Almost a owner - 1994 Terrano 2 2.4SFI

lfteixeira · 14-03-2018, 11:10

Hello guys.

After other 4x4 (Vitara 1.9TD and Pajero LWB 2.8TD) now it's time for a Terrano.

The one i'm trying to buy is a 1994 Terrano 2 with a 2.4 petrol engine.
Here in Portugal, this model is rare, the 2.7TD is the king.

So i can't find informations about the car here.

Can you help?

Things like engine reliability? Diff Ratios? Does all the Terrano 2 came with LSD ? Etc...

Any info is welcome.

Thanks.

jims-terrano · 14-03-2018, 11:40

Welcome aboard, it’s mid morning here so give it a few hours for people to reply to you. I’m sure you’ll get some info as we have a few members with some advice for you.

lfteixeira · 14-03-2018, 15:29

Thanks.

This morning i did a test drive in the Terrano and i like'd.
It's from 1994 but it was well taken cared. Some plastics are old and white, but that is expected... 24 years old.

It has 169980Km (105620 miles) and its does match the mileage on the latests MOT.

I think i will buy it... what do you think?

And because we like pictures!!!

terranosaurusdoug · 14-03-2018, 15:39

Wow, that is very tidy

solarman216 · 14-03-2018, 17:00

I have had several 2.4i they have more low down torque than the 2.7 but soon looses it as the revs climb, great towing motors, diff ratio is 4.625 teeth 37/8 the 2.7 is 4.375 teeth 35/8, if it rattles on startup it could be the ends but more likely the timing chain, if they get really bad then the chain can rub through the waterway to the water pump with disastrous consequences, yes they all have LSD on the rear, as for reliability they are very good, anything else you want to know just ask, Rick

lfteixeira · 14-03-2018, 17:32

Well, i just bought it!
News in a couple of days.

I have to buy new tyres, what size can i fit without any lift (suspension or body) ?

lfteixeira · 14-03-2018, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

I have had several 2.4i they have more low down torque than the 2.7 but soon looses it as the revs climb, great towing motors, diff ratio is 4.625 teeth 37/8 the 2.7 is 4.375 teeth 35/8, if it rattles on startup it could be the ends but more likely the timing chain, if they get really bad then the chain can rub through the waterway to the water pump with disastrous consequences, yes they all have LSD on the rear, as for reliability they are very good, anything else you want to know just ask, Rick

Thanks for the feedback.
I didn't notice any strange noises from the engine, even in cold start.

The problems will appear next week!

Thomas61 · 14-03-2018, 17:35

Hello and welcome.

Very nice looking truck

terranosaurusdoug · 14-03-2018, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfteixeira

Thanks for the feedback.
I didn't notice any strange noises from the engine, even in cold start.

The problems will appear next week!

solarman216 · 14-03-2018, 20:52

Like all things cared for well they last longer, and yours looks well cared for, others on here can advise on tyres, not my area on normal road going, my off road motor has 750x16 dumper tyres, you can look up the diameter on tyre comparison sites, I think they are 31 but cannot remember, but they do hit the rear rear inner arches quite hard at times when one wheel is in a hole, Rick

jims-terrano · 14-03-2018, 21:48

That is a nice looking Terrano and yes it does look well cared for doesn’t it.

lfteixeira · 14-03-2018, 22:28

I will collect the Terrano tomorrow, so new batch of photos will be available.
To document the start of the project!

The forum doesn't have a search function?

solarman216 · 14-03-2018, 22:32

It does once you pay your tenner, as does it open up the downloads section, Rick

lfteixeira · 15-03-2018, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

It does once you pay your tenner, as does it open up the downloads section, Rick

Done.
Now i have a search button!!!

jims-terrano · 15-03-2018, 16:54

Also take a look at download section in quick links. Some great how to guides.

Let us know how your truck is when you’ve picked it up

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14-03-2018, 11:10	#1
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	New owner - 1994 Terrano 2 2.4SFI Hello guys. After other 4x4 (Vitara 1.9TD and Pajero LWB 2.8TD) now it's time for a Terrano. The one i'm trying to buy is a 1994 Terrano 2 with a 2.4 petrol engine. Here in Portugal, this model is rare, the 2.7TD is the king. So i can't find informations about the car here. Can you help? Things like engine reliability? Diff Ratios? Does all the Terrano 2 came with LSD ? Etc... Any info is welcome. Thanks.

14-03-2018, 17:00	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I have had several 2.4i they have more low down torque than the 2.7 but soon looses it as the revs climb, great towing motors, diff ratio is 4.625 teeth 37/8 the 2.7 is 4.375 teeth 35/8, if it rattles on startup it could be the ends but more likely the timing chain, if they get really bad then the chain can rub through the waterway to the water pump with disastrous consequences, yes they all have LSD on the rear, as for reliability they are very good, anything else you want to know just ask, 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.

14-03-2018, 20:52	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Like all things cared for well they last longer, and yours looks well cared for, others on here can advise on tyres, not my area on normal road going, my off road motor has 750x16 dumper tyres, you can look up the diameter on tyre comparison sites, I think they are 31 but cannot remember, but they do hit the rear rear inner arches quite hard at times when one wheel is in a hole, 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.

14-03-2018, 22:32	#13
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	It does once you pay your tenner, as does it open up the downloads section, 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.

14-03-2018, 11:40	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard, it’s mid morning here so give it a few hours for people to reply to you. I’m sure you’ll get some info as we have a few members with some advice for you.

14-03-2018, 15:29	#3
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Thanks. This morning i did a test drive in the Terrano and i like'd. It's from 1994 but it was well taken cared. Some plastics are old and white, but that is expected... 24 years old. It has 169980Km (105620 miles) and its does match the mileage on the latests MOT. I think i will buy it... what do you think? And because we like pictures!!!

14-03-2018, 15:39	#4
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Wow, that is very tidy

14-03-2018, 17:32	#6
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	Well, i just bought it! News in a couple of days. I have to buy new tyres, what size can i fit without any lift (suspension or body) ?

14-03-2018, 17:35	#8
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Hello and welcome. Very nice looking truck

14-03-2018, 21:48	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That is a nice looking Terrano and yes it does look well cared for doesn’t it.

14-03-2018, 22:28	#12
lfteixeira Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portugal Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB Posts: 228	I will collect the Terrano tomorrow, so new batch of photos will be available. To document the start of the project! The forum doesn't have a search function?

15-03-2018, 16:54	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Also take a look at download section in quick links. Some great how to guides. Let us know how your truck is when you’ve picked it up