Well... I bought it :-)

16-07-2009, 21:33

I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Maveric TDi GLS

Drove it home from Bath to Bournemouth and I absolutely love it. We've already picked up two huge bags of bedding for Finley - we could have gotten 6 in the back with the rear two seats folded, easily.

Everything works perfectly... the only thing I need to do is replace one of the centre air vents as it is broken. No biggy - I will find one on ebay (or on here) easy enough.

Going to clean it and polish it up this weekend (and get out the linseed oil) then I will take some pictures and show you all.

Thank you for all your advice and help - I am sure I will enjoy my time here.
My wife just drove it back from the shops and now she wants one too

Daniel.

lacroupade · 16-07-2009, 21:45

Well done that man.....just expect a few niggles to crop up initially, they always do! But plenty of help here.

Will pay you to do a few simple things, especially changing rear diff oil as it rarely gets touched and can cause a few odd symptoms...the correct oils are all documented on here or you can just ask.

16-07-2009, 21:49

Yeah, I was going to change all the oils and filters as a matter of course. I always do with a new vehicle.

I also have the steering wheel from my old Nissan 200SX. It has an SRS airbag and being Nissan will probably fit OK. The rubber wheel on there at the moment is a bit naff. My 200SX one is virtually brand new and is leather. Should smarten up the interior a treat.

(I know how to do this safely, and have done this before)

zippy656 · 16-07-2009, 21:54

well done that man..

how about before and after pics.. so we can see all your hard work

his and hers.. like the sounds of that too..

just done have the money..

tezzer · 16-07-2009, 22:06

well done dan, might be a good idea to give the old girl a service, (the truck i mean)

, then you know it's done properly and all the service parts are changed.

Adz · 16-07-2009, 22:33

Well done

Can't wait to see the pics

wanaron · 16-07-2009, 22:37

pleased for you, as i said towing is what these vehicles do best. youll have niggles but nothin that tou cant get help with on here.

Got roof rails? we have used ours regularly for fetchin Hay n Straw.

Wayne

zippy656 · 17-07-2009, 05:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanaron

Got roof rails? we have used ours regularly for fetchin Hay n Straw.

why not use a trailer.. save humping it that high

clivvy · 17-07-2009, 08:25

nice one Mr.!

I too have a 97 2.7 gls. I love it too but yes, as others have said, soem niggles did crop up. And thats what they are, niggles. Mine are:

odd idling sometimes-revs jump up a bit then settle after a second or two.
engine managment light comes on randomly.
passenger air vent is broke
and...oh yes, the ignition switch is dodgy but I hav a new part for that.

thats it!

so i think all i need to do is adjust the idle and give it a service. other than that its fine. I love it.

BigBlack · 17-07-2009, 10:26

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE T2!!!

Not wanting to teach my grandma to suck eggs

but this weekend I would...

1) Change to air filter (use a genuine Nissan one... Ive had problems with micky mouse ones!)
2) Change the fuel filter
3) Drain of and replace engine oil.... replace oil filter (bit of a pain to get to, but 'do-able')
4) Jack up all four wheels, and spin to check bearings/any play, whilst their have a quick look at your shocks and anti-roll bars, condition of tyres
5) Grease up your bump stops (details on here)
6) Take your wheels of and check your brake pads / disc's/shoes
7) Grease all your hinges on doors etc
8) Have a good noisey about underneath to check for any oil/diesel leaks etc (after this I generally get my old oil and spray the underneath all over with it!)
9) Whilst underneath give your exhaust a good looking at... check brackets/condition
10) Have a good look/fumble at your prop shafts
11) Change your rear LSD oils - will feel like a new motor after that!

12) Buy yourself a decent tow rope to leave in the boot, jump leads, box of spare fuses... all come in handy at some point!

13) Give it a damn good clean, jetwash all outside, inside wheel arches, vac etc
14) Polish, polish, polish - inc all insides of doors, door edges etc with something decent like 'Mer' polish
15) Buy a nice air freshner!

Then take a picture.... cause it'll never look that clean again!!!!

paulp · 17-07-2009, 10:32

One more of us !!! one less of them!!!

Enjoy

Paulp

17-07-2009, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlack

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE T2!!!

Not wanting to teach my grandma to suck eggs

but this weekend I would...

1) Change to air filter (use a genuine Nissan one... Ive had problems with micky mouse ones!)
2) Change the fuel filter
3) Drain of and replace engine oil.... replace oil filter (bit of a pain to get to, but 'do-able')
4) Jack up all four wheels, and spin to check bearings/any play, whilst their have a quick look at your shocks and anti-roll bars, condition of tyres
5) Grease up your bump stops (details on here)
6) Take your wheels of and check your brake pads / disc's/shoes
7) Grease all your hinges on doors etc
8) Have a good noisey about underneath to check for any oil/diesel leaks etc (after this I generally get my old oil and spray the underneath all over with it!)
9) Whilst underneath give your exhaust a good looking at... check brackets/condition
10) Have a good look/fumble at your prop shafts
11) Change your rear LSD oils - will feel like a new motor after that!

12) Buy yourself a decent tow rope to leave in the boot, jump leads, box of spare fuses... all come in handy at some point!

13) Give it a damn good clean, jetwash all outside, inside wheel arches, vac etc
14) Polish, polish, polish - inc all insides of doors, door edges etc with something decent like 'Mer' polish
15) Buy a nice air freshner!

Then take a picture.... cause it'll never look that clean again!!!!

LOL - got most of that on my list already... will get fluids on the way home and filters from Nissan in the morning.

Cheers,
Daniel.

zippy656 · 17-07-2009, 12:09

some online ( ebay ) are a good bet for filters too. but next time eh , as im sure you want them quick..

willow · 17-07-2009, 23:21

Well done

16-07-2009, 21:33	#1
amnesia Guest Posts: n/a	Well... I bought it :-) I am now the proud owner of a 1997 Maveric TDi GLS Drove it home from Bath to Bournemouth and I absolutely love it. We've already picked up two huge bags of bedding for Finley - we could have gotten 6 in the back with the rear two seats folded, easily. Everything works perfectly... the only thing I need to do is replace one of the centre air vents as it is broken. No biggy - I will find one on ebay (or on here) easy enough. Going to clean it and polish it up this weekend (and get out the linseed oil) then I will take some pictures and show you all. Thank you for all your advice and help - I am sure I will enjoy my time here. My wife just drove it back from the shops and now she wants one too Daniel.

16-07-2009, 22:06	#5
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	well done dan, might be a good idea to give the old girl a service, (the truck i mean), then you know it's done properly and all the service parts are changed.

17-07-2009, 10:32	#11
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	well done One more of us !!! one less of them!!! Enjoy Paulp

17-07-2009, 23:21	#14
willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Well done You will love it Mine had loads of problems but it is still going strong got me through last winter on the land and does everything its asked to do. Just care for it and it will care for you And this club is the the best for help

16-07-2009, 21:45	#2
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Well done that man.....just expect a few niggles to crop up initially, they always do! But plenty of help here. Will pay you to do a few simple things, especially changing rear diff oil as it rarely gets touched and can cause a few odd symptoms...the correct oils are all documented on here or you can just ask.

16-07-2009, 21:49	#3
amnesia Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I was going to change all the oils and filters as a matter of course. I always do with a new vehicle. I also have the steering wheel from my old Nissan 200SX. It has an SRS airbag and being Nissan will probably fit OK. The rubber wheel on there at the moment is a bit naff. My 200SX one is virtually brand new and is leather. Should smarten up the interior a treat. (I know how to do this safely, and have done this before)

16-07-2009, 21:54	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	well done that man.. how about before and after pics.. so we can see all your hard work his and hers.. like the sounds of that too.. just done have the money..

16-07-2009, 22:33	#6
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Well done Can't wait to see the pics

16-07-2009, 22:37	#7
wanaron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: terrano Posts: 199	pleased for you, as i said towing is what these vehicles do best. youll have niggles but nothin that tou cant get help with on here. Got roof rails? we have used ours regularly for fetchin Hay n Straw. Wayne

17-07-2009, 08:25	#9
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	nice one Mr.! I too have a 97 2.7 gls. I love it too but yes, as others have said, soem niggles did crop up. And thats what they are, niggles. Mine are: odd idling sometimes-revs jump up a bit then settle after a second or two. engine managment light comes on randomly. passenger air vent is broke and...oh yes, the ignition switch is dodgy but I hav a new part for that. thats it! so i think all i need to do is adjust the idle and give it a service. other than that its fine. I love it.

17-07-2009, 10:26	#10
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE T2!!! Not wanting to teach my grandma to suck eggs but this weekend I would... 1) Change to air filter (use a genuine Nissan one... Ive had problems with micky mouse ones!) 2) Change the fuel filter 3) Drain of and replace engine oil.... replace oil filter (bit of a pain to get to, but 'do-able') 4) Jack up all four wheels, and spin to check bearings/any play, whilst their have a quick look at your shocks and anti-roll bars, condition of tyres 5) Grease up your bump stops (details on here) 6) Take your wheels of and check your brake pads / disc's/shoes 7) Grease all your hinges on doors etc 8) Have a good noisey about underneath to check for any oil/diesel leaks etc (after this I generally get my old oil and spray the underneath all over with it!) 9) Whilst underneath give your exhaust a good looking at... check brackets/condition 10) Have a good look/fumble at your prop shafts 11) Change your rear LSD oils - will feel like a new motor after that! 12) Buy yourself a decent tow rope to leave in the boot, jump leads, box of spare fuses... all come in handy at some point! 13) Give it a damn good clean, jetwash all outside, inside wheel arches, vac etc 14) Polish, polish, polish - inc all insides of doors, door edges etc with something decent like 'Mer' polish 15) Buy a nice air freshner! Then take a picture.... cause it'll never look that clean again!!!!

17-07-2009, 12:09	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	some online ( ebay ) are a good bet for filters too. but next time eh , as im sure you want them quick..