Nissan

[as88 146]

Patrol and terrano, does anyone know much on these? Would they be a good buy or should i consider other options

[scottish lurcher 185]

Terrano 2.7 engine bullet proof no timing belt or chains. runs for ever but can be prone to rust avoid at all cost 3ltr version .Nissan patrol I have never owned one .

[toby63 1,236]

i had the 2.7td about 10 yrs ago. had it for about 7yrs never let me down

[smithie 2,424]

Both good motors but both rust like mad.

If you go for the patrol look behind the plastics on wheel arches. If you can't see put your fingers behind and have a feel. But go slow as I expect it to be sharp if it's got any age to the bus.

 

Have a look at chassis on y61 behind rear wheels. Mine was good but I was told they can rot there.

 

Think the 2.7 diesel terrano is the engine that used to be used in the London black cabs

[neil82 1,006]

the TD27 is one of the better engines to come out of japan, may be a bit down on power but well capable of clocking up mega miles, only real fault we used to see on them was failed oil pressure switches (the terrano gearbox on the other hand is another story, especially when used for towing)

[as88 146]

Thank for the info lads