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[Loz]

Hi all,
I'm currently saving for a used Terrano van to use as a tow vehicle for my other car, as a daily hack & for a little green lane fun from time to time. So while I'm saving I though I'd take the opportunity to do a little more research on the car such as it's weak points, how many miles the diesel engines are good for etc.
I'm a little confused why I can't read the post threads in the technical section but I'm sure I'll figure it out.
I look forward to getting to know everyone & I'll try not to ask too many stupid questions! :lol

Cheers,

Loz.

 

[Loz]

Ok I understand now, I need to join fully to see the Tech section.

 

[extreme-4x4]

very good strong problem free engines

no cam belts or chains as they are gear driven. same engine as the London taxi so good for hundreds of thousands of miles.

rust not a big issue either apart from rear seat belt mounts

oh and a fantastic owners club for all the little niggles you might get. but generally just niggles with these trucks

 

[Loz]

Thanks , I never knew the London Taxis shared the same engine, see it was worth joining already! :thumbs Thankfully the seat belt mounts shouldn't be a problem either as I want the commercial version.

 

[zippy656]

well Loz, you found the right place here, loads of help and fun.

youll enjoy the chat here too im sure.

 

[lacroupade]

Hi all,
I'm currently saving for a used Terrano van to use as a tow vehicle for my other car, as a daily hack & for a little green lane fun from time to time. So while I'm saving I though I'd take the opportunity to do a little more research on the car such as it's weak points, how many miles the diesel engines are good for etc.
I'm a little confused why I can't read the post threads in the technical section but I'm sure I'll figure it out.
I look forward to getting to know everyone & I'll try not to ask too many stupid questions! :lol

Cheers,

Loz.

Work out what engine you want as well. The earlier TD has no intercooler and about 100bhp, the TDi has an intercooler (and bonnet air intake, thats the easiest way to tell without lifting bonnet!) and about 125bhp. Both are 2.7; there is also a 3.0 that was used in the Patrol, previously a bit troublesome I believe but sorted by the time the Terrano used it....it has about 158bhp.

The 2.7 averages 25 mpg in mixed use, while the 3.0 does 30-32mpg.

:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs

 

[Adz]

Welcome to the mad but helpfull house of resident jokers :doh :augie :sly

I've only owned mine for 2 months & havent looked back :clap :thumbs

 

[Loz]

Thanks for the welcome & the great advice already provided. I can see myself upgrading to full membership in the very near future! :thumbs

 

[zippy656]

Welcome to the mad but helpfull house of resident jokers :doh :augie :sly

I've only owned mine for 2 months & havent looked back :clap :thumbs

i hope your not counting ME in that?!?!?

 

[Adz]

i hope your not counting ME in that?!?!?

:nenau

:augie

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Loz]

That's better now, all paid up! I can see everyfink! :lol

 

[zippy656]

So do you like what you see then???

 

[Loz]

Yes thanks! :thumbs

 

[zippy656]

thats good then...

 

[davemud]

HI ya Loz welcome to the club m8 :clap

should find all what you need here just ask :thumb2

Davemud