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, 21:05

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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

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

zippy656 · 24-07-2012, 21:09

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

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 .

cncfabs · 24-07-2012, 21:11

Quote:

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

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergnome

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

Cheers mate, I will def be joining if I buy on the weekend, Will I not make any friends unless I join lol?

Should I post in a different section for buying advice? I've just realised I'm asking this in the introduce yourself section

jims-terrano · 24-07-2012, 22:26

How about rust to start with!!! rear arches have the rear seat belt mounts in them which tend to rot out. Also check the sills for rot. Inside front arches where the inner wing joins the floor pan/bulkhead. Those seem to be common rot spots but not difficult to repair really.

As the 4wd tends not to be used very often the front hubs can cause problems but not difficult to fix. Never use the 4wd on a hard surface as this will kill the front hubs too.

Certainly not as many oil leaks as the green ovals. A very capable car on and off road. mechanics are not too bad to work on if you don't mind getting your hands mucky. One of the guys has had muddy water in the engine with his oil and not seemingly done any damage. Timing gears and not belts so pretty solid really. They ahve their faults just like any car. I've had mine for ten years, theres someone else had theres for 16 17 years so obviously not a bad motor.

Now get your car and get your tenner spent.

Jim

Banshee · 24-07-2012, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

How about rust to start with!!! rear arches have the rear seat belt mounts in them which tend to rot out. Also check the sills for rot. Inside front arches where the inner wing joins the floor pan/bulkhead. Those seem to be common rot spots but not difficult to repair really.

As the 4wd tends not to be used very often the front hubs can cause problems but not difficult to fix. Never use the 4wd on a hard surface as this will kill the front hubs too.

Certainly not as many oil leaks as the green ovals. A very capable car on and off road. mechanics are not too bad to work on if you don't mind getting your hands mucky. One of the guys has had muddy water in the engine with his oil and not seemingly done any damage. Timing gears and not belts so pretty solid really. They ahve their faults just like any car. I've had mine for ten years, theres someone else had theres for 16 17 years so obviously not a bad motor.

Now get your car and get your tenner spent.

Jim

Exactly what i'm looking for

, I'm so excited I cant wait to go and see it, I've only seen pictures of it but it looks immaculate and has got loads of history etc, just need to give it the once over

iain.s · 25-07-2012, 01:35

Quote:
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
Think you will find this is "A dirty diesel "

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	#6
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, 21:09	#7
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 .

24-07-2012, 21:22	#11
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, 22:26	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	How about rust to start with!!! rear arches have the rear seat belt mounts in them which tend to rot out. Also check the sills for rot. Inside front arches where the inner wing joins the floor pan/bulkhead. Those seem to be common rot spots but not difficult to repair really. As the 4wd tends not to be used very often the front hubs can cause problems but not difficult to fix. Never use the 4wd on a hard surface as this will kill the front hubs too. Certainly not as many oil leaks as the green ovals. A very capable car on and off road. mechanics are not too bad to work on if you don't mind getting your hands mucky. One of the guys has had muddy water in the engine with his oil and not seemingly done any damage. Timing gears and not belts so pretty solid really. They ahve their faults just like any car. I've had mine for ten years, theres someone else had theres for 16 17 years so obviously not a bad motor. Now get your car and get your tenner spent. Jim

25-07-2012, 01:35	#15
iain.s Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Wales Coast Vehicle: nissan xtrail 2.2di Posts: 193	Quote: 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 Think you will find this is "A dirty diesel "