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I've heard the VG30 were pretty bulletproof, as are the KA, but nothing wrong with the TD27 for sure. There is someone across the ditch who has put an RB25 under the bonnet, which were used in the Patrols for a while as well as a range of other cars.

Swapping dash display, yes. Duffs are slightly different but I'm not going to worry about them. VG30 was original plan but came across the diesel at local wreckers first. It's all driven by the need to replace the gearbox. It was cheaper to buy the Terrano than have the box redone. Go figure.

I can tell yo uone thing already - getting the loom out of the Terrano was an absolute PITA

Aren't they both QD32s?

I believe basically the same Currently have a Terrano in the shed, with td27t and auto out and ready to go in the Nav myself. School holidays in 2 weeks, I'm keen to get it done.

Try this thread http://www.navara.asia/showthread.php?t=10074&highlight=td27t&page=2

TD27 or TD27T? You can use your gearbox, but need a different bellhousing. Good luck with that. Do you have the auto box? Nothing wrong with an auto. Fuel, Z uses an electric in-tank lift pump, TD pulls straight through a hose, will need to modify, or perhaps you coudl use a surge tank...

I can always take pics of a TD27T if that helps. Option above would be better, but yell out if stuck

I went through this swap maybe 4 years ago now? Somewhere I've written up the little bits and pieces to be wary of. Not much, but use your Z24 temp sensor - it matches the temp gauge in the dash. The KA24E sensor is a different resistance range.

KA - veeerrrryyyy easy swap TD - much more complex

There are a few different starters you can get for the Z24, with a different number of teeth. Not sure if they all work or if you need to get the same one or not. What sort of noise? Can you describe it? I mean, they're noisy devices anyway. Obvious solution is to disconnect the power, but...

Ha! Don't you hate that? The number of times I've spent hours trying to work out some problem, and finally fixed it within minutes of posting a question. :) Anyway, welcome along drift-it, glad to have you aboard here.

Is it worth trying the spark leads? They are a replacement item at certain service intervals. Another option for an engine swap is a head swap. The KA24E head can apparently fit onto the Z block, with some minor adjustment, and you'll end up with a slightly higher compression plus fuel...

The American models had an electronically controlled solenoid. A little 'ecu' sat under the driver's seat or passenger seat. Not sure which. We never got it as far as I can tell. Glad to hear the vac advance is working. That's good. Mine's an 86 as well. Love driving it. If its still...

Well, like I said, it is possible that the idle mixture screw is very well hidden. What yr is it? You do seem to have a few vacuum hoses loose or not connected. Is this just because you've been fiddling? Is there a vacuum hose running to the distributor? That too could make the engine run...

As far as I know, there is no EGR on the Z24. With a weber, get a falcon air cleaner housing and there should be an attachment there for PCV hose Tappet's reminded me of something too. Under the points, in the dizzy, are some weights that help with advancing the spark at high rev. They can...

BTW, there are two images of carbys on that page. The first one is the older style carby where there is an actual adjustable fuel mixture. The second one is the alter model where the fuel mixture is factory set and behind a plug. If you have the second one, then hopefully the previous owner...

Google is your friend http://community.ratsun.net/topic/16746-idle-problem/

Tyres on the front are good, the read tyres are almost bald. I've got a couple of wheels and tyres from an old Terrano lying around that should fit. Thing is, the Nav wheels are 16" and the Terry wheels are 15" rims. Tyres are the same diameter overall. Can I legally put different wheels on...

The water pump sits on the front of the engine, with the fan attached to it. No need to remove or go anywhere near the timing chain to change the pump.