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Nissan Primera P12 2.0 SVE ...overheating & noise

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Topic: Nissan Primera P12 2.0 SVE ...overheating & noise
Posted By: Smileyman
Subject: Nissan Primera P12 2.0 SVE ...overheating & noise
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 10:28pm
I have two problems with the Primera which together I fear may bring about a terminal prognosis. Note I have the engine oil changed every 10,000 miles, and the odometer currently reads 188,200 miles.

Firstly, a few weeks ago (driving at 70mph with the aircon running in the hot weather) the high engine warning alarm was sounded, when I checked under the bonnet the radiator expansion tank was empty. I topped this up to the max line with a mix of antifreeze & water, but when I checked last weekend the level had dropped significantly, not far from the minimum line. Also, rather surprisingly the engine has reduced consumption of oil, I wonder whether the two are linked? My suspicion is that there is a fluid leak inside the engine, although I cannot be certain my thoughts turn to a developing head gasket failure.

Secondly, when driving there is a loud "roar" sound, it's not road noise, this sound gets louder the faster I drive, and does not stop until the car is stationary. Sometimes I let the car coast on a section of road leading up to a roundabout, the noise does not quieten once the car goes into neutral gear so I doubt this is an exhaust issue. Note the noise does dim a little when turning in one direction. My suspicion is that this a wheel bearing issue.

Based the first problem it seems pointless to spend monies on the second problem, especially since the MOT is due in 5 weeks' from now.

Your comments would be very welcome - thanks!    



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Posted By: Grim
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 10:44pm
Buy another one keep this one for spares..

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Sorry I scraped all those primeras ☹️


Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 10:45pm
I would think the improved oil consumption all of a sudden is indeed where the missing coolant is going.

Roaring could also be tyre related too,Although probably the wheel bearing since it changes pitch when cornering.Jack up the side of the car and check for roughness in the bearing by spinning the wheel and check for play in the wheel by rocking it with both hands at 3 and 9 and 6 and 12 o clock position.

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Posted By: Smileyman
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 8:59pm
Thanks for comments, sadly after 20 + years (P10 then P12) my days as a Primera driver are coming to an end ... this car will be taken to a scrapyard before the end of August.


Posted By: timeshock!
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 9:05pm
Sad Day, 188k+ from a petrol is not too bad.
 
What happens to the noise at standstill but revving it?


Posted By: Smileyman
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:16pm
at standstill the noise does not exist ... revving the engine sounds normal


Posted By: timeshock!
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:30am
I would check your brakes for a piece of grit stuck between pad ad and disc, I was surprised how much noise this made.
 
You could have your water system pressure checked


Posted By: stephen2079
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:22pm
Sorry to hear that. 


Posted By: roy.2
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 8:49pm
Take off the oil filler cap and see if there is any sludge/gunge in there. Thumbs Up
The other problem will be the wheel bearing. Thumbs Down


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Roy


Posted By: Smileyman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 9:05am
Been confirmed by garage ... "hydrocarbon in water system" ... not spent time / money on wheel bearing problem. Car to be picked up on Friday, time to start taking photos ....


Posted By: timeshock!
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 12:26pm
Surprised you did not try to move it on through spares and repairs on ebay, not such a big job for some to do.


Posted By: Smileyman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 10:14pm
I would love for someone else to use the car, but there are other problems too and overall I would not want anyone to buy a faulty car then spend (waste) monies only to find something new to crop up.

1)The radio does not work on MW or LW (too much static) and keeps cutting out on FM
2)Clutch feels that it is close to it's limit, bite point is very high
3)Gearbox can difficult to select gears when warm, linkages have been lubricated which has eased the problem slightly
4)Water collects in the spare wheel well, both seat belts are always saturated
5)Both headlights are shady, been replaced twice before (ebay purchased Xenons)- potential MOT failure
6)Someone reversed into the bonnet, now the Nissan badge has fallen off

I would not wish dealing with these matters upon anyone, life is tough enough even for a knowing purchaser - and I certainly don't want any come back to deal with!


Posted By: Smileyman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 10:17pm
Also, my timetable has been accelerated, back in 2005 I kept my old Primera as a second car on my insurance at no cost, my current insurer wants £30pw to keep it on road, and I don't have space to keep it off road or SORN etc


Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2017 at 10:27pm
Originally posted by Smileyman Smileyman wrote:

I would love for someone else to use the car, but there are other problems too and overall I would not want anyone to buy a faulty car then spend (waste) monies only to find something new to crop up.

1)The radio does not work on MW or LW (too much static) and keeps cutting out on FM
2)Clutch feels that it is close to it's limit, bite point is very high
3)Gearbox can difficult to select gears when warm, linkages have been lubricated which has eased the problem slightly
4)Water collects in the spare wheel well, both seat belts are always saturated
5)Both headlights are shady, been replaced twice before (ebay purchased Xenons)- potential MOT failure
6)Someone reversed into the bonnet, now the Nissan badge has fallen off

I would not wish dealing with these matters upon anyone, life is tough enough even for a knowing purchaser - and I certainly don't want any come back to deal with!


Time to move on for sure.It's done you well with the miles it's done already tbf.

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