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by Pigsickmick
Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Handbrake issue
Replies: 0
Views: 1626

Handbrake issue

HI, Any know if there are differences in the rear discs/drums from my 2012, 1.6diesel 4x4,. Bought new shoes n pads, new discs, and new handbrake cables. All fitted easily enough. But, i cat get the brakes to stop biting and causing a severe banging sound. If i adjust them up to where the correct se...
by Pigsickmick
Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Engine , salvageable?
Replies: 9
Views: 3428

Re: Engine , salvageable?

Does anyone know where to get a workshop repair manual for my car , Qashqai Tekna Is +2 Dci 4x4, 2012 Haynes doesnt have one. Ive just paid for a very technical downloaded pdf manual, but cant really get to grips with it. It seems to cover all models except mine ! Maybe someone knows of one for dumm...
by Pigsickmick
Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:49 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Engine , salvageable?
Replies: 9
Views: 3428

Re: Engine , salvageable?

The engine def running on all fours. That’s a thought tho, re timing chain . Might get that checked again first .
Will update afterwards πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘
by Pigsickmick
Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Engine , salvageable?
Replies: 9
Views: 3428

Re: Engine , salvageable?

I would think the minimum needed was a head removal to check the damage. Dropped valves are usually much more catastrophic and don't let the engine run smoothly. It is possible you have only burnt out one of the valves, but as said without the head removal its guesswork. Thnks for the reply πŸ‘ That'...
by Pigsickmick
Sat Sep 14, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Engine , salvageable?
Replies: 9
Views: 3428

Engine , salvageable?

Hi all, new here, in the search for some advice, hope, and Devine inspiration πŸ™„ Cut it short; 1.6deisel 4x4 , 62plate. Timing chain jumped at 85k, and in the grand scheme of things I reckon I got off lightly. Or did I. Still started , but put it in for repair. Mechanic fitted a new timing chain , ca...