Getting an X-trail, any tips/advice

[callmedave]

OldGermanHeaps said:

Brilliant cars just keep an eye on the intercooler and youll be fine, only other issue of note is the fuel pressure regulator, around £140.
If your handy you can buy a universal fmic kit off ebay which gave me more power, better mpg and less smoke. It was sround£75 but a bit of fabrication is involved and relocate the map sensor.

Got a link or more info on this part? FMIC= Front Mount InterCooler? Does it not already have this?

[Trevor450]

The standard intercooler is top mounted and the construction is crimped edges. The crimps fail and they end up leaking. The usual thing to do is replace with a welded version of the original TMIC. I've not seen a FMIC on an X Trail.

[callmedave]

Trevor450 said:

The standard intercooler is top mounted and the construction is crimped edges. The crimps fail and they end up leaking. The usual thing to do is replace with a welded version of the original TMIC. I've not seen a FMIC on an X Trail.

Ahh, ok. Makes sense. I work in a automotive machine shop and we bend tube so this would be an easy mod if need be. Thanks for that.

[mybrainhurts]

I bought a petrol 2.5 2004 over a year ago. It went back to the supplier for faults many times and is still there after many months. I think we'll be heading to Court soon.

Present fault..It ticks over but stops when throttle is applied.

Seems the fuel filter is sealed inside the tank. When fuel drops to a certain level, the problem occurs. It's been suggested that a previous owner put diesel in the tank, which has gunked up part of the filter.

PS...check the 4 wheel drive is working. I found a mucky layby to do starts in 2 and 4 wheel drive. Front wheels spin if 4 WD isn't working or not selected.

[Baryonyx]

callmedave said:

What model is his?

2.2 diesel, not sure the year.