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Don't understand how Nissan get away with a 20% speedo error. Law states 0, +10% max. Then again my Frontea was almost as bad.

I had exactly this prob last year. Rear OK but front went to a dribble then stopped altogether. Tried swapping the pipes: nothing, even though pump could be heard running. This progressed to various weird electrical symptoms signifying actual switch fault but it wasn't (cost me £38 to find that...

Probably yours is OK but have you also checked for a cracked bulkhead allowing movement of the master cylinder, worth doing just to be sure. I had this prob. on a Montego which not only was susceptible to cracks but also flexed considerably resulting in crap bakes no matter what!

My thoughts exactly! A least I now have a pass-time when I next go for tyres LOL. (Might get as far as poking a hole in the cup).

Are you sure the valve on your gauge will hold pressure? Sounds silly but I've had them fail. If the gauge is OK then I assume you've tried after injecting a teaspoon of thin oil into the cylinders so as to temporarily eliminate leakage past the rings? Yes? Then it points to all the valves not...

That's what I've always done in the past, but the cap on my Terrano cannot be easily made air-tight without modifying, so I'm on the look-out for a spare if anyone can help. I have a 'universal' cap that straps on but it can't be used with the Terrano...typical! I managed to change the fluid, on...

Your best chance with this battery is to use an 'intelligent' type charger (Aldi & Lidle do them for about £14) & leave it connected for several days (the longer the better) to de-sulphate the plates. If the voltage has dropped below about 10V it may be necessary to connect to another good...

I used something very similar to this (think it was Redex or Wynns brand?) in my 1.6 Cavalier PS in 1996. Mainly because I strained the seals trying to loosen the pump so as to change the timing belt (anyone who did this job will still be cursing LOL). The subsequent leaks & squeaking...

Yes. Tow bar has been part of the test for at least a year & 13 pin (but not 7 pin!!!) electrics are also now included. NB! that if electrics are not directly accessible eg. behind a cover then they are not tested. I am also led to believe that if a 13-7 pin adaptor is fitted then they will not...

I've usually started the caravanning season by the 14th of this month (! run a small camping club) but so many sites are waterlogged & cancelled I'll be lucky to get out the middle of next month! It's our AGM in 5 weeks so I'll be there in a boat if necessary LOL. The site is next to a stream...

Thanks for that Ogri, it makes really interesting reading (must get a life LOL). Useful to have some idea of the most common fails.

If all ball joints/bushes & suspension settings are OK; I suppose you've checked the tracking? Other things that will cause this pulling are out of balance wheels, distorted tyres (may not be obvious when stationary but should show up on a balancing rig if you're looking for it) or even lumps or...

I'd be very interested to know what people think about chipping a 3l.

Is there a prize for the lowest miles? 35,358 on a Dec 2004 reg. In the 2 years (march 9th) I've owned it I've only managed 7300 total though this would normally have been 9-10K. It's had 2 owners before me & the first 1 only did 300 miles in each of the last 3 years he owned it & 16,000 total...

1, It is quite possible for leaking oil to get blown upwards, or sideways, or end up well away from the leak when subject to the slight vacuum & air flow caused by movement. I once had a Montego (still have nightmares about it) which only leaked when at motorway speeds, it was the very devil to...

I was seriously looking at the (MK1?) X Trails 2/3 years ago, before buying my Terrano. After talking to quite a few people (some in the trade) & spending a lot of time weighing-up the p & c's (as I habitually do) I condensed the collected 'facts' into this: if you must have a diesel get one...

It looks clean to me, for what that's worth, so I'll go by your advice & leave well-enough alone.

As my Terrano is now about 10Y old I thought I'd inspect the Maf (as you do when you at a loss for a pastime LOL). First problem-it's fitted with 5 spline/centre pin anti-tamper screws aaarrrgggg!!! Got a fair range of 6 spline tools & no-one believes it's actually a 5 spline. Not to be beaten I...

I remember those days only too well. Redex was THE additive! I used to buy it in 1 gallon cans, that's 4.5L to the youngsters out there, (to save 1/2 the cost) & carry the required amount for one fill-up. Must mean we are both well past our prime, macabethiel, LOL?

Looks to be the bee's knees! Quite fancy one of those. Do you know if the small camera is usable in the rear window, & does it have a long enough cable? I asked this question via e-bay but not received a reply (due to hols?).