Just got a Terrano Salomon 2.7TDi

brettgilbert77 · 10-03-2014, 21:39

Hello folks,

I've long been a member of the vegetable oil Diesel Forums and have now bought myself a Terrano II to run on the stuff. It's a bit scruffy and the electricals have all been hacked about, but it runs and is a good vehicle to play with.

Had some fun when picking it up as the fuel filter must have been full of water, limped home from Penzance to Bristol.

I've now done the Air and fuel filters, Glow plugs and will be doing an oil change this weekend. I'm not an experienced mechanic, but I enjoy learning as I go and will give anything a try.

Quite enjoying finding my way around this thing, but might have a few questions as I go.

Fez_uk · 10-03-2014, 21:56

Welcome to the group.

Currently running my mav on svo with 10% petrol. Runs a dream, All I have done is put a different fuel filter on. Starts perfectly and runs without any lumpyness.

davenclaire · 10-03-2014, 22:03

welcome to the friendliest place on the net i to was/am a member of that forum but havnt been in there for ages. i am running on svo at 10% petrol mix with no problems all year round

Lazy-Ferret · 10-03-2014, 22:04

Welcome.

We have been looking, and have come across the Soloman a few times... what exactly is special about it?

jonela · 10-03-2014, 22:08

Welcome, nice do'er uper

zippy656 · 10-03-2014, 22:10

Welcome

Iz not.far.from u

sp00k · 10-03-2014, 22:16

Welcome to the forum

Im in south bristol here m8 so nice to see someone as well in my area

just noticed where the pic was taken and is just down the rd from me there......

terranobreakershropshire · 10-03-2014, 22:29

welcome,
these terranos are good on the stuff! ive run a few on filtered/settled but unprocessed wvo without any probs.
ive got a green headlight surround if your after one! pm me if your interested.

Banshee · 10-03-2014, 22:46

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Originally Posted by brettgilbert77

Hello folks,

I've long been a member of the vegetable oil Diesel Forums and have now bought myself a Terrano II to run on the stuff. It's a bit scruffy and the electricals have all been hacked about, but it runs and is a good vehicle to play with.

Had some fun when picking it up as the fuel filter must have been full of water, limped home from Penzance to Bristol.

I've now done the Air and fuel filters, Glow plugs and will be doing an oil change this weekend. I'm not an experienced mechanic, but I enjoy learning as I go and will give anything a try.

Quite enjoying finding my way around this thing, but might have a few questions as I go.

Who gave you the guide to do the plugs

Banshee · 10-03-2014, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Welcome.

We have been looking, and have come across the Soloman a few times... what exactly is special about it?

Id also be interested in that too

Terranical · 10-03-2014, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Id also be interested in that too

One blue headlight surround and one green?

makeitfit · 10-03-2014, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Terranical

One blue headlight surround and one green?

A bit like David Bowie

brettgilbert77 · 11-03-2014, 00:09

The Salomon model has tinted glass in the rear, aircon, electric window, electric Mirrors and a leather interior. Not sure whether that differs from other models.

It's supposed to be black over silver. Clearly the last owner had a few salvaged parts including the offside headlight surround and grill. Maybe I'll replace these, or spray them, although the mongrel look's quite funky.

Indeed Banshee suggested I join here and passed me the PDF for the glow plug change, a very good guide it is too I might add. I think I actually joined here a while ago, then forgot all about it until buying the car.

sp00k, I live in South Bristol, just up from Ashton Gate, so certainly nearby

Zippy656, I used to live in Devizes from 6-19 until I went to Uni, don't go back there much these days though.

Spent a couple of hours this evening trying to get the reverse lights working. The previous owner fitted two worklights to the rear via a switch on the dash. For some reason the reverse light doesn't work. I've taken the local loom out and repaired it (to a degree, might just make a new one.) All the connections there seem fine, so there must be something wrong elsewhere with that one light circuit. Will give me something to do at the weekend too.
The work lights are a bit naff, plus they're on a permanent live, so if I forget the switch they will drain the battery when I leave the car. Might just scrap them, or keep them somewhere until I fit a roof rack and have them on the back of that instead.

Lazy-Ferret · 11-03-2014, 00:30

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Originally Posted by brettgilbert77

The Salomon model has tinted glass in the rear, aircon, electric window, electric Mirrors and a leather interior. Not sure whether that differs from other models.

Hmmm... I have the SE touring... guess what, Tinted glass, Aircon, Electric windows, Electric (Heated) Mirrors, and leather interior... Only thing I have extra, is the sunroof..

I wondered if the Antilock brakes, and Airbags are different on various models, as I was amazed at how many don't have Anti lock brakes, in the SWB.

makeitfit · 11-03-2014, 00:44

ABS is gay

10-03-2014, 21:39	#1
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Just got a Terrano Salomon 2.7TDi Hello folks, I've long been a member of the vegetable oil Diesel Forums and have now bought myself a Terrano II to run on the stuff. It's a bit scruffy and the electricals have all been hacked about, but it runs and is a good vehicle to play with. Had some fun when picking it up as the fuel filter must have been full of water, limped home from Penzance to Bristol. I've now done the Air and fuel filters, Glow plugs and will be doing an oil change this weekend. I'm not an experienced mechanic, but I enjoy learning as I go and will give anything a try. Quite enjoying finding my way around this thing, but might have a few questions as I go.

10-03-2014, 21:56	#2
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Welcome to the group. Currently running my mav on svo with 10% petrol. Runs a dream, All I have done is put a different fuel filter on. Starts perfectly and runs without any lumpyness.

10-03-2014, 22:03	#3
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	welcome to the friendliest place on the net i to was/am a member of that forum but havnt been in there for ages. i am running on svo at 10% petrol mix with no problems all year round

10-03-2014, 22:04	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Welcome. We have been looking, and have come across the Soloman a few times... what exactly is special about it?

10-03-2014, 22:08	#5
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Welcome, nice do'er uper

10-03-2014, 22:10	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Welcome Iz not.far.from u

10-03-2014, 22:16	#7
sp00k Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Terrano TDi 1999 Posts: 237	Welcome to the forum Im in south bristol here m8 so nice to see someone as well in my area just noticed where the pic was taken and is just down the rd from me there......

10-03-2014, 22:29	#8
terranobreakershropshire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: shropshire Vehicle: d22 double cab 2001 Posts: 175	welcome, these terranos are good on the stuff! ive run a few on filtered/settled but unprocessed wvo without any probs. ive got a green headlight surround if your after one! pm me if your interested.

11-03-2014, 00:09	#13
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	The Salomon model has tinted glass in the rear, aircon, electric window, electric Mirrors and a leather interior. Not sure whether that differs from other models. It's supposed to be black over silver. Clearly the last owner had a few salvaged parts including the offside headlight surround and grill. Maybe I'll replace these, or spray them, although the mongrel look's quite funky. Indeed Banshee suggested I join here and passed me the PDF for the glow plug change, a very good guide it is too I might add. I think I actually joined here a while ago, then forgot all about it until buying the car. sp00k, I live in South Bristol, just up from Ashton Gate, so certainly nearby Zippy656, I used to live in Devizes from 6-19 until I went to Uni, don't go back there much these days though. Spent a couple of hours this evening trying to get the reverse lights working. The previous owner fitted two worklights to the rear via a switch on the dash. For some reason the reverse light doesn't work. I've taken the local loom out and repaired it (to a degree, might just make a new one.) All the connections there seem fine, so there must be something wrong elsewhere with that one light circuit. Will give me something to do at the weekend too. The work lights are a bit naff, plus they're on a permanent live, so if I forget the switch they will drain the battery when I leave the car. Might just scrap them, or keep them somewhere until I fit a roof rack and have them on the back of that instead.

11-03-2014, 00:44	#15
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	ABS is gay