N reg Terrano on guntree - I went to see it

blackbird · 23-04-2018, 11:31

There's an N reg red Terrano , square lights on gumtree
I went to see it Saturday
Apart form 3 or 4 dings and 2 cracked lights it was in excellent condition
only surface rust underneath
on 50k miles and father daughter owned from new

1st thing I checked was oil and all was fine
checked water and expansion tank was empty
checked in rad and it was very dry

the owner put some water in and we went for a spin

Drove nice , no overheating
But when we got back I checked the tank and it was like skimmed milk , and shiny on top

Looks like there's a crack in it or the head gasket is gone

shame
was in good condition

Banshee · 23-04-2018, 13:26

Is this the Red one in Oxford with the bullbar?

solarman216 · 23-04-2018, 18:28

If the price is right another head is not going to break the bank especially for a rot free motor, and it might only be the gasket, Rick

blackbird · 24-04-2018, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

Is this the Red one in Oxford with the bullbar?

Yes

The guy was going to check it over with a garage , and see from there

currently still up for about 900

Banshee · 24-04-2018, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbird

Yes

The guy was going to check it over with a garage , and see from there

currently still up for about 900

I spotted that too, does look very clean

Only thing that worries me is lacquer peel as those reds are known for it at that age

RJL Services · 24-04-2018, 09:43

went to see this one on ebay 263595645578 in bristol yesterday a ford maverick looked really tidy but on closer examination was not so good so i walked away clutch was right on the top of pedal rust around the rear arches behind mouldings sills were ripe on front rear side seat belt mounts was ok though areial broke and for some reason the steering box where the pipes go in was really clean and shiny liked they had been cleaned off front bumper supports had none of it left that you could see in the arch any you could see fell off in lumps and when i handed him some lumps of rust all he could say was the stereo was new and it has a new mot till april 2019 it drove ok clean interior but not worth what he was asking for it i think if you had it mot again it would i think it would fail and you would have a list as long as your arm so avoid this one the bit i did enjoy is that he thought he was talking to mr average not someone who was in the trade for 25+ years

23-04-2018, 11:31	#1
blackbird Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.4 Posts: 219	N reg Terrano on guntree - I went to see it There's an N reg red Terrano , square lights on gumtree I went to see it Saturday Apart form 3 or 4 dings and 2 cracked lights it was in excellent condition only surface rust underneath on 50k miles and father daughter owned from new 1st thing I checked was oil and all was fine checked water and expansion tank was empty checked in rad and it was very dry the owner put some water in and we went for a spin Drove nice , no overheating But when we got back I checked the tank and it was like skimmed milk , and shiny on top Looks like there's a crack in it or the head gasket is gone shame was in good condition

23-04-2018, 13:26	#2
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Is this the Red one in Oxford with the bullbar? __________________ 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!!!

23-04-2018, 18:28	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,429	If the price is right another head is not going to break the bank especially for a rot free motor, and it might only be the gasket, 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.

24-04-2018, 09:43	#6
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	went to see this one on ebay 263595645578 in bristol yesterday a ford maverick looked really tidy but on closer examination was not so good so i walked away clutch was right on the top of pedal rust around the rear arches behind mouldings sills were ripe on front rear side seat belt mounts was ok though areial broke and for some reason the steering box where the pipes go in was really clean and shiny liked they had been cleaned off front bumper supports had none of it left that you could see in the arch any you could see fell off in lumps and when i handed him some lumps of rust all he could say was the stereo was new and it has a new mot till april 2019 it drove ok clean interior but not worth what he was asking for it i think if you had it mot again it would i think it would fail and you would have a list as long as your arm so avoid this one the bit i did enjoy is that he thought he was talking to mr average not someone who was in the trade for 25+ years