Wtf is wrong with my GN250?

[unstuck]

Mate has a terrano, was a diesle auto and was a slow heap.So just before last xmas I put a 3ltr v6 and 5 speed manual in it for him, and now he is complaining about the price of fuel. Some people aye.

[Banditbandit]

The Nissan 2.7 Diesel used in the Terrano is one of the most reliable engines the company's ever made ... I'd take one over a 3litre petrol engine any day.

If you are not into speed then the Terrano is a good beast - I'm not heavily into off roading, but certainly into hunting and fishing - and used to own land in the high country where it snowed. The 4x4 was the only way to get home sometimes ... and they are very nice to crusie long distance in ..

So as a medium 4x4 I'd recommend them for anyone not into serious off-roading ... for fun on the road I have bikes - I don't get excited about anything with more than two wheels !!!

[ducatilover]

Yup, them TD27s are solid when you take care of 'em. Not particularly peppy, but all Jap diesels of that era were like that. They're also very well priced

[leathel]

Yup, them TD27s are solid when you take care of 'em. Not particularly peppy, but all Jap diesels of that era were like that. They're also very well priced

Sort of like a GN250 used as a learner bike

[ducatilover]

Sort of like a GN250 used as a learner bike

Yeah, but GNs are cooler

[Banditbandit]

Yeah, but GNs are cooler

True - but Terranos have heaters (for when it's too cool) and music systems ..

[Drew]

Yup, them TD27s are solid when you take care of 'em. Not particularly peppy, but all Jap diesels of that era were like that. They're also very well priced

The Isuzu 2.8 turbo diesel is peppy, cheaper to run, and as or more reliable.

Take motor from light truck, lighten flywheel, put in SUV. = WIN

[T.W.R]

The Nissan 2.7 Diesel used in the Terrano is one of the most reliable engines the company's ever made ... I'd take one over a 3litre petrol engine any day.


So as a medium 4x4 I'd recommend them for anyone not into serious off-roading ...

lol thats why the Nissan 3lt V6 was voted the engine the decade in the 90s, TD27s are damn good old beasts even to the point when they're almost dead they just keep on plugging away.

RM3 terrano will trounce a Hilux surf/4runner any day of the week

The Isuzu 2.8 turbo diesel is peppy, cheaper to run, and as or more reliable.

Take motor from light truck, lighten flywheel, put in SUV. = WIN

lol just don't go bush in a MU farking things float in puddles

Pulled plenty of them out of the Rakaia river bed and that isn't anywhere near serious 4x4 territory

[ducatilover]

True - but Terranos have heaters (for when it's too cool) and music systems ..

Also true. But I have testicles, so it doesn't matter

said the Volvo driving wanker

The Isuzu 2.8 turbo diesel is peppy, cheaper to run, and as or more reliable.

Take motor from light truck, lighten flywheel, put in SUV. = WIN

I forgot about them they go well for something of the era. And they have an ideal sized turbo for small/medium 4 cyl bikes.

[Banditbandit]

Also true. But I have testicles, so it doesn't matter

I'll bet your testicles (and associated articles) are much more use to you if you get out of a Terrano on a cold day than if you get off a bike ...

[leathel]

I'll bet your testicles (and associated articles) are much more use to you if you get out of a Terrano on a cold day than if you get off a bike ...

Don't you have warm gear? I am not cold even when it fog etc..... even my hands are toasty warm

I guess you are not heading to the Cold Kiwi then

[ducatilover]

I'll bet your testicles (and associated articles) are much more use to you if you get out of a Terrano on a cold day than if you get off a bike ...

I'm pretty sure most people I meet have massive gaping vaginas
"oh, cold day to be on a bike"

"yes, I'm riding it naked, not wearing my gear at all"


I've never had much of an issue with cold riding, I have decent gear.

[bosslady]

Here's my girl, hope the doctor can fix her!

[unstuck]

Here's my girl, hope the doctor can fix her!

Well if he cant, I would be looking for a new doctor.

[bosslady]

Got an update... Will never ask my flatty to help with valve clearances, apparently they were way too tight, one was borderline and the other one was 0? Said he couldn't get any of his thickness gauges in there. Argh... haha... As for the carb, apparently the needle (the one with the black tube and diaphragm attached attached to it? whatever the proper name for that is) was slightly bent. He also said the emulsion tube (jet?) had worn (from the needle rubbing against it over time) turning it oval and that that was pretty normal for a bike like mine having done 20-30k (it's done about 20k now). So, I need a new needle and the emulsion tube I guess? Apparently it has to come from Japan, I hope it won't be too expensive!