[ChoosetoCruze]

Originally Posted by starke

is there a way we can repair them? Or should i entirely stay out of this car?

Are you usually attracted to red flags? Do you like playing with fire? Is your risk taking appetite abnormally high? Should I go on?

[starke]

Originally Posted by ChoosetoCruze

Are you usually attracted to red flags? Do you like playing with fire? Is your risk taking appetite abnormally high? Should I go on?

The risk is bearable when we get a well-sorted CSUV at a mouth-watering price.



Update: Today I got close contact with the Nissan svc here in my city and the service technician confirmed that they now repair the injectors instead of replacing the same. The cost will be a maximum of 3000 for doing the same

Except for this Injector issue, Terrano is a wonderful machine with proven reliability.

The SVC also agreed on checking the car in its current condition and comment on any other issues before I purchase the same.

[Omkar]

Originally Posted by starke

The risk is bearable when we get a well-sorted CSUV at a mouth-watering price.

Update: Today I got close contact with the Nissan svc here in my city and the service technician confirmed that they now repair the injectors instead of replacing the same. The cost will be a maximum of 3000 for doing the same

Except for this Injector issue, Terrano is a wonderful machine with proven reliability.

The SVC also agreed on checking the car in its current condition and comment on any other issues before I purchase the same.

Best of luck with the buying process . Hope everything goes well. Do make sure you check out the Team-BHP pre-delivery checklist - Click here

Coming to the concerns regarding the injectors, yes, they can be repaired. But also consider the fact that there's always a possibility that it may be beyond repair. A brand-new OEM injector would cost you a lot - Boodmo link.

Even if you have a close contact who says that he'd repair over replace, wouldn't hurt to find a backup mechanic in your area who's known for repairing the injectors.

[JithinR]

Originally Posted by starke

Update: Today I got close contact with the Nissan svc here in my city and the service technician confirmed that they now repair the injectors instead of replacing the same. The cost will be a maximum of 3000 for doing the same

Not trying to dissuade you (my knowledge on cars is too limited to even attempt that).

But I guess what you are trying to say is that Nissan now services the injectors instead of insisting on a replacement. But isn't that something that most owners out of warranty and others who were fed up of Nissan service already do? Give it to a local shop who knows how to service continental injectors.

Isn't the issue that these injectors seem to be much more suspectible to damage (than others like Bosch) the primary concern?

[padmrajravi]

Originally Posted by starke

The risk is bearable when we get a well-sorted CSUV at a mouth-watering price.



Update: Today I got close contact with the Nissan svc here in my city and the service technician confirmed that they now repair the injectors instead of replacing the same. The cost will be a maximum of 3000 for doing the same

Except for this Injector issue, Terrano is a wonderful machine with proven reliability.

You are only considering the repairing cost here. You are not factoring in the cost of getting stranded on road. That cost is far higher than even the replacement cost of injectors. It just takes one event of getting stranded on the road because of injector problems to dent your confidence in the car and make you regret spending money.

[Nalin1]

Originally Posted by starke

Hi,

I'm on the lookout for a used Terrano and a mint condition 110PS came up recently. Did a TD recently and found no power loss while driving and no injector noise. The car has ran 70k kms and the owner seems to be very genuine and agreed to check the car where ever I need it.

Going through these threads, I'm a little afraid to go for this, but the car and the deal is so tempting.

My question is, even if it is an injector issue, is there a way we can repair them? Or should i entirely stay out of this car?

You have mentioned in your post that the car is in mint condition and you encountered no issues. Check the history as well thoroughly and get a complete inspection done.

Other than that what risk are you talking about? Everything is a risk!.
Buying any car is a risk.
Buying any bike is a risk.
Any move you make has a risk!.

Sorry, now let's get back to the topic. These are the rarest of rare cases man!. The kind of chance failures that every single car comes with. I too purchased a used Terrano 110 BHP. It was owned by a company firstly for about year and a half and an individual for about a year. Since the odo reading was only 23,700 and the price quoted was attractive, I went for it. After 4 years and another 31,000 (would have crossed 40,000 in normal times) kms later, there have been only two visits to the service center for non scheduled maintenance. The front windshield wash was not working due to air blockage and it was fixed in two minutes free of cost. It happens if it is not used regularly.

Last week, the AC evaporator coil gave away and AC gas leakage was detected. I got it fixed with an independent AC mechanic.

Loss of power? The power is increasing with every passing day!. I only ensure I fill fuel from Reliance, Essar, Shell or COCO bunks. Well, I will do that anyway with/without any injector related apprehensions.

FYI, some service advisors suggest injector cleaning during regular service. It costs around Rs 1,700 and included in the labour charges.

Some service advisors give it a miss and say it is unnecessary unless there are any particular issues detected.

[starke]

Originally Posted by Omkar

Best of luck with the buying process . Hope everything goes well. Do make sure you check out the Team-BHP pre-delivery checklist - Click here

Thanks, I got a few more options on the 85ps engine which is hassle-free and peace of mind than the 110ps. I Will update here once it is done.

Originally Posted by padmrajravi

You are only considering the repairing cost here. You are not factoring in the cost of getting stranded on road. That cost is far higher than even the replacement cost of injectors. It just takes one event of getting stranded on the road because of injector problems to dent your confidence in the car and make you regret spending money.

Completely agree on this, That's why now I decided to stay out of the 110PS

Originally Posted by Nalin1

You have mentioned in your post that the car is in mint condition and you encountered no issues. Check the history as well thoroughly and get a complete inspection done.

Other than that what risk are you talking about? Everything is a risk!.
Buying any car is a risk.
Buying any bike is a risk.
Any move you make has a risk!.

Sorry, now let's get back to the topic. These are the rarest of rare cases man!. The kind of chance failures that every single car comes with. I too purchased a used Terrano 110 BHP. It was owned by a company firstly for about year and a half and an individual for about a year. Since the odo reading was only 23,700 and the price quoted was attractive, I went for it. After 4 years and another 31,000 (would have crossed 40,000 in normal times) kms later, there have been only two visits to the service center for non scheduled maintenance. The front windshield wash was not working due to air blockage and it was fixed in two minutes free of cost. It happens if it is not used regularly.

Last week, the AC evaporator coil gave away and AC gas leakage was detected. I got it fixed with an independent AC mechanic.

Loss of power? The power is increasing with every passing day!. I only ensure I fill fuel from Reliance, Essar, Shell or COCO bunks. Well, I will do that anyway with/without any injector related apprehensions.

FYI, some service advisors suggest injector cleaning during regular service. It costs around Rs 1,700 and included in the labour charges.

Some service advisors give it a miss and say it is unnecessary unless there are any particular issues detected.

Well, apart from the nissan svc, you are the next person who is tempting me again to go for that beauty Why mean, the car is in very immaculate condition, like not even a single dent/scratch, no replacements on external shell and interior is like untouched, all new tires and full service done at nissan svc itself with complete history. But like what padmrajravi said, I can't risk getting stranded in the middle of the road with my family. Confused little bit again after reading yours

[Nalin1]

Sorry to have confused you more.

All the best to you whichever way you decide to go.

My observation is that for spirited drivers, it is chalk and cheese between the 85 and 110 versions. The 110 is a rakshas on open roads!.

As for getting stranded, yeah I regularly get stranded at my destination .

[starke]

Hello everyone,

Thanks a lot for your suggestions and at last I bought a 85PS Terrano in mint like condition.

The car was used by a rich guy as his spare car , So the interior and exterior were in pretty neat condition. All services are done in nissan svc and the bonus goodies were 4 new recently changed tyres.

I plan to keep the vehicle for at least 5 years from now on and hope the car also agrees to this

In between, is there any separate thread for Terrano ownership? I got some pretty good amount of doubts about some features and upgrades to be done the car.

Thanks

[thefastelephant]

Originally Posted by Rahul Rao

@shekharwig
We are discussing the 110BHP diesel here, and diesels do not have spark plugs.
Any way I got my problem resolved. Nissan does not supply child parts, and want's entire sub assemblies replaced.
The fact is that many parts are used by other car's and trucks and can be procured in the market and used, I could get my injectors and fuel pump serviced, using such parts. Injector solenoid's and coils are continental, and used in Bharat Benz trucks, and available for service.

How did you resolve your problem?

[Rahul Rao]

Originally Posted by thefastelephant

How did you resolve your problem?

Sorry for the very late reply, I got logged out and had forgotten my password.

Fuel pump and injectors are made by continental Germany. Once you dismantle the pump the parts inside also have part nos. You have to check other vehicles that use continental fuel pumps, and see weather any part is shared. Many things from Bharat Benz 1014, and Leyland Dost.
After that rural Europe and some countries in east Europe still has people who repair, find a source there.

Rahul