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I understand having dip beam on, but why main beam during daylight? It has got to be counter-productive surely?...& it's illegal.

I think headlights that dazzle have become ever more frequent in the last few years. Designs with a very sharp cut-off to the dip beam are the worst as they appear to flash when going over uneven ground, a lot of newer cars suffer from this. Add to this the advent of manually adjustable beams...

Synchromesh is, to put it simply, the arrangement of a set of matching cones that, when forced together, use the friction between them to cause one gear to literally synchronise it's speed with another & thereby ease engagement. I'm sure some Fords, years ago, had this on reverse but it is quite...

Just a suggestion.... I belonged to the Frontera Owners Club for several years until buying my Terrano 20 months ago, & an excellent site it is. The point being that Fronteras ceased production before the Terrano but the site is still going strong. Maybe something to do with the bigger volume...

I've been using waxoil since the mid '70's. It only works if all the loose rust is brushed off, otherwise it will shed like a skin taking the loose rust with it. By all means brush as much as you can. the thicker the better, it may need 2 coats for effective protection. Spraying is best left...

Very true rustic, because there is no throttle plate to obstruct the air intake as per a petrol vehicle (though some diesels do have them). That's why a vacuum pump is required to work the brake servo. Quite fancy a boost gauge since the 3L is said to be prone to over-boosting if the EGR is...

This would be even funnier if I hadn't done something similar when I built a canoe many years ago. My exquse is that I was only 15 at the time. Had a good laugh just the same.

I'm that old (not really! It just seems like it) I can remember the advice in car mags. being to use rolled-up newspaper, in sills & closed cavities, etc. as packing before applying body-filler. I dread to think of the consequences LOL. This would be in the 60's I think, some cars still had...

The ropes need to be attached as if they were two separate ropes acting independently, & then the possible load would only be 1T each if they were both carrying the same tension eg. towing in a straight line. Imagine a bar with the 2 ropes 1 at each end & the bar pivoting in it's middle where...

On recommendation from friends I started using 2SO in my 3L auto last July, mainly to improve lubrication to the pump, decoke the injectors, etc. & a desperate hope that it might give me more than 23mpg average (60% towing 1.6T). There has been a small decrease in fuel consumption (easily...

What an engrossing link! Thanks to youself & barrbeast for advice.

You need to check the SG of each cell, I suspect you have a dud one. If the battery is of the open cell type it is possible to check each cell seperately with a mutimeter, each one should be at least 2V. Modern batteries seem to have a susceptibility to go down on one cell without warning. When...

Has anyone got experiance of blanking off the EGR valve on the 3.0L Terrano? Something like this: eBay item number:110895925128. Will it cause the EML to come on, as this alone will be an MOT fail, or any other comments? I fancy doing this BEFORE I get any problems rather than waiting untill...

As I was led to understand it 7 pin is not tested (because they are not used elsewhere in the EU) & if an adaptor is fitted to 13 pin (to allow 7 pin connection) then that negates the need to have it tested, as is also the case with 13 pin sockets hidden behind covers etc. They are only required...

Just a thought: are your drums way oversize through wear as this can cause digging-in of the leading shoe which may then stick on? Suggest you also chamfer the leading edge of both (all) shoes as this can relieve the above problem. Just to clarify if the shoes are sticking on: when you come to a...

Same here.

My 3L has 3 speed & O/d not 4speed. I was under the impression that they both used the same basic box.

Many years ago (in the land of the Hillman Imp) I was advised by a mechanic (remember them?) friend to use 140 EP gear oil rather than grease as this penetrates the needle rollers better & flushes out the micro particles that the grease can't. The original set of UJ's (fully maintained using...

I fully recommend rustic's tip re: 1/2 filling oil filter before replacement. I was given this tip a very long time ago together with this one: after the engine oil has drained to a slow drip add 1/2 L or more of fresh oil & let this drain before refilling. You will be amazed how much more dirty...

That looks to be in excellant condition. Glad to see it DOSEN'T have alloy wheels....a pet hate of mine on 'vans thse days (they're much too fragile IMHO). Wishing you many happy hours.