New to to forum and new to 4WD

Michael · 15-10-2013, 12:44

Well, since the snowfall we experienced here earlier in the year, I have been looking for something that would allow me to at least get out through my own gate should such conditions return again. I had my sights set on a Japanese vehicle (Shoguns, etc) and really only very recently gave the Terranos any thought. This was mostly due to the engine troubles I had read of on the Mitsubishis and from that point on I extended my search to include the Nissan.

I've been scouring the adverts for quite some time waiting on something solid to come up. I looked at a 1999 model only to find that both sills were rotten and the passenger side inner arch non existent so passed on that one. A Fourtrak turned up but it was rough as well and I was starting to think "Land Cruiser" albeit an old cheapie.

It was at this point that a 1998 SWB Terrano 2.7 TDI was advertised not too far away from me so I went to have a look. The sellers description was inaccurate to say the least due to the lack of the aforementioned "four brand new tyres, service history and genuine mileage" not to mention the fact it was a year older than he claimed, but in its favour this jeep was incredibly solid for its age. The chassis and inner arches were perfect, the engine good apart from a little hesitancy at particular revs and even the sills were intact albeit with a couple of blisters in the original paint. The fact that the true mileage is a mystery didn't concern me too much as it started from cold with no difficulty and with nothing more than an initial blast of diesel smoke from the exhaust before clearing so I bought it. It has more than its fair share of battle scars to the bodywork and needs a few bits and pieces but those are problems for another day.

Right now however it is the condition of the LSD that is concerning me and given that I know very little about them other than what I have read both here and elsewhere I will post about that in the relevant section later.

I will be hoping to investigate further tomorrow armed with some new information but for now hello to all!

Best regards,

Michael

Michael · 15-10-2013, 12:59

Posted in Technical Section

Lazy-Ferret · 15-10-2013, 13:09

Hi and welcome.

Lots of info here, so you should be OK. Rot is the biggest killers of the Terrrano, but find a reasonable one, and give it a bit of TLC, and you should be fine.

Have fun.

Dynamics · 15-10-2013, 13:25

Hello and welcome.

clivvy · 15-10-2013, 13:35

welcome to the club. You chose the right Japanese 4x4.

get the LSD oil changed if you are unsure, but I will await your posts.

Fez_uk · 15-10-2013, 13:56

Welcome to the group.

Chances are if it's blistering on the sills they will need doing in a year or so.

kitchenman · 15-10-2013, 16:40

check the mini filter,

CliveG · 15-10-2013, 17:59

Bienvenue

Terranical · 15-10-2013, 19:41

Hola y buenos dias

SPARKIEDOO · 15-10-2013, 19:57

Welcome from Scotland

AD Ent · 15-10-2013, 20:08

Welcome to be sure!

Sweety · 15-10-2013, 21:31

Welcome

Terrano's are dreadful motors that's why i've bought a second one

they do have their faults like all motors but my last one cost very little in the 3 years I had it as thats the length of time I will keep a motor for but regreted selling it so will be keeping this one until it can't be welded any more

rustic · 15-10-2013, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweety

Welcome

Terrano's are dreadful motors that's why i've bought a second one

they do have their faults like all motors but my last one cost very little in the 3 years I had it as thats the length of time I will keep a motor for but regreted selling it so will be keeping this one until it can't be welded any more

3 years ... no staying power, I've had mine over 18 years

As long as we can get service parts we will continue to run it, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Sweety · 15-10-2013, 22:22

[QUOTE=rustic;229675]3 years ... no staying power QUOTE]

Only had my V8 disco2 for 18months

& spent 20 months looking for the right Terrano

Michael · 15-10-2013, 23:13

Thanks everybody for the welcome! I do see something that has aroused my curiosity though. Whats a "mini filter"?

Best regards,

Michael

15-10-2013, 12:44	#1
Michael Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Co. Down Vehicle: 1998 Terrano 2.7 TDI SWB Posts: 11	New to to forum and new to 4WD Well, since the snowfall we experienced here earlier in the year, I have been looking for something that would allow me to at least get out through my own gate should such conditions return again. I had my sights set on a Japanese vehicle (Shoguns, etc) and really only very recently gave the Terranos any thought. This was mostly due to the engine troubles I had read of on the Mitsubishis and from that point on I extended my search to include the Nissan. I've been scouring the adverts for quite some time waiting on something solid to come up. I looked at a 1999 model only to find that both sills were rotten and the passenger side inner arch non existent so passed on that one. A Fourtrak turned up but it was rough as well and I was starting to think "Land Cruiser" albeit an old cheapie. It was at this point that a 1998 SWB Terrano 2.7 TDI was advertised not too far away from me so I went to have a look. The sellers description was inaccurate to say the least due to the lack of the aforementioned "four brand new tyres, service history and genuine mileage" not to mention the fact it was a year older than he claimed, but in its favour this jeep was incredibly solid for its age. The chassis and inner arches were perfect, the engine good apart from a little hesitancy at particular revs and even the sills were intact albeit with a couple of blisters in the original paint. The fact that the true mileage is a mystery didn't concern me too much as it started from cold with no difficulty and with nothing more than an initial blast of diesel smoke from the exhaust before clearing so I bought it. It has more than its fair share of battle scars to the bodywork and needs a few bits and pieces but those are problems for another day. Right now however it is the condition of the LSD that is concerning me and given that I know very little about them other than what I have read both here and elsewhere I will post about that in the relevant section later. I will be hoping to investigate further tomorrow armed with some new information but for now hello to all! Best regards, Michael

15-10-2013, 12:59	#2
Michael Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Co. Down Vehicle: 1998 Terrano 2.7 TDI SWB Posts: 11	Posted in Technical Section Last edited by Michael; 15-10-2013 at 13:04. Reason: Wrong Section

15-10-2013, 13:09	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Hi and welcome. Lots of info here, so you should be OK. Rot is the biggest killers of the Terrrano, but find a reasonable one, and give it a bit of TLC, and you should be fine. Have fun.

15-10-2013, 13:25	#4
Dynamics Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nelson's County Vehicle: TERRANO SWB 2.4 Petrol Posts: 568	Hello and welcome.

15-10-2013, 13:35	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	welcome to the club. You chose the right Japanese 4x4. get the LSD oil changed if you are unsure, but I will await your posts.

15-10-2013, 13:56	#6
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Welcome to the group. Chances are if it's blistering on the sills they will need doing in a year or so.

15-10-2013, 16:40	#7
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	check the mini filter,

15-10-2013, 17:59	#8
CliveG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: France Vehicle: nissan patrol gr y60 Posts: 265	Bienvenue

15-10-2013, 19:41	#9
Terranical Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Resident in Bristol, Terrano in Spain Vehicle: 1994 Terrano 2.7TD SWB Posts: 1,398	Hola y buenos dias

15-10-2013, 19:57	#10
SPARKIEDOO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cupar scotland Vehicle: terrano II SWB 2.7 (2002) Posts: 431	Welcome from Scotland

15-10-2013, 20:08	#11
AD Ent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano II SE+ 2.7 2000 Posts: 915	Welcome to be sure!

15-10-2013, 21:31	#12
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Welcome Terrano's are dreadful motors that's why i've bought a second one they do have their faults like all motors but my last one cost very little in the 3 years I had it as thats the length of time I will keep a motor for but regreted selling it so will be keeping this one until it can't be welded any more

15-10-2013, 22:22	#14
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	[QUOTE=rustic;229675]3 years ... no staying power QUOTE] Only had my V8 disco2 for 18months & spent 20 months looking for the right Terrano

15-10-2013, 23:13	#15
Michael Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Co. Down Vehicle: 1998 Terrano 2.7 TDI SWB Posts: 11	Thanks everybody for the welcome! I do see something that has aroused my curiosity though. Whats a "mini filter"? Best regards, Michael