Need to Sell the Terrano now - Page 5

Lazy-Ferret · 04-09-2014, 00:13

Try this Rick, I have zoomed in, and I think that the split running vertically ip between the bottom Wishbone bolt, and the smaller double bolts looks very wrong.

brettgilbert77 · 04-09-2014, 00:21

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Try this Rick, I have zoomed in, and I think that the split running vertically ip between the bottom Wishbone bolt, and the smaller double bolts looks very wrong.

Thanks Ferret, I knew I wasn't imagining things.

I will go get more pictures later and see if I can get a clearer idea how bad this is and exactly which part needs replacing/welding.

solarman216 · 04-09-2014, 10:33

yes you are right, I must get some new glasses, do not think I would be wanting to weld such an important part of the front suspension, it will in my view need to be replaced, but just been out and had a look and it is part of the chassis so weld it will have to be but only for a specialist welder, Rick

brettgilbert77 · 04-09-2014, 10:42

Okay, anyone know a realiable (and not too expensive) specialist welder near Bristol/Axbridge that could do this job?

brettgilbert77 · 04-09-2014, 12:26

Spoke to a local mechanic. He's had a look and reckons he can weld this up for £70 max. Should see about getting the O/S sill welding too, might even pass next years MoT then.

i had a good look at the rest whilst it was in the air. I know the O/S ARB drop link needed doing, but the track rod ends seem okay as do the drag links. There is a broken rubber though on the end of the steering bar, may not be an issue, but will see if I can replace that too. I don't think I can just replace the rubber part though.

Should be able to get it back running properly for £150. £70 welding, £70 Injector with sensor, MAF and CPS £10 Front ARB drop lnk

Typical, as I sat there on the forecourt coolant started leaking form the top hose too. Another little job I can be getting on with.

On the upside, I replaced the aerial that buyer had broken, so I can listen to the stereo in my broken up car :-)

Every cloud and all that

04-09-2014, 10:33	#63
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	yes you are right, I must get some new glasses, do not think I would be wanting to weld such an important part of the front suspension, it will in my view need to be replaced, but just been out and had a look and it is part of the chassis so weld it will have to be but only for a specialist welder, 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.

04-09-2014, 10:42	#64
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Okay, anyone know a realiable (and not too expensive) specialist welder near Bristol/Axbridge that could do this job?

04-09-2014, 12:26	#65
brettgilbert77 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bristol Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDi Posts: 97	Spoke to a local mechanic. He's had a look and reckons he can weld this up for £70 max. Should see about getting the O/S sill welding too, might even pass next years MoT then. i had a good look at the rest whilst it was in the air. I know the O/S ARB drop link needed doing, but the track rod ends seem okay as do the drag links. There is a broken rubber though on the end of the steering bar, may not be an issue, but will see if I can replace that too. I don't think I can just replace the rubber part though. Should be able to get it back running properly for £150. £70 welding, £70 Injector with sensor, MAF and CPS £10 Front ARB drop lnk Typical, as I sat there on the forecourt coolant started leaking form the top hose too. Another little job I can be getting on with. On the upside, I replaced the aerial that buyer had broken, so I can listen to the stereo in my broken up car :-) Every cloud and all that