Getting Nervous

Paff · 22-04-2014, 19:29

Having read and seen pictures of the rot in front cross members/wings/sills, I am getting really nervous

I can't weld so would be stumped if that type of work is needed. Fingers crossed that the £500 Y plate Terrano goes through the MOT. It has been standing for the best part of a year. On the up side, I'm not paying for the MOT or the motor if it crashes and burns...

zippy656 · 22-04-2014, 19:34

Fingers crossed mate

jims-terrano · 22-04-2014, 19:45

It'll be fine, I would get acquainted with wax oil and under seal tho

AlexD333 · 22-04-2014, 20:26

Yeah I did a thorough wash underneath, let it dry in warm weather for about a week, then applied a good amount of hammerite and underseal to arches and sills and more, rear diff ect

Well worth it

Prevention is better than cure, oh, I did wire wool brush off any rust first though.

Sweety · 22-04-2014, 20:31

Fingers crossed for you all go's well

Yes Terrano's can suffer from rust but so can most cars & 4x4's out there

AlexD333 · 22-04-2014, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Fingers crossed for you all go's well

Yes Terrano's can suffer from rust but so can most cars & 4x4's out there

To be honest you should have bought an old disco

Ehehe

Sweety · 22-04-2014, 20:46

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

To be honest you should have bought an old disco

Ehehe

I've owned a Disco 2 yes their better than the earlier ones for rot but they still rust like mad

no more crappy LR's for me

Paff · 22-04-2014, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

It'll be fine, I would get acquainted with wax oil and under seal tho

Do you have to get all the rust off, or can you blast it over it?

Paff · 22-04-2014, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

To be honest you should have bought an old disco

Ehehe

AlexD333 · 22-04-2014, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paff

Well played sir, well played

Paff · 22-04-2014, 21:26

Anyone used 3M Car Body Schutz? I used to use it when I was in the motor trade. I've got a compressor so it's just a case of jacking up the Terrano. What rating jack and axle stands will I need, I assume my normal car stuff won't do?

zippy656 · 22-04-2014, 21:31

Jack it up?

Why, i get under without any thing..

But i do have 2 tonne trolly and axle stands if need.

Paff · 22-04-2014, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

Jack it up?

Why, i get under without any thing..

But i do have 2 tonne trolly and axle stands if need.

OK 2 tonne...

zippy656 · 22-04-2014, 21:35

Im sure i dont need to say

Never work on a car on just a jack..

Paff · 22-04-2014, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

Im sure i dont need to say

Never work on a car on just a jack..

Especially a heavy barstool

22-04-2014, 19:29	#1
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Getting Nervous Having read and seen pictures of the rot in front cross members/wings/sills, I am getting really nervous I can't weld so would be stumped if that type of work is needed. Fingers crossed that the £500 Y plate Terrano goes through the MOT. It has been standing for the best part of a year. On the up side, I'm not paying for the MOT or the motor if it crashes and burns...

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22-04-2014, 19:34	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Fingers crossed mate

22-04-2014, 19:45	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It'll be fine, I would get acquainted with wax oil and under seal tho

22-04-2014, 20:26	#4
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Yeah I did a thorough wash underneath, let it dry in warm weather for about a week, then applied a good amount of hammerite and underseal to arches and sills and more, rear diff ect Well worth it Prevention is better than cure, oh, I did wire wool brush off any rust first though.

22-04-2014, 20:31	#5
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Fingers crossed for you all go's well Yes Terrano's can suffer from rust but so can most cars & 4x4's out there

22-04-2014, 21:26	#11
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Anyone used 3M Car Body Schutz? I used to use it when I was in the motor trade. I've got a compressor so it's just a case of jacking up the Terrano. What rating jack and axle stands will I need, I assume my normal car stuff won't do?

22-04-2014, 21:31	#12
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Jack it up? Why, i get under without any thing.. But i do have 2 tonne trolly and axle stands if need.

22-04-2014, 21:35	#14
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Im sure i dont need to say Never work on a car on just a jack..