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

briggie · 22-04-2010, 20:15

i decided to go for a drive to ikley , the car drove absolutely superb , flying up hills , really smooth , when i got to ikley and was about to turn the engine off , i noticed a rattling noise coming from what i guessed was the exhaust , so i drove the car to one of those tast fit places and asked if they could tighten the exhaust up ,they put it on a ramp and said the exhaust is fine very tight and not rattling , they said the noise apears to be coming from the engine , one of the guys said he thought it was the crankshaft , anyway , after a big argument with the rac they admitted they had miscalculated the amount of call outs i had , and sent a recovery truck to take me to elland , at first they said they dont think its the crankshaft , because the noise goes when you rev it , but i cant hear very well so its possible its still there , later on they rung me to say it isnt the timing chain , and the engine is knackered

i feel really bad because of the amazing generosity of the members and i feel as though ive let you all down .

i know i havent let you down because there is nothing i could have done to forsee this , i will try and update you as to my decision , maybe if anyone wants some bits ?

kind regards and many sincere thanks

pete

Loz · 22-04-2010, 20:34

Oh dear Briggie I really feel you mate, keep your chin up

Maybe we could have an engine swap party, you supply the tea & we'll bring the spanners

jims-terrano · 22-04-2010, 20:49

Pete mate I was real sorry to hear this morning when I got the text off Clivvy. I have to say it's unusual for the engine to go like that. Surely it's something else? what about something with the gearbox?

Jim

patbhoy · 22-04-2010, 20:50

Ending soon on fleaby.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-TERRANO...item3cac2e59c0

makeitfit · 22-04-2010, 20:52

Night mare mate, what a bum deal

You must have trodden on a lot of worms

I'll help in engine party entertainment if you need

Maybe we could stick a nice TDi lump in it

clivvy · 22-04-2010, 21:12

it HAS to be something else..i mean, in what way KNACKERED??? whats nackered? I heard it running myself, it sounded excellent. End of the day, these engines wear down, they dont just break! i am amazed and speachless that this has happened but i feel I seriously need to see what is wrong. To me, unless a piston has blown out the engine, it cant be knackered if it was running ok when revved. If the noise is there at Idle, cant it be something else?

arrggghhhh. where in Elland is this garage Pete? I'm in Elland Saturday for an MOT, my guy knows everyone there, and I bet he knows this garage, so let me speak to them, then I will speak to a mechanic we know there called Chris, with luck, he will pick up your Mistral and take a look either for a small fee, or for nothing, to let us know what the problem is??

Loz · 22-04-2010, 21:30

If the engine had 'gone' so severely why is it still running, that's what I don't understand, after all Briggie drove it to the exhaust place. :\

clivvy · 22-04-2010, 21:33

exactly, makes no sense. I dont generally trust garages, let alone one that at first thought timing chain, and then thought "its nackered", i mean come on?

I'm over there Saturday morning, so will pop in and speak to them. I'm going to ask them to show me whats knackered. if they cant, i'm going to speak to a mechanic we know there, and beg them to pick it up and have a look, or at least give us a second opinion. I will keep you all informed, and I will call Paul (bat21) and Pete with my findings.

briggie · 22-04-2010, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

exactly, makes no sense. I dont generally trust garages, let alone one that at first thought timing chain, and then thought "its nackered", i mean come on?

I'm over there Saturday morning, so will pop in and speak to them. I'm going to ask them to show me whats knackered. if they cant, i'm going to speak to a mechanic we know there, and beg them to pick it up and have a look, or at least give us a second opinion. I will keep you all informed, and I will call Paul (bat21) and Pete with my findings.

was me that said its knackered , they said i need a new engine

briggie · 22-04-2010, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

was me that said its knackered , they said i need a new engine

same diff really i spose

clivvy · 22-04-2010, 21:49

well, what they say and what it actually needs may be two different things. when my Mav failed its mot, i was told it needed £700/800 worth of work, and it didnt. Had similar issues with my mazda, had a broken engine mount bolt, i was told by mechanic to patch it up and get rid.

fo rthe sake of hanging on a few more days, let me speak to them and see for myself, seems i'm over there, then we can weigh it up.

lacroupade · 22-04-2010, 22:18

Well in case Briggie isn't aware, this is the same engine (without the turbo) thats regularly done astronomical (like 300-400-500k miles) in the Fairway FX4 London cab......I just don't buy "its knackered" - been on and off this forum since 2005 and never heard of a diesel dying in one of these....the car usually falls apart around it first!

Clivvys plan sounds top-drawer!!

Deleted account DD · 22-04-2010, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Well in case Briggie isn't aware, this is the same engine (without the turbo) thats regularly done astronomical (like 300-400-500k miles) in the Fairway FX4 London cab......I just don't buy "its knackered" - been on and off this forum since 2005 and never heard of a diesel dying in one of these....the car usually falls apart around it first!

Clivvys plan sounds top-drawer!!

I'll second that.Before I got my terranno I did a lot of research, knew bot all about them. People were reporting problems, fair enough , but overall death in the manner of a ford cvh............ nope.

willow · 22-04-2010, 23:28

Its not knacked it just needs someone who understands

I was told to scrap mine

its old it leaked oil everywhere 4 wheeldrive didn't work Its still hard to get into 1st gear...

It had its glow plugs changed and it did'nt like it

so I put the old ones back in and its been fine for 2 winters

I love it

Don't give up

lots of good people here trying to help

Good luck

briggie · 23-04-2010, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by willow

Its not knacked it just needs someone who understands

I was told to scrap mine

its old it leaked oil everywhere 4 wheeldrive didn't work Its still hard to get into 1st gear...

It had its glow plugs changed and it did'nt like it

so I put the old ones back in and its been fine for 2 winters

I love it

Don't give up

lots of good people here trying to help

Good luck

according to the manual , it has a timing chain , its on page 26 of the em bit .

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

22-04-2010, 20:15	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	heartbroken and sorry to you all .....the story i decided to go for a drive to ikley , the car drove absolutely superb , flying up hills , really smooth , when i got to ikley and was about to turn the engine off , i noticed a rattling noise coming from what i guessed was the exhaust , so i drove the car to one of those tast fit places and asked if they could tighten the exhaust up ,they put it on a ramp and said the exhaust is fine very tight and not rattling , they said the noise apears to be coming from the engine , one of the guys said he thought it was the crankshaft , anyway , after a big argument with the rac they admitted they had miscalculated the amount of call outs i had , and sent a recovery truck to take me to elland , at first they said they dont think its the crankshaft , because the noise goes when you rev it , but i cant hear very well so its possible its still there , later on they rung me to say it isnt the timing chain , and the engine is knackered i feel really bad because of the amazing generosity of the members and i feel as though ive let you all down . i know i havent let you down because there is nothing i could have done to forsee this , i will try and update you as to my decision , maybe if anyone wants some bits ? kind regards and many sincere thanks pete

22-04-2010, 20:34	#2
Loz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wolverhampton, UK. Vehicle: Still saving... Posts: 188	Oh dear Briggie I really feel you mate, keep your chin up Maybe we could have an engine swap party, you supply the tea & we'll bring the spanners

22-04-2010, 20:49	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Pete mate I was real sorry to hear this morning when I got the text off Clivvy. I have to say it's unusual for the engine to go like that. Surely it's something else? what about something with the gearbox? Jim

22-04-2010, 20:50	#4
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	Ending soon on fleaby. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-TERRANO...item3cac2e59c0

22-04-2010, 20:52	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Night mare mate, what a bum deal You must have trodden on a lot of worms I'll help in engine party entertainment if you need Maybe we could stick a nice TDi lump in it

22-04-2010, 21:12	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	it HAS to be something else..i mean, in what way KNACKERED??? whats nackered? I heard it running myself, it sounded excellent. End of the day, these engines wear down, they dont just break! i am amazed and speachless that this has happened but i feel I seriously need to see what is wrong. To me, unless a piston has blown out the engine, it cant be knackered if it was running ok when revved. If the noise is there at Idle, cant it be something else? arrggghhhh. where in Elland is this garage Pete? I'm in Elland Saturday for an MOT, my guy knows everyone there, and I bet he knows this garage, so let me speak to them, then I will speak to a mechanic we know there called Chris, with luck, he will pick up your Mistral and take a look either for a small fee, or for nothing, to let us know what the problem is??

22-04-2010, 21:30	#7
Loz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wolverhampton, UK. Vehicle: Still saving... Posts: 188	If the engine had 'gone' so severely why is it still running, that's what I don't understand, after all Briggie drove it to the exhaust place. :\

22-04-2010, 21:33	#8
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	exactly, makes no sense. I dont generally trust garages, let alone one that at first thought timing chain, and then thought "its nackered", i mean come on? I'm over there Saturday morning, so will pop in and speak to them. I'm going to ask them to show me whats knackered. if they cant, i'm going to speak to a mechanic we know there, and beg them to pick it up and have a look, or at least give us a second opinion. I will keep you all informed, and I will call Paul (bat21) and Pete with my findings.

22-04-2010, 21:49	#11
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	well, what they say and what it actually needs may be two different things. when my Mav failed its mot, i was told it needed £700/800 worth of work, and it didnt. Had similar issues with my mazda, had a broken engine mount bolt, i was told by mechanic to patch it up and get rid. fo rthe sake of hanging on a few more days, let me speak to them and see for myself, seems i'm over there, then we can weigh it up.

22-04-2010, 22:18	#12
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Well in case Briggie isn't aware, this is the same engine (without the turbo) thats regularly done astronomical (like 300-400-500k miles) in the Fairway FX4 London cab......I just don't buy "its knackered" - been on and off this forum since 2005 and never heard of a diesel dying in one of these....the car usually falls apart around it first! Clivvys plan sounds top-drawer!!

22-04-2010, 23:28	#14
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Its not knacked it just needs someone who understands I was told to scrap mine its old it leaked oil everywhere 4 wheeldrive didn't work Its still hard to get into 1st gear... It had its glow plugs changed and it did'nt like it so I put the old ones back in and its been fine for 2 winters I love it Don't give up lots of good people here trying to help Good luck