Other than that its all basic - use a decent fuel filter and oil filter as it has been known for cheaper ones to not quite seal.

As for steering, definitely check the steering relay rod, the links are attached either side and cant be replaced - you would have to change the whole centre relay rod, not horrifically expensive but worth doing. Not saying it is that, but at 144k miles, if it hasn't already been done I would be VERY surprised if the steering issue wasn't down to that!

best of luck buddy!

rayf3262 · 26-07-2013, 18:13

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Originally Posted by rayf3262

Only gotcha I can think of is to ensure you use LSD oil in rear diff.
Steering play sounds about normal.. think MOT allows for somthing like 30mm.

Assuming there are no significantly worn components!

Y

clivvy · 26-07-2013, 18:24

example:

http://www.milneroffroad.com/nissan/...lay-centre-rod

kwondo · 26-07-2013, 23:11

welcome to the club, i am also in south Wales , Newport.

bry · 26-07-2013, 23:24

Howdy.

solarman216 · 27-07-2013, 00:00

Welcome mate, yes box can be adjusted but only if moving the wheel does not produce instant response from the drop arm, I have had 5 T2's and only one needed adjusting, if there is any other play then check the ball joints and do not forget the idler, Rick

judd750 · 27-07-2013, 01:23

welcome

melissachels · 27-07-2013, 14:05

welcome

mtgb7 · 28-07-2013, 13:30

Many thanks for all replies and warm welcome..
Going to be towing small-650-700K -caravan around UK over next few weeks then will do full service
Anybody had any experience with SWBs and towing ?-heard can be a bit "bouncy"!
Holding my breath until I get a couple of hundred miles out of her...
Cheers
Mark

clivvy · 28-07-2013, 13:53

you wont notice with that weight. My old SWB towed a caravan of similar weight, and I just didn't feel it was there. SWB's aren't bouncy when towing, they are a bit bouncy regardless but you wont notice it with a caravan on the back.

(RIP) rustygates · 28-07-2013, 14:20

Not a problem towing with SWB, I'd go as far as to say that they are better than a LWB more compact etc.as you see in my profile I have a 7mtr van at around 1600 kgs and no problem and spent 6 weeks towing around Scotland inc Cape Wrath.
Probably get some flack for saying SWB is better,im waiting.

rustygates

mtgb7 · 29-07-2013, 09:24

Again Thanks for replies..
Whats deal with wheel centre caps ? 3 out of 4 of mine placcy "Ford" badge is missing-do they fall out?

bry · 29-07-2013, 11:12

I have a SWB,Previous owner used to tow a caravan From Doncaster to Devon.He did this a couple of times a year.For around three years or so.I have no idea as to the size and weight of the caravan though.

26-07-2013, 17:54	#1
mtgb7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 3	Just bought Maverick I am in South Wales and just bought a 95 Maverick Seems to run ok but a couple of niggles -freeplay in steering wheel- about 15mil Tightened belt and took up a little but still not right-does UJ on column wear? Can you adjust steeering box in normal way? (Screwdriver /lock nut ) Showing 144.000 miles at present Would like to do a major service -anything out of the ordinary on these I need to know about? Seems to be a lot of crusty dried old oil around head,exhaust manifold and on sump but doesnt appear to be dripping oil anywhere. All replies gratefully received

27-07-2013, 00:00	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Welcome mate, yes box can be adjusted but only if moving the wheel does not produce instant response from the drop arm, I have had 5 T2's and only one needed adjusting, if there is any other play then check the ball joints and do not forget the idler, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

28-07-2013, 14:20	#13
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	Not a problem towing with SWB, I'd go as far as to say that they are better than a LWB more compact etc.as you see in my profile I have a 7mtr van at around 1600 kgs and no problem and spent 6 weeks towing around Scotland inc Cape Wrath. Probably get some flack for saying SWB is better,im waiting. rustygates __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

26-07-2013, 18:11	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Hi chap and congrats on your new Mav! well, the 95's are TD engines, no I/C to worry about, so the oil around the sump etc is most likely from being spilled, or a previous leak - engine degreaser to clear it all up then you can inspect further. Servicing is what you would expect except make sure you use correct LSD in the rear diff ONLY. Other than that its all basic - use a decent fuel filter and oil filter as it has been known for cheaper ones to not quite seal. As for steering, definitely check the steering relay rod, the links are attached either side and cant be replaced - you would have to change the whole centre relay rod, not horrifically expensive but worth doing. Not saying it is that, but at 144k miles, if it hasn't already been done I would be VERY surprised if the steering issue wasn't down to that! best of luck buddy!

26-07-2013, 18:24	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	example: http://www.milneroffroad.com/nissan/...lay-centre-rod

26-07-2013, 23:11	#6
kwondo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wales Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7tdi gls Posts: 307	welcome to the club, i am also in south Wales , Newport.

26-07-2013, 23:24	#7
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27-07-2013, 01:23	#9
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27-07-2013, 14:05	#10
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28-07-2013, 13:30	#11
mtgb7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 3	Many thanks for all replies and warm welcome.. Going to be towing small-650-700K -caravan around UK over next few weeks then will do full service Anybody had any experience with SWBs and towing ?-heard can be a bit "bouncy"! Holding my breath until I get a couple of hundred miles out of her... Cheers Mark

28-07-2013, 13:53	#12
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	you wont notice with that weight. My old SWB towed a caravan of similar weight, and I just didn't feel it was there. SWB's aren't bouncy when towing, they are a bit bouncy regardless but you wont notice it with a caravan on the back.

29-07-2013, 09:24	#14
mtgb7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wales Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 3	Again Thanks for replies.. Whats deal with wheel centre caps ? 3 out of 4 of mine placcy "Ford" badge is missing-do they fall out?

29-07-2013, 11:12	#15
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I have a SWB,Previous owner used to tow a caravan From Doncaster to Devon.He did this a couple of times a year.For around three years or so.I have no idea as to the size and weight of the caravan though.