Does owning a T2 get better!!!

Bigbunny2007 · 06-03-2013, 21:27

Hi all, bought a 1998 t2 lwb last week signed up here for a tenner and so far ive had the spanners out a few times the welding gear and now the bugger wont start!!! what fun

Im hoping it will start when i re connect the battery after welding in new rear seat belt points and a few other patches!! But for some reason i do like it. Great advice on here and everyone seems really friendly which is all good

zippy656 · 06-03-2013, 21:29

We try

I know im very trying at times

solarman216 · 06-03-2013, 21:31

so what is the no start problem? does not turn over, turns but does not fire, petrol/diesel? chip key or not, Rick

stinka · 06-03-2013, 21:38

I went thru a period with a running fault where i just wanted to burn my truck to the ground

So glad I stuck it out tho and sorted it

Bigbunny2007 · 06-03-2013, 21:40

red chip key, 2.7 tdi... battery is on its way out so been starting it with jump leads but had been ok till tuesday morning when it was just cranking and no fire. I was trying to programme a new plip key with no success on monday night cant see this been the problem as i had it running after playing about with the programming sequence.

96terrano · 06-03-2013, 21:45

yes, ive had moments when ive wanted to push Toby 'my Terrano' off a cliff, but it was worth it

they are the best 4X4 EVER!!

ive spent over £2000 on mine

but that was mainly in modding

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Bigbunny2007 · 10-03-2013, 22:47

Managed to get the bus running again, seems it had just got confused and the key had been locked out!! did every re programming method on the internet and it fired up! beats me but its running fine again now

rustic · 10-03-2013, 22:52

Great you are running again.
Re your title... Does owning a T2 get any better?

I've had mine 18 years from new.

Best car I have ever owned

Does that answer your question?

Best regards,

Rustic

solarman216 · 10-03-2013, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Bigbunny2007

Managed to get the bus running again, seems it had just got confused and the key had been locked out!! did every re programming method on the internet and it fired up! beats me but its running fine again now

Hope you do not mind me asking? but what method did you use? Rick

Banshee · 10-03-2013, 23:14

It does get better!!!!!!!!!

Try running it on Veg Oil and then see the saving you get in your pocket

Bigbunny2007 · 10-03-2013, 23:25

I put the key in the drivers door lock held it over till the interior light went out unlocked the door then did three cycles in the ignition on/off. This worked the second time i did it, weather this is an official sequence i dont know but it started! Yeah im happy with it now, not sure ill keep it 18 years! its my second car for pulling the caravan and mild off roading!! I think ill make a set of wheel spacers for it make its stance a bit more mean

Bigbunny2007 · 10-03-2013, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

It does get better!!!!!!!!!

Try running it on Veg Oil and then see the saving you get in your pocket

Bio diesel at 1.05 a litre more smiles per mile!!!!!

solarman216 · 10-03-2013, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbunny2007

I put the key in the drivers door lock held it over till the interior light went out unlocked the door then did three cycles in the ignition on/off. This worked the second time i did it, weather this is an official sequence i dont know but it started! Yeah im happy with it now, not sure ill keep it 18 years! its my second car for pulling the caravan and mild off roading!! I think ill make a set of wheel spacers for it make its stance a bit more mean

very interesting, have not come across this one before, what year is your motor, Rick

makeitfit · 11-03-2013, 00:00

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

ive spent over £2000 on mine

but that was mainly in modding

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You've done WHAT ?

£2000 sheesh that's an expensive starter motor ?
So what are these extortionately expensive mods then boyo ?

solarman216 · 11-03-2013, 00:11

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

You've done WHAT ?

£2000 sheesh that's an expensive starter motor ?
So what are these extortionately expensive mods then boyo ?

new headlining with mods?? Rick

06-03-2013, 21:27	#1
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	Does owning a T2 get better!!! Hi all, bought a 1998 t2 lwb last week signed up here for a tenner and so far ive had the spanners out a few times the welding gear and now the bugger wont start!!! what fun Im hoping it will start when i re connect the battery after welding in new rear seat belt points and a few other patches!! But for some reason i do like it. Great advice on here and everyone seems really friendly which is all good

06-03-2013, 21:31	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	so what is the no start problem? does not turn over, turns but does not fire, petrol/diesel? chip key or not, 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.

10-03-2013, 22:52	#8
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Great you are running again. Re your title... Does owning a T2 get any better? I've had mine 18 years from new. Best car I have ever owned Does that answer your question? 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.

10-03-2013, 23:14	#10
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	It does get better!!!!!!!!! Try running it on Veg Oil and then see the saving you get in your pocket __________________ 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!!!

06-03-2013, 21:29	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	We try I know im very trying at times

06-03-2013, 21:38	#4
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	I went thru a period with a running fault where i just wanted to burn my truck to the ground So glad I stuck it out tho and sorted it

06-03-2013, 21:40	#5
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	red chip key, 2.7 tdi... battery is on its way out so been starting it with jump leads but had been ok till tuesday morning when it was just cranking and no fire. I was trying to programme a new plip key with no success on monday night cant see this been the problem as i had it running after playing about with the programming sequence.

06-03-2013, 21:45	#6
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	yes, ive had moments when ive wanted to push Toby 'my Terrano' off a cliff, but it was worth it they are the best 4X4 EVER!! ive spent over £2000 on mine but that was mainly in modding 250054_516526698374755_1459984494_n.jpg

10-03-2013, 22:47	#7
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	Managed to get the bus running again, seems it had just got confused and the key had been locked out!! did every re programming method on the internet and it fired up! beats me but its running fine again now

10-03-2013, 23:25	#11
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	I put the key in the drivers door lock held it over till the interior light went out unlocked the door then did three cycles in the ignition on/off. This worked the second time i did it, weather this is an official sequence i dont know but it started! Yeah im happy with it now, not sure ill keep it 18 years! its my second car for pulling the caravan and mild off roading!! I think ill make a set of wheel spacers for it make its stance a bit more mean