I've had this Surf for just over a month, and there are a few things I could do with some help on:
1. There is a whining sound when coasting, not accelerating - I'm going to check the UJs tomorrow and give them a lube, but could it be related to the 4WD not working and be something to do with the vacuum on the alternator?
2. In the monrings, and when cold, it takes a while to turn over - it does it first time, but takes a few seconds - and the last two days, the lights on the dash flash while trying to start. I've got a new starter that I'll fit tomorrow, but is this likely to be alternator related (the batteries do charge) or glow plugs?
3. I get a lot of clicks from relays when I turn on the ignition - not sure what, but it's all from the drivers side dash.
4. The relay issue with the heater speed control is still there - as I move the slider from one side to another, the A/C goes off and the fans stop - but a wiggle of the switch and it's back.
5. When I start the engine, there is a BIG cloud of exhaust.
6. Under hard acceleration there is a lose belt squeal from somewhere - this also happens under normal driving, but as soon as I lift off the throttle - it stops.
7. The steering has started to feel heavy when parking - in stages, not all the time (if that makes sense).
That's about it really - otherwise - top motor!
1. There is a whining sound when coasting, not accelerating - I'm going to check the UJs tomorrow and give them a lube, but could it be related to the 4WD not working and be something to do with the vacuum on the alternator?
2. In the monrings, and when cold, it takes a while to turn over - it does it first time, but takes a few seconds - and the last two days, the lights on the dash flash while trying to start. I've got a new starter that I'll fit tomorrow, but is this likely to be alternator related (the batteries do charge) or glow plugs?
3. I get a lot of clicks from relays when I turn on the ignition - not sure what, but it's all from the drivers side dash.
4. The relay issue with the heater speed control is still there - as I move the slider from one side to another, the A/C goes off and the fans stop - but a wiggle of the switch and it's back.
5. When I start the engine, there is a BIG cloud of exhaust.
6. Under hard acceleration there is a lose belt squeal from somewhere - this also happens under normal driving, but as soon as I lift off the throttle - it stops.
7. The steering has started to feel heavy when parking - in stages, not all the time (if that makes sense).
That's about it really - otherwise - top motor!
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