New Member, West Midlands, wants some advice :)

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 20:54

Hi Guys

It's my first post here, I decided to sign up as after a search of the internet this seemed to be the best Maverick forum I could find

I don't actually own a Maverick yet but have been looking into them and have decided that I want a 2.7TD with the facelift in Grey SWB, I've found one in the area that I like and am going to look at it the weekend with the intention to buy it but was after a little advice first.

I just wanted to know if there was anything I should pay particular attention to when checking it out as I've never personally owned a 4x4 before apart from tinkering with my dads Range Rovers and his V8 Defender off road toy.

If I do bring it home on Saturday I will definatley be investing in a full membership as the forum has already given me some great ideas in terms of what I want to do with it.

I want to modify it slightly but not over the top ie Bull Bar with spots, light bar on the roof, CB Radio with a nice big aerial and maybe a raiser kit depending on what I plan on doing.

I've been a member of many car forums before and had Ford's since I was 17, although I'm only 21 please don't automatically tarnish me as some chavvy boy racer type, I'm actually a really nice guy who works as an IT Technician for a Water Company, I'd rather go out shooting on a friday night that go drinking with friends and listen to BBCR4 lol, make of me what you want from that

Anyways, that was my introduction, and help would be appreciated
I look forward to my stay here

Thanks
Banshee

supergnome · 24-07-2012, 20:59

There's a few shooters on here, sg or fac. David

zippy656 · 24-07-2012, 21:03

Welcome loads of help here

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 21:07

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Originally Posted by zippy656

Welcome loads of help here

Cheers mate, just wanted some general advice on faults that are common to 96' Maverick's so I know I'm not being sold a duff.

Another question I've just thought of is how can I tell if this truck has the later chain driven 2.7TD engine as opposed to the earlier belt driven

cncfabs · 24-07-2012, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Cheers mate, just wanted some general advice on faults that are common to 96' Maverick's so I know I'm not being sold a duff.

Another question I've just thought of is how can I tell if this truck has the later chain driven 2.7TD engine as opposed to the earlier belt driven

Easy to tell neither are belt or chain.Both are cog driven

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 21:05

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Originally Posted by supergnome

There's a few shooters on here, sg or fac. David

Hi mate

Neither hehe, just do a bit of bunny bashing with a .22 Cometa 300, great fun and helps keep my local gold course in check as the rabbits cause some serious damage to the point where they have had the course subside

I see your a Linux user too, I've started to self teach myself on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS recently that I've installed on an old 1.7GHz Centrion IBM Thinkpad I had spare in the shed, just another skill to add to the CV at the end of the day

zippy656 · 24-07-2012, 21:09

Dont forget the members map when you join, just drop me a pm

supergnome · 24-07-2012, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Hi mate

Neither hehe, just do a bit of bunny bashing with a .22 Cometa 300, great fun and helps keep my local gold course in check as the rabbits cause some serious damage to the point where they have had the course subside

I see your a Linux user too, I've started to self teach myself on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS recently that I've installed on an old 1.7GHz Centrion IBM Thinkpad I had spare in the shed, just another skill to add to the CV at the end of the day

break barrel or pcp?David.

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 21:18

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Originally Posted by SPARKIEDOO

welcome m8

you have come to the right place if your going to get a MAV / TERRANO .

I HOPE YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT

Ive got a SWB 3.0L TERRANO 2004 53 PLATE :::: FOR SALE ::::::

see my other threads

cheers .

haha sorry mate I've only got love for dirty diesels

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Easy to tell neither are belt or chain.Both are cog driven

ah thats odd :s, I was told the earlier one was belt driven and the later one which was revamped for more BHP and fuel efficiency was driven by a chain

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Originally Posted by supergnome

break barrel or pcp?David.

it's a springer mate, a lot of people turn their noses up at springers but I'm accurate to just over 40 yards and I love the thrill of stalking the rabbits and getting close enough for a kill

supergnome · 24-07-2012, 21:22

Anyway...... when you pay the tenner you get all the manuals for your truck and you'll make some good friends. David.

SPARKIEDOO · 24-07-2012, 21:09

welcome m8

you have come to the right place if your going to get a MAV / TERRANO .

I HOPE YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT

Ive got a SWB 3.0L TERRANO 2004 53 PLATE :::: FOR SALE ::::::

see my other threads

cheers .

24-07-2012, 20:54	#1
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	New Member, West Midlands, wants some advice :) Hi Guys It's my first post here, I decided to sign up as after a search of the internet this seemed to be the best Maverick forum I could find I don't actually own a Maverick yet but have been looking into them and have decided that I want a 2.7TD with the facelift in Grey SWB, I've found one in the area that I like and am going to look at it the weekend with the intention to buy it but was after a little advice first. I just wanted to know if there was anything I should pay particular attention to when checking it out as I've never personally owned a 4x4 before apart from tinkering with my dads Range Rovers and his V8 Defender off road toy. If I do bring it home on Saturday I will definatley be investing in a full membership as the forum has already given me some great ideas in terms of what I want to do with it. I want to modify it slightly but not over the top ie Bull Bar with spots, light bar on the roof, CB Radio with a nice big aerial and maybe a raiser kit depending on what I plan on doing. I've been a member of many car forums before and had Ford's since I was 17, although I'm only 21 please don't automatically tarnish me as some chavvy boy racer type, I'm actually a really nice guy who works as an IT Technician for a Water Company, I'd rather go out shooting on a friday night that go drinking with friends and listen to BBCR4 lol, make of me what you want from that Anyways, that was my introduction, and help would be appreciated I look forward to my stay here Thanks Banshee

24-07-2012, 20:59	#2
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	There's a few shooters on here, sg or fac. David

24-07-2012, 21:03	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Welcome loads of help here

24-07-2012, 21:09	#7
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Dont forget the members map when you join, just drop me a pm

24-07-2012, 21:22	#10
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	Anyway...... when you pay the tenner you get all the manuals for your truck and you'll make some good friends. David.

24-07-2012, 21:09	#11
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	welcome m8 you have come to the right place if your going to get a MAV / TERRANO . I HOPE YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT Ive got a SWB 3.0L TERRANO 2004 53 PLATE :::: FOR SALE :::::: see my other threads cheers .