Need to Sell the Terrano now

brettgilbert77 · 11-07-2014, 12:48

After a recent run of bad luck I now have taken a new job with company car. I've had to move in with the girlfriend to a pokey little flat whilst my house is sold, but just fallen through so costing me a fortune. I don't have space to keep the truck, company car, girlfriends car and tools here so will need to get rid.
It's far from new and needs a bit of tidying up, but could be a good project for someone wanting to have a new toy.

It's a 1998 S reg SWB Nissan Terrano Salomon model, Manual box. This comes with the 2.7TDi engine. It's taxed until September 2014 (Tax rate is £126.50 6 months or £230.00 for 12 months). The MoT expires June 2015, so almost a years motoring to be had.

There are some advisories on the MoT this time, they are:

Nearside front upper suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing ingress of dirt
Centre clamp of the exhaust has a minor leak of gases (might just need tightening as the exhaust seems pretty good)
Offiside outer rear sill suspension component mounting corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside inner wheel arch liner insecure. (I removed the rubber liners from both arches for access, so these probably just need screwing back in)

It's done 137000 miles and runs fine on straight veg.

Since I've had it I've replaced the starter motor as it died whilst camping in Cornwall. I still have the old one if you wanted to refurbish it as a spare.
I've fixed one of the indicators as the previous owner had broken the connectors.
I've recently changed the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, Air filter and cabin filter.
I've repaired the heater blower resistor so the fan now works.

The spec of the car is:
Full leather interior in pretty good condition
Electric mirrors and windows
Air-con (although the belt has been removed, I have a replacement belt though)
Towbar with electrics, not tested
Rear work lights, activated by a switch on the dash.
2 x BFG Goodrich all terrains on the front which were pretty much new when I bought it. There's a mud terrain on the rear offside and a nail's stuck in the original which is now hanging on the back awaiting replacement. I think both back tyres could do with changing, then use the mud terrain as the spare.

Most of the body work is good, but the nearside wing looks like it's made of paper maché and the rear bumper looks like it's been bodged back together and could do with finishing off properly or replacing. Some of the panels are held on with cable ties in places and could do with tidying up, but should be relatively easy.
Oh, I replaced the two front ARB drop links, but one looks like it's failed already so I think the shocks could do with replacing. I've not had anyway to get this up in the air to have a proper look and now don't have time/space/tools to work on it.
The reverse light doesn't seem to work. I don't think it's just the bulb, possibly just crud in the switch on the box. Could be cleaned up, or replaced for about £15
I paid £700 for it a few months back with short MoT. I've now paid out for the tax Mot and a few repairs, so I was hoping to get somewhere near my money back. It runs well now and starts first time. It did have some air in the IP, which was readily resolved by Jules cracking open the injector unions. Hasn't caused any issues since.
I've got a couple of spare stereo's so can include one with the truck.
I'm now based in Axbridge, so any viewing or collection would need to be done down this way.

brettgilbert77 · 11-07-2014, 12:50

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brettgilbert77 · 12-07-2014, 20:11

Shameless bump. Will pop an advert on Gumtree or eBay if no one wants it here.

terrano bob · 12-07-2014, 20:39

give alexd333 a ring

AlexD333 · 12-07-2014, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrano bob

give alexd333 a ring

Oyyy, it's got 2 too many bumpers for my liking

terrano bob · 12-07-2014, 21:45

brettgilbert77 · 13-07-2014, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Oyyy, it's got 2 too many bumpers for my liking

The back one looks like it'll fall off pretty easily and the front one's held on with cable ties. So problem solved.

briggie · 28-08-2014, 13:04

did you sign the logbook over , and same when you got it back ? ..... or you might find a few parking tickets etc in the post .

brettgilbert77 · 28-08-2014, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

did you sign the logbook over , and same when you got it back ? ..... or you might find a few parking tickets etc in the post .

Spoke to the DVLA and they're happy to accept a a letter with it should i sell it confirming dates he had it. Any tickets etc issued and I'll send a copy of the completed log book with his details on it.

I didn't actually send the V5 off as I didn't get round to it, so I have it with his details on.

brettgilbert77 · 03-09-2014, 23:01

Looks like I'll be keeping the terrano for a little while longer then.

I had a good look underneath and I know I'll need to replace the front ARB drop link and will get the track rod ends done. Also will get a replacement UJ for the rear prop shaft.

There appears to be a large crack/split on this piece, so might need to get this welded up or replaced. Perhaps this is what upset the other chaps mechanic.

Anyone know the best way to get this sorted? and anyone in/near bristol/axbridge that could do the work?

The other side looks fine

Will be heading off to collect new No1 injector with sensor, MAF and Crank Position Sensor tomorrow. Might take the reverse switch too as mine's never worked.

solarman216 · 03-09-2014, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettgilbert77

Looks like I'll be keeping the terrano for a little while longer then.

I had a good look underneath and I know I'll need to replace the front ARB drop link and will get the track rod ends done. Also will get a replacement UJ for the rear prop shaft.

There appears to be a large crack/split on this piece, so might need to get this welded up or replaced. Perhaps this is what upset the other chaps mechanic.

Anyone know the best way to get this sorted? and anyone in/near bristol/axbridge that could do the work?

The other side looks fine

Will be heading off to collect new No1 injector with sensor, MAF and Crank Position Sensor tomorrow. Might take the reverse switch too as mine's never worked.

nothing wrong with those two pics entirely normal, Rick

brettgilbert77 · 03-09-2014, 23:17

On the top picture it looks like there is a crack between where the single bolt passes through the lower arm and the two bolts to the right of it.
The nearside certainly doesn't have this large split.
Are you sure it's nothing to worry about? don't want the front wheel falling off or anything.

11-07-2014, 12:48	#1
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Need to Sell the Terrano now After a recent run of bad luck I now have taken a new job with company car. I've had to move in with the girlfriend to a pokey little flat whilst my house is sold, but just fallen through so costing me a fortune. I don't have space to keep the truck, company car, girlfriends car and tools here so will need to get rid. It's far from new and needs a bit of tidying up, but could be a good project for someone wanting to have a new toy. It's a 1998 S reg SWB Nissan Terrano Salomon model, Manual box. This comes with the 2.7TDi engine. It's taxed until September 2014 (Tax rate is £126.50 6 months or £230.00 for 12 months). The MoT expires June 2015, so almost a years motoring to be had. There are some advisories on the MoT this time, they are: Nearside front upper suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing ingress of dirt Centre clamp of the exhaust has a minor leak of gases (might just need tightening as the exhaust seems pretty good) Offiside outer rear sill suspension component mounting corroded but not considered excessive Nearside inner wheel arch liner insecure. (I removed the rubber liners from both arches for access, so these probably just need screwing back in) It's done 137000 miles and runs fine on straight veg. Since I've had it I've replaced the starter motor as it died whilst camping in Cornwall. I still have the old one if you wanted to refurbish it as a spare. I've fixed one of the indicators as the previous owner had broken the connectors. I've recently changed the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, Air filter and cabin filter. I've repaired the heater blower resistor so the fan now works. The spec of the car is: Full leather interior in pretty good condition Electric mirrors and windows Air-con (although the belt has been removed, I have a replacement belt though) Towbar with electrics, not tested Rear work lights, activated by a switch on the dash. 2 x BFG Goodrich all terrains on the front which were pretty much new when I bought it. There's a mud terrain on the rear offside and a nail's stuck in the original which is now hanging on the back awaiting replacement. I think both back tyres could do with changing, then use the mud terrain as the spare. Most of the body work is good, but the nearside wing looks like it's made of paper maché and the rear bumper looks like it's been bodged back together and could do with finishing off properly or replacing. Some of the panels are held on with cable ties in places and could do with tidying up, but should be relatively easy. Oh, I replaced the two front ARB drop links, but one looks like it's failed already so I think the shocks could do with replacing. I've not had anyway to get this up in the air to have a proper look and now don't have time/space/tools to work on it. The reverse light doesn't seem to work. I don't think it's just the bulb, possibly just crud in the switch on the box. Could be cleaned up, or replaced for about £15 I paid £700 for it a few months back with short MoT. I've now paid out for the tax Mot and a few repairs, so I was hoping to get somewhere near my money back. It runs well now and starts first time. It did have some air in the IP, which was readily resolved by Jules cracking open the injector unions. Hasn't caused any issues since. I've got a couple of spare stereo's so can include one with the truck. I'm now based in Axbridge, so any viewing or collection would need to be done down this way.

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11-07-2014, 12:50	#2
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0027.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0024.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0028.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0026.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0029.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0030.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0031.jpg.html http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Ne..._0025.jpg.html

12-07-2014, 20:11	#3
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Shameless bump. Will pop an advert on Gumtree or eBay if no one wants it here.

12-07-2014, 20:39	#4
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	give alexd333 a ring

12-07-2014, 21:45	#6
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015

28-08-2014, 13:04	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	did you sign the logbook over , and same when you got it back ? ..... or you might find a few parking tickets etc in the post .

03-09-2014, 23:01	#10
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Looks like I'll be keeping the terrano for a little while longer then. I had a good look underneath and I know I'll need to replace the front ARB drop link and will get the track rod ends done. Also will get a replacement UJ for the rear prop shaft. There appears to be a large crack/split on this piece, so might need to get this welded up or replaced. Perhaps this is what upset the other chaps mechanic. Anyone know the best way to get this sorted? and anyone in/near bristol/axbridge that could do the work? The other side looks fine Will be heading off to collect new No1 injector with sensor, MAF and Crank Position Sensor tomorrow. Might take the reverse switch too as mine's never worked.

03-09-2014, 23:17	#12
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	On the top picture it looks like there is a crack between where the single bolt passes through the lower arm and the two bolts to the right of it. The nearside certainly doesn't have this large split. Are you sure it's nothing to worry about? don't want the front wheel falling off or anything.