Newbie needs advice

Soup dragon · 03-07-2015, 20:28

Evening all,
I was a member of this forum a few years ago had a 96 mistral, thinking of getting a terrano 2.7 just a few questions, ran mine on 50% wvo very successfully and wondered if the newer models (2000-2004) are still OK on it and is £2350 a good price for a 2000 with 77,000 miles.
Bought a caravan and can't think of a better tow vehicle and I have access to 30 litres of clean wvo a week.
Any help advice would be greatly appreciated if I go ahead will upgrade to full member.
Cheers
Soup dragon

briggie · 03-07-2015, 20:43

the 2.7 will happily run on svo / wvo , but the 3ltr wont

solarman216 · 03-07-2015, 21:04

Alex has a 04 model and runs on whatever successfully, Rick

solarman216 · 03-07-2015, 21:10

the later models have a few alterations, the diffs are not as robust, they have fixed front hubs and no prop grease nipples, this leads to UJ failure even if never used 4 wheel, good point is the auto rear brake adjusters actually work, and they rust quicker than the older models, I am sure I have missed some points, but others will add, Rick

AlexD333 · 04-07-2015, 00:04

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Originally Posted by solarman216

the later models have a few alterations, the diffs are not as robust, they have fixed front hubs and no prop grease nipples, this leads to UJ failure even if never used 4 wheel, good point is the auto rear brake adjusters actually work, and they rust quicker than the older models, I am sure I have missed some points, but others will add, Rick

This is true but when you replace the bits just buy the old Skool bits with grease nipples (thanks rick)

They are a bit prone to rusting, mine is clean but that's because I spend a lot of Time with hammerite

As rick (solarman) says the diffs are not as robust. It will still take some major stick before busting, not heard of one going

I suggest a 50/50 mix to keep things running well, the engine loves it, but the pump will struggle the thicker the mix is, believe me I've ran all sorta of mixes now... Pure veggie in cold weather is not funny... Motorway trip limited to 50mph with engine light on.... Slipstreaming lorries to get a bit of heat into the fuel lines then a quick overtake and it would loose power again where the veggie thickened.

Thinning it with a small measured amount of petrol (or better yet an oil based thinner) will help also.

I now run 50/50 diesel svo and report no issues. I think I must have done 20k now on veggie

AlexD333 · 04-07-2015, 00:05

This remind me rick, you still got that heat exchanger since the flood?

bry · 04-07-2015, 00:05

I think it is over priced...

03-07-2015, 20:28	#1
Soup dragon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: google Vehicle: 2.7 terrano Posts: 15	Newbie needs advice Evening all, I was a member of this forum a few years ago had a 96 mistral, thinking of getting a terrano 2.7 just a few questions, ran mine on 50% wvo very successfully and wondered if the newer models (2000-2004) are still OK on it and is £2350 a good price for a 2000 with 77,000 miles. Bought a caravan and can't think of a better tow vehicle and I have access to 30 litres of clean wvo a week. Any help advice would be greatly appreciated if I go ahead will upgrade to full member. Cheers Soup dragon

03-07-2015, 21:04	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Alex has a 04 model and runs on whatever successfully, 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.

03-07-2015, 21:10	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	the later models have a few alterations, the diffs are not as robust, they have fixed front hubs and no prop grease nipples, this leads to UJ failure even if never used 4 wheel, good point is the auto rear brake adjusters actually work, and they rust quicker than the older models, I am sure I have missed some points, but others will add, 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.

03-07-2015, 20:43	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	the 2.7 will happily run on svo / wvo , but the 3ltr wont

04-07-2015, 00:05	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	This remind me rick, you still got that heat exchanger since the flood?

04-07-2015, 00:05	#7
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I think it is over priced...