My new Terry

Lobo · 21-06-2017, 14:17

Picked up this bad boy about 4 weeks ago. Ex police FSH and minor surface rust on chassis and couple of spots on coach work. Booked in for full under seal next week.
Took a gamble and hopped on a train to Brentwood (4 hours) to get it but I've been further in pursuit of a good one.
Running original ford maverick alloy wheels which i had powder coated with Maxxis Bighorns. They came off my 1st maverick (2.4 petrol 180,000 miles before death) and then on to my next which was a diesel and now on my Terrano.

Interested in running wheel spacers to improve the look but have read mixed reviews about them re excess wear on bearings.

Usual stuff with worn clevis pin on clutch pedal but easy fix with 10mm copper pipe cut and slid over pin, plenty of grease. I think the holes had worn to the right size for pipe (handy!) but will do proper repair later.
Didnt come with roof rails but got a set from Nis spec 1st for £70ish not too bad to fit apart from rear mounts which took a bit of persuading to get in.
Any advice or ideas welcome though not looking to do serious off roading as it is also my work truck.
Cheers

Banshee · 21-06-2017, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Lobo

Picked up this bad boy about 4 weeks ago. Ex police FSH and minor surface rust on chassis and couple of spots on coach work. Booked in for full under seal next week.
Took a gamble and hopped on a train to Brentwood (4 hours) to get it but I've been further in pursuit of a good one.
Running original ford maverick alloy wheels which i had powder coated with Maxxis Bighorns. They came off my 1st maverick (2.4 petrol 180,000 miles before death) and then on to my next which was a diesel and now on my Terrano.

Interested in running wheel spacers to improve the look but have read mixed reviews about them re excess wear on bearings.

Usual stuff with worn clevis pin on clutch pedal but easy fix with 10mm copper pipe cut and slid over pin, plenty of grease. I think the holes had worn to the right size for pipe (handy!) but will do proper repair later.
Didnt come with roof rails but got a set from Nis spec 1st for £70ish not too bad to fit apart from rear mounts which took a bit of persuading to get in.
Any advice or ideas welcome though not looking to do serious off roading as it is also my work truck.
Cheers

Welcome mate

Ex Police hey? Any signs of a PowerChip anywhere or paperwork stating a remap or anything? How does it feel compard to your old one?

Lobo · 21-06-2017, 15:01

Couldnt see anything on the paperwork but seems to pull way better in 3rd and 4th then takes off in 5th compared to my last one.
Also rear drum brakes look way bigger than my last plus have full restraint for middle rear passenger mounted in the roof.
Nice little bonus' from plod, thanks! although there are a few extra holes and clips in the interior trim.

Lobo · 21-06-2017, 15:15

Paid £1800 for it, checked previous mot's online for rust issues and none ever mentioned.
Just needed new glow plugs to sort white smoke on start up then full fluids and filters change plus ancillary belts. Bargain!!!

Banshee · 21-06-2017, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Lobo

Paid £1800 for it, checked previous mot's online for rust issues and none ever mentioned.
Just needed new glow plugs to sort white smoke on start up then full fluids and filters change plus ancillary belts. Bargain!!!

You got a good deal there mate

elty001 · 21-06-2017, 16:01

Looks well

A lot of folks are not too keen on white but I think it looks really well

Banshee · 21-06-2017, 16:04

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Originally Posted by elty001

Looks well

A lot of folks are not too keen on white but I think it looks really well

Not got a problem with White

Works for new Audi's why not Terrano's

jims-terrano · 21-06-2017, 16:24

Welcome aboard, you've bought well and joined the right forum. Sounds like you know your way around a truck too. Some great how to guides in the downloads section.

terranosaurusdoug · 21-06-2017, 19:27

Looks great, black and white contrast really well. Imo wheel spacers are ok, I will be getting some for mine, loads of people run different offset wheels with no probs, wheel spacers only do the same thing. Welcome aboard mate, just watch out for barrbeast, he's really gay

Mr K · 21-06-2017, 20:41

Welcome, I think it looks great in white, must be quire rare.

I would however really really really really really recommend not getting spacers, just get a few extra quid together if possible and get some nice negative offset black steel wheels and it would transform the look, only about £50 each

don simon · 21-06-2017, 20:49

Schweeeeeeet!

Blocky10 · 21-06-2017, 20:54

Hi and welcome. Looks like a lovely truck

You could buy a set of negative offset wheels for a little less than a set of well made spacers.

Barrbeast · 22-06-2017, 00:02

Welcome bud, she's looking good

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Welcome aboard mate, just watch out for barrbeast, he's really gay

I told you Dougie, you're just not my type, get over it dude! Honestly, you pull one guy out the sh*t and suddenly you've got a stalker

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terranosaurusdoug · 22-06-2017, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Welcome bud, she's looking good

I told you Dougie, you're just not my type, get over it dude! Honestly, you pull one guy out the sh*t and suddenly you've got a stalker

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Don't deny yourself, once you've had fat you never go back

solarman216 · 22-06-2017, 01:35

Hi and welcome mate, lots of banter on here, but a good help full crowd, Rick

22-06-2017, 01:35	#15
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	Hi and welcome mate, lots of banter on here, but a good help full crowd, 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.

21-06-2017, 15:01	#3
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	Couldnt see anything on the paperwork but seems to pull way better in 3rd and 4th then takes off in 5th compared to my last one. Also rear drum brakes look way bigger than my last plus have full restraint for middle rear passenger mounted in the roof. Nice little bonus' from plod, thanks! although there are a few extra holes and clips in the interior trim.

21-06-2017, 15:15	#4
Lobo Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: west midlands Vehicle: '05 Terrano 2 2.7 TDI Posts: 73	Paid £1800 for it, checked previous mot's online for rust issues and none ever mentioned. Just needed new glow plugs to sort white smoke on start up then full fluids and filters change plus ancillary belts. Bargain!!!

21-06-2017, 16:01	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Looks well A lot of folks are not too keen on white but I think it looks really well

21-06-2017, 16:24	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard, you've bought well and joined the right forum. Sounds like you know your way around a truck too. Some great how to guides in the downloads section.

21-06-2017, 19:27	#9
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Looks great, black and white contrast really well. Imo wheel spacers are ok, I will be getting some for mine, loads of people run different offset wheels with no probs, wheel spacers only do the same thing. Welcome aboard mate, just watch out for barrbeast, he's really gay

21-06-2017, 20:41	#10
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	Welcome, I think it looks great in white, must be quire rare. I would however really really really really really recommend not getting spacers, just get a few extra quid together if possible and get some nice negative offset black steel wheels and it would transform the look, only about £50 each

21-06-2017, 20:49	#11
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Schweeeeeeet!

21-06-2017, 20:54	#12
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hi and welcome. Looks like a lovely truck You could buy a set of negative offset wheels for a little less than a set of well made spacers.