Hello from a future Terrano owner

[bbbmmm55]

Hi

So I dont actually own a Terrano yet but after reading the posts on this site and seeing all the information and help thats here it has made me decide that I will do as my next car.

Just a quick hello while I read up on what I need to know and things to look out for while I hunt for a beast.

Thanks

[jims-terrano]

Welcome aboard. Yeah couldn't wish to meet a nicer more knowledgeable people than here. Best thing I did paying membership as I saved loads and met some great friends. I'm on my 3rd and 4th Terrano would still have my 1st. It it got written off last year. Biggest problem is rust sadly but not a deal breaker in most cases as they can be repaired relatively easily. Mechanically yes they have the odd problem but on the whole pretty reliable. I love the itre engine but I also love driving my older 2.7 auto.

[bbbmmm55]

Well considering Ive already had well more than £10 of information from everybody I have signed up for the year.
Funnily enough ive just acquired an old sip mig to learn to weld so it seems it will be very handy in the future.

[jims-terrano]

Nice one, yeah get that welder out and as you know all you have to do is ask. Don't feel that it's a stupid question, just ask as the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked. Take a look in quick links at the download section, there's loads of how to guides as well. We also have a lot of banter too, there's some bloke on here that's had his truck for 20 odd years.

[don simon]

Welcome, there loads of knowledgeable people here and T-Doug.

[Thomas61]

Hi and welcome.

Here is a quick link you may find useful if you have not come across it before

https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

[terranosaurusdoug]

Originally Posted by don simon

Welcome, there loads of knowledgeable people here and T-Doug.

Hey, I thought you loved me


Now then, as for sourcing a new truck, don't be afraid of the older motors, they have better rust proofing and better running gear, the 2.7tdi (don't forget the I) is the best engine to have and they come in two flavours, bosch and zexel. Bosch is the one to have, check the maf sensor after the air filter, if it is a bosch it's good they also have gear driven timing so no need to ever worry about timing belts/chains.

Long wheel base is better both on and off road and has a superior load capacity, manual gearbox is better for towing (they can pull more weight) but I have it on good authority that the autos are good to drive.

Common rust areas inc front arches, sills, rear seat belt mounting points and surrounding areas, also check under carpets in boot and front footwells on arches. NOTE: You will find some rust but don't be too put off by it, there probably isn't a terrano on the road that hasn't had some welding done!!

A common source of clunks and clangs are the front and rear anti roll bars, easy and cheap to fix

[rustic]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

... there's some bloke on here that's had his truck for 20 odd years.

Well 22 Years really welcome to the site, plenty of economical ways of keeping these trucks on the road, all consumable parts easily available from most motor stores.
Many jobs are simple to do, and some fixes just need an odd blob of grease.

Rustic