Almost a owner - 1994 Terrano 2 2.4SFI

[lfteixeira]

Hello guys.

After other 4x4 (Vitara 1.9TD and Pajero LWB 2.8TD) now it's time for a Terrano.

The one i'm trying to buy is a 1994 Terrano 2 with a 2.4 petrol engine.
Here in Portugal, this model is rare, the 2.7TD is the king.

So i can't find informations about the car here.

Can you help?

Things like engine reliability? Diff Ratios? Does all the Terrano 2 came with LSD ? Etc...

Any info is welcome.

Thanks.

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard, it’s mid morning here so give it a few hours for people to reply to you. I’m sure you’ll get some info as we have a few members with some advice for you.

[lfteixeira]

Thanks.

This morning i did a test drive in the Terrano and i like'd.
It's from 1994 but it was well taken cared. Some plastics are old and white, but that is expected... 24 years old.

It has 169980Km (105620 miles) and its does match the mileage on the latests MOT.

I think i will buy it... what do you think?




And because we like pictures!!!

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/1.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/2.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/3.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/4.jpg

[terranosaurusdoug]

Wow, that is very tidy :thumb2

[solarman216]

I have had several 2.4i they have more low down torque than the 2.7 but soon looses it as the revs climb, great towing motors, diff ratio is 4.625 teeth 37/8 the 2.7 is 4.375 teeth 35/8, if it rattles on startup it could be the ends but more likely the timing chain, if they get really bad then the chain can rub through the waterway to the water pump with disastrous consequences, yes they all have LSD on the rear, as for reliability they are very good, anything else you want to know just ask, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Well, i just bought it!
News in a couple of days.

I have to buy new tyres, what size can i fit without any lift (suspension or body) ?

[lfteixeira]

I have had several 2.4i they have more low down torque than the 2.7 but soon looses it as the revs climb, great towing motors, diff ratio is 4.625 teeth 37/8 the 2.7 is 4.375 teeth 35/8, if it rattles on startup it could be the ends but more likely the timing chain, if they get really bad then the chain can rub through the waterway to the water pump with disastrous consequences, yes they all have LSD on the rear, as for reliability they are very good, anything else you want to know just ask, Rick

Thanks for the feedback.
I didn't notice any strange noises from the engine, even in cold start.

The problems will appear next week!

[Thomas61]

Hello and welcome.

Very nice looking truck :thumb2

[terranosaurusdoug]

Thanks for the feedback.
I didn't notice any strange noises from the engine, even in cold start.

The problems will appear next week!

:lol

[solarman216]

Like all things cared for well they last longer, and yours looks well cared for, others on here can advise on tyres, not my area on normal road going, my off road motor has 750x16 dumper tyres, you can look up the diameter on tyre comparison sites, I think they are 31 but cannot remember, but they do hit the rear rear inner arches quite hard at times when one wheel is in a hole, Rick

[jims-terrano]

That is a nice looking Terrano and yes it does look well cared for doesn’t it.

[lfteixeira]

I will collect the Terrano tomorrow, so new batch of photos will be available.
To document the start of the project!

The forum doesn't have a search function?

[solarman216]

It does once you pay your tenner, as does it open up the downloads section, Rick

[lfteixeira]

It does once you pay your tenner, as does it open up the downloads section, Rick

Done.
Now i have a search button!!! :lol

[jims-terrano]

Also take a look at download section in quick links. Some great how to guides.

Let us know how your truck is when you’ve picked it up

[terranosaurusdoug]

Done.
Now i have a search button!!! :lol

:clap welcome, you'll never leave :D

[lfteixeira]

Also take a look at download section in quick links. Some great how to guides.

Let us know how your truck is when you’ve picked it up

When? It's already here.

And i allready have a endless list of fixes i need to do!!

But for now i have to clean the garage to store the Terrano.

[lfteixeira]

And here it is.

I allready went for a little drive to try the machine.
But with slick tyres and lots of rain, can't do much...

Some pictures:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/5.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/6.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/7.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/8.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/9.jpg

Now let's talk about some problems and parts.


First and more important: when the engine is hot, after i lift the throttle the engine almost stalls. From what i read here i could be: vacuum hoses, EGR or the screw near the filter box. In what sequence should i check and test?
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/10.jpg


Second: Tyres and rims to install? (i can only use 235/75 R15).

Third: Easy mods to improve performance and avoid problems, such as:
- Blank the EGR
- Reinforce the idler steering

* Number 7 here:
http://static.nissan4u.com/epc_img/14273366549754.png


Parts i'm searching:
- Glovebox "latch", i can't open the glovebox... still don't know if i have anything in there!!!
- Air vents, both side and maybe the central too
- The plastics around the door handle in both sides
- window wipers stalk

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/11.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/12.jpg

Point me the way if you know where i can find them.

That's all for now.

Thanks.

[jims-terrano]

Looking well nice is that truck. Look for a seller on ebay that breaks Terranos called CNCfabs, drop him an email and tell him we sent you. You may also find one or two members on here may come forward if they have the parts.

[terranosaurusdoug]

How are you going to strengthen the the steering idler?, I got hold of another steering box and cut the internals out, flippedmit round and bolted on with extra long bolts and spacers, a few people on here have done that. If you can find a rhd one though it would fit easier for you :thumb2

[Banshee]

Wow!!!!! What a smart looking truck :thumb2

I would always recommend a 2.7 but I've still yet to drive a 2.4 Petrol, as you already know, Rick (solarman) is the man with those beasts :thumb2

I look forward to your project thread :clap and also look forward to learning more about the 2.4 as we go :thumb2

BTW, I have a lovely genuine Nissan rubber mat for the shelf on the passengers side dashboard ;)

[solarman216]

How are you going to strengthen the the steering idler?, I got hold of another steering box and cut the internals out, flippedmit round and bolted on with extra long bolts and spacers, a few people on here have done that. If you can find a rhd one though it would fit easier for you :thumb2


I know lots on here do the steering box mod on the idler but unless you are going massive oversize tyres and rock climbing I have never felt the need, and have and do some serious off road stuff, re the stalling you need to check all the multitude of vac hoses near the throttle body, many will be past their sell by date, and yes do the EGR blank plate job, I have yet to find an EGR valve that was not passing, ie I could suck through it no problem, best way is a thin sheet of metal (tin can cut out) just the width of the two EGR bolts to the left of the inlet manifold, a pig to get to but well worth it, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Well, sorry for the lack of feedback on the last couple of days, but now i have lots to tell.
The last week my free time was dedicated to the Terrano.

Jobs done:
- Replaced left side air vent
- Replaced the lock from the glovebox
- Replaced the light on the roof
- Replaced the fog lights for a LED light bar
- Serviced the engine (air filter, oil filter, petrol filter, sparkplugs)
- Replaced the front brake pads
- Bleed the brakes
- Replaced the AT 215/80 for a used set of BFG MT 235/75
- Regulated the hot idle thingy (now it idle ok when hot) using the "instructions" i found here
- Instaled the steering idler brace
- Welded the exhaust back box
- Replaced both outside cv boots on the front drive shafts

And the most important, i cleaned the garage and now the Terrano fits. Wife not to happy, some stuff had to leave!!! :)

solarman216, i friend as a Terrano 1 and in the first drive offroad we did, we bent the steering idler. He has 235 AT tyres. So, better safe then sorry. :)

Everybody like pictures right? Here are some.

Drive shafts, before and after:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/13.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/23.jpg

Light bar installed and tested:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/17.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/14.jpg

Without light bar:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/15.jpg

With light bar:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/16.jpg

Steering idler brace:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20.jpg

New front pads:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/24.jpg

New tyres in:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/21.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/22.jpg

The inside all pretty:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/18.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/19.jpg

[lfteixeira]

And some pictures from today drive.

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/27.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/28.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/29.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/30.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/31.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/32.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/33.jpg

Very happy with skills of the truck, but i have to test it further!!!! :)

After all this i have to fix a tyre, a screw got in! And pppsssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[Blocky10]

Great photos :thumbs
That's a good effort getting them jobs done. Well done

[jonny]

Nice photo's :thumb2

[macabethiel]

One tidy looking truck,

[Thomas61]

Very nice looking truck and like the photos :thumb2

Out of interest what did your mate hit to turn his rear wheel into that sort of shape ?

[Banshee]

Well that escalated quickly!!!!

Fair play mate it's starting to look great :clap

[lfteixeira]

Very nice looking truck and like the photos :thumb2

Out of interest what did your mate hit to turn his rear wheel into that sort of shape ?

What shape?
All his wheels are round!!! :lol

Now seriously, i didn't understand your doubt.

[lfteixeira]

Well that escalated quickly!!!!

Fair play mate it's starting to look great :clap


Patience isn't a word in my vocabulary...

[lfteixeira]

Well, even with a screw on the tyre, sunday morning was time for another drive!!!

It ended like this:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/34.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/35.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/36.jpg

[lfteixeira]

A couple of videos, sorry for the low quality!

https://youtu.be/JDR-rqgV630

https://youtu.be/ctpe503L5cI

[Thomas61]

What shape?
All his wheels are round!!! :lol

Now seriously, i didn't understand your doubt.

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though :). On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

[lfteixeira]

Today the Terrano when through the car wash (2 times)... :lol

The AC was recharged today and now it makes cold air (very cold!!).

I left the Terrano in the tyre shop to balance the tyres, align the steering and fix the tyre.


Now it's time to take car of the audio... (both music and CB Radio)

[lfteixeira]

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though :). On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

OK, got it.

But they are ok, rusty, but ok. :thumbs

[terranosaurusdoug]

Must just be the photo angle. My truck looked like it had a great big dent once and that was just a reflection, still had to walk up to it to check though :). On the second photo from the bottom of your trucks on that slope, your friends rear wheel looks like it has taken a knock when you zoom in on it.

Yeh its got a flat spot ain't it, must have been a decent whack to make it through that massive sidewall

[Blocky10]

What shape?
All his wheels are round!!! :lol

Now seriously, i didn't understand your doubt.

He's a flat spot on the rim:lol

[lfteixeira]

He's a flat spot on the rim:lol

Here?

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/37.jpg

[terranosaurusdoug]

:lol yeh that's the one :thumb2

[lfteixeira]

Guys, i need your input.

In the last 4x4 i had i installed a Alan 78 radio with a 600mm antenna.
Nice setup and quality...


Now i'm searching a CB radio and i'm thinking in a portable version, like the Alan 42 Multi (Link to website (https://www.midlandeurope.com/en/product/178283-alan-42-multi-cb-portatile-multibanda-c480-17))

Pros: No setup, easy to use and it can travel with me even outside the car.
Cons: Sound quality? Distance?

Do anybody has experience with this kind of portable CB?

[Blocky10]

There's a couple on here who use hand held radios with extended ariel and mic's.
Well I think there is :D

[solarman216]

I have had one of those Alan 42 no problem with it and OK with a roof antenna, but they do not like getting we, that is how mine was killed, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Thanks for the input.
If i must use a external antenna (as expected) i will go for a fixed radio.

Now let's talk about rims.

I have the stock 15" steel rims, i'm thinking of buying a set of 15" 8J with 30mm negative offset (keeping the 235/75 tyres).

What's your 5 cents on this change?

[lfteixeira]

Well, still alive.

From the last update:
- A set 30mm wheel spacers
- New radio
- New CB Radio
- And a BIG antena

As usual, a couple of pictures!


Some horses...
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/38.jpg

The first one stuck:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/39.jpg

Some scenic views:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/40.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/41.jpg

The second one stuck (and the most heavy!)
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/42.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/43.jpg

The little Vitara did try, but no show!
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/44.jpg

The hole:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/45.jpg

And the team!
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/46.jpg


We tryd to pull the Terrano to the front (with 2 other Terranos II, but nothing). I ended up pulling it from behind with a couple of hard pulls. And i kept the momentum for around 50 mts in a little Tug Of War!!! :)

[solarman216]

Oooo I love mud, will be getting some this coming Sunday, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Hello.

Still alive here.
Got to upload some fresh pictures.

But for now a question:
Rear sway bar, remove or not to remove?

What are your opinions?

If i remove it, what should i be aware?



Some pics...

The antenna with support:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/47.jpg

Not only mud:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/48.jpg

And searching some new paths:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/49.jpg


And videos...

Some rocks:
https://youtu.be/-WHiRr4PZzU

And some mud:
https://youtu.be/nHyZe9K98gg

[solarman216]

First you should check the regulations in your country if you intend driving on public roads, with no ARB on the rear it will lean into corners a lot more than it does with it on, off is good for off road but high speed on road it can lead to frightening lean if not careful, I am assuming the front has already been removed, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Regulations in Portugal??? :augie

Tyres sizes, external upgrade (winch, snorkel, steel bumpers) they pay attention, but nothing serious.
Mechanical there isnt' a problem.

In the front i didn't remove anything. I had couple 4x4's with IFS and the front drive shafts usually are fragile.

So, messing with the suspension, only in the rear and only if it worth it, otherwise i won't change nothing.

I can't increase the Terrano height or else it won't fit in the garage! :D

Thanks for the input.

[solarman216]

OK understand not doing the front, removing the rear will give better articulation of the rear axle, I have not driven one with just the rear removed so cannot say how it will handle, my advice would be just unbolt the lower link on one side, this disables it, and give it a try, if you are not happy bolt it back again, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Thanks, i will try it.

I will try to take some measures so i can quantify the change.

[lfteixeira]

Well, update.

Rear sway bar removed.

the axle had 35cm from the whell arch and without the sway bar increased to 40cm, not bad after removing a couple of bolts!

[lfteixeira]

A little update.

Some minor changes on the looks (black wheels and a little polish all around).

Also removed the mud flaps, after 2 of them where ripped by rocks! It made sense removing the other 2.

Photos: :clap

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/53.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/54.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/55.jpg

[lfteixeira]

Update.

Nissan Terrano still alive.

Some little issues to solve:
- Left window doesn't work
- Outside boot from the front driveshaft keeps popping out
- From the front left wheel when moving it makes a "buzzzzz" sound that change with the speed, isn't affected by the brakes and changes if i move the steering wheel.

Some photos...

[lfteixeira]

And another...

[lfteixeira]

And in the last weekend!

[solarman216]

Front left wheel buzz is probably the constant velocity joint going bad, more normally called a clicking noise when on lock, but could be auto hub needing attention, Rick

[lfteixeira]

Front left wheel buzz is probably the constant velocity joint going bad, more normally called a clicking noise when on lock, but could be auto hub needing attention, Rick


Thanks for the feedback.

I will remove the auto hub case off and see if the buzzzzzz continues...

[jims-terrano]

Great photos as always :thumbs

My old terrano used to have a buzz from one of the auto locking hubs. Turned out to be one of the brake rings inside the hub that was jammed partially engaged due the the lugs being broken. I replaced one set of brake rings and after they broke I replaced with AVM Manual Locking Hubs.

[jonny]

Love the rock crawling video :thumb2

[Sundowners]

Hi --ola
If your terrano has spent most of its life in inland Portugal you should find that you will not have problems with rust----- our friends in UK will be a little envious!!!!!!!!
I don't know if you have seen on here but we recently bought a Terrano 1_-----------we live near Oliveira do Hospital-------- what area of Portugal do you live????------- have you written your post in English or is it translated?????, I have posted on Portugal Terrano forum but have to post in English and rely on translate to turn it into Portuguese!!!!! Afraid we don't know enough Portuguese yet!! But we are trying to learn more!!
Do you just change the tyre size then inform the car registration people-------ours had wide wheels/tyres but have been changed to 205x16, both sizes are on the car papers
Nigel &Pamala
Edit----- I had not seen this thread and had no idea it was quite old------ sorry if it made me look (more) stupid!!!!!

[lfteixeira]

Love the rock crawling video :thumb2

Thanks.

The problem is to get someone to film it.

[lfteixeira]

Hi --ola
If your terrano has spent most of its life in inland Portugal you should find that you will not have problems with rust----- our friends in UK will be a little envious!!!!!!!!
I don't know if you have seen on here but we recently bought a Terrano 1_-----------we live near Oliveira do Hospital-------- what area of Portugal do you live????------- have you written your post in English or is it translated?????, I have posted on Portugal Terrano forum but have to post in English and rely on translate to turn it into Portuguese!!!!! Afraid we don't know enough Portuguese yet!! But we are trying to learn more!!
Do you just change the tyre size then inform the car registration people-------ours had wide wheels/tyres but have been changed to 205x16, both sizes are on the car papers
Nigel &Pamala
Edit----- I had not seen this thread and had no idea it was quite old------ sorry if it made me look (more) stupid!!!!!

Hi, no problem.

Yes, i have to adjust.
I write english (not translated) in english foruns and portuguese in portuguese foruns.

I just have this Terrano since early this early. The petrol engine was a risk but he as been a very nice surprise.

About the tyre sizes, it's a risk.
Tyres similar to the stock size, usually the police or inspecion centers doesn't care, unless they are in a bad mood.

It's my case at the moment, in the papers i only have 215/80 R15 but i have 235/75 R15.

To make the new tyres legal i have to spend +/- 75€ to get the homologation papers from Nissan and a extra 65€ to redo the terrano papers.

I live on the North, Braga.

Keep in touch.

[lfteixeira]

Well, a couple more photos from the last 2 weeks.

Last weekend, there was mud, mud and more mud.
But with small tyes i can get stuck in the ditches made by bigger tyres!!! :D

http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181111_110200.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181111_110207.jpg


And this weekend:
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181118_113138.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181118_113143.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181118_113159.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181118_113205.jpg
http://saabupgrade.com/nissan/20181118_113440.jpg


After that i good wash (outside and inside) and back in the garage to be ready for next week.

[lfteixeira]

And about the front wheel buzz, it continues.

I dismount the bug, brakes and driveshaft.
All looks good, and installed everything again. No change!

I'm not a mechanic, so maybe i have to let a mechanic do his job!!! :augie

[lfteixeira]

Well, it has been a good run but now it's time to sell the Terrano...



... only to replace it (maybe) with a Ford Maverick! :D

Not much of a change, but i need your coments before i buy it.


Ford Maverick LWB (7 seater) 2.7TD (125hp) from 1997/12.
The problem: almost 400000km (250000 miles).

Does the engine, and other parts, deserve my confidence?

I won't do many of miles with, just some offroad tracks around 100Km on a weekend.


Should i stay or should i go?

[Banshee]

You know you should stay but why SWB to LWB :doh

[Sundowners]

Now that you have got your Terrano well sorted it seems a shame to sell it!!!
If you are going to continue running off road a LWB will probably not perform as well and I think have a greater risk of vehicle damage!!
I bought a Seat Alhambra for its seven seats---- I didn't realise the later Terrano/maverick came with seven seats!!! The Alhambra is proving to be a bad buy!!!!!
I will keep our Terrano 1 till I die if at all possible!!!!!!!! But need seven seats for airport runs for family!!!!! And the Terrano does not have A/C which we do like in the summer!!!!!
Nigel & Pamala

[lfteixeira]

You know you should stay but why SWB to LWB :doh

I need 7 seats.

I had a Seat Alhambra and sold it a couple of weeks ago, and to avoid having two cars, the best choice is a 7 seater 4x4.

For the last few weeks i'm searching many options, Mitsubishi Pajero (allready had one, the 2.8), Hyundai Galloper and of course Terrano/Mavericks.

For now i like this very much, not too expensive and in very good shape outside and inside.

My doubt is the 250000miles on it!

[don simon]

I need 7 seats.

I had a Seat Alhambra and sold it a couple of weeks ago, and to avoid having two cars, the best choice is a 7 seater 4x4.

For the last few weeks i'm searching many options, Mitsubishi Pajero (allready had one, the 2.8), Hyundai Galloper and of course Terrano/Mavericks.

For now i like this very much, not too expensive and in very good shape outside and inside.

My doubt is the 250000miles on it!
I think the engines are solid and if it has been looked after should be good for a good few miles more.
The key would be how the engine runs and how much identified problems would cost to fix. It's difficult for us to say, let's see/hear it running and then make a decision.

[lfteixeira]

Now that you have got your Terrano well sorted it seems a shame to sell it!!!
If you are going to continue running off road a LWB will probably not perform as well and I think have a greater risk of vehicle damage!!
I bought a Seat Alhambra for its seven seats---- I didn't realise the later Terrano/maverick came with seven seats!!! The Alhambra is proving to be a bad buy!!!!!
I will keep our Terrano 1 till I die if at all possible!!!!!!!! But need seven seats for airport runs for family!!!!! And the Terrano does not have A/C which we do like in the summer!!!!!
Nigel & Pamala

I did exactly the oposite, i sold a Seat Alhambra (year 2000 model) and she gave me a lot of problems.

I, usually, don't get to attached to my cars.
I like them, i take good care of them (well, the 4x4s do suffer a bit :naughty ) but i don't mind selling them and try another models and brands.

Tomorrow the current owner will leave the Maverick in my work place, so i can check the car with time before i decide.


If i do keep it, i will transfer some good to the Maverick.
Wheels and tyres, spaces, cb radio and the extra part for the idler arm.

Choices choices... :)

[lfteixeira]

I think the engines are solid and if it has been looked after should be good for a good few miles more.
The key would be how the engine runs and how much identified problems would cost to fix. It's difficult for us to say, let's see/hear it running and then make a decision.


I will have the Maverick for a couple of hours tomorrow so i can do that.
A mechanic will have a look around to see if something sounds terrible wrong.

:cool:

[Sundowners]

[QUOTE=lfteixeira;358593]I need 7 seats.

I had a Seat Alhambra and sold it a couple of weeks ago, and to avoid having two cars, the best choice is a 7 seater 4x4./tQUOTE]



Hi do you have any manuals from your Alhambra?? (if it was an old one!!)
We have nothing with ours and are slowly learning about it!!!
When we can afford it we will swap it for something else though!!!!
Nigel

[lfteixeira]

I need 7 seats.

I had a Seat Alhambra and sold it a couple of weeks ago, and to avoid having two cars, the best choice is a 7 seater 4x4.



Hi do you have any manuals from your Alhambra?? (if it was an old one!!)
We have nothing with ours and are slowly learning about it!!!
When we can afford it we will swap it for something else though!!!!
Nigel

No, everything i had it was sent with the new buyer.

Mine was the facelift version.

This one:

[lfteixeira]

Well.

Just spend one hour around the Ford.

I liked almost everything.

However several, small, stuff to correct:
- AC not cooling
- Inside lights (the ones that light up when you open the doors)
- The front end has some problems, the front grille has all the supports broken, inside the bumper something is loose.
- Etc...

The clutch it's ok.
The engine sounds good.
But accelerating (hard) in neutral some times he sputters a little bit and coff a little bit of white smoke.

(The diesel tank was almost empty and i don't know when it was serviced)

The external and inside are very good.

Underneath was very good, didn't have any signs of hard off roading.

Nothing else obvious came up, but still, almost 250000 miles.

You can check the photos here:
http://saabupgrade.com/fordmaverick/

To compare, in Portugal, these 7 seaters (Ford or Nissan 1997/1998) are selling for around 5000€ to 6000€. Usually with around 155000 miles.
This one i should by it for around 3200€.

It's a go? Or it's better to way for another?

[lfteixeira]

Well, it's done.

Just to stay in this forum, i bought the Ford Maverick.

I will start another thread soon.

Thanks.

[jims-terrano]

Congratulations mate I’m sure it’ll serve you well.

You’ll sort all the little niggles easy enough I’m sure, I’ve heard it said that the Mavs of that age were better than the Terranos but not too sure as I had and still have a Terrano from that era and have to say they have and the one still is a super car. Only problem is the salt in winter that rots our vehicles in the UK. I reckon first thing is to give it a good service with good parts and good fluids, don’t forget the rear diff oil being genuine LSD oil not just gear oil as I doubt it will of been changed. Try replacing pollen filter to see if that sorts the aircon.

Good luck and it’ll be nice to hear about your new truck.

[lfteixeira]

Congratulations mate I’m sure it’ll serve you well.

You’ll sort all the little niggles easy enough I’m sure, I’ve heard it said that the Mavs of that age were better than the Terranos but not too sure as I had and still have a Terrano from that era and have to say they have and the one still is a super car. Only problem is the salt in winter that rots our vehicles in the UK. I reckon first thing is to give it a good service with good parts and good fluids, don’t forget the rear diff oil being genuine LSD oil not just gear oil as I doubt it will of been changed. Try replacing pollen filter to see if that sorts the aircon.

Good luck and it’ll be nice to hear about your new truck.

Thanks for your coments.

Will do.

[lfteixeira]

This thread continues here:
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=358916


Now the Terrano 2 is for sale.