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whats reliable then guys
Boggert:
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--- Quote from: Boggert on April 30, 2008, 09:44:49 ---I have a Terrano II, as a rule its as reliable and starts on the dot.
However did have to have a new turbo fitted but the guy fitting it said he was amazed he had never had a Terrano in with a problem like it, normally it just landrovers.
The Terrano II 2.7 TDi is the same engine as a London taxi (black cab) and is good for 250K as long as you look after it, there is lots of access in the engine bay so home maintenance is fairly easy.
http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/R20/fwd.pdf
is the ford maverik the same , see they do a 2.7 intercooled on they do look narrow . do they handle o.k, (comparing with a disco not a car ;)).. i do miss me sierra . was so reliable and solid just not big enough or up to the job ..alan....
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Yep the Maverick is the same car with same engine, You can buy my Y reg T2 60K, set of AT's, full leather, electric everything, aircon etc etc... You can have it for £5K
Handles very well, its like any 4x4 don't drive it like a Ferrari
The Fat Controller:
in my signature you see duck and diesel
diesel is used off road and runs a nissan 6 cylinder turbo diesel unit mated to its 5 speed manual gearbox.goes were ever i point it and the only damage over the last year was a steering arm that looked like a horse shoe.
dave is the disco and is powered by a 2.5 td 4 cylinder land rover engine mated to an auto box.dave is my every day motor so uses tarmac and green lanes every day even if i have to leave early to get to work on time.dave after over a year of brian abuse now needs new front swivels which are siting in my tool box waiting for me to do it.
duck is powered by your friendly v8 3500cc and an auto box.he used to be the daily drive and even thou he carries 150 litres of lpg underneath when fully loaded he did everything that dave now does.the only things he's ever had is the heads skimmed,valve seats recut and all refitted as after over two years of constant brian abuse the water loss was causing number one cylinder to run very hot.
all i can say is motors need to be used otherwise they sulk,if they sulk they play up and need repairs.
tango is the one that proves this statement as he only goes out when i can find another driver and trailer so if i don't disconnect the battery he drains it to the point of no return and has to have a new one.now he wants a power steering pump because he's sulking over being left all alone with the tacr2 who likes sitting there looking important.
if you count up i have now mentioned 5 motors.the sixth motor is a shy series 2a who sits at the back of the shed and goes across the fields now and again when he's borrowed by the shot gun brigade
bilge rat:
--- Quote from: Boggert on May 02, 2008, 09:46:34 ---
--- Quote from: bilge rat on April 30, 2008, 21:03:29 ---
--- Quote from: Boggert on April 30, 2008, 09:44:49 ---I have a Terrano II, as a rule its as reliable and starts on the dot.
However did have to have a new turbo fitted but the guy fitting it said he was amazed he had never had a Terrano in with a problem like it, normally it just landrovers.
The Terrano II 2.7 TDi is the same engine as a London taxi (black cab) and is good for 250K as long as you look after it, there is lots of access in the engine bay so home maintenance is fairly easy.
http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/R20/fwd.pdf
is the ford maverik the same , see they do a 2.7 intercooled on they do look narrow . do they handle o.k, (comparing with a disco not a car ;)).. i do miss me sierra . was so reliable and solid just not big enough or up to the job ..alan....
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Yep the Maverick is the same car with same engine, You can buy my Y reg T2 60K, set of AT's, full leather, electric everything, aircon etc etc... You can have it for £5K
Handles very well, its like any 4x4 don't drive it like a Ferrari
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thanks but 5k idont have anything near . was toying with about 2.5 to 3 max depending on or iff i get rid of red... is the teranno shorter and higher than a disco . can get red in me garage. parking is ltd so iff one would fit would be a bonus ..cheers . alan.....
Boggert:
I can get mine in the garage no problems, to be fair for £2.5K to 3K will get you a good solid car.
marjan:
--- Quote from: Tommo on May 01, 2008, 22:58:29 ---tell that to the local farmers. one of em is nearly 70 and he wont drive anything other than a 90. if its too uncomfortable then you are misusing it!
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I don't call just driving 45 miles on normal roads "Misusing it"
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