New Maverick, well 14 years old.

prister · 07-04-2014, 18:04

Hi all, recently bought a Ford Maverick 2.7 TDI to replace my VW Passat 4motion that drowned in a flood. Been a while since I've driven something so truckie but really liking.
The truck is in pretty good condition but it is getting on and things need monitoring but at least spanners still have a purpose.

This site has already helped solve the calapsing clutch damper, lots more problems to solve in the future.

jonela · 07-04-2014, 18:14

Welcome mate! lots to learn here,a very helpful bunch!

solarman216 · 07-04-2014, 18:16

welcome mate, glad the site has help' t you already, Rick

bry · 07-04-2014, 19:00

Howdy..

AlexD333 · 07-04-2014, 19:04

Nice to hear

Good place here, it's a digital home

rustic · 07-04-2014, 19:11

14 years old.. a real whipper snapper.

Welcome to the best Maverick and Terrano club on the net.
We're not that bad on Patrols either.

Rustic

prister · 07-04-2014, 19:12

Thanks guys, it certainly is a friendly and very informative forum, just finished reading all of the engine posts in the terrano section. I feel like I know a lot more about engines/transmissions, but I'm sure all that knowledge will disappear as soon as I need it.
Thank god for the interweb.

Sweety · 07-04-2014, 20:15

Welcome

kwondo · 07-04-2014, 20:32

Welcome, lots of good advice on here
p.s and I didn't even mention the stuff I am selling on ebay ....oops sorry Welcome anyway

zippy656 · 07-04-2014, 21:01

Welcome

Youll be lifting and a snorkel then????

Banshee · 08-04-2014, 11:26

Good Lad

Water............ what water

prister · 08-04-2014, 18:17

The ironic part of the drowning Passat is I was trying to be a good Samaritan, I got caught out by a lake that had relocated and disguised itself as a small pond. It just got deeper and strangelywider and wider. I used to do a bit of green laning, I've owned a couple of old Landies and in theory know the "rules" , don't go in to water without knowing the depth, keep the vehicle moving the water forward, but I panicked, took my foot off the gas and that was it.

The insurance company didn't even inspect it, once the two cats were water damaged and the vast amount of electrics wet, they said they just write the car off.

Still, it's an I'll wind

macabethiel · 08-04-2014, 19:24

Hi there,

Welcome to the site I bought my Imported Terrano r3mR 2.7 TD Auto in 2008 it was a 1995(N) reg sold it last year after 5 years of ownership. My wife who was the main driver went 3 or 4 times a year to France on booze run. I used it for going fishing it was always the chariot of choice. I am a big fan of Nissan diesel and build quality. Terrano is sadly missed as our Santa Fe just isn't the same truck like drive.

I am now hooked on 4x4 stance and stone age drive appeal even though they are a bit non-pc these days. We now have a petrol 2-7 V6 Hyundai and whilst its quiet, reliable it's just too car like for comfort. Just could not find a diesel Terracan Auto within budget.

Will stick with the Hyundai and probably go for either another Nissan or a Jeep when we have had the Hyundai for 3 of 4 years.

If they still made the Terrano r3mR today I would buy a new one to last for the rest of my driving days.

exosteve · 09-04-2014, 23:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXfR_IBSxkc
my electrics work fine after this

07-04-2014, 18:04	#1
prister Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7TD Posts: 5	New Maverick, well 14 years old. Hi all, recently bought a Ford Maverick 2.7 TDI to replace my VW Passat 4motion that drowned in a flood. Been a while since I've driven something so truckie but really liking. The truck is in pretty good condition but it is getting on and things need monitoring but at least spanners still have a purpose. This site has already helped solve the calapsing clutch damper, lots more problems to solve in the future.

07-04-2014, 18:16	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	welcome mate, glad the site has help' t you already, 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.

07-04-2014, 19:11	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	14 years old.. a real whipper snapper. Welcome to the best Maverick and Terrano club on the net. We're not that bad on Patrols either. 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.

08-04-2014, 11:26	#11
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Good Lad Water............ what water __________________ 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!!!

08-04-2014, 19:24	#13
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	New Terrano owner Hi there, Welcome to the site I bought my Imported Terrano r3mR 2.7 TD Auto in 2008 it was a 1995(N) reg sold it last year after 5 years of ownership. My wife who was the main driver went 3 or 4 times a year to France on booze run. I used it for going fishing it was always the chariot of choice. I am a big fan of Nissan diesel and build quality. Terrano is sadly missed as our Santa Fe just isn't the same truck like drive. I am now hooked on 4x4 stance and stone age drive appeal even though they are a bit non-pc these days. We now have a petrol 2-7 V6 Hyundai and whilst its quiet, reliable it's just too car like for comfort. Just could not find a diesel Terracan Auto within budget. Will stick with the Hyundai and probably go for either another Nissan or a Jeep when we have had the Hyundai for 3 of 4 years. If they still made the Terrano r3mR today I would buy a new one to last for the rest of my driving days.

07-04-2014, 18:14	#2
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Welcome mate! lots to learn here,a very helpful bunch!

07-04-2014, 19:00	#4
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Howdy..

07-04-2014, 19:04	#5
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Nice to hear Good place here, it's a digital home

07-04-2014, 19:12	#7
prister Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7TD Posts: 5	Thanks guys, it certainly is a friendly and very informative forum, just finished reading all of the engine posts in the terrano section. I feel like I know a lot more about engines/transmissions, but I'm sure all that knowledge will disappear as soon as I need it. Thank god for the interweb.

07-04-2014, 20:15	#8
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Welcome

07-04-2014, 20:32	#9
kwondo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wales Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7tdi gls Posts: 307	Welcome, lots of good advice on here p.s and I didn't even mention the stuff I am selling on ebay ....oops sorry Welcome anyway

07-04-2014, 21:01	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Welcome Youll be lifting and a snorkel then????

08-04-2014, 18:17	#12
prister Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7TD Posts: 5	The ironic part of the drowning Passat is I was trying to be a good Samaritan, I got caught out by a lake that had relocated and disguised itself as a small pond. It just got deeper and strangelywider and wider. I used to do a bit of green laning, I've owned a couple of old Landies and in theory know the "rules" , don't go in to water without knowing the depth, keep the vehicle moving the water forward, but I panicked, took my foot off the gas and that was it. The insurance company didn't even inspect it, once the two cats were water damaged and the vast amount of electrics wet, they said they just write the car off. Still, it's an I'll wind

09-04-2014, 23:14	#14
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXfR_IBSxkc my electrics work fine after this