What to expect, the 7 P's

Black Salomon · 01-10-2017, 10:45

Hello All
I've just joined this group.

Owner of 1998 black Terrano 3dr Salomon since 2014. it's got 114k on clock. Scruffy on the outside, but doesn't appear to have been off road much, if ever.
I use it as my main car, so it's on road most days when I'm home, I work away for a couple of weeks most months, sometimes longer.

It's had the major welding done, recently passed my third MOT with no major issues. Oil changed at each MOT, I don't do many miles in a year.

I'm starting to wonder what should I expect to start failing, I was thinking of putting it in for a service, change belts, change oil filter again, drained and replace coolant. . . . . . maybe an under spray.. . . .

Should I service alternator and starter, or are they long laster's. . . . .

Any advice for preparing for Terrano's old age, or tips in preventative maintenance would be most welcome

johnb5177 · 01-10-2017, 15:18

Welcome to the forum.........

What we crave on here is..........PICCIES.......please of your motor......

danielj · 01-10-2017, 19:52

I have found these to be fairly reliable vehicles. Don't know if there is much benefit in changing out parts unless they are already giving trouble. Things don't tend to go suddenly leaving you stuck. I would keep an eye on the water pump though. They do tend to go every few years on some models.

Banshee · 02-10-2017, 00:06

Glow Plugs, Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter are the main ones to keep on top of.

Apart from that, a bit of grease on the steering stops or some Heavy Duty stops that I'm selling at the moment;
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ght=heavy+duty

Keep an eye on the anti roll bar droplinks too, if you start getting a knocking on the front, it's probably going to be those

Black Salomon · 02-10-2017, 17:21

Hi
Thanks

So, just general good care should see me through.

I just had to tighten the belt that runs the alternator . . . . started screeching more yesterday. . . . 14mm socket and my trolly jack lever to apply tension.

I'll try adding picture of the "Tyrannosaurs". . . .

/Users/alexandermacleod/Pictures/iPhoto Library.photolibrary/Masters/2017/06/24/20170624-173758/IMG_4816.JPG

danielj · 02-10-2017, 20:52

Excuse the ignorance but what's a Salomon? How does it differ from the standard Terrano? Does it have different trim or styling?

01-10-2017, 10:45	#1
Black Salomon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Vehicle: 98 Salomon black/Silver Posts: 7	What to expect, the 7 P's Hello All I've just joined this group. Owner of 1998 black Terrano 3dr Salomon since 2014. it's got 114k on clock. Scruffy on the outside, but doesn't appear to have been off road much, if ever. I use it as my main car, so it's on road most days when I'm home, I work away for a couple of weeks most months, sometimes longer. It's had the major welding done, recently passed my third MOT with no major issues. Oil changed at each MOT, I don't do many miles in a year. I'm starting to wonder what should I expect to start failing, I was thinking of putting it in for a service, change belts, change oil filter again, drained and replace coolant. . . . . . maybe an under spray.. . . . Should I service alternator and starter, or are they long laster's. . . . . Any advice for preparing for Terrano's old age, or tips in preventative maintenance would be most welcome

02-10-2017, 00:06	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Glow Plugs, Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter are the main ones to keep on top of. Apart from that, a bit of grease on the steering stops or some Heavy Duty stops that I'm selling at the moment; http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ght=heavy+duty Keep an eye on the anti roll bar droplinks too, if you start getting a knocking on the front, it's probably going to be those __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

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01-10-2017, 15:18	#2
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Welcome to the forum......... What we crave on here is..........PICCIES.......please of your motor......

01-10-2017, 19:52	#3
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	I have found these to be fairly reliable vehicles. Don't know if there is much benefit in changing out parts unless they are already giving trouble. Things don't tend to go suddenly leaving you stuck. I would keep an eye on the water pump though. They do tend to go every few years on some models.

02-10-2017, 17:21	#5
Black Salomon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Scotland Vehicle: 98 Salomon black/Silver Posts: 7	Hi Thanks So, just general good care should see me through. I just had to tighten the belt that runs the alternator . . . . started screeching more yesterday. . . . 14mm socket and my trolly jack lever to apply tension. I'll try adding picture of the "Tyrannosaurs". . . . /Users/alexandermacleod/Pictures/iPhoto Library.photolibrary/Masters/2017/06/24/20170624-173758/IMG_4816.JPG

02-10-2017, 20:52	#6
danielj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI 03 LWB Posts: 695	Excuse the ignorance but what's a Salomon? How does it differ from the standard Terrano? Does it have different trim or styling?