Recent content by Scuba Steve

Mine does the same, most vehicles do the same thing.

Horatius I am talking about the yd25 engine and the lower sump. Yes you are correct there is no sump gasket for this engine that is why I said you will have to make one. More then likely someone has original remove the sump with some force i.e using a screw driver to separate the sump from the...

I have had the same issue before and tried several ways to fix it. In the end what worked was use aviation glue number 3 (non harding), don't use silicon glues. My sump had been hit by a rock so I have to panel beat it to make sure the surface was straight this. Place the mating surface on on a...

Sounds like something went wrong with the timing chain, camshaft, compression. Need to investigate under the rocker cover.

Hi Perry I have had my sump on and off my car several times and it is fairy easy. My sump had been hit by a rock and had a dent in it which damaged the seal. The original sump does not have a gasket they just have silicone seal. If you are going to fit a gasket which I highly recommend that you...

First you thing to remember is that you are fitting second hand parts and they could be faulty. Also brakes should be looked at by a licensed mechanic. Brake basics are: a. Hard brake pedal means lack of book booster lack of vacuum or broken brake booster diaphragm. To...

I have 2008 Navara with the same issue slight hissing noise when the brake pedal is in the off position. I have spoken to brake specialist and they say it the rear seal of the brake booster diaphragm that has failed. When the peddle has slight pressure the noise goes away. Brakes till work fine...

I have a D40 2008 with the same vacuum leak. It does not affect the running of the vehicle the only way to fix it is to replace the seals in the booster. If you apply slightly pressure to the brake pedal the noise goes away. I have research replacing the outer seal but you cant buy it...

Hi all I have a 2008 Nissan Navara Spanish built. The brake booster seal has failed and you can hear a vacuum sucking noise inside the cabin from the booster at idle. Has anyone else had the same issue? I haven't been able to source a seal, separate to the whole brake booster. I have priced a...