Gaz,
A while ago, I dropped on a Russian Website offering the NISCAT (Nissan
Parts) for a meagre sum of roubles. Coincidentially, the first picture it
showed on the website was actually my Nissan Patrol model, with correct
parts numbers, the exact same software that I have seen used in my local
Nissan Dealer. I followed up the links and finshed up with an email from
some Scandinavian guy asking for several euros in exchange for the CD,
posted to home.
Obviously, being wary of funding some scan, I did not follow this up any
further at the time. However, I am thinking of risking the few 'euros' just
to test the waters, so to speak. Has anyone else discovered this link??
Regarding contrinubution to a web site. All the repairs that I have carried
out on my Nissan Patrol, I have taken digital photos of the work in hand
(Example stripping down and cleaning the automatic 4x4 front wheel hubs -
(which are a bit like stripping down and rebuilding a wristwatch). The
photos are kept as a sort of 'Tommy' maintenance manual. I have down the
same with front suspension parts, exhaust, radiator, rear brakes, handbrake,
engine heater plugs / relays etc, and placed the actual Nissan parts numbers
in the photo filename. Again, these could be useful, if each Nissan owner
did similar and a database was built up. At very least, a good shot at the
correct part numbers might help out some poor soul, or alternatively, some
guidance on stripping down / rebuilding bots and bobs.
A digital camera can be very useful aid in assisting rebuilds of almost
anything, as stripping something down is fairly easy - but don't you almost
always forget how you did it??
Regards,
Tom
"Gaz Pike" <gazmp.nospam@cwgsy.net> wrote in message
news:blgi36$jfh$1@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Thanks for that Tom. One thing I did want to write was a part number
> database with was linked to an fiche style image. That way when someone
> buys a part from Nissan, the number could be added to the database and
> slowly we could build up a fairly complete list of parts.
>
> I asked a local Nissan agent, who has just closed down, for a copy of
their
> pages, but I got a big NO. Which was sad, as I could have scanned and
> posted up the pages on the Internet for other owners. I did this with
> Beetle parts some years ago and it means if you need a part you can print
> off the page, which matches the one they get on their screen and point to
> the bit you need, that way they get the correct part and you don't stand
> there bend over their counter trying to see the screen for 10 minutes.
>
> Would you be able to contribute to a web site in any way?
>
> Thanks
> Gaz
>
>
>
> "Thomas Sharrocks" <waddow@waddow.dabsol.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3NIeb.1775$kA.552131@wards.force9.net...
> > Gaz Pike wrote:-
> > Does anyone here own a Nissan Patrol? Do you know anyone who does?
> >
> > Well Gaz, I own a 1992 SWB Nissan Patrol 2.8 TD. I have owned it for 5
> > years, with 65K miiles on purchase and currently 139K miles on clock.
> Engine
> > and running gear still in very good order, uses no water or oil, and no
> oil
> > leaks. Hydraulic tappets are a bit noisy on start up, and 5th gear has
> > developed a slight whine, otherwsise all OK. I use the Nissan mainly for
> > towing yachts up and down, and also for running to and from work daily.
> > Largest failure has been the clutch, which gave up at 75K, and recently
> some
> > **** poked a stick through the radiator (cost 150 cash from Nissan
dealer
> > for a new one - very kind to me that day).
> >
> > Major problem has been getting hold of spare parts. Generally, the
Nissan
> > main dealer comes up with the goods (at a price), but certain parts are
> very
> > rare - example drag link - one piece non replacable drag link ball
joints
> > (which is now not available) - had to resort to s/h part.
> >
> > The Nissan has been extremely reliable, however I have not used it off
> road,
> > and mainly on country lanes, with little motorway use. MPG averages
> > around 23, but have managed 30 on long distances. I am currently
> considering
> > a newer Nissan, but spares are definitely a put off. Even Nissan have
> > problems with their spare parts, as many of the 1990's models came from
> > Spain, and the UK software for spare parts becomes bemused by European
> spare
> > parts e.g. UK Nissan parts numbers do not contrast with NISCAT the
> eurpoean
> > parts software. It is therefore highly important to see the parts you
need
> > on a screen before purchase, as invariably you will end up with
incorrect
> > parts if ordered over the phone. I generally digi photo parts I need and
> > discuss in detail at Nissan dealer before ordering - gets up their nose,
> but
> > pays if pushed for a part.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Tom
> >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
