Do Terranos exist that don,t need welding?

Dieseldog · 31-03-2016, 19:56

Good evening ladies and gents. I,m looking at getting a 3.0l terrano as my daily runner and for gaining access to some woodland on a steep incline. They look pretty good value for money, but seem to suffer from rot. I have read on here about 04 plates requiring alot of welding. Is this the norm. I would prefer to get my hands on a good one and then maintain it with wax oil etc, as prevention is better than cure. Vehicles advertised look great from the photos, but they never show you the under side. I know my way around csrs pretty well, but i realise sometimes corrosion can be conceled behind plastic panels, covers etc.is there any specific sneaky spots to look for, that can be done easily when i start looking at a few. My budget is up to about £3000ish. So i reckon i can get something right on miles, but don,t fancy arsing around welding. Am i being realistic or are they like hens teeth. Any advise would be appreciated.

jonela · 31-03-2016, 20:13

Just my opinion but If I was you I would go for the 2.7 rather than the 3.0, less to go wrong ( all gear driven, no cam chain or belt). and the these engines are more or less bomb proof.

Terrano Steve · 31-03-2016, 20:26

Buy the newest 2.7 you can find then go to town with waxoyl or dinitrol that's what I did.

Daemo · 31-03-2016, 21:10

Behind front bumper, sills, under wheel arche covers, boot floor, front wings, inner wings, floors, all notorious rust spots same as patrols and a lot depends on the life it has lead, harder the life the worse they are, unfortunately you can't take a car apart to check for most of the bad bits. I'd go 2.7, slower but bullit proof with very basic maintenance a million black cabs can confirm the 2.7 is awesome....

Banshee · 01-04-2016, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Terrano Steve

Buy the newest 2.7 you can find then go to town with waxoyl or dinitrol that's what I did.

That's exactly what I did and mines a minter underneath, hasn't had or doesn't need any welding

Waxoyled and will be topped up every 2 years

Have a look at my project thread, shows how I got it and how it is now

rustic · 01-04-2016, 15:40

Do Terranos exist that don't need welding?

Errmmm what's welding?

Mind you, mine has been neglected this last year, due to illness, nothing more than an oil and filter change, and MOT coming due soon

So I might be changing my mind next month.

Yes she is coming up to 21 years from new.

This will be the first year it will be thrown in without checking it over, other than wiper blades and bulbs....

I used to worry about my MOT's but since last year I have other worries, so we'll see...

jims-terrano · 01-04-2016, 17:22

Also depends on welding skills. Over the years I've spent loads on the wifes truck and had a good friend who welded for us too. Last year I bought an mot fail, my son ended up welding it up. Got a couple of small areas that have been patched on the sills so we are going to cut the patches off and do a neater job. Doubt it'll need welding again after that.

They pay you back tho do these cars, far nicer than some 4x4s.

briggie · 02-04-2016, 08:49

I wonder if there is such a thing as a green oval that doesn't need welding ?

elty001 · 02-04-2016, 09:10

Out of all the terrano's I've owned the only one that didn't need welding at some point was my 1995 mk 1.
My latest one,a 2000 mk 3 has had more welding than my mates disco

Daemo · 02-04-2016, 10:15

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Originally Posted by briggie

I wonder if there is such a thing as a green oval that doesn't need welding ?

Not generally for the first three years of its life, then its just part of servicing.. But it's the climate we live in and the salt. I've owned 1988 Nissan patrols that still had the factory paint on the axles, a mate had a series one Land Rover which he striped down and only had to paint the chassis no welding

and that was only three years ago. It really is down to climate.

Sweety · 03-04-2016, 22:52

Had my 55 plate just short of 3 years & it still doesn't need any welding work doing I know of tbh maybe another year or 2 when it'll need some

Dieseldog · 03-04-2016, 23:30

I,ll have a look and see what i can find out there. What fuel economy are you guys getting from the 2.7 and 3.0 motors. And finally, do both of these motors let you cruise at 75 or 80mph with out too many dramas. I know they are not built for speed, but its nice to keep the pace up once you get the speed up.
Cheers.

solarman216 · 04-04-2016, 00:06

My 2.7 Tdi will tow a car trailer with a T2 on it at 70 plus no problem, Rick

perelaar · 04-04-2016, 06:46

My 1997 2.7 TDI does 25 miles/gallon (11l/100km), a bit less with lots of 4x4 low speed work. Still easily does 70-80 mph on the highway. Noisy, though

jims-terrano · 04-04-2016, 07:12

As said noise! But wouldn't any vehicle of this type be noisey at higher speeds. That said not uncomfortable or anything.
All three of my 2.7's have or will cruise at motorway speeds, even the auto is great at keeping up with the traffic.

I found my 05 plate to be more econimal than my r plate, the auto seems to consistently getting 25 mpg tho I have done some long motorway trips this weekend and seems to of done more.

31-03-2016, 19:56	#1
Dieseldog Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Nottinghamshire Vehicle: 2005 2.7 black Terrano. Posts: 5	Do Terranos exist that don,t need welding? Good evening ladies and gents. I,m looking at getting a 3.0l terrano as my daily runner and for gaining access to some woodland on a steep incline. They look pretty good value for money, but seem to suffer from rot. I have read on here about 04 plates requiring alot of welding. Is this the norm. I would prefer to get my hands on a good one and then maintain it with wax oil etc, as prevention is better than cure. Vehicles advertised look great from the photos, but they never show you the under side. I know my way around csrs pretty well, but i realise sometimes corrosion can be conceled behind plastic panels, covers etc.is there any specific sneaky spots to look for, that can be done easily when i start looking at a few. My budget is up to about £3000ish. So i reckon i can get something right on miles, but don,t fancy arsing around welding. Am i being realistic or are they like hens teeth. Any advise would be appreciated.

01-04-2016, 15:40	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Do Terranos exist that don't need welding? Errmmm what's welding? Mind you, mine has been neglected this last year, due to illness, nothing more than an oil and filter change, and MOT coming due soon So I might be changing my mind next month. Yes she is coming up to 21 years from new. This will be the first year it will be thrown in without checking it over, other than wiper blades and bulbs.... I used to worry about my MOT's but since last year I have other worries, so we'll see... __________________ 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.

04-04-2016, 00:06	#13
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	My 2.7 Tdi will tow a car trailer with a T2 on it at 70 plus no problem, 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.

31-03-2016, 20:13	#2
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Just my opinion but If I was you I would go for the 2.7 rather than the 3.0, less to go wrong ( all gear driven, no cam chain or belt). and the these engines are more or less bomb proof.

31-03-2016, 20:26	#3
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	Buy the newest 2.7 you can find then go to town with waxoyl or dinitrol that's what I did.

31-03-2016, 21:10	#4
Daemo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Patrol y61, safari y60. Posts: 466	Behind front bumper, sills, under wheel arche covers, boot floor, front wings, inner wings, floors, all notorious rust spots same as patrols and a lot depends on the life it has lead, harder the life the worse they are, unfortunately you can't take a car apart to check for most of the bad bits. I'd go 2.7, slower but bullit proof with very basic maintenance a million black cabs can confirm the 2.7 is awesome....

01-04-2016, 17:22	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Also depends on welding skills. Over the years I've spent loads on the wifes truck and had a good friend who welded for us too. Last year I bought an mot fail, my son ended up welding it up. Got a couple of small areas that have been patched on the sills so we are going to cut the patches off and do a neater job. Doubt it'll need welding again after that. They pay you back tho do these cars, far nicer than some 4x4s.

02-04-2016, 08:49	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	I wonder if there is such a thing as a green oval that doesn't need welding ?

02-04-2016, 09:10	#9
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Out of all the terrano's I've owned the only one that didn't need welding at some point was my 1995 mk 1. My latest one,a 2000 mk 3 has had more welding than my mates disco

03-04-2016, 22:52	#11
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Had my 55 plate just short of 3 years & it still doesn't need any welding work doing I know of tbh maybe another year or 2 when it'll need some

03-04-2016, 23:30	#12
Dieseldog Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Nottinghamshire Vehicle: 2005 2.7 black Terrano. Posts: 5	I,ll have a look and see what i can find out there. What fuel economy are you guys getting from the 2.7 and 3.0 motors. And finally, do both of these motors let you cruise at 75 or 80mph with out too many dramas. I know they are not built for speed, but its nice to keep the pace up once you get the speed up. Cheers.

04-04-2016, 06:46	#14
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	My 1997 2.7 TDI does 25 miles/gallon (11l/100km), a bit less with lots of 4x4 low speed work. Still easily does 70-80 mph on the highway. Noisy, though

04-04-2016, 07:12	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	As said noise! But wouldn't any vehicle of this type be noisey at higher speeds. That said not uncomfortable or anything. All three of my 2.7's have or will cruise at motorway speeds, even the auto is great at keeping up with the traffic. I found my 05 plate to be more econimal than my r plate, the auto seems to consistently getting 25 mpg tho I have done some long motorway trips this weekend and seems to of done more.