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Hi all.

I hope that you don't mind that I write in English...

I have just acquired a 1994 Fairway LT1 London cab as a pert exchange for my Audi I transported it from Marseille to Pezenas. I knew that the engine would not start when I got the vehicle and was told that it was probably the fuel pump that needed to be replaced, but now after a closer inspection, I have found that the engine has ceased and requires a replacement. We cannot get the crank to turn, and believe that the pistons have been subject to excessive over-heating.

Does anybody here have an engine for sale? Or, can a Nissan Terrano engine with a turbo fit this taxi?

I look forward to a reply as I just can't wait to get this taxi running.

Thank you in advance.

Kent for Pezenas online.

Welcome and good luck for the engine.

Philippe

Salut et Bienvenue sur le forum

quelqu'un a un moteur de fairway a vendre (il te faut un automatique ou manuel ? )

@+ raph

Hi Pezenas,
Welcome on Board.
Is you engine fitted with an automatic or manual gearbox ?
Qui aurait un moteur de Fairway en rab ?

Hi Kent,







Yes, it will fit, but if your car is registrered in France, the turbo isn't road legal. If it's registered in UK, all is ok



You will find several terrano engines on "Le bon coin" (the french "Gumtree")



This one



http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/396742632.htm?ca=7_s



or this one



http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/273433738.htm?ca=7_s

L'adaptation d'un moteur de Terrano sur un cab suppose quand m?me quelques am?nagements... Surtout si le cab est automatique !!

Oui, mais je suppose que ce sont les acc?ssoires qui sont sp?cifiques, non, le bloc lui m?me doit ?tre le m?me ?

Well, thank you for the replies which I have found helpful. To answer question, my cab is an automatic. With this in mind, will I need to only find an automatic Terrano? Or which modifications will need to be done to get it to fit?

I think that this one is without start motor, or turbo: http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/273433738.htm?ca=7_s , or have I misunderstood?

My cab is UK registered with no intent to re-register it in France - I can imagine that re-registration could be more difficult than replacing the engine - Or maybe not? It's just going to be a hobby car, but would like it to run.

Thanks again for the quick replies.

Kent.

The one you mention is sold without Turbo, alternator and starter motor.
I think it will be more easy to fit if the engine has already be fited with an automatic gearbox but you could probably fit anyway with some modifications and in keeping some parts from your engine

Hi Pezenas. As my friends already told you yes th terrano engine ill fit but you'll hve to get the complete engin turbo elctrics 'n all peripherics. Then it'll be needed to take off all clutch systeme, and fit on the visco and a ll automatique's gear neaded. Heavy and hard work, needing a lot of tool,practice in mecanics.
A we say down here bonne chance.! Byeeeeeeee!

Hi again and thanks for the answers. Sounds too complicated:

I think I'll try to turn the crank tomorrow by forcing it with leverage. As the engine has not moved for over a year with a faulty water pump and serious over-heating just beforehand, the chances could be that there has leaked water into the cylinder chambers, and rusted or warped or both. If this fails, I guess I could just order a replacement engine from the UK. Been quoted 500 GBP + transport for a complete engine including all the parts fitted.

I'll keep you guys updated on progress, and just end by saying thanks a lot for your advice

Kent.

Take off the prheat plugs and spray some any anti rust stuff in cylinder, before trying to turn or liftnshake this poor engine. It, should help turning, that old chap. Rebyee.

Hi Pezenas, welcome aboard!
You know what I'd do - I'd fly straight to UK and buy a replacement cab - they're cheaper than any engine you can lay your hands on in France - range of ?500 to ?1500 for a good Fairway - and no mechanics!

Hi Pezenas,
Le prix d'un moteur Nissan 2.7 l. reconditionn? est de 2 700 ?. chez London Taxis Export. En ce moment ? Londres on trouve de tr?s bons Fairway pour 1500 ? ...

Update... Will remove the head to get to the cylinder block so I can take a proper look at the damage. Stripped out quite a bit already (need new water pump already), so I may as well carry on a bit deeper. Hoping that it's just a rusty block (water + time = rust). If it reveals itself to be too serious, there are a few options available (through members of this forum I am happy to say), whereby a spare cab could be made available as a donor car.

So far thanks to you all for your help.

I'll keep you up to speed on how things pan out.

One question... How does one activate email notifications for new private messages or replies to answered threads?

Thanks again.

Kent for Pezenas online - Hoping to have a taxi running for this summer. What a great way to promote a town in the South of France