Hi all !!

Lewis hirst · 21-08-2017, 20:38

Just bought Terrano 3lt 2002 100,000 miles on clock with service history what mods do I need to do to get most out of engine ? As been reading some horror stories of this type of engine blowing up . any help would be great

jims-terrano · 21-08-2017, 20:58

Welcome aboard.

Service it would be a good start and keep it serviced regularly.

Blocky10 · 21-08-2017, 22:30

Hi and welcome.
The horror story problems were sorted before the engines made it to your truck but, as Jim says, a full engine service is a good start.
There are extras you could do and others will list them later I reckon. Mines still standard too at the minute.

solarman216 · 21-08-2017, 23:38

Hi mate and welcome, do not use anything than pure derv in your truck, it will kill the pump, Rick

Banshee · 22-08-2017, 08:31

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Originally Posted by Lewis hirst

Just bought Terrano 3lt 2002 100,000 miles on clock with service history what mods do I need to do to get most out of engine ? As been reading some horror stories of this type of engine blowing up . any help would be great

Hi mate and welcome

It's generally accepted that by the time the ZD30 was fitted to the Terrano, the issues that had plagued the Patrol had been put to bed

If you really really wanted to, you could do the same engine mods that they did to prevent problems on the Patrol, if you search for ZD30 NADS Mods you should find plenty of reading material.

Rob (Barrbeast) did these mods on his Y61 Patrol, should be a write up with pictures somewhere.

Only other real issue with the 3.0 litre is the high pressure oil switch is prone to fail which causes the oil light to come on, you can get a new one for near £10

Lewis hirst · 22-08-2017, 16:20

Hi thanks for all info I will be paying my £10 soon as ! Just one problem I seem to loose power in 3rd and 4th i.e. Turbo seams like it not kicking in ??
Just had full service today and diff oil changed £££

Thanks any info always helps 👍

Thomas61 · 22-08-2017, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewis hirst

Hi thanks for all info I will be paying my £10 soon as ! Just one problem I seem to loose power in 3rd and 4th i.e. Turbo seams like it not kicking in ??
Just had full service today and diff oil changed £££

Thanks any info always helps ��

Hello,

Was it the rear diff oil that was changed? If yes are you sure they used the correct oil. It has to be a Limited Slip Diff specific oil or else things can get excitable at the rear end.

Take care

Lewis hirst · 22-08-2017, 19:18

Hi yes right oil used ! Just need to sort
This turbo lag in 3rd and 4th out now .
Also is it worth blocking the egr valve off ?

Blocky10 · 22-08-2017, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Lewis hirst

Hi yes right oil used ! Just need to sort
This turbo lag in 3rd and 4th out now .
Also is it worth blocking the egr valve off ?

Woah there buddy. Research this. It's not as easy as that on 3ltrs.

Lewis hirst · 22-08-2017, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

Woah there buddy. Research this. It's not as easy as that on 3ltrs.

Yes your right mite just clean it out .

solarman216 · 23-08-2017, 01:23

Well worth having your inlet manifold off and giving it a clean, think you will be shocked at what is in there, unless it has been done recently which I doubt, Oh and it is a very strange set up, Rick

21-08-2017, 20:38	#1
Lewis hirst Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North west Vehicle: Terrano 3lt sve Posts: 27	Hi all !! Just bought Terrano 3lt 2002 100,000 miles on clock with service history what mods do I need to do to get most out of engine ? As been reading some horror stories of this type of engine blowing up . any help would be great

21-08-2017, 23:38	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Hi mate and welcome, do not use anything than pure derv in your truck, it will kill the pump, 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.

22-08-2017, 16:20	#6
Lewis hirst Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North west Vehicle: Terrano 3lt sve Posts: 27	Thanks all for the replies Hi thanks for all info I will be paying my £10 soon as ! Just one problem I seem to loose power in 3rd and 4th i.e. Turbo seams like it not kicking in ?? Just had full service today and diff oil changed £££ Thanks any info always helps 👍

23-08-2017, 01:23	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Well worth having your inlet manifold off and giving it a clean, think you will be shocked at what is in there, unless it has been done recently which I doubt, Oh and it is a very strange set up, 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.

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21-08-2017, 20:58	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard. Service it would be a good start and keep it serviced regularly.

21-08-2017, 22:30	#3
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. The horror story problems were sorted before the engines made it to your truck but, as Jim says, a full engine service is a good start. There are extras you could do and others will list them later I reckon. Mines still standard too at the minute.

22-08-2017, 19:18	#8
Lewis hirst Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North west Vehicle: Terrano 3lt sve Posts: 27	Hi yes right oil used ! Just need to sort This turbo lag in 3rd and 4th out now . Also is it worth blocking the egr valve off ?