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Codders · 23-09-2013, 23:28

Hi chaps, I'm picking my 3lt terrano 05 plate on Friday !! Done a deal with a nissan breakers ... My 3lt patrol(blown head gasket) and a bit of dollar!! I haven't even seen the terrano in the flesh, so what are the things I need to check/look for when I get there?? The garage have changed the bushes(for nylon ones),front pads/discs changed one of the wheel bearings and done a oil and filter change...when I say I know nothing about motors it's an understatement !!! But I'm willing to learn/read and have a go.. Please advise ! Thanks in advance rob

firebobby · 24-09-2013, 07:30

It's worth giving the gearbox and drive train oils a change GL4 spec oil is a must in the gearbox.
Check the gearbox works fine in all gears and the low/high range, listen for knocks, whines,
You should be OK for rust at that age, but do check the under the rear wheel arches where the rear seat belts bolt to, the rear floor load area, front part/rear of the cills if these areas are OK, then put plenty of protection in when you get it home.
What mileage has it done, does it have service history.

RobN · 24-09-2013, 19:45

Picked my 3.0 SVE up a few weeks back, after lots of years with a 2.7. Love it

23-09-2013, 23:28	#16
Codders Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South-east London Vehicle: Terrano 3lt auto 2002 Posts: 79	New motor Hi chaps, I'm picking my 3lt terrano 05 plate on Friday !! Done a deal with a nissan breakers ... My 3lt patrol(blown head gasket) and a bit of dollar!! I haven't even seen the terrano in the flesh, so what are the things I need to check/look for when I get there?? The garage have changed the bushes(for nylon ones),front pads/discs changed one of the wheel bearings and done a oil and filter change...when I say I know nothing about motors it's an understatement !!! But I'm willing to learn/read and have a go.. Please advise ! Thanks in advance rob

24-09-2013, 19:45	#18
RobN Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Cornwall Vehicle: 02 3.0 SVE SWB Posts: 183	Welcome Picked my 3.0 SVE up a few weeks back, after lots of years with a 2.7. Love it

24-09-2013, 07:30	#17
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	It's worth giving the gearbox and drive train oils a change GL4 spec oil is a must in the gearbox. Check the gearbox works fine in all gears and the low/high range, listen for knocks, whines, You should be OK for rust at that age, but do check the under the rear wheel arches where the rear seat belts bolt to, the rear floor load area, front part/rear of the cills if these areas are OK, then put plenty of protection in when you get it home. What mileage has it done, does it have service history.