newbie saying hello

leet · 30-12-2010, 20:46

Alright guys and gals, buying my first offroader tomorrow as i have always fancied having a play in the mud and never actually got around to trying it. Im getting a 1998 SWB Maverick which i believe to be pretty much identical to the terrano? Its an intercooled version so hopefully ripe for a bit more power.
Hopeing to get a lift kit on almost straightaway and would love to go for some 33" tyres. The truck itself is going to be a blank canvas as the previous owner has painted it in white primer for some unknown reason so looking for ideas for a colour scheme. I'll be painting it myself and doing any other work required myself too. I live near basingstoke so not to far from salisbury plains too which i hear can be good fun.
I expect there will be loads of questions to come but for now, thats me

solarman216 · 30-12-2010, 21:11

Welcome mate you have come to the right place, loads on here to help you out, I am sure they will be welcoming you as well, Rick

BigBlack · 30-12-2010, 21:13

Welcome mate

For lifts and big wheels have a look at ADZ, Makeitfits and Extreme4x4's albums.

Oh, and for the colour its gotta be black aint it??????

briggie · 30-12-2010, 21:13

hello , yes you are correct , the mav as its affectionally refered to , is a terrano in funny trousers .... welcome to the best forum on the net

R1cho · 30-12-2010, 21:17

welcome to the club, great bunch of folk on here always willing to lend an ear and offer advice, great place to be

4x4_Gav · 31-12-2010, 07:21

Welcome mate, sounds like a nice little project you got there. And I agree, its gotta be black

clivvy · 31-12-2010, 08:43

welcome and it sounds like you have some fun times ahead. Ive got a Maverick and id love mine to be black...

briggie · 31-12-2010, 08:44

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Originally Posted by clivvy

welcome and it sounds like you have some fun times ahead. Ive got a Maverick and id love mine to be black...

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leet · 14-01-2011, 22:47

right, got the mav which in all honesty is a bit of a dog but 95% solid. I just got it through an MOT without too much horror. Need help with a few problems.
On wet grass, full throttle i have both rear wheels spin and only one front wheel, is this indicative of an auto hub failure?
There appears to be overnight battery drain, is there a common fault with this? i have electrical experience and multimeter so where do i start?
Does the maverick tdi have the infamous mini filter? i ask as when driving its great but when revved up when stationary there is a lot of whitish smoke and hesitation which i have read as typical fuel starvation symptoms. I have put a new deisel filter in and fuel lines have been renewed from tank to half way along chassis although there is still evident corrosion on the front fuel lines just before they bend up into the engine bay
Does anyone know if i can retro fit lockset from a 1994 terrano into my maverick? ignition and doorlock? i know the doorlock is mounted in a different location but can i adapt it?

zippy656 · 14-01-2011, 22:54

hi mate, your here now then

in the download section you can read on how to clean and service the auto hubs.

mini filter.. some do, some dont... could also be air geting sucked in..

battery drain.. no idea...

locks no idea..

(RIP) PLANK · 14-01-2011, 22:55

Welcome, and whats wrong with keeping it white?

zippy656 · 14-01-2011, 22:55

pink could be a good look too

or yellow

rustic · 14-01-2011, 23:08

Hi, welcome to the club, regarding the auto hubs, they appear to be ok.

The rear diff is an LSD Limited slip diff so both wheels can spin under certain conditions.

The front is a standard open diff, so if one wheel spins the other can be stationary.

If either front hub is not engaged then there is no way that the other can spin. I hope this reassures you.
Best regards, Rustic

rustic · 14-01-2011, 23:16

Re overnight power drain, apart from the obvious that something is switched on, the other item to check is the alternator, if the diodes have gone the alternator can draw 3 amps or more.

To test it you could disconnect the battery and monitor the current, using the 10 Amp range on the meter. BUT be aware, you could loose your radio code and alarm settings, and ecu memory.

If you find over 1 amp drain, unplug the alternator.

Normal drain would be say 50 -100mA ( 0.05 A to 0.1 Amp) for radio memory, ecu, alarm etc
Hope this helps,
best regards, Rustic

leet · 14-01-2011, 23:17

ermmm, pink-no, yellow maybe, cant stay white as i like to see change as im painting it. Ive been toying with the idea of orange with black arches and bumpers? Its not going to be a pro job. Its going to be me painting it outside with my compressor. I will probably cut and polish it but to be honest am not that bothered as i bought it solely for offroading.
Thanks zippy, ive also read the mini filter could be in the return or supply lines? I'll cough up my tenner and have a good look through the downloads i think.
Also have a 2002 soft top jimny by the way which i bought off a neighbour for a bargain price as i heard they are very capable offroaders. Seems too good to offroad though so will sell on i reckon when ive sorted out a few niggles

30-12-2010, 20:46	#1
leet Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: hants Vehicle: 1998 maverik tdi swb Posts: 18	newbie saying hello Alright guys and gals, buying my first offroader tomorrow as i have always fancied having a play in the mud and never actually got around to trying it. Im getting a 1998 SWB Maverick which i believe to be pretty much identical to the terrano? Its an intercooled version so hopefully ripe for a bit more power. Hopeing to get a lift kit on almost straightaway and would love to go for some 33" tyres. The truck itself is going to be a blank canvas as the previous owner has painted it in white primer for some unknown reason so looking for ideas for a colour scheme. I'll be painting it myself and doing any other work required myself too. I live near basingstoke so not to far from salisbury plains too which i hear can be good fun. I expect there will be loads of questions to come but for now, thats me

14-01-2011, 23:08	#13
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Hi, welcome to the club, regarding the auto hubs, they appear to be ok. The rear diff is an LSD Limited slip diff so both wheels can spin under certain conditions. The front is a standard open diff, so if one wheel spins the other can be stationary. If either front hub is not engaged then there is no way that the other can spin. I hope this reassures you. Best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

14-01-2011, 23:16	#14
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Re overnight power drain, apart from the obvious that something is switched on, the other item to check is the alternator, if the diodes have gone the alternator can draw 3 amps or more. To test it you could disconnect the battery and monitor the current, using the 10 Amp range on the meter. BUT be aware, you could loose your radio code and alarm settings, and ecu memory. If you find over 1 amp drain, unplug the alternator. Normal drain would be say 50 -100mA ( 0.05 A to 0.1 Amp) for radio memory, ecu, alarm etc Hope this helps, best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

30-12-2010, 21:11	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Welcome mate you have come to the right place, loads on here to help you out, I am sure they will be welcoming you as well, Rick

30-12-2010, 21:13	#3
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	Welcome mate For lifts and big wheels have a look at ADZ, Makeitfits and Extreme4x4's albums. Oh, and for the colour its gotta be black aint it??????

30-12-2010, 21:13	#4
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	hello , yes you are correct , the mav as its affectionally refered to , is a terrano in funny trousers .... welcome to the best forum on the net

30-12-2010, 21:17	#5
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	welcome to the club, great bunch of folk on here always willing to lend an ear and offer advice, great place to be

31-12-2010, 07:21	#6
4x4_Gav Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nottinghamshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDI Posts: 480	Welcome mate, sounds like a nice little project you got there. And I agree, its gotta be black

31-12-2010, 08:43	#7
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	welcome and it sounds like you have some fun times ahead. Ive got a Maverick and id love mine to be black...

14-01-2011, 22:47	#9
leet Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: hants Vehicle: 1998 maverik tdi swb Posts: 18	right, got the mav which in all honesty is a bit of a dog but 95% solid. I just got it through an MOT without too much horror. Need help with a few problems. On wet grass, full throttle i have both rear wheels spin and only one front wheel, is this indicative of an auto hub failure? There appears to be overnight battery drain, is there a common fault with this? i have electrical experience and multimeter so where do i start? Does the maverick tdi have the infamous mini filter? i ask as when driving its great but when revved up when stationary there is a lot of whitish smoke and hesitation which i have read as typical fuel starvation symptoms. I have put a new deisel filter in and fuel lines have been renewed from tank to half way along chassis although there is still evident corrosion on the front fuel lines just before they bend up into the engine bay Does anyone know if i can retro fit lockset from a 1994 terrano into my maverick? ignition and doorlock? i know the doorlock is mounted in a different location but can i adapt it?

14-01-2011, 22:54	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	hi mate, your here now then in the download section you can read on how to clean and service the auto hubs. mini filter.. some do, some dont... could also be air geting sucked in.. battery drain.. no idea... locks no idea..

14-01-2011, 22:55	#11
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Welcome, and whats wrong with keeping it white?

14-01-2011, 23:17	#15
leet Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: hants Vehicle: 1998 maverik tdi swb Posts: 18	ermmm, pink-no, yellow maybe, cant stay white as i like to see change as im painting it. Ive been toying with the idea of orange with black arches and bumpers? Its not going to be a pro job. Its going to be me painting it outside with my compressor. I will probably cut and polish it but to be honest am not that bothered as i bought it solely for offroading. Thanks zippy, ive also read the mini filter could be in the return or supply lines? I'll cough up my tenner and have a good look through the downloads i think. Also have a 2002 soft top jimny by the way which i bought off a neighbour for a bargain price as i heard they are very capable offroaders. Seems too good to offroad though so will sell on i reckon when ive sorted out a few niggles