New Forntera owner

[bill491]

Hello All

Ive just joined the group in the hope that there will be sufficient expertise to assist me in the running of my 'new to me' 02 Frontera 2.2 DTI.
Already it appears that the bills wont be long in taking a huge hike up the scale as ive found the clutch slipping, (quoted over a grand for a dual mass flywheel and clutch), tyres wont be long in needing a coat of looking at and the exhaust has just started with a strange note. Oh joy, oh bliss!

I made a start today in getting it into some sort of servicable level where i can maintain it by dropping this very thin and very black water from the sump, looked like it hadnt seen an oil change since new, but ive run into a slight problem with the new filter. I know its that big plastic nut to the side of the dip stick but how the hell do you remove it without damage?

Any advice with the clutch and flywheel would appreciated, where i can get a good manual from and how do I change the filter without damageing the housing all would be good starters for me.

Im not the most clued up mechanic this earth has ever seen so please be gentle with me.

Cheers

Bill

Anyone wishing to contact me directly can do so by pm

[Dannyboy]

HI and WELCOME...
to remove the filter lid, your best off getting the appropriate socket for it as you dont wana be breaking it ,
as for the clutch, im sure there will be a dti guru along to assist you shortly

[AskDean]

welcome to the mad house that is fog there will be loads of guys with info on the 2.2 for you and where to get a good cheap clutch and parts.

like i said welcome and have fun

[dave1966]

Hi and to the wonderful land of "FOG."

You definately wont be short of advice and help on here.

[4x4 bobby]

Hi mate and welcome to the world of knowledge!!! As for the duel mass fly wheel a lot of the guys on here have them bolted together. But on of these lads will be here to sort that for you or put the question in the relevent place and you will get an answer quicker.