Keeping Terranos alive

anniesbloke · 08-10-2019, 16:12

Just undergoing major surgery on rusty sills, replacing inner and out skins both sides. Why did Nissan route the sunroof drain pipes inside the sills at production?

macabethiel · 08-10-2019, 16:34

TBH a lot car manufacturers have sunroof drains into the sills, some drains go into the rear quarter wing / quarter panel as well.

Most sill corrosion is from condensation rather than from the sun roof drain or simple water ingress.

Banshee · 08-10-2019, 17:13

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Originally Posted by anniesbloke

Just undergoing major surgery on rusty sills, replacing inner and out skins both sides. Why did Nissan route the sunroof drain pipes inside the sills at production?

Welcome aboard and what content you have graced us with for a first post!!!!!

Good to see you straight in tackling the nasty jobs right away

Have you had your SWB for a while? or have you just purchased it recently for the winter or some off road action?

jims-terrano · 08-10-2019, 18:19

Welcome aboard and as said great to see someone repairing the sills rather than just bining the car. It’s a common repair but once done it’ll be fine for many years.

anniesbloke · 08-10-2019, 18:29

Thanks for the welcome. I have had the Terrano 2 since 2011 and had loads of work done to keep it in really good shape. Gearbox, Clutch, sunroof, glow plugs, water pump, full exhaust etc. But the SWB models are rare now and it drives so well. Just want to keep it - anyway, it looks a bit like the new Defender 90 @£45K!!

solarman216 · 08-10-2019, 22:04

Yes mate warm welcome, and keep going with those repairs, Rick

Banshee · 09-10-2019, 09:03

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Originally Posted by anniesbloke

Thanks for the welcome. I have had the Terrano 2 since 2011 and had loads of work done to keep it in really good shape. Gearbox, Clutch, sunroof, glow plugs, water pump, full exhaust etc. But the SWB models are rare now and it drives so well. Just want to keep it - anyway, it looks a bit like the new Defender 90 @£45K!!

Will go way way further into the mire than one of those new fancy pants bits of rubbish!!!

I love my SWB too!! If you've had yours since 2011, why are you so late to the party

It doesn't matter, you're here now

anniesbloke · 09-10-2019, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Will go way way further into the mire than one of those new fancy pants bits of rubbish!!!

I love my SWB too!! If you've had yours since 2011, why are you so late to the party

It doesn't matter, you're here now

Yeah, my mistake I should have kept in touch! Next job is sorting out a new radio - understand this might not be straightforward as the NATS is wired through it?? Any ideas on this and how to fit a new replacement unit but still allowing the car to start?

elty001 · 09-10-2019, 12:11

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Originally Posted by anniesbloke

Yeah, my mistake I should have kept in touch! Next job is sorting out a new radio - understand this might not be straightforward as the NATS is wired through it?? Any ideas on this and how to fit a new replacement unit but still allowing the car to start?

Simple straight swap to an aftermarket stereo.No issues with NATS.
Only thing you might need to do is wire in a hazzard light switch if your current head unit has it built in

jims-terrano · 09-10-2019, 14:07

As elty says I’ve not had a problem with NATS after fitting a normal stereo.

The hazard light switch can be a pain unless you get the radio facia with the switch fitted and hmmm I just happen to have one that I’m going to advertise on here unless you want to pm me with an offer?

anniesbloke · 09-10-2019, 17:59

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

As elty says I’ve not had a problem with NATS after fitting a normal stereo.

The hazard light switch can be a pain unless you get the radio facia with the switch fitted and hmmm I just happen to have one that I’m going to advertise on here unless you want to pm me with an offer?

Thanks guys. The hazard light switch is separate from the head unit, so hopefully this will not be a problem but many thanks anyway. Will concentrate on the sills over the next two weeks- all sunroof drain hoses now re-located away from sills so they don't fill up again once repaired and painted.

Banshee · 09-10-2019, 18:18

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

As elty says I’ve not had a problem with NATS after fitting a normal stereo.

The hazard light switch can be a pain unless you get the radio facia with the switch fitted and hmmm I just happen to have one that I’m going to advertise on here unless you want to pm me with an offer?

You'll do well to sell that on here Jim, I advertised one recently and nobody batted an eyelid

Blocky10 · 09-10-2019, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Banshee

You'll do well to sell that on here Jim, I advertised one recently and nobody batted an eyelid

Depends on the price

we're surrounded by Yorkshire men

jims-terrano · 09-10-2019, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Banshee

You'll do well to sell that on here Jim, I advertised one recently and nobody batted an eyelid

Banshee drop me a pm with what you reckon it’s worth?

terranosaurusdoug · 09-10-2019, 20:43

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Banshee drop me a pm with what you reckon it’s worth?

I might be interested in that bud!

08-10-2019, 16:34	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	There are worse drain routes TBH a lot car manufacturers have sunroof drains into the sills, some drains go into the rear quarter wing / quarter panel as well. Most sill corrosion is from condensation rather than from the sun roof drain or simple water ingress.

08-10-2019, 22:04	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Yes mate warm welcome, and keep going with those repairs, 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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08-10-2019, 18:19	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard and as said great to see someone repairing the sills rather than just bining the car. It’s a common repair but once done it’ll be fine for many years.

08-10-2019, 18:29	#5
anniesbloke Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 SWB Posts: 11	Thanks for the welcome. I have had the Terrano 2 since 2011 and had loads of work done to keep it in really good shape. Gearbox, Clutch, sunroof, glow plugs, water pump, full exhaust etc. But the SWB models are rare now and it drives so well. Just want to keep it - anyway, it looks a bit like the new Defender 90 @£45K!!

09-10-2019, 14:07	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	As elty says I’ve not had a problem with NATS after fitting a normal stereo. The hazard light switch can be a pain unless you get the radio facia with the switch fitted and hmmm I just happen to have one that I’m going to advertise on here unless you want to pm me with an offer?