Trevor

Thanks for updating us on your search and sounds like you didn't have a good first experience with a Qashqai with this particular one. Certainly worth trying another one, maybe the 2.0 litre next time?

Nice one! that's an awesome mod and very useful data

Hi.....welcome to the Forum I'm not sure where it is on the net but I have definitely seen a website with templates for vehicle dimensions before....better get 'Google'ing 🙂

It would be great if you could find someone who has done this mod and please post up here if you find anything out as I'm sure others would like to know if it is possible Be in mind this will affect your insurance as the vehicle classification will be for a seven-seater and not eight. This may also affect the Taxation class as well.

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would advise to take it into an independent audio specialist as they may have a work around which will solve the problem.

I'm not sure there is one as yet. I too have a PDF version of the T30 manual and it very useful to search for certain items and procedures. Usually a scan of eBay produces some results although I couldn't find anything when I searched earlier

Hi.....welcome to the Forum What would you like the username to be and I can change it for you?

Hi.....welcome to the Forum May be easier to remove one and take it to a Motor Factors for them to identify it and compare to other bushes and links that may be suitable. Probably used on other models in the range at some point

Timing chains usually give a warning through rattling which then is quite instant to failure. If in doubt, change the chain and tensioners. I'm programming my 2.2 DCi X-Trail engine in the near future as I know it may fail in the future and I would rather sort it before it does go.

Yes usually the linkage will have excess play in it if you move the wiper arm sideways but generally they just fall off and you can get a repair kit for it that works well (around £20) Timing chain issues with some engines, not entirely sure which range though.

hi.....welcome to the Forum If no parts are available then sometimes you can have a new cable made by a specialist company. Alternatively, a secondhand assembly would be the best bet

Hi Dave.....welcome to the Forum The early Qashqai had a few issues, such as wiper arm linkage falling off but was generally not a bad car if maintained properly. The later models have more serious issues with engine failure, etc. Probably wouldn't go beyond 2011 and the 1.6 is quite a good engine overall. May stick to manual transmission if it were me, but not saying the autobox isn't any good but more expensive to replace than a manual. I think you would be advised to trawl this forum and also Google to see what else crops up and also which models are out there with the extras that you want. Let us know how you get on with finding the 'right one'

Hi....welcome to the Forum It doesn't seem like there is any other way to release the door apart from within the door assembly which would involve removing the door card. You may be able to remove it without too much (or any) damage if you take your time with removing it. Let us know how you get on with it all

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would be tempted to pay a visit to Halfords and see which units take your fancy. They usually have plenty to choose from and also sell the adapter plugs and fascia plates

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would be tempted to run an external earth wire to the lamp unit / bulb holder to see if that improves the illumination brightness

At least the bolts will be nice and free from corrosion 🙂

Hi...welcome to the Forum I agree with the diagnosis of the timing chains and I would also recommend to take it to Nissan to see if there is any recall on this issue. If they say they can repair it for extortionate amounts then I would recommend finding a Nissan specialist or a reputable independent garage who can carry out the task of replacing the timing chain assembly. It is common enough for timing chain replacements on many engines so it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone who can sort it for you, its just then a matter of cost. Let us know how you get on with it all

Hi.....welcome to the Forum The Pathfinder is a very capable vehicle and hopefully you won't have any questions (well at least technical ones in the event of mechanical failure) Good to have you onboard

Hi.....welcome to the Forum It may be worthwhile to fit them to the headlamps while they are out, assuming it is not a bumper off job 😞 Let us know how you get on with it

I rebuilt the handbrake mechanism on my X-Trail recently and am not convinced that they are 100% perfect even now, waited for them to bed in and re-adjusted but still leave in gear as not the most effective handbrake I've encountered. My only thoughts are if you adjust the handbrake until the are just about slightly dragging the disc surface and then there is no sideways movement possible. The adjustment can be made externally through the hole in the disc face. Beyond that, I'm really not sure what else could be causing this issue.

It could be that it was not reassembled correctly when it removed and replaced previously? Is it both sides or just the one slipping off?

Hi....welcome to the Forum Here's a couple of diagrams but you would need to verify they are correct for your vehicle. ******************************************************************************************************************************************

Hi....welcome to the Forum This diagram shows it being at the bottom of the engine block

Hi Jamie.....welcome to the Forum If the shoes and mechanism looks fine then you can adjust them to the drum (inside of the disc) via a small hole on the outer face of the disc. The hole lines up with the ratchet wheel around the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock position on one side and the other one. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the wheel until the disc locks up, back off slightly and its adjusted. Take up any slack on the handbrake cable and 'voila!'

Hi Gilly......welcome to the Forum How are you finding the X-Trail?