New to 4x4 - Page 2

jims-terrano · 06-06-2016, 22:16

Yeah meaty looking tyres, mind you even tho the wing is wrong colour at least it looks solid which is more than most

terranosaurusdoug · 06-06-2016, 22:33

Yep, I bet the old one was kaput.

ceny · 07-06-2016, 16:17

Thanks for the welcome.
Yes they are meaty tyres and the vehicle is in not too bad condition. House repairs have me busy for the next couple of weeks but I cant wait to play. I also have to give it a good clean inside as well. The last owner used it for lamping (not heard of that before and had a dog in the back which has left behind what looks like all its fur. Its either going to be new carpet in the back and on the back of the seats or just strip it out and leave it metal.

Blocky10 · 07-06-2016, 18:32

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Originally Posted by ceny

Thanks for the welcome.
Yes they are meaty tyres and the vehicle is in not too bad condition. House repairs have me busy for the next couple of weeks but I cant wait to play. I also have to give it a good clean inside as well. The last owner used it for lamping (not heard of that before and had a dog in the back which has left behind what looks like all its fur. Its either going to be new carpet in the back and on the back of the seats or just strip it out and leave it metal.

Hi and welcome.
I'd have them carpets out. It'll give you a chance to check for rot.

terranosaurusdoug · 07-06-2016, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

Hi and welcome.
I'd have them carpets out. It'll give you a chance to check for rot.

Good point, back seats out, carpet out and have a look for rust.

ceny · 08-06-2016, 07:51

I will put that high up the list then, although the last thing i want to find out is that they are load bearing carpets

terranosaurusdoug · 08-06-2016, 09:50

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Originally Posted by ceny

I will put that high up the list then, although the last thing i want to find out is that they are load bearing carpets

Another tip, before you undo ANY nut/bolt/screw, soak it in wd40 or better for as long as you can, about 3 million years should do it

. Eg, under rear wheel arches you will see seatbelt bolts coming through, clean off with wire brush and give them a spray every couple of days until you're ready to remove them

ceny · 12-06-2016, 12:07

I started to clean the carpet in the back with the VAX and it does a good job, but i think the dog left too much of itself behind. So ive cut it out up to the back seats at the moment. That has taken most of the smell out. Also used the vax on the seats, its like oil at the bottom of the bucket. Ive ordered some seat covers now because ive seen too much. Im not prepared to sit on them without protection. It will also help with any mud i bring or gets spashed in.
All seat anchor points are in great condition, very pleased.

Question. Stearing feels nice and easy but its like driving a boat at anything over twenty, is that normal with chunky tyres?

terranosaurusdoug · 12-06-2016, 13:08

Hiya mate, sounds like linkages in steering mechanism are worn/wearing, have someone give the steering wheel a wobble while you look underneath. Also check the front ant-roll bar drop links.

ceny · 13-06-2016, 09:35

Thanks, I have a look at that.

Banshee · 13-06-2016, 10:14

What Doug said!!!!

terranosaurusdoug · 26-08-2016, 12:42

I prefer PEK

07-06-2016, 16:17	#18
ceny Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincolnshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 TDI S Posts: 37	meaty tyres Thanks for the welcome. Yes they are meaty tyres and the vehicle is in not too bad condition. House repairs have me busy for the next couple of weeks but I cant wait to play. I also have to give it a good clean inside as well. The last owner used it for lamping (not heard of that before and had a dog in the back which has left behind what looks like all its fur. Its either going to be new carpet in the back and on the back of the seats or just strip it out and leave it metal.

08-06-2016, 07:51	#21
ceny Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincolnshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 TDI S Posts: 37	Rust I will put that high up the list then, although the last thing i want to find out is that they are load bearing carpets

12-06-2016, 12:07	#23
ceny Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincolnshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 TDI S Posts: 37	Carpets I started to clean the carpet in the back with the VAX and it does a good job, but i think the dog left too much of itself behind. So ive cut it out up to the back seats at the moment. That has taken most of the smell out. Also used the vax on the seats, its like oil at the bottom of the bucket. Ive ordered some seat covers now because ive seen too much. Im not prepared to sit on them without protection. It will also help with any mud i bring or gets spashed in. All seat anchor points are in great condition, very pleased. Question. Stearing feels nice and easy but its like driving a boat at anything over twenty, is that normal with chunky tyres?

13-06-2016, 09:35	#25
ceny Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincolnshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 TDI S Posts: 37	steering Thanks, I have a look at that.

13-06-2016, 10:14	#26
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	What Doug said!!!! __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

06-06-2016, 22:16	#16
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Yeah meaty looking tyres, mind you even tho the wing is wrong colour at least it looks solid which is more than most

06-06-2016, 22:33	#17
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Yep, I bet the old one was kaput.

12-06-2016, 13:08	#24
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Hiya mate, sounds like linkages in steering mechanism are worn/wearing, have someone give the steering wheel a wobble while you look underneath. Also check the front ant-roll bar drop links.

26-08-2016, 12:42	#27
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I prefer PEK