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rudraksh77
Congratulations on owning Terrano 85 PS XLD. Welcome to the Family.
Just out of curiosity, where do you reside? How far is NISSAN Service center.
To your query # 1: I hear a clanking sound from the front wheels while making turns in bad roads/no roads . I checked with 2 mechanics and 1 suggested suspension mounts to be changed and the other one told there is no issue. I went with the suspension mount change and it doesn't look like it is solved. On a recent visit to another garage, the guy suggested to replace the link rod joints (im
Not sure of the exact part name).
My response to your query # 1: Both Mechanics maybe wrong. Replace the Stabilizing Road bushes and this sound will go. I had shared the Part #, Nissan India Part # is
546114237R [both replaced Part cost is INR 688]. However given the age, Suspension overhaul may be needed but it depends on your point to keep or sell the car. This sound will not go till bushes are replaced.
To your query # 2. As soon as I bought the car, the AC had issues and while checking it was found that the ECM command that controls the Compressor system has failed and hence the Compressor won't shut down on it's own. So the mechanic guy made a direct line to the compressor which is controlled by a physical thermostat. (works fine now But I am afraid this might become a big issue someday, because often I can see the engine revving on its own while the AC is on).
My response to your query # 2: I guess the AC Thermostat had to be replaced.
To your query # 3: Also, other recommendations that were given by a mechanic guy was - to service the injectors (which would cost around 8k per injector - as said by him. Though none of my other mechanics suggested to do this), to change the timing kit since it has clocked close to 90k kms, replace the entire clutch assembly.
My response to your query # 3: Unless you're seeing any issue, do not do anything except changing the Timing kit and Drive belt if the previous owner has not changed it per schedule. Nissan Service center may have history get it checked with them.
To your query # 4. The dashboard vibrates at times, but every mechanic I checked with doesn't seem to consider this as an issue. They say all Diesels are like this (which I refuse to agree).
My response to your query # 4: Open the bonnet, the AC pipe on the right side may be touching the body, place a packing to cushion between the Body and the ac pipe, makes your car becomes super silent,
To your query # 5. The fuel economy doesn't seem to go above 15kmpl both in city and highway rides (which is surprising).
My response to your query # 5: It depends on driving style and what RPM and throttle you're driving and changing gears. It also depends on the Diesel quality, though we pay huge taxes getting clean fuel is still challenge in Modern India. Improved driving and better fuel quality improves fuel efficiency.
To your query # 6. The AC control knobs have given up and replacing them costs alot (as told by NISSAN Service).
My response to your query # 6: Please post pics to understand the condition.