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