Yoo-Hoo From Silly Suffolk!

Bee Elzebub · 06-06-2011, 21:20

Howdy-doody, all! Newbie to the forum & now a new owner of a P-reg Ford Maverick SWB 2.7Tdi in need of a little cosmetic attention (the car, not me!), so I'll be picking brains for a while on here!

I acquired the Mav' this evening as a trade-in deal on a Toyota MR2 MK2, after totally-wrecking my old Daihatsu Sportrak just two weeks ago in a roll-over write-off RTA while towing the MR2 on a trailer. I was taking the MR2 for a trade-swap that time, too, but I got carved up by a prat in a Pug - goodbye Sporty! Only fitting, therefore, that the "possessed" MR2 should go for a 4X4 replacement, I think (bloody car was a liability from purchase last year - blew its big-ends within weeks!)...

Anyway, I just thought I'd say Hi for now, then see how things progress...

solarman216 · 06-06-2011, 21:30

Hi mate, you should enjoy yourself on here, and plenty of info and advice, Rick

clivvy · 06-06-2011, 21:32

'ello mate, welcome to the club!ive got a P reg Mav as well, I love it to bits but like yours, in need of a bit of this and that but I treat her mean to keep her keen

makeitfit · 06-06-2011, 21:46

I'll have a P too please Bob

Mine needs a bit of cosmetic help too I'm told , pht

Welcome along

Bee Elzebub · 06-06-2011, 22:09

Cheers, Guys!

Hey, Clivvy - we've got a Mazda MX5 MK1 (another recent acquisition - what we were going to swap the MR2 for!). We've also got an early MK1 MR2 (2nd oldest registered survivor in this country), and just for REAL fun, a Pontiac Fiero SE 2.8 V6 (US equivalent of the MR2). Not being greedy, like, y'know - just adds to the zest of life (and depletion of wallet!)...

I wonder if the Mazda 1.8V6 would go into the MX5...? Hmmmmmm......

Bee Elzebub · 19-06-2011, 23:41

Might seem a stupid question, but am I right in guessing that the 2.7TDi engines are push-rod, single-cam jobbies?

I ask, simply because I've got so used to seeing cam-belt casings in front of engines and lumpy great cambox/valve covers on top these days, that I was surprise to note the absence of said casings on my Maverick's lump!

Seems to me that head-gasket replacement isn't so complicated on these (apart from all the flippin' pipes going everywhere!)....

solarman216 · 20-06-2011, 00:56

yes you are correct, head gasket is straight forward, but the heads do crack, Rick

zippy656 · 20-06-2011, 05:32

hi, welcome.

rustic · 20-06-2011, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee Elezebub

Might seem a stupid question, but am I right in guessing that the 2.7TDi engines are push-rod, single-cam jobbies?

Hi, no cam belts on these engines, they are gear driven, if a 2.7TD engine has done 90-100k miles, then in my opinion, it is just about run in.

These engines are also found in the older London Black Cabs, they do well over 300 k miles with no trouble, just keep changing the oil and filter.

Like any other engine....they don't like breathing in water..

Best regards, Rustic

Fez_uk · 20-06-2011, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Like any other engine....they don't like breathing in water..

Depends how much

clivvy · 20-06-2011, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee Elezebub

Cheers, Guys!

Hey, Clivvy - we've got a Mazda MX5 MK1 (another recent acquisition - what we were going to swap the MR2 for!). We've also got an early MK1 MR2 (2nd oldest registered survivor in this country), and just for REAL fun, a Pontiac Fiero SE 2.8 V6 (US equivalent of the MR2). Not being greedy, like, y'know - just adds to the zest of life (and depletion of wallet!)...

I wonder if the Mazda 1.8V6 would go into the MX5...? Hmmmmmm......

not sure, i think the V6 is too big, but i could be wrong, as i have seen I think ONE V6 or V8 MX5 project in the states, bonnet adjustmetn was required!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOZoGkgSBc is one example, but not the one im thinking of...

i really want an MX5, and plan to get one next year. i want a nice, simple MK1, something to play with and cherish!

cleangreenm/c · 20-06-2011, 18:26

Hi welcome brill place here not bin long me self but every one tries to help and some go well out of their way to help. you gety more 4 your 10 than any where else. roy

06-06-2011, 21:20	#1
Bee Elzebub Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: ...Has Gone! 0..0 Posts: 91	Yoo-Hoo From Silly Suffolk! Howdy-doody, all! Newbie to the forum & now a new owner of a P-reg Ford Maverick SWB 2.7Tdi in need of a little cosmetic attention (the car, not me!), so I'll be picking brains for a while on here! I acquired the Mav' this evening as a trade-in deal on a Toyota MR2 MK2, after totally-wrecking my old Daihatsu Sportrak just two weeks ago in a roll-over write-off RTA while towing the MR2 on a trailer. I was taking the MR2 for a trade-swap that time, too, but I got carved up by a prat in a Pug - goodbye Sporty! Only fitting, therefore, that the "possessed" MR2 should go for a 4X4 replacement, I think (bloody car was a liability from purchase last year - blew its big-ends within weeks!)... Anyway, I just thought I'd say Hi for now, then see how things progress...

20-06-2011, 18:26	#12
cleangreenm/c Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: scotland Vehicle: NISSAN TERRANO 2004 2.7TD Posts: 122	newbie Hi welcome brill place here not bin long me self but every one tries to help and some go well out of their way to help. you gety more 4 your 10 than any where else. roy

06-06-2011, 21:30	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Hi mate, you should enjoy yourself on here, and plenty of info and advice, Rick

06-06-2011, 21:32	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	'ello mate, welcome to the club!ive got a P reg Mav as well, I love it to bits but like yours, in need of a bit of this and that but I treat her mean to keep her keen

06-06-2011, 21:46	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'll have a P too please Bob Mine needs a bit of cosmetic help too I'm told , pht Welcome along

06-06-2011, 22:09	#5
Bee Elzebub Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: ...Has Gone! 0..0 Posts: 91	Cheers, Guys! Hey, Clivvy - we've got a Mazda MX5 MK1 (another recent acquisition - what we were going to swap the MR2 for!). We've also got an early MK1 MR2 (2nd oldest registered survivor in this country), and just for REAL fun, a Pontiac Fiero SE 2.8 V6 (US equivalent of the MR2). Not being greedy, like, y'know - just adds to the zest of life (and depletion of wallet!)... I wonder if the Mazda 1.8V6 would go into the MX5...? Hmmmmmm......

19-06-2011, 23:41	#6
Bee Elzebub Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: ...Has Gone! 0..0 Posts: 91	Might seem a stupid question, but am I right in guessing that the 2.7TDi engines are push-rod, single-cam jobbies? I ask, simply because I've got so used to seeing cam-belt casings in front of engines and lumpy great cambox/valve covers on top these days, that I was surprise to note the absence of said casings on my Maverick's lump! Seems to me that head-gasket replacement isn't so complicated on these (apart from all the flippin' pipes going everywhere!)....

20-06-2011, 00:56	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	yes you are correct, head gasket is straight forward, but the heads do crack, Rick

20-06-2011, 05:32	#8
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	hi, welcome.