Nearly MOT Time

jims-terrano · 04-08-2018, 20:05

So big blue is booked in for Tuesday but I’ll be dropping it off Monday teatime on way home from work.
So far today I’ve fitted both Anti Roll Bar Links and the two rubber D bushes. Both Front Shockers, a pair of Monroe Adventures. Think the old ones were original as they were genuine Nissan. Both disks and pads too.

Just taken it out for a test drive stops really well so should be better when bedded in and nice and straight too. The ride has been transformed, obviously the old ones were tired as it was very bouncy amd wollowed.

Now I’m back I checked front wheels and driverside needs wheel bearing adjusting as there’s a little play. The disadvantage of those nice 17” alloys is the solid centre so can’t adjust bearing with wheel on. Tomorrow will also need to adjust handbrake as the nut has worked slack again below the lever.

So I’m tired now having done all that, feels like a good days work.

Banshee · 04-08-2018, 21:55

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

The disadvantage of those nice 17” alloys is the solid centre so can’t adjust bearing with wheel on.

I hate that!!!! But they do look lovely and sporty

jims-terrano · 09-08-2018, 17:11

Well it’s only gone and passed MOT today with no advisories

According to the garage the sump is porous? It’s perfectly clean with no sign of corrosion.

Ideas on a postcard as to why the bloody thing makes like a land rover, those who went to the Rustic road trip may remember all the oil around the sump plug.

johnb5177 · 09-08-2018, 19:15

Jim,

Well done Jim lad......another year....

Banshee · 09-08-2018, 19:36

Jim, I'd just replace the plug and copper washer again to be safe

jims-terrano · 09-08-2018, 20:11

Just interested but why the plug?

I’ve got a spare washer and I’m going to try lazy ferrets trick of a little ptfe tape too.

solarman216 · 09-08-2018, 20:37

Just undo the plug but don't remove it, then wrap "gas" ptfe tape about 5 turns twisting as you go, and do the plug back up, but I doubt it is the plug leaking as this can be seen and pin pointed very easily, Rick

jims-terrano · 09-08-2018, 21:09

It’s due for an oil change so as soon as I get chance I’ll drop the oil and then seal this plug up and fingers crossed.

04-08-2018, 20:05	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Nearly MOT Time So big blue is booked in for Tuesday but I’ll be dropping it off Monday teatime on way home from work. So far today I’ve fitted both Anti Roll Bar Links and the two rubber D bushes. Both Front Shockers, a pair of Monroe Adventures. Think the old ones were original as they were genuine Nissan. Both disks and pads too. Just taken it out for a test drive stops really well so should be better when bedded in and nice and straight too. The ride has been transformed, obviously the old ones were tired as it was very bouncy amd wollowed. Now I’m back I checked front wheels and driverside needs wheel bearing adjusting as there’s a little play. The disadvantage of those nice 17” alloys is the solid centre so can’t adjust bearing with wheel on. Tomorrow will also need to adjust handbrake as the nut has worked slack again below the lever. So I’m tired now having done all that, feels like a good days work.

09-08-2018, 19:36	#5
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Jim, I'd just replace the plug and copper washer again to be safe __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

09-08-2018, 20:37	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,315	Just undo the plug but don't remove it, then wrap "gas" ptfe tape about 5 turns twisting as you go, and do the plug back up, but I doubt it is the plug leaking as this can be seen and pin pointed very easily, 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.

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09-08-2018, 17:11	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well it’s only gone and passed MOT today with no advisories According to the garage the sump is porous? It’s perfectly clean with no sign of corrosion. Ideas on a postcard as to why the bloody thing makes like a land rover, those who went to the Rustic road trip may remember all the oil around the sump plug.

09-08-2018, 19:15	#4
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Jim, Well done Jim lad......another year....

09-08-2018, 20:11	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Just interested but why the plug? I’ve got a spare washer and I’m going to try lazy ferrets trick of a little ptfe tape too.

09-08-2018, 21:09	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It’s due for an oil change so as soon as I get chance I’ll drop the oil and then seal this plug up and fingers crossed.