Greetings from Nairobi

xdonald · 27-04-2013, 14:12

Hi,

I live in Nairobi, recently bought a Terrano II 2.7 (92KW, YOM 2003) here. Seems like a good car, is a bit slow though. Reason may be that the previous owner replaced the original cylinderhead with one used in the Nissan minibuses around here, which is a non-turbo. Found out about that too late. Although it seems to be working so far, I just don't like the idea. So my first task on the car is to find a good cylinderhead replacement (complete with valves, cam shaft etc.) either in Kenya or in the UK. Any help is highly appreciated.

Apart from that: Hakuna Matata.

Michael

zippy656 · 27-04-2013, 14:37

Hi, welcome

spinna · 27-04-2013, 19:06

Hi and welcome

Fez_uk · 27-04-2013, 19:07

Welcome to the forum

briggie · 27-04-2013, 19:30

kuwakaribisha kwa jukwaa bora kwenye wavu

solarman216 · 27-04-2013, 19:46

Welcome mate, not sure if there is any difference tween the two heads, but I am sure makeitfit, or cncfabs will be able tosay, I am more petrol man, Rick

stinka · 02-05-2013, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Welcome mate, not sure if there is any difference tween the two heads, but I am sure makeitfit, or cncfabs will be able tosay, I am more petrol man, Rick

As I understand it they are the same as the compression ratios are the same for the non turbo and turbo

I'd be looking else where, check fault codes, more likely the maf
Does it have a turbo fitted ?

xdonald · 02-05-2013, 08:00

@stinka: Thanks, that would be good news, a cylinderhead is quite costly. Thing is that one connnector to the cylinderhead is loose because there is no plug on the head's side. I think it is the sensor to manage the fuel mix during engine warm-up. The engine does lots of Diesel-rattling when cold. Yes, it has a turbo. What is "maf"?
@biggie: :-) Sasa ninaelewa. Ninajarobu kujinfunza Kiswahili kwa mwaka moja. Umetumia baadhi ya maneno ambayo sikujua. Ninataka kubadili Kiingereza sasa?

stinka · 02-05-2013, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdonald

@stinka: Thanks, that would be good news, a cylinderhead is quite costly. Thing is that one connnector to the cylinderhead is loose because there is no plug on the head's side. I think it is the sensor to manage the fuel mix during engine warm-up. The engine does lots of Diesel-rattling when cold. Yes, it has a turbo. What is "maf"?

Maf is the mass air flow sensor

Post some pics of the engine bay, point out the wire

A close up of each 1/4 of the bay would be cool, well see if we can see anything obvious

xdonald · 02-05-2013, 04:21

Thanks for the warm welcome.
@briggie: Kiswahili yako ni nzuri kabisa. Wewe ni wa Kenya?

Dorn1964 · 02-05-2013, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

kuwakaribisha kwa jukwaa bora kwenye wavu

Well I never, " Welcome to the best forum on the net" Briggie, you been on Google..

Dynamics · 02-05-2013, 22:07

Hello and welcome.

xdonald · 09-05-2013, 14:41

Just paid my membership fee. Feels like getting a driver's license. I tried to take a few pictures of the cylinderhead in question, but it is quite well hidden. Don't know if any of you guys can make something of it. It would also help to learn what this disconnected plug is for. Anyone? By the way: Is it still ok to continue with this subject here or should I move it to he tech-thread?

briggie · 09-05-2013, 17:01

the simplest solution to your " plug problem " is to look within reach of it for a socket it could fit in ......... but then I know nuffin

Barrbeast · 09-05-2013, 17:37

Welcome from the Scottish East!

Can't help you with the Terrano I'm afraid as I'm a Troll man but I know my 3.0TD Troll is definitely less sprightly than my previous (and 9 years older) 2.8TD Shogun

...

... she does weigh around 500kg more though and the fact I have no doubt she could pull a house down if need be more than makes up for it!

27-04-2013, 14:12	#1
xdonald Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kenya Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 6	Greetings from Nairobi Hi, I live in Nairobi, recently bought a Terrano II 2.7 (92KW, YOM 2003) here. Seems like a good car, is a bit slow though. Reason may be that the previous owner replaced the original cylinderhead with one used in the Nissan minibuses around here, which is a non-turbo. Found out about that too late. Although it seems to be working so far, I just don't like the idea. So my first task on the car is to find a good cylinderhead replacement (complete with valves, cam shaft etc.) either in Kenya or in the UK. Any help is highly appreciated. Apart from that: Hakuna Matata. Michael

27-04-2013, 19:46	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	Welcome mate, not sure if there is any difference tween the two heads, but I am sure makeitfit, or cncfabs will be able tosay, I am more petrol man, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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02-05-2013, 08:00	#8
xdonald Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kenya Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 6	@stinka: Thanks, that would be good news, a cylinderhead is quite costly. Thing is that one connnector to the cylinderhead is loose because there is no plug on the head's side. I think it is the sensor to manage the fuel mix during engine warm-up. The engine does lots of Diesel-rattling when cold. Yes, it has a turbo. What is "maf"? @biggie: :-) Sasa ninaelewa. Ninajarobu kujinfunza Kiswahili kwa mwaka moja. Umetumia baadhi ya maneno ambayo sikujua. Ninataka kubadili Kiingereza sasa?

02-05-2013, 04:21	#10
xdonald Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kenya Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 6	Thanks for the warm welcome. @briggie: Kiswahili yako ni nzuri kabisa. Wewe ni wa Kenya?

02-05-2013, 22:07	#12
Dynamics Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nelson's County Vehicle: TERRANO SWB 2.4 Petrol Posts: 568	Hello and welcome.

09-05-2013, 14:41	#13
xdonald Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kenya Vehicle: Terrano II Posts: 6	Just paid my membership fee. Feels like getting a driver's license. I tried to take a few pictures of the cylinderhead in question, but it is quite well hidden. Don't know if any of you guys can make something of it. It would also help to learn what this disconnected plug is for. Anyone? By the way: Is it still ok to continue with this subject here or should I move it to he tech-thread?

09-05-2013, 17:01	#14
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	the simplest solution to your " plug problem " is to look within reach of it for a socket it could fit in ......... but then I know nuffin

09-05-2013, 17:37	#15
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Welcome from the Scottish East! Can't help you with the Terrano I'm afraid as I'm a Troll man but I know my 3.0TD Troll is definitely less sprightly than my previous (and 9 years older) 2.8TD Shogun ... ... she does weigh around 500kg more though and the fact I have no doubt she could pull a house down if need be more than makes up for it!