Carina Ii

[Nismo Mark]

Hi people.

I have just brought myself a Carina II XL Matchplay as a practical runabout (also own a Nissan 200sx) and i just thought i would come on here to get educated about them :D

Its a J plate with 73k on the clock, has a few problems that i hope can be sorted cheaply

Firstly one of the CV's is slightly knocking on full lock on righthand bends (roundabouts etc) anyone any idea of cost of a new unit (preferably pattern part)

Also the rear leccy windows dont work on any buttons, would this be more likely a fuse or is this a common fault.

Otherwise it seems a good runabout :)

Whats the code for the engine as well?

Cheers

[jamesholden]

Not sure how to fix your problems but I know that electric windows do tend to play up a bit on them after a while.

The knocking could be the steering rack if it's doing it on full lock although it's more likely your suggestion.

As regards the engine code I assume it's a 1.6 in which case the code is 4-AF.

It should be a good runabout at that mileage, these things have been known to run for more than 400k.

[GLIExec]

Don't know about the price of the CV joint but with regards to the rear windows, as they don't tend to get used much the motors can sieze, it's a case of removing the door cards then motor, stripping & relubricting. Not too difficult, a mornings work I'd say. Engine, as James says 1.6 is 4-AF, 2.0 is 3S-FE.

[~Rach~]

LOL @ Andy

Morning in ur time *cough* sits texting ppl all day *cough* or normal peoples time?

BTW welcome to the site Mark! You part of the 200sx owners club?

[gazza1286]

Re the CV Joints knocking:

Don't rush into changing the joints - Best check the backing plate behind the brake discs. These are notirious for coming into contact with the discs as they age and corrode- They only make a catching/clicking noise when on full lock. Has happened with all of my Toyotas.

[Nismo Mark]

BTW welcome to the site Mark! You part of the 200sx owners club?

Yes mate, i am the South East rep and senior mod over there :D

Thanks for the replies, will do the checks when i pick it up on saturday

Found out a CV is £50 exchange so not bad at all ;)