JUST BOUGHT IT.

ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

DRIVING HOME

THE HEATER WENT COLD EVEN ON 40f

TEMP GAUGE ABOVE HIGH

AND THEN IT STARTED TAPPING, I THINK IT WAS FROM THE TAPPETS. OIL PRESSURE THEN DROPPED FROM 60 TO NEARER 0

GOT RECOVERER TO TAKE ME HOME

 

CHEERS DANNY :headvswal

JUST BOUGHT IT.

ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

DRIVING HOME

THE HEATER WENT COLD EVEN ON 40f

TEMP GAUGE ABOVE HIGH

AND THEN IT STARTED TAPPING, I THINK IT WAS FROM THE TAPPETS. OIL PRESSURE THEN DROPPED FROM 60 TO NEARER 0

GOT RECOVERER TO TAKE ME HOME

 

CHEERS DANNY :headvswal

 

Sorry to hear that :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

 

AirLock...Lack of oil maybe?

Someone today will be able to answer all that and lets hope its not as serious as it sounds :x:

JUST BOUGHT IT.

ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

DRIVING HOME

THE HEATER WENT COLD EVEN ON 40f

TEMP GAUGE ABOVE HIGH

AND THEN IT STARTED TAPPING, I THINK IT WAS FROM THE TAPPETS. OIL PRESSURE THEN DROPPED FROM 60 TO NEARER 0

GOT RECOVERER TO TAKE ME HOME

 

CHEERS DANNY :headvswal

 

 

Where abouts in Lancashire are you?

JUST BOUGHT IT.

ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

DRIVING HOME

THE HEATER WENT COLD EVEN ON 40f

TEMP GAUGE ABOVE HIGH

AND THEN IT STARTED TAPPING, I THINK IT WAS FROM THE TAPPETS. OIL PRESSURE THEN DROPPED FROM 60 TO NEARER 0

GOT RECOVERER TO TAKE ME HOME

 

CHEERS DANNY :headvswal

 

These cars are absolute Bast*rds to bleed properly and can take up to 2 hours to get all air out of system. However Your first concern should be why has it's got an airloch

 

1)Head gasket failure would produce an air lock and when up to temp creat a sound like tappets.

 

2) The rad has been off, water hoses been off or water pump?????. So why

 

3) Heater matrix is foocked.

 

wouldn't worry at this moment about the oil presure guage readings as many will tell you the are about as accurate using you elbow to dial your mobile.

 

All in all it sounds well doggy, but don't worry give the heap of crap back. (Always buy off the forum and before you do ask if anyone knows anything about that particular car. That way you get a propper mota that wount cost you for a while.)

 

Most importantly if you just bought it send it back and tell them you want your money back. Law states any car purchased must be fit for purposes to which it was sold for a period of three months. During that time the seller must repair fully or refund fully. Unless they can prove that the damage done was cause buy you. Maiden Voyage home Yhey ain't got a leg to stand on + have the recovery bill sent to them also.

Sorry to hear about your problems. Not too dissimilar from my own first breakdown experience about three weeks after I had bought mine (many moons ago)+! I had a busted radiator which required recoring. Basically, rad dumps all/most coolant, therefore no heat in the cabin as the heater matrix is fed with warm coolant. Engine overheats due to lack of coolant and as temp increases the timing is altered which ultimately culminates in a seriously detting engine (the tapping you heard). My suggestion is to have the car looked at by specialists (not Nissan). One thing I always suggest new owners is to get the cambelt, ancillary belts, water pump and thermostat changed as soon as possible after you buy the car. With a bit of luck you won't have damaged either the head gasket or the pistons due to this ordeal.

 

Good luck.

 

Oh, and one more thing for everybody else reading this post:

 

CHEERS DANNY :headvswal

 

This isn't me nor did I sell this car ... ;)

 

CheerZ!

 

Dan

Where abouts in Lancashire are you?

 

PRESTON

 

DANNY 07753336297

Preston? You have one of the most knowledgeable peeps on here living fairly close to you. His name is ....... andyduff. lol

 

Ivan

Sorry to hear that danny, dont fall out with the car though. once shes running sweet you will :hyper: :D :D :hyper: all the way down the road.

 

go have a word with the :xxx: that sold it you and gets some bunce back.

Preston? You have one of the most knowledgeable peeps on here living fairly close to you. His name is ....... andyduff. lol

 

Ivan

 

LOL yes but you will stand a better chance of contacting Lord Lucan :rofl:

LOL yes but you will stand a better chance of contacting Lord Lucan :rofl:

 

 

LMFAO!! :rofl:

LOL yes but you will stand a better chance of contacting Lord Lucan :rofl:

too true!

Seriously, as CLive Dunn says.....DON'T PANIC!!!!!!!

 

Be logical, check all the fluids and make sure there is no water lock.

Also, (stupid I know), have you checked it wasn't frozen. It was 0C last night. If someone hasn't put anti freeze in it might of had a blockage.

I'm not particularly technical, but if I can help

chris@easystreetmusic.co.uk

PRESTON

 

DANNY 07753336297

 

 

Another Preston Zeder eh!

 

Sorry to hear about the problem, as already advised, get the car back to where you bought it, have them take a look, might not be serious, but if it is give it them back, as for Duffy, he's a busy man with alot on his plate, if you can get hold of him tell me how you did it!!