Hi Everyone

alan · 24-10-2010, 21:17

Hello

Just signed up as I'm looking to buy a Patrol or a Terrano.
Previously had a '00 Discovery TD5. Excellent offroad and had no problem last year with the worst Aberdeenshire winter Ive seen. However, it suffered terrible chassis rot, used to struggle to reach 60mph and drank diesel like nothing else

- so on the garages advice, it was traded in.

So while looking for something similar to replace it, but without the running issues, I am obviously after something Jap. I own an R32 Skyline GTR and an import Almera GTi so it was clear I was going to be after another Nissan!

Hopefully be able to find what I'm looking for, ideally a Patrol GR 2.8TD, around 99 to 2000 age.

Cheers
Alan

zippy656 · 24-10-2010, 21:19

welcome to the mad house..

some T2s will run on cooking oil... so im sure a scot like yourself would enjoy the saving..

Adz · 24-10-2010, 21:27

Hi & welcome

Green Oval... From the "Dark side" to becoming a "Jedi Night"

Once youve gone Jap

theres no turning back

& youve choose the king of the Nissan 4x4s

alan · 24-10-2010, 21:35

Well that is just it Adz, I have no idea what compares to a Land Rover in terms of capability off-road, but after a week of driving my mates 86 Defender 3.5 V8 around, I know I dont want a Defender (will it start? wont it? will it die at the lights?

). Fair enough the diesels might be alright, but the Disco ruined that for me. I have been looking at Landcruisers and Shoguns but I'm Nissan at heart so it wouldnt be right

zippy656 · 24-10-2010, 21:37

the Terranos are a little norrower than the shohung and landcruisers..

makes for easyer parking

alan · 24-10-2010, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

welcome to the mad house..

some T2s will run on cooking oil... so im sure a scot like yourself would enjoy the saving..

I'll bear that in mind and a look for how that works

MontysMaverick · 24-10-2010, 21:44

WELCOME ALAN

zippy656 · 24-10-2010, 21:44

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/...p?action=login
this is whee i got my info and from Makeitfit and Extreme4x4

The Patrolman · 24-10-2010, 21:47

Defender or Patrol............

With the patrol you get a heater that works, seats you can adjust to get comfortable. Off road capability much better than a defender ( Tyres are King!! )

And the use of this forum+++++++++

We are Nissan biased, but unlike the LROC we welcome other marques so long as you have, have had or are going to have a Nissan.. It doesn't even have to be a Terrano

Welcome

Adz · 24-10-2010, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

Defender or Patrol............

With the patrol you get a heater that works, seats you can adjust to get comfortable. Off road capability much better than a defender ( Tyres are King!! )

And the use of this forum+++++++++

We are Nissan biased, but unlike the LROC we welcome other marques so long as you have, have had or are going to have a Nissan.. It doesn't even have to be a Terrano

Welcome

i.e. http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ead.php?t=9945

alan · 24-10-2010, 23:04

Thanks for the warm welcome folks.
My question is, how does the SWB compare to the LWB in terms of fuel economy and space etc?
I'd like to use the car for snowboarding but dont really want to put the boards on the roof as they'll be iced over by the time I get anywhere, so wasnt sure if the SWB would be big enough to put boards inside.

R1cho · 25-10-2010, 02:35

Welcome to the club i am fairly new myself i have a lwb terrano 2.7 tdi and i average about 110 miles on 20 quid unless my foot gets heavy lol lwb i guess would be best to put ya boards in swb u may get ya head removed by ya boards or they might not even fit

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 25-10-2010, 08:34

Troll all the way, GR, LWB, 3.tdi 4 cyl or 2.8 td 6 cyl.

king of full size suvs world wide, and working on uk!

proof is long way down choice of vehicle, check out
popularity across asia and oz.

comfort #1, live axles coil suspension all round.

my 3.0 does 22mpg all the time round town and towing
maybe upto 26 solo on a long run. not bad for 2.5 ton
of truck.

2nd choice 2.7 tdi terrano, having had one for 4 years
before troll, would be our 2nd vehicle to troll if could
have another toy.
bit more nimble as narrower, 2800kg towing limit compared
to 3500kg on patrol. mpg on t2 was typically 25-33 solo.

alan · 31-10-2010, 20:49

Well today I picked up a 1999 Patrol GR SE Touring 2.8

Really nice car to drive, i love the beefy sound to the engine, and it feels bigger than the disco I used to drive.

However, there are a few problems.

The fuel gauge has started to take a life of its own. Yet, I have a reciept for the sender etc being replaced in Jan 08 for a total cost of £400+!

The pump for the headlamp washers will run for 5seconds when you turn the ignition on.

Only the front drivers door speaker and tweeters work.

NATS system is unplugged but flashes the lights when plugged in, assume I need to get a master key of some sort.

4H will not engage, lever just wont move back, yet the light comes on and then will suddenly go off.

Car needs ignition to be left on for about 8-10seconds after the heating coil light goes out before it will start easily. Otherwise it cranks over for a few seconds and has poured white then black smoke out the back. Doesnt smoke when running though.

Anyone have any ideas to any of the above problems?

I'll put some pictures up tomorrow, for now I have this one:

25-10-2010, 08:34	#13
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	Troll all the way, GR, LWB, 3.tdi 4 cyl or 2.8 td 6 cyl. king of full size suvs world wide, and working on uk! proof is long way down choice of vehicle, check out popularity across asia and oz. comfort #1, live axles coil suspension all round. my 3.0 does 22mpg all the time round town and towing maybe upto 26 solo on a long run. not bad for 2.5 ton of truck. 2nd choice 2.7 tdi terrano, having had one for 4 years before troll, would be our 2nd vehicle to troll if could have another toy. bit more nimble as narrower, 2800kg towing limit compared to 3500kg on patrol. mpg on t2 was typically 25-33 solo. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

24-10-2010, 21:17	#1
alan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Vehicle: Patrol GR II 2.8 TD Posts: 42	Hi Everyone Hello Just signed up as I'm looking to buy a Patrol or a Terrano. Previously had a '00 Discovery TD5. Excellent offroad and had no problem last year with the worst Aberdeenshire winter Ive seen. However, it suffered terrible chassis rot, used to struggle to reach 60mph and drank diesel like nothing else - so on the garages advice, it was traded in. So while looking for something similar to replace it, but without the running issues, I am obviously after something Jap. I own an R32 Skyline GTR and an import Almera GTi so it was clear I was going to be after another Nissan! Hopefully be able to find what I'm looking for, ideally a Patrol GR 2.8TD, around 99 to 2000 age. Cheers Alan

24-10-2010, 21:19	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	welcome to the mad house.. some T2s will run on cooking oil... so im sure a scot like yourself would enjoy the saving..

24-10-2010, 21:27	#3
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Hi & welcome Green Oval... From the "Dark side" to becoming a "Jedi Night" Once youve gone Jap theres no turning back & youve choose the king of the Nissan 4x4s

24-10-2010, 21:35	#4
alan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Vehicle: Patrol GR II 2.8 TD Posts: 42	Well that is just it Adz, I have no idea what compares to a Land Rover in terms of capability off-road, but after a week of driving my mates 86 Defender 3.5 V8 around, I know I dont want a Defender (will it start? wont it? will it die at the lights? ). Fair enough the diesels might be alright, but the Disco ruined that for me. I have been looking at Landcruisers and Shoguns but I'm Nissan at heart so it wouldnt be right

24-10-2010, 21:37	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	the Terranos are a little norrower than the shohung and landcruisers.. makes for easyer parking

24-10-2010, 21:44	#7
MontysMaverick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 374	WELCOME ALAN

24-10-2010, 21:47	#9
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Defender or Patrol............ With the patrol you get a heater that works, seats you can adjust to get comfortable. Off road capability much better than a defender ( Tyres are King!! ) And the use of this forum+++++++++ We are Nissan biased, but unlike the LROC we welcome other marques so long as you have, have had or are going to have a Nissan.. It doesn't even have to be a Terrano Welcome

24-10-2010, 23:04	#11
alan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Vehicle: Patrol GR II 2.8 TD Posts: 42	Thanks for the warm welcome folks. My question is, how does the SWB compare to the LWB in terms of fuel economy and space etc? I'd like to use the car for snowboarding but dont really want to put the boards on the roof as they'll be iced over by the time I get anywhere, so wasnt sure if the SWB would be big enough to put boards inside.

25-10-2010, 02:35	#12
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	Welcome to the club i am fairly new myself i have a lwb terrano 2.7 tdi and i average about 110 miles on 20 quid unless my foot gets heavy lol lwb i guess would be best to put ya boards in swb u may get ya head removed by ya boards or they might not even fit

31-10-2010, 20:49	#14
alan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Vehicle: Patrol GR II 2.8 TD Posts: 42	Well today I picked up a 1999 Patrol GR SE Touring 2.8 Really nice car to drive, i love the beefy sound to the engine, and it feels bigger than the disco I used to drive. However, there are a few problems. The fuel gauge has started to take a life of its own. Yet, I have a reciept for the sender etc being replaced in Jan 08 for a total cost of £400+! The pump for the headlamp washers will run for 5seconds when you turn the ignition on. Only the front drivers door speaker and tweeters work. NATS system is unplugged but flashes the lights when plugged in, assume I need to get a master key of some sort. 4H will not engage, lever just wont move back, yet the light comes on and then will suddenly go off. Car needs ignition to be left on for about 8-10seconds after the heating coil light goes out before it will start easily. Otherwise it cranks over for a few seconds and has poured white then black smoke out the back. Doesnt smoke when running though. Anyone have any ideas to any of the above problems? I'll put some pictures up tomorrow, for now I have this one: