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[Garethdeb]

Hey folks
I had a Terrano years ago on a P plate so I have some experience but looking at selling my motorbike and getting another Terrano as a towcar so I thought I'd join here to start some research!
Looking forward to learning all about it again!
Cheers all
Gareth

[bry]

Howdy..

[Lazy-Ferret]

Hi and Welcome..

It says a lot about these Terrano's, the number of people who come back to them after a break.

[rustic]

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

....It says a lot about these Terrano's, the number of people who come back to them after a break.

Then there are a few of us, that have kept one for over 19 years, and still going strong...
I think I win hands down for length of ownership for the same vehicle, and I still bore people telling them
If it ain't broke, don't fix it...

There are also members on here that have had Terranos of some sort for much longer.

There are still many owners on this site with original Terranos over 20 years old.

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Garethdeb

Hey folks
I had a Terrano years ago on a P plate so I have some experience but looking at selling my motorbike and getting another Terrano as a towcar so I thought I'd join here to start some research!
Looking forward to learning all about it again!
Cheers all
Gareth

Howdy sir, welcome to the forum, it's a great place here, all are friendly and will give you plenty of advise.

I don't tow so await further comments but I believe the lwb is better than the swb for towing. Depends on what you want to pull too.

I myself, have the 2.7 lwb 2004. It's a great motor and so forgiving.

There is no timing chain or belt to snap, no dual mass flywheel to clap about inside, just gear driven solid state inside

Another great perk is what most of us run on (fuel wise)

I do about 40l of veg oil (new) then. Squirt of redex a squirt of two stoke oil and a splash of diesel to wash it all down

Most of the mods are cheap to do and people here are more than happy to help

Watch out for rust underneath when choosing your truck as this will be the most costly thing!! Even with the warning we give on here still, people end up with rust buckets

No sunroof is better as there are no channels to rust up the sills (IMHO)

So yeah, happy hunting and good luck, really, rust! Check!

Also once you are a payed member you get the key to aladdins wealth

[JCH]

We tow with our 2.7 Terrano (2003)
We have a Burstner 1250kg.The Terrano pulls it with ease.This year we have been fully loaded in both Car and Caravan and been over the top of the Pyrenees to Spain.No climbing problems and behaved superbly.
I usually pull at around 60mph and get a return of around 23/24 mpg.

Also did normal drive test without caravan and returned 31.8 at 55/60 mph and 2500 revs.

All in all very pleased.

Happy Towing

Jon

[spinna]

Glad you reminded us how long you have owned your terry Rustic as I had forgotten lmao


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[terrano bob]

hi mate lwb for towing

[Barrbeast]

Welcome bud

[Garethdeb]

Thanks for advice guys, I'll keep an eye for the rust. Any particular areas underneath to look out for?
I've noticed a few 3.0di engined Terries for sale from around 02 onwards. Is it a much more advanced and refined engine from the 2.7?
Thanks all.
Gareth

[Paff]

Welcome to the forum Garethdeb, if you invest £10 that will be the best £10 you have ever spent and you will get it back in spades through savings made from the tips, advice and help you get on here

There are great guys on here although there is one or two who will keep on at you for photee's

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[firebobby]

Originally Posted by Garethdeb

Thanks for advice guys, I'll keep an eye for the rust. Any particular areas underneath to look out for?
I've noticed a few 3.0di engined Terries for sale from around 02 onwards. Is it a much more advanced and refined engine from the 2.7?
Thanks all.
Gareth

I have had both and I prefer the 3.0l to the 2.7, I find it's smoother and is better on fuel.
The 3.0 can't use veg oil, if that's what your looking at using, I now add a smidgen of 2 stroke oil to the fuel tank, I find it runs a bit cleaner.
The old 3.0 engines had issues, but the latter ones fitted to Terries are more sorted.
There is talk of the 3.0 having a timing chain, but it appears that it's a chain driven pump in the engine, fuel I believe and timing.
Both engines are good to go.
Rust is a big thing with these trucks though.

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard, as said lwb is better for towing and the manual has a higher towing weight. Ive no experience of the 3litre but seems ok.

Yes rust can be a pain. Points to look for are the sills inner and outer and the rear wheel arch there is a bolt which is the seat belt mount. There are other spots but they are the worst spots. That said they weld up and are ok, Ive just had my 1996 welded and it cost me £200 for inner and outer sills on both sides.

Used to tow with mine and it was a dream to tow with.

[Barrbeast]

Originally Posted by firebobby

There is talk of the 3.0 having a timing chain, but it appears that it's a chain driven pump in the engine, fuel I believe and timing.

As above bud it's just the cams driven by a chain. The chain drives off the pump but the pump itself is gear driven as is everything else in the 3.0 engine

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Garethdeb

Thanks for advice guys, I'll keep an eye for the rust. Any particular areas underneath to look out for?
I've noticed a few 3.0di engined Terries for sale from around 02 onwards. Is it a much more advanced and refined engine from the 2.7?
Thanks all.
Gareth

I cant slate the 3.0 as I have no experience of it, but the 2.7 is a train! No chain or belt and no dual mass malarky! And it runs in veg if you so choose

Less fuel economic than the 3.0 but the 3.0 cant run on veggie so 2.7 wins on cost if you plan to be a veggie man