New off road motor

[solarman216]

Having completed a 450 mile round trip today to bring my new off road swb Mav home, purchased from Xkaibre, I am now well and truly shagged, decided when I saw it that diesel was the way to go for off road fun, the petrol is great till it gets wet, and I like the wet, and also having rolled it and got a fuel leak, was not impressed with petrol floating on water, it spreads far, so pics of the conversion will be posted as they happen, Rick

[96terrano]

Nice one rick:thumb2

[solarman216]

there will be many bits on the mav that I will not want, so ask away, Rick

[96terrano]

I might just do that:lol

[stinka]

Has it got abs by any remote chance ?

What are the axles like ?

Only thing is, mine has abs

[solarman216]

Has it got abs by any remote chance ?

What are the axles like ?

Have not even lifted the bonnet yet, and going out on a date tonight, so will have to wait till Saturday, Rick

[stinka]

Good luck on the date

Remember it's tits first ;)

[solarman216]

Has it got abs by any remote chance ?

What are the axles like ?

Only thing is, mine has abs

Glad to say no ABS, and I need the axles, but I do have a scrapper, what is it you need, Rick

[stinka]

Still after a h233b rear axle with good LSD and abs

Oh and 4.365 ratio

[R1cho]

dunno what mine is but i do have a rear axle with good lsd

[solarman216]

Have to say this is the first TDi I have driven and noticed straight away the low down torque is the pits compare to the petrol, I can see a lot of clutch slipping will be needed, any one have any ideas how I can increase it, if possible, Rick

[solarman216]

Still after a h233b rear axle with good LSD and abs

Oh and 4.365 ratio

Cant help with the ABS, I do have a good LSD type that bolts from the front but not sure what ratio it is, will have to look it up, what exactly is wrong with yours, Rick

[briggie]

Have to say this is the first TDi I have driven and noticed straight away the low down torque is the pits compare to the petrol, I can see a lot of clutch slipping will be needed, any one have any ideas how I can increase it, if possible, Rick

get a auto :thumb2

[stinka]

Cant help with the ABS, I do have a good LSD type that bolts from the front but not sure what ratio it is, will have to look it up, what exactly is wrong with yours, Rick


Mines got the later backplated c200 diff, the diaphragm springs crack and breakup, basically they are shite compared to the h233b

[solarman216]

Mines got the later backplated c200 diff, the diaphragm springs crack and breakup, basically they are shite compared to the h233b

I see, I have a complete axle but no ABS so not a lot of help, Sorry, Rick

[(RIP) PLANK]

Have not even lifted the bonnet yet, and going out on a date tonight, so will have to wait till Saturday, Rick

how did the date go? :augie

[solarman216]

how did the date go? :augie

Fantastic, it was a family get together for my birthday, now I wonder what you were thinking? Rick

[makeitfit]

Never had to slip my clutch ever :augie Low down torque seems fine on mine. Have you checked air filter or better still go KnN or similar.:augie
To improve things assuming no faults, I'd be looking at getting the turbo to spin up earlier , so get it breathing well. Bin the std turbo outlet elbow, it's a nasty bottle neck.
Then the usual EGR and throttle body flap. Check your intercooler for oil in it. Bin the oil blow by.
Just realised this was xcalibers truck. He ran veggie oil I think, so check/change fuel filter and lines for bungie rubber syndrome, that'll choke things up ;)

[stinka]

Bin the mini filter and replace the standard fuel filter

Replace fuel lines from tank to middle of vehicle

Check intercooler for leaks/oil marks where tubes meet end tanks

Blank egr

Remove linkage for throttle flap and fix open by adding 3 or 4 washers to spindle and tightening up

New maf

IMO these are essential when you first get your diesel Terrano

[briggie]

get a AUTO box rick , no need for clutch slipping :thumb2

upset i couldnt make it for your party this time mate :(

[solarman216]

Never had to slip my clutch ever :augie Low down torque seems fine on mine. Have you checked air filter or better still go KnN or similar.:augie
To improve things assuming no faults, I'd be looking at getting the turbo to spin up earlier , so get it breathing well. Bin the std turbo outlet elbow, it's a nasty bottle neck.
Then the usual EGR and throttle body flap. Check your intercooler for oil in it. Bin the oil blow by.
Just realised this was xcalibers truck. He ran veggie oil I think, so check/change fuel filter and lines for bungie rubber syndrome, that'll choke things up ;)
Yes veggie, smells like a chip shop gonna be a while before I look at it, but have taken on board all your suggestions, the only test I have done so far is to run it up my lane, my petrols can go up with trailer on in 2nd at 1000 revs no prob, most of the naturally aspirated ones I have had here struggle at 1000 solo, and this one needed 1st, oh and it has a K & N, let you all know how I get on, will post all mods as I do them, but I must try and get my finger out as the other old girl is rather sick now, so will be stripping all the bits ready to go onto the new one, Rick

[solarman216]

Bin the mini filter and replace the standard fuel filter

Replace fuel lines from tank to middle of vehicle

Check intercooler for leaks/oil marks where tubes meet end tanks

Blank egr

Remove linkage for throttle flap and fix open by adding 3 or 4 washers to spindle and tightening up

New maf

IMO these are essential when you first get your diesel Terrano

Plan on fitting an internal fuel tank so all fuel lines will be new and I will run on red derv so no need for a heated filter, will go through it completely, thanks for the input, Rick

[solarman216]

get a AUTO box rick , no need for clutch slipping :thumb2

upset i couldnt make it for your party this time mate :(

Sorry Pete do not like Auto's, not to worry about the party it was only a small family do, but did have the day out today, went to Arena Essex to see Swifty get wiped out in a Transit van, Rick

[makeitfit]

Yes veggie, smells like a chip shop gonna be a while before I look at it, but have taken on board all your suggestions, the only test I have done so far is to run it up my lane, my petrols can go up with trailer on in 2nd at 1000 revs no prob, most of the naturally aspirated ones I have had here struggle at 1000 solo, and this one needed 1st, oh and it has a K & N, let you all know how I get on, will post all mods as I do them, but I must try and get my finger out as the other old girl is rather sick now, so will be stripping all the bits ready to go onto the new one, Rick

Yeh you'll get used to that :lol narrower power band on the old oil burner BUT plenty of torque in that gear :thumb2

[Fez_uk]

Rick, Do you have a rear brake drum for sale?

[solarman216]

Should be one in the barn, might be a bit rusty, £5 plus post, Rick

[Fez_uk]

ok cheers, will let you know. I have found a few scrap terranos local and the guy set he would let me know.

As postage will be about 8-10pound.