newbi needs help

larson · 25-06-2009, 18:15

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson

lacroupade · 25-06-2009, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by larson

just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon..

thanks in advance larson

engine is a 2.4 - not sure what block its derived from so don't know about longevity but depends what you pay for it as to what expectations you should have. I think fuel economy is slightly better than diesel, but a petrol owner will no doubt advise.

Diesels have more torque and greater longevity but will cost a bit more....what year is this truck and what are you being asked for it out of interest?

larson · 25-06-2009, 18:24

its on an s plate for £500

extreme-4x4 · 25-06-2009, 18:35

well for 500 quid if you dont buy it i will

Terranosaurus · 25-06-2009, 18:35

West Yorks - whereabouts?

The diesels will go tot he moon and back..... but the petrols are pretty long lived too. Officially the petrols give better mpg, from my experience (have had both) theres nothing in it. 166K is quite high but then an s plate fro £500 is a pretty good deal too.

Make sure 4wd works properly and that the front free wheeling hubs engage, to do this put it in 4wd drive a few yards, stop, dissengage 4wd, turn off, get out, then grovel around underneath and try to turn the front driveshafts. If they turn the free wheeling hubs arn't working properly.

|Check for corrosion around the rear seat belt mounts in the rear arches.

larson · 25-06-2009, 18:40

halifax

larson · 25-06-2009, 18:45

how often is timing belt/chain changed?

thanks for replies so far

Terranosaurus · 25-06-2009, 19:29

Halifax is a bit far from me to nip over and have a look for you I'm afraid. I'm between Leeds and Selby.

Its a chain on the petrol and it isn't a scheduled service item. The diesels are gear driven.

larson · 25-06-2009, 19:36

no worries i think im just goi g to throw my hard earned at him as i have a vectra i will be keeping

i was hoping to do newquay in the maverick but im going to buy it for hunting with.

BigBlack · 25-06-2009, 20:29

I'm in Halifax!!!

extreme-4x4 · 25-06-2009, 20:41

bradford and bingley for me

larson · 25-06-2009, 22:19

well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow

extreme-4x4 · 25-06-2009, 22:24

well done that man

zippy656 · 25-06-2009, 22:31

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Originally Posted by larson

well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow

what tomorrow...

thats way to SLOW for me.

oh well. ..

tezzer · 25-06-2009, 22:33

pictures tomorrow, that will please someone, who was it now

25-06-2009, 18:15	#1
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	newbi needs help just joined and im about to buy a maverik with 166,ooo+ miles. seriously how much more could i expect to get out of a petrol before it dies.. im unsure of engine size.. also what will i get to the gallon.. thanks in advance larson

25-06-2009, 18:24	#3
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	its on an s plate for £500

25-06-2009, 18:35	#4
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	well for 500 quid if you dont buy it i will

25-06-2009, 18:35	#5
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	West Yorks - whereabouts? The diesels will go tot he moon and back..... but the petrols are pretty long lived too. Officially the petrols give better mpg, from my experience (have had both) theres nothing in it. 166K is quite high but then an s plate fro £500 is a pretty good deal too. Make sure 4wd works properly and that the front free wheeling hubs engage, to do this put it in 4wd drive a few yards, stop, dissengage 4wd, turn off, get out, then grovel around underneath and try to turn the front driveshafts. If they turn the free wheeling hubs arn't working properly. \|Check for corrosion around the rear seat belt mounts in the rear arches.

25-06-2009, 18:40	#6
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	halifax

25-06-2009, 18:45	#7
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	how often is timing belt/chain changed? thanks for replies so far

25-06-2009, 19:29	#8
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Halifax is a bit far from me to nip over and have a look for you I'm afraid. I'm between Leeds and Selby. Its a chain on the petrol and it isn't a scheduled service item. The diesels are gear driven.

25-06-2009, 19:36	#9
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	no worries i think im just goi g to throw my hard earned at him as i have a vectra i will be keeping i was hoping to do newquay in the maverick but im going to buy it for hunting with.

25-06-2009, 20:29	#10
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	I'm in Halifax!!!

25-06-2009, 20:41	#11
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	bradford and bingley for me

25-06-2009, 22:19	#12
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	well i bought it and they will be pictures tomorrow

25-06-2009, 22:24	#13
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	well done that man

25-06-2009, 22:33	#15
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	pictures tomorrow, that will please someone, who was it now