It is what it is @kermit_rr
i wonder if it's been mapped for more power? Hence using more fuel? Not a bad thing i guess
very oily along bottom of bothWhat do you get?
I've worked out the dash display is around 20% optimistic, but doing brim to brim when I've done lots of motorway miles, it works out 22-23mpg if doing 70 mph
That does sound low.
At 80 i reckon it would drop to 20 at best, maybe less
Bin doing some reading here there and everywhere and I'm a bit confused, perhaps you can advise are kid.
No pressure then.Bin doing some reading here there and everywhere and I'm a bit confused, perhaps you can advise are kid.
I've read there are a couple of types 18mm and 19mm stubs and also plastic and brass ones available just from reading Google posts, I haven't looked at sellers offerings as yet.
Normally I would take the dash out although I've not done it before but the weather and time is against me.
Is it possible to fit the nissan without removing the dash TOP.
I've had everything out up to and including the eas switch panel and the binnacle as well as the knee panels and the A post panels before and they hold no fear. So would it be possible ,with a bit more work, to change the matrix at that point? Would that then involve some metal cutting from what I understand?
OR once I've removed the panels mentioned above, it's not much more work to take out the glove box etc and remove the dash completely?
I've got the added hassle that I've got no central heating in the house due to starting a big lounge refurb which I've got to get done for Xmas or I'm a dead man and I'm off abroad for a week this Saturday coming.
So, in a nutshell
1- matrix leaking
2- engine won't start
3- got no central heating
4- lounge like a bomb site
5- weather is poor
6- no room in me garage
7- bodge the matrix replacement?
8- do the matrix job properly because its not too bad or too long a job really, I'm just over worrying.
I've already cut the ducting behind the binnacle when I did the O rings last summer. So, clocks, side cheeks, switch pack, gear lever, radio, hvac, eas switch panel, drivers side knee panel and out it'll come after cutting something obvious?
Still a bit unclear Titch. Can you give me a call when you're able?
I did the O rings on mine 12 years ago. I used slightly thicker O rings and they were given a thin smear of silicone grease. It's been fine ever since although I might have put the mockers on it now. Off to get the aircon recharged this afternoon.
In my experience of remapping, the fuel economy improves as well. But you never know how it was done, so saying that, have you given it a thought of remapping again, taking it in yourself? Could be a better or different job. Sorry, cannot provide any advice re the mechanical side. Looking around, low 20 mpgs for cruising at 60-70 for your engine does sound very low.
yes i've been thinking about that idea.. at least seeing if someone can tell me whats been done and/or when
Agree, legitimate concern to me.
The old girl didn't start as quickly as usual a few days ok and only fired on a couple or 3 cylinders before the rest chimed in 5 seconds later. Lots of smoke then ran as normal. Today I got the missis to crank whilst I observed the clear line to the fip, no bubbles but no firing either, eventually got it going but it was close, suspect glowplugs, the light on the dash is working so can I assume the plugs are getting power? I'm on my own for the next 2 days so difficult ,but not impossibe, to check with a dmm to confirm. Whilst under the bonnet, noticed header tank was almost empty, it was fine last time I looked, 4 or 5 days ago. Couldn't see any obvious leaks so with a heavy heart I felt the drivers side carpet...soggy.
Only did the O rings last year so probably the matrix fecking fecker..
Bin doing some reading here there and everywhere and I'm a bit confused, perhaps you can advise are kid.
I've read there are a couple of types 18mm and 19mm stubs and also plastic and brass ones available just from reading Google posts, I haven't looked at sellers offerings as yet.
Normally I would take the dash out although I've not done it before but the weather and time is against me.
Is it possible to fit the nissan without removing the dash TOP.
I've had everything out up to and including the eas switch panel and the binnacle as well as the knee panels and the A post panels before and they hold no fear. So would it be possible ,with a bit more work, to change the matrix at that point? Would that then involve some metal cutting from what I understand?
OR once I've removed the panels mentioned above, it's not much more work to take out the glove box etc and remove the dash completely?
I've got the added hassle that I've got no central heating in the house due to starting a big lounge refurb which I've got to get done for Xmas or I'm a dead man and I'm off abroad for a week this Saturday coming.
So, in a nutshell
1- matrix leaking
2- engine won't start
3- got no central heating
4- lounge like a bomb site
5- weather is poor
6- no room in me garage
7- bodge the matrix replacement?
8- do the matrix job properly because its not too bad or too long a job really, I'm just over worrying.
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