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wipers after nearly 2 years of torment and trying different things i eventually oiled the splined bit that the wiper arms bolt onto and it cured it almost instantly something must corrode down there causing the arms to judder

gear oil yes went to local Nissan dealer for oil not cheap though I think alex recommended this on here first I just needed the light nights and the rain to stop to get round to doing the changeover

gearbox oil just changed my gearbox oil again tonight for the proper Nissan mt-xz gear oil part no ke916-99931 because comma spec oil made low gears notchey when cold it took just over 5 litres on level ground nice smooth gears again 2004 terrano 2- 2.7

leaky pipe repaired mine with 10mm copper and a couple of 10 mm brass compression fittings type used in domestic plumbing easy to bend and connects to the alloy pipe with a good fit

heating problem go to your local builders merchants and ask which chemical flushing solution they would advise eg sentinel x800 and give it ago yourself it is more than likely a sludge issue if it has just happened after 10 years as the rest of the lads have suggested

gearboxoil I too changed my gearbox oil a month or two ago going from" recommendations" and found it notchey would like to here from you alex on your results when you get the new stuff in

steering is noisey when wheel is turned when stationary is this air in the system and can I drain and renew fluid mine seems to have two alloy pipes that are connected by a rubber hose running along radiator cross-member some sort of oil cooler by the looks of it.could this be a good place to...

boiler my opinion only being a plumber/heating engineer for 35 years stay away from the expensive Worcester range lots of plastic components in them now that fail plus rainwater can be blown up some of the flues causing damage to electrics baxi/potterton-promax/heatmax/duotec same boilers...

just changed gearbox oil on my 2004 terrano for some comma ep 80-90 gl4 oil as recommended in tec specs and have found it now feels more notchy also I found it took more like 4.5 litres than the 3.6 litres listed in the specs the oil that came out looked past its best but the box was smoother...

aircon just an update on my aircon decided to loop out pressure switch and refilled with compresser running renewed cabin air filter while I was at it now I have aircon working for first time in the 4 years ive had the car I just hope I haven't jinxed whats left of our summer- I think its on a...

aircon is it possible to loop out pressure switch to get compresser to run so I can refill system with Halfords ez chill can- I have green light on ac switch in cab blower works fine but do not have 12v at compresser connector I take it you cannt refill system without compresser running

can anyone tell me where I can find the aircon relay on a 2004 terrano plenty of gas in system but compresser clutch doesn't engauge any other tips on how to check system would be appreciated

leaks when serving my time as a plumber it was allways drummed in to us to put a smear of jointing paste{boss white/jet blue}on the olive and pipe before inserting into compression fitting or even ptfe tape in 35 years I can count on one hand failed joints done that way,sad but true modern day...

got round to doing the front pipe tonight done the back sections for mot back in feb,have lost the gasket that goes to the turbo end I got from milners with the full kit, can any of you guys suggest what to use to seal the flange,eg exhaust paste or is there any type of gasket material I can use...

hubs i have the identical car to yours maxnorthwest i replaced the front discs last year not a hard job but youll need an extension bar to crack the caliper carrier bolts, hubs where a tight fit but came apart with some gentle persuision

can anyone tell me the correct grade and quantity of gearbox oil I,ll need to replace mine it,s a 2004 2.7 tdi- local motor factors place recons it,s 3.5 litres of 75/90 gl4 or5 but iam sure I,ve read on here its more like 7 litres of 75/90 gl4 only

don't know how true it is but was told by a bloke who rebuilds commercial gearboxes for a living that cillit bang is the new wonder relaease agent

had a proper go at the bolts on the caliper carriers loosened all but one on drivers side getting 1/2 inch drive long bar delivered tomorrow to go with the 19mm impact socket I used today thanks to all you guys and girls who posted the positive and helpful comments will let you know how it goes

does the brake caliper carrier have to be removed to take off hub/disc assembly the two bolts on mine are pretty seized 18mm socket doesn't seem correct size either does anyone know what the correct size bolt they are have got a butane plumbers type torch would this help to heat up the carrier...

just refilled aircon with Halfords diy kit doesn't seem any different bloke at Halfords tested for leaks first and said it was ok to do myself revs go up when switched on which suggests compressor is working any ideas am I missing something many thanks to replies