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Leadchucker · 22-01-2017, 14:21

Well hello gang I've just subscribed without even owning a nissan! But I'm in the market for a jeep and have been looking towards a terrano as I only want to spend upto £2500. I will use my jeep for camping, fishing transporting my family around whilst towing our folding caravan dog walking, tip runs, a bit of spare time plastering etc. Unfortunately I have to work (boo hiss) and travel 336 miles every fortnight (car share) on motorway. I don't break speed limits just keep up with traffic, I used to do the work travel in a nissan interstar which was a superb van. The old nissan would get about 36-38 mpg but was slightly to big for every day life plus couldn't take me off road to my favourite fishing marks. I now drive a fiat sedici with a little part 4x4 system, but this car is proving to physically small but returns 46mpg.
What model terrano do you experienced terrano and 4x4 enthusiasts think would suit me, I like reliability...... Is the 3.0 terrano a gamble with the well publicised piston over heating prob....... Is the 2.7 tdi frugal enough to get at least 32 mpg on a motorway run. Is a patrol 2.8 a consideration. I could possibly be able to get used veg oil from work??
Questions questions lol

don simon · 22-01-2017, 14:35

Welcome, and Nissan is indeed a good choice. If you're looking at veg oil then the 2.7 is the ony option and then ony with the Bosch fuel pump. The 3.0 is a bit quicker, a bit more refined a lump and a bit less thirsty, I believe.

Leadchucker · 22-01-2017, 14:43

Yeah I'm leaning towards a 3.0 l there is one for sale close to me but the lad is running it with the front prop missing?? Maybe hiding a front diff prob??? Or could it of been removed to disengage hubs?? Yeah I loved my nissan interstar and the wife's old micra was brilliant.

Monaro Pete · 22-01-2017, 16:46

How do & welcome

The only advice I will give you is........... Steer clear of the "joke" section of this forum. It's gone down hill lately

don simon · 22-01-2017, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

How do & welcome

The only advice I will give you is........... Steer clear of the "joke" section of this forum. It's gone down hill lately

Cheeses H, you're not joking... It's apalling in there.

johnb5177 · 22-01-2017, 17:09

Pork wa?

Leadchucker · 22-01-2017, 17:13

Yes I like that car camp system not sure its the best in the world but it's what I'm kind of after cheers

Leadchucker · 22-01-2017, 17:50

Don how does the front end of the single bed support itself. How do I know if truck has botch pump

Banshee · 22-01-2017, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Leadchucker

Well hello gang I've just subscribed without even owning a nissan! But I'm in the market for a jeep and have been looking towards a terrano as I only want to spend upto £2500. I will use my jeep for camping, fishing transporting my family around whilst towing our folding caravan dog walking, tip runs, a bit of spare time plastering etc. Unfortunately I have to work (boo hiss) and travel 336 miles every fortnight (car share) on motorway. I don't break speed limits just keep up with traffic, I used to do the work travel in a nissan interstar which was a superb van. The old nissan would get about 36-38 mpg but was slightly to big for every day life plus couldn't take me off road to my favourite fishing marks. I now drive a fiat sedici with a little part 4x4 system, but this car is proving to physically small but returns 46mpg.
What model terrano do you experienced terrano and 4x4 enthusiasts think would suit me, I like reliability...... Is the 3.0 terrano a gamble with the well publicised piston over heating prob....... Is the 2.7 tdi frugal enough to get at least 32 mpg on a motorway run. Is a patrol 2.8 a consideration. I could possibly be able to get used veg oil from work??
Questions questions lol

Welcome mate, everything you have mentioned as requirements would have led me to advised you to purchase a LWB 3.0 litre until you threw the spanner in the works about the veg oil.

The 3.0 will NOT like the veg at all and I've known 2 people kill fuel pumps due to it, one was running neat cooking oil and one was running what he believed to be very high grade BioDiesel, seems anything apart from pump diesel and they will die a death.

The 2.7 is still a very trustworthy engine, I run a 2.7 in my Commercial Van and run it on 95% cooking oil all year round without any real issues on a single tank and a heat exchanger plumbed in, keep any eye on my project thread below and you'll see my heated Eckes heated Fuel Filter fitted very soon with a nice little electric pump to prime it too with a 1 way valve in line (idea stolen from Bigbunny2007)

I'm only recommending the 3.0 over the 2.7 as I've recently purchased one for my Grandad and it's beautiful to drive, seems a bit more responsive with the horses and a lot quieter, no engine chatter as you get with the old style IDI 2.7 block

Anymore questions just ask away, I'm sure we'll put you right fella

emjaybee · 22-01-2017, 18:06

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

How do & welcome

The only advice I will give you is........... Steer clear of the "joke" section of this forum. It's gone down hill lately

Downhill !!!

It fell off a cliff yesterday morning with a safe tied to it's legs!!!

emjaybee · 22-01-2017, 18:11

Oops, sorry, meant to say...

... Welcome !!!

3.0 litre all the way, later engines have no problems.

don simon · 22-01-2017, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Leadchucker

Don how does the front end of the single bed support itself. How do I know if truck has botch pump

The bed is supported by boxes that sit in the rear footwell, sliding in and out isn't a problem at the end of the day or in the morning and there's nothing in the boxes that's needed when sleeping.
I'm looking at an alternative design at the moment if I can find some suitable bouble hinges, it'll be more robust and up yo double width.

Bosch fuel pump comes with a bosch MAF sensor.

zippy656 · 22-01-2017, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Monaro Pete

How do & welcome

The only advice I will give you is........... Steer clear of the "joke" section of this forum. It's gone down hill lately

I'm doing my best!!!

But welcome! As said cooking oil 2.7.

johnb5177 · 22-01-2017, 18:29

Jokes aside, welcome to a great place, so much help.....so many bad jokes....what more could you want.....apart from a 3.0 ltr LWB autobox.......

solarman216 · 22-01-2017, 18:38

Yes welcome to the mad house, Zexel pump comes with a Hitachie MAF, Rick

22-01-2017, 14:21	#1
Leadchucker Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sunderland Northeast Vehicle: Jeep like Terrano truck Posts: 29	Newbie Well hello gang I've just subscribed without even owning a nissan! But I'm in the market for a jeep and have been looking towards a terrano as I only want to spend upto £2500. I will use my jeep for camping, fishing transporting my family around whilst towing our folding caravan dog walking, tip runs, a bit of spare time plastering etc. Unfortunately I have to work (boo hiss) and travel 336 miles every fortnight (car share) on motorway. I don't break speed limits just keep up with traffic, I used to do the work travel in a nissan interstar which was a superb van. The old nissan would get about 36-38 mpg but was slightly to big for every day life plus couldn't take me off road to my favourite fishing marks. I now drive a fiat sedici with a little part 4x4 system, but this car is proving to physically small but returns 46mpg. What model terrano do you experienced terrano and 4x4 enthusiasts think would suit me, I like reliability...... Is the 3.0 terrano a gamble with the well publicised piston over heating prob....... Is the 2.7 tdi frugal enough to get at least 32 mpg on a motorway run. Is a patrol 2.8 a consideration. I could possibly be able to get used veg oil from work?? Questions questions lol

22-01-2017, 18:38	#15
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Yes welcome to the mad house, Zexel pump comes with a Hitachie MAF, 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.

22-01-2017, 14:35	#2
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Welcome, and Nissan is indeed a good choice. If you're looking at veg oil then the 2.7 is the ony option and then ony with the Bosch fuel pump. The 3.0 is a bit quicker, a bit more refined a lump and a bit less thirsty, I believe.

22-01-2017, 14:43	#3
Leadchucker Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sunderland Northeast Vehicle: Jeep like Terrano truck Posts: 29	Yeah I'm leaning towards a 3.0 l there is one for sale close to me but the lad is running it with the front prop missing?? Maybe hiding a front diff prob??? Or could it of been removed to disengage hubs?? Yeah I loved my nissan interstar and the wife's old micra was brilliant.

22-01-2017, 16:46	#4
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	How do & welcome The only advice I will give you is........... Steer clear of the "joke" section of this forum. It's gone down hill lately

22-01-2017, 17:09	#6
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Pork wa?

22-01-2017, 17:13	#7
Leadchucker Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sunderland Northeast Vehicle: Jeep like Terrano truck Posts: 29	Yes I like that car camp system not sure its the best in the world but it's what I'm kind of after cheers

22-01-2017, 17:50	#8
Leadchucker Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sunderland Northeast Vehicle: Jeep like Terrano truck Posts: 29	Don how does the front end of the single bed support itself. How do I know if truck has botch pump

22-01-2017, 18:11	#11
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Oops, sorry, meant to say... ... Welcome !!! 3.0 litre all the way, later engines have no problems.

22-01-2017, 18:29	#14
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Jokes aside, welcome to a great place, so much help.....so many bad jokes....what more could you want.....apart from a 3.0 ltr LWB autobox.......