3l auto

panelbeater · 16-09-2024, 12:02

well i am sad to say that it might be time to say goodbye to my trusty 3l.auto.
this morning a chap went to park in the space in front of it and he slipped from break to throttle and crunch.auto.
big impact to bumper dented front of bonnet grill headlight indercater and bumper all out of alignment.
now its all surfice damage and fixerball but i am not fit enough to do anymore so its in the hands of my insurance co now.
its been 100 0/0 reliable with only fault out on the road was the alternator died so replaced on field when out with caravan,engin box breaks ok.

solarman216 · 16-09-2024, 19:56

What are you asking for it? Rick

panelbeater · 17-09-2024, 10:56

i am taking it to a good repairer i know today to get an idear of repair costs.i think the only parts will be front bumper and inner ion,all else is usable,but even that might be salvageable,
that will give me an idear about whether to buy it back as i am sure it will be written off as uneconomical to repair.
on driving the hand break pulls straight up so suspect the cable snapped when shunted as it was perfect befor it was hit.
as to value i cant say until research and ins value is known.
i got its mot in march and passed and only done 20mls since.

solarman216 · 17-09-2024, 12:30

OK wait to hear, Rick

ps, PMed my phone number

panelbeater · 18-09-2024, 19:01

did not get to repairers yet,dealt with ins repairer to send lots of photos.
thanks for number.

Flying Torquewrench · 21-09-2024, 15:59

Sorry to hear Panelbeater. Not a good time for the trusty Patrol.

16-09-2024, 12:02	#1
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	3l auto well i am sad to say that it might be time to say goodbye to my trusty 3l.auto. this morning a chap went to park in the space in front of it and he slipped from break to throttle and crunch.auto. big impact to bumper dented front of bonnet grill headlight indercater and bumper all out of alignment. now its all surfice damage and fixerball but i am not fit enough to do anymore so its in the hands of my insurance co now. its been 100 0/0 reliable with only fault out on the road was the alternator died so replaced on field when out with caravan,engin box breaks ok.

16-09-2024, 19:56	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	What are you asking for it? 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.

17-09-2024, 12:30	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	OK wait to hear, Rick ps, PMed my phone number __________________ 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.

17-09-2024, 10:56	#3
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	i am taking it to a good repairer i know today to get an idear of repair costs.i think the only parts will be front bumper and inner ion,all else is usable,but even that might be salvageable, that will give me an idear about whether to buy it back as i am sure it will be written off as uneconomical to repair. on driving the hand break pulls straight up so suspect the cable snapped when shunted as it was perfect befor it was hit. as to value i cant say until research and ins value is known. i got its mot in march and passed and only done 20mls since.

18-09-2024, 19:01	#5
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	did not get to repairers yet,dealt with ins repairer to send lots of photos. thanks for number.

21-09-2024, 15:59	#6
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	Sorry to hear Panelbeater. Not a good time for the trusty Patrol.