What to look for

dpruk · 31-08-2012, 00:10

Looking at getting a Terrano 2.7 lwb. What should I look out for ect There seems quite a few posts about rust, is thia a big problem with them? I have a 2.8 auto Pajero at present

R1cho · 31-08-2012, 00:18

check sills and inner wings

jims-terrano · 31-08-2012, 00:22

Yep they know how to rust!!!!

solarman216 · 31-08-2012, 00:26

front wings (not mot fail point) inner wings, front chassis below the battery (fail point) sills (fail point) below rear seats (double skin) and if within 300 mm of seat belt fail point, rear seat belt mounts seen from above rear wheels (fail point) some members experience chassis rot but not seen any myself, Rick

dpruk · 31-08-2012, 00:57

are they more of a problem than the pajero for rust then?

R1cho · 31-08-2012, 01:00

as with any motor it depends hows its been looked after, imports fair better as they haven't been subjected to salted roads for years

Fez_uk · 31-08-2012, 09:04

I saw a 96/97 shogun, my god it was rusty. But then again it could of been treated crap compared to my maverick.

never had a plate on the chassis, still good for a few years. Only thing needed was sills when I bought it. Then inner arches a few months back.

Dynamics · 31-08-2012, 19:45

I have searched but have been unsuccessful.

Is there a specific post on where (Exactly) to look for the rust, hopefully with photo's to show clearly where the problem areas are?

dollywobbler · 01-09-2012, 18:55

They don't really hide it. Front wings bubble up around their edge, above the plastic trim and sills rot out at the rear end. You can easily see the rear seatbelt mounting in the rear wheelarch.

I'd say they've got a pretty good rust record compared to some, but when they go, they really do seem to go. Mine is a 1996 pre-facelift and is amazingly solid bar the sills, which have just been welded up (roughly £30 a side). I can't really do photos of where they rust as mine now has none!

I do tend to jetwash it after every off road trip, and have recently coated the chassis in Bilt Hamber's Dynax UB anti-corrosion wax.

(RIP) PLANK · 01-09-2012, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpruk

Looking at getting a Terrano 2.7 lwb. What should I look out for ect There seems quite a few posts about rust, is thia a big problem with them? I have a 2.8 auto Pajero at present

I think the advice needed also depends on how old a T2 you are looking for and what you intend to do with it, as there are different variants, though corrosion, as mentioned, is always worth looking for but the same goes for any car

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 03-09-2012, 23:25

dont think we've ever had a big thread or thread going on rust, but as said
some of these trucks are heading for 20 years old.

when i was getting my first was warned off them on gearbox issues which
was over stressed too.

suspect problems are so minimal that the issues that are noted then seem
bigger than really are.

if you find a good one then why not get an independent inspection, say aa
or rac.

good all round cars, can tow well so some might make issue of wear from
tugging, but i'd say check it out, theres plenty of late models coming thru
for a song.

solarman216 · 04-09-2012, 00:23

I have seen many Terrano's and seen many rust points but no worse than others it depends on location and maintainance a well as well as location, I had a motor from Scotland that was body perfect but rust below was real bad, Rick

31-08-2012, 00:10	#1
dpruk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Looking to buy Posts: 2	What to look for Looking at getting a Terrano 2.7 lwb. What should I look out for ect There seems quite a few posts about rust, is thia a big problem with them? I have a 2.8 auto Pajero at present

31-08-2012, 00:26	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	front wings (not mot fail point) inner wings, front chassis below the battery (fail point) sills (fail point) below rear seats (double skin) and if within 300 mm of seat belt fail point, rear seat belt mounts seen from above rear wheels (fail point) some members experience chassis rot but not seen any myself, 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.

03-09-2012, 23:25	#11
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	dont think we've ever had a big thread or thread going on rust, but as said some of these trucks are heading for 20 years old. when i was getting my first was warned off them on gearbox issues which was over stressed too. suspect problems are so minimal that the issues that are noted then seem bigger than really are. if you find a good one then why not get an independent inspection, say aa or rac. good all round cars, can tow well so some might make issue of wear from tugging, but i'd say check it out, theres plenty of late models coming thru for a song. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

04-09-2012, 00:23	#12
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I have seen many Terrano's and seen many rust points but no worse than others it depends on location and maintainance a well as well as location, I had a motor from Scotland that was body perfect but rust below was real bad, 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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31-08-2012, 00:18	#2
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	check sills and inner wings

31-08-2012, 00:22	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Yep they know how to rust!!!!

31-08-2012, 00:57	#5
dpruk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Looking to buy Posts: 2	are they more of a problem than the pajero for rust then?

31-08-2012, 01:00	#6
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	as with any motor it depends hows its been looked after, imports fair better as they haven't been subjected to salted roads for years

31-08-2012, 09:04	#7
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I saw a 96/97 shogun, my god it was rusty. But then again it could of been treated crap compared to my maverick. never had a plate on the chassis, still good for a few years. Only thing needed was sills when I bought it. Then inner arches a few months back.

31-08-2012, 19:45	#8
Dynamics Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nelson's County Vehicle: TERRANO SWB 2.4 Petrol Posts: 568	I have searched but have been unsuccessful. Is there a specific post on where (Exactly) to look for the rust, hopefully with photo's to show clearly where the problem areas are?

01-09-2012, 18:55	#9
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	They don't really hide it. Front wings bubble up around their edge, above the plastic trim and sills rot out at the rear end. You can easily see the rear seatbelt mounting in the rear wheelarch. I'd say they've got a pretty good rust record compared to some, but when they go, they really do seem to go. Mine is a 1996 pre-facelift and is amazingly solid bar the sills, which have just been welded up (roughly £30 a side). I can't really do photos of where they rust as mine now has none! I do tend to jetwash it after every off road trip, and have recently coated the chassis in Bilt Hamber's Dynax UB anti-corrosion wax.