2003 plate terrano Lwb with twisted chasis

samki12 · 04-11-2015, 14:46

I no of a 2003 terrano Len with very low mileage and top spec model that I would be able to buy cheap however it's cheap as the chassis is twisted I no it's a lot of work to replace the chassis but I am reasonably competent and have access to a garage with ramps and tools but is it financially viable to do or will it just turn in to a money pit if any one has any advice or has experience of changing a chassis would be great to hear your opinions

Thanks in advance sorry if it's posted in the wrong place

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Banshee · 04-11-2015, 16:34

If the chassis is twisted you can bet you're life that there will be other stuff wrong with it too, then don't forget it will have to go of to VOSA to have another ticket stuck on it and be approved as road legal!!!

rustic · 04-11-2015, 17:12

I guess it depends if it's a torsional twist, in which case, so the body is twisted.
If the chassis has been impacted such that it is no longer rectangular, again so is body.
So I guess first of all, depends if it's only a few mm,

or several cms.

I wouldn't want my family to be driving the finished product, or a passenger in a repaired vehicle like this.

Edit:- Sorry, excuse my manners, welcome to the forum, as this is your first post.

jims-terrano · 04-11-2015, 18:10

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry but only buy it for spares to fit to another vehicle.

If the chassis is twisted then the body must be shot too. There will be some nice bits to remove may be but be careful what to use again.

samki12 · 04-11-2015, 18:42

Ok thanks for the info the twist in the chassis was caused due to some bad welding that was done at a back street garage door if am honest I wasn't expecting it to be much use other than for parts

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Banshee · 05-11-2015, 10:21

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Originally Posted by samki12

Ok thanks for the info the twist in the chassis was caused due to some bad welding that was done at a back street garage door if am honest I wasn't expecting it to be much use other than for parts

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Get some pictures up of the car and the damage

makeitfit · 05-11-2015, 10:29

How cheap is it ? What's the consequence of this bad welding / twist thing ?
It may be easier to correct the disney welding

I bent my chassis years ago after an over exuberant manouver

In my case I just re-aligned stuff and put up with a kinky chassis

samki12 · 05-11-2015, 14:50

It belongs to a close family member they have owned it since it was 3 years old and has been well looked after until the welding happened it has been sat unused for the last 2 years after finding out about the welding issue but has been started and moved regularly to stop things seizing up will get some pictures as soon as I can and try and find out some more details

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samki12 · 06-11-2015, 19:18

Got a few more details on the teranno it failed the MOT due to allignment issues had a replacement torsion bar that didn't help so was then advised that there was a twist in the chassis caused by some previous welding and that is how it was left I no the garage who inspected it and they don't have a very good reputation am going to pop over and have a look at it tomorrow and get some pictures

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Banshee · 06-11-2015, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by samki12

Got a few more details on the teranno it failed the MOT due to allignment issues had a replacement torsion bar that didn't help so was then advised that there was a twist in the chassis caused by some previous welding and that is how it was left I no the garage who inspected it and they don't have a very good reputation am going to pop over and have a look at it tomorrow and get some pictures

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Sounds like a sensible option to me matey

You may be onto a winner here buddy, but just as equally this could be an utter money pit

solarman216 · 06-11-2015, 22:10

find it hard to understand how "welding" will cause a twisted chassis unless the chassis was in a really bad way rot wise and it was welded on the twist, but think that highly unlikely, but you never know, Rick

samki12 · 06-11-2015, 23:44

Yes does seem very odd and has been in the family since it was only a few years old and has never been a problem with MOT and has never been in an accident in that neither has it been used off road it a mainly just been used for trips to the shop and getting to and from work seems very odd that would be anything to reason why it has twisted other than the welding although from what I remember last time I saw it (a year or so before it was reported as having a twist) it was very clean and tidy and rust free underneath as well I remember as I did a service on it

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Koops · 10-11-2015, 20:42

I would be glad if I only had to replace the chassis...

Banshee · 11-11-2015, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Koops

I would be glad if I only had to replace the chassis...

Very true, there are so many with rotten body's!!!!!

AlexD333 · 11-11-2015, 12:46

Unless a garage smashed it and repaired it on the quiet

heard of it happening before!

04-11-2015, 14:46	#1
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	2003 plate terrano Lwb with twisted chasis I no of a 2003 terrano Len with very low mileage and top spec model that I would be able to buy cheap however it's cheap as the chassis is twisted I no it's a lot of work to replace the chassis but I am reasonably competent and have access to a garage with ramps and tools but is it financially viable to do or will it just turn in to a money pit if any one has any advice or has experience of changing a chassis would be great to hear your opinions Thanks in advance sorry if it's posted in the wrong place Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

04-11-2015, 16:34	#2
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	If the chassis is twisted you can bet you're life that there will be other stuff wrong with it too, then don't forget it will have to go of to VOSA to have another ticket stuck on it and be approved as road legal!!! __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

04-11-2015, 17:12	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	I guess it depends if it's a torsional twist, in which case, so the body is twisted. If the chassis has been impacted such that it is no longer rectangular, again so is body. So I guess first of all, depends if it's only a few mm, or several cms. I wouldn't want my family to be driving the finished product, or a passenger in a repaired vehicle like this. Edit:- Sorry, excuse my manners, welcome to the forum, as this is your first post. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

06-11-2015, 22:10	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	find it hard to understand how "welding" will cause a twisted chassis unless the chassis was in a really bad way rot wise and it was welded on the twist, but think that highly unlikely, but you never know, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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04-11-2015, 18:10	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome to the forum. Sorry but only buy it for spares to fit to another vehicle. If the chassis is twisted then the body must be shot too. There will be some nice bits to remove may be but be careful what to use again.

04-11-2015, 18:42	#5
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Ok thanks for the info the twist in the chassis was caused due to some bad welding that was done at a back street garage door if am honest I wasn't expecting it to be much use other than for parts Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

05-11-2015, 10:29	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	How cheap is it ? What's the consequence of this bad welding / twist thing ? It may be easier to correct the disney welding I bent my chassis years ago after an over exuberant manouver In my case I just re-aligned stuff and put up with a kinky chassis

05-11-2015, 14:50	#8
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	It belongs to a close family member they have owned it since it was 3 years old and has been well looked after until the welding happened it has been sat unused for the last 2 years after finding out about the welding issue but has been started and moved regularly to stop things seizing up will get some pictures as soon as I can and try and find out some more details Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

06-11-2015, 19:18	#9
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Got a few more details on the teranno it failed the MOT due to allignment issues had a replacement torsion bar that didn't help so was then advised that there was a twist in the chassis caused by some previous welding and that is how it was left I no the garage who inspected it and they don't have a very good reputation am going to pop over and have a look at it tomorrow and get some pictures Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

06-11-2015, 23:44	#12
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Yes does seem very odd and has been in the family since it was only a few years old and has never been a problem with MOT and has never been in an accident in that neither has it been used off road it a mainly just been used for trips to the shop and getting to and from work seems very odd that would be anything to reason why it has twisted other than the welding although from what I remember last time I saw it (a year or so before it was reported as having a twist) it was very clean and tidy and rust free underneath as well I remember as I did a service on it Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

10-11-2015, 20:42	#13
Koops Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Netherlands, Wageningen Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7TDi Posts: 35	I would be glad if I only had to replace the chassis...

11-11-2015, 12:46	#15
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Unless a garage smashed it and repaired it on the quiet heard of it happening before!