Hello all

27-01-2008, 14:49

Hi there, my name is Matt and I've just joined. I'm in the process of buying a '95 Mistral and was very pleased to find this club! Currently I'm in the 'Oh-my-god-all-the-things-that-can-go-wrong' phase of getting a new car [and my first 4x4 to boot]. I certainly hope it's OK as I have to drive it to France later in the week! Time will tell, but this club has already been useful. Regards to all.

jims-terrano · 27-01-2008, 15:32

Hi Matt, welcome to the club and I hope it saves you as much money on repairs as it has saved me. These motors seem pretty reliable on the whole so I'm sure if you do the normal levels checks and take it steady your trip will be fine. Ensure you have break down cover just to be on the safe side though as this will give you peace of mind and let you enjoy the trip.

Jim T

Deleted Member S · 27-01-2008, 16:19

Hi & welcome to the club :smile: Mines had a few probs over the last year since I got her, but on a whole it has cost less to maintain than the mondeo I had before it :smile: The help that i've had from the members of this club has ment i've been able to do the jobs at home instead of having to got to garages for the work to be done

27-01-2008, 17:45

service and good routine check over should see to france and back check out down loads for mini filter thats worth doing!

Deleted Member D · 27-01-2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by jace

service and good routine check over should see to france and back check out down loads for mini filter thats worth doing!

Even for a patrol with a zd30 :?:

27-01-2008, 18:00

well my pump looks same as tdi pump an i believe ive read they have different type mini filter so maybe if its there gonna be on inlet side things

JonathanM · 27-01-2008, 18:13

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Originally Posted by jace

well my pump looks same as tdi pump an i believe ive read they have different type mini filter so maybe if its there gonna be on inlet side things

AFAIK the later TDI terrano doesn't have the mini filter, I'm of the impression that the mini filter is TD only?

I've used my terrano to get to france 5 times now, sadly this easter will be the first run in the X-trail rather than the T2, but it will do.

I'd get a full (major) service done somewhere reputable, as a bit of peace of mind, and if you are planning to tow then the caravan club Red Pennant european cover takes some beating.

27-01-2008, 19:18

Thanks for the welcome guys - I'm sure this forum has already paid for itself! I'll be sure to do a thorough check before heading off to France - and thanks for the advice.

Toolbox · 27-01-2008, 20:06

Hello karmakoma and welcome.

29-01-2008, 21:37

hi matt and welcome. :P

27-01-2008, 14:49	#1
karmakoma Guest Posts: n/a	Hello all Hi there, my name is Matt and I've just joined. I'm in the process of buying a '95 Mistral and was very pleased to find this club! Currently I'm in the 'Oh-my-god-all-the-things-that-can-go-wrong' phase of getting a new car [and my first 4x4 to boot]. I certainly hope it's OK as I have to drive it to France later in the week! Time will tell, but this club has already been useful. Regards to all.

27-01-2008, 15:32	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Matt, welcome to the club and I hope it saves you as much money on repairs as it has saved me. These motors seem pretty reliable on the whole so I'm sure if you do the normal levels checks and take it steady your trip will be fine. Ensure you have break down cover just to be on the safe side though as this will give you peace of mind and let you enjoy the trip. Jim T

27-01-2008, 16:19	#3
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	Hi & welcome to the club :smile: Mines had a few probs over the last year since I got her, but on a whole it has cost less to maintain than the mondeo I had before it :smile: The help that i've had from the members of this club has ment i've been able to do the jobs at home instead of having to got to garages for the work to be done

27-01-2008, 17:45	#4
jace Guest Posts: n/a	service and good routine check over should see to france and back check out down loads for mini filter thats worth doing!

27-01-2008, 18:00	#6
jace Guest Posts: n/a	well my pump looks same as tdi pump an i believe ive read they have different type mini filter so maybe if its there gonna be on inlet side things

27-01-2008, 19:18	#8
karmakoma Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the welcome guys - I'm sure this forum has already paid for itself! I'll be sure to do a thorough check before heading off to France - and thanks for the advice.

27-01-2008, 20:06	#9
Toolbox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Oh yes Posts: 1,968	Hello karmakoma and welcome.

29-01-2008, 21:37	#10
devs Guest Posts: n/a	hi matt and welcome. :P