A Man from Ballymena in Northern Ireland

[keefbeef]

Hi all,
Got my first nissan terrano. Mainly to be used for towing a trailer and none of this mad off road stuff... although its nice to know the motor is capable of doing it!

Have a bit of experience putting engines into cars, but the size of these 4x4 is going to be a challenge. Everything is soooooo bigger!

Noticed that rust can be a problem, but good job I have a mig and a inverter welder - so just a case to jumping in with advise for my peers!!

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Hiya mate welcome to the forum, there is loads info on here, you'll be able to sort most problems before they become an issue.
How about some pics of the truck

 

[Blocky10]

Welcome. Personally I've found it easier to work on my terrano than a std car because everything is bigger and more robust :thumb2

 

[keefbeef]

Here you go. Nothing special, but got it for 1500, 60k on the clock but actually 106k - replacement dash, hoping its not going to be a money pit!!

 

[Blocky10]

Looks tidy :thumb2 there's no-one who owns one of these who hasn't a list of jobs to do. The folk on here are a godsend for info and it certainly helps to keep you motivated. :clap

 

[keefbeef]

Totally agree!! Blocky10 - seen the dodgy mount for the compression rods and my heart sank, but keen to do stuff on the car myself and was glad to hear people supporting me to have a go!! I've been on other forums and they are full of smart arses... everyone has to start somewhere!!

 

[Blocky10]

Totally agree!! Blocky10 - seen the dodgy mount for the compression rods and my heart sank, but keen to do stuff on the car myself and was glad to hear people supporting me to have a go!! I've been on other forums and they are full of smart arses... everyone has to start somewhere!!

Exactly. One job at a time and you'll be fine.:thumb2

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Looks smart mate, got those dark headlights and indicators too :thumb2

Yeh everybody's great on here, good laugh too, check out the downloads section in quick links, how to's and workshop manuals are great. Blocky is right, everyones got a list of jobs to do, and a lot have a wish list too

 

[solarman216]

Hi and welcome, you will find all you want on here and more, Rick

 

[melissachels]

Hello!!!

I'm in portadown!!!

:d

 

[jims-terrano]

Hi there and welcome aboard, yeah these trucks are capable as standard motors so if we get a wee bit of the white stuff in winter you'll get where you're going :thumbs
I've towed another terrano on a car transporter trailer with ease. Keep the fluids changed and you'll be fine, rear diff oil should be done with proper limited slip diff oil other wise you'll be doing drifting around the corners

Rust can be a problem but if you have a mig get stuck in, take a look at my project thread in my signature. Paid out loads for welding in the past but now I'm lucky enough to have my own welder and a great son. Main areas to check are below but don't let it worry you.
Rear seat belt mounts, the bolt hole in rear wheel arch.
Inner and outer sills, starts bubling towards the rear of the sills.
Body mountings, four per side.
Boot floor, under rear seats.
Front wheel arches and inner wings.
Front cross member that the radiator sits on, again there are body mounts right at the front too and also the front bumper reinforcement.

You'll see plenty of these in my project thread. Once they're fixed you'll not need to revisit. Waxoil is a great thing to use. Hose the front wings behind the door hinges with the door open.

Great trucks, my wifes is 20 years old but I hear there is one even older but weight has double since new due to being 50% waxoil :lol

 

[keefbeef]

Thanks Jims-terrano. That's a great check-list! Not insuring or taxing at the minute, and going to spend a little time checking it over. That list will come in handy.

Is welding such a big deal? I've done a bit in my time, but always a concern that my welds aren't up to scratch - but sure the bloke down the road that has a garage, whats the guarantee that he knows how to weld either!

melissachels, Portadown - where's that ;-) Center of the universe Why do trains to Dublin go through Portadown anyway!!

 

[Monaro Pete]

How do & welcome along keefbeef. Same colour as mine :thumb2 :thumb2

I love that colour too

Which reminds me, I need a nearside rear door in this colour if anyone's reading & has one?

 

[harryber]

Welcome!

 

[melissachels]

Thanks Jims-terrano. That's a great check-list! Not insuring or taxing at the minute, and going to spend a little time checking it over. That list will come in handy.

Is welding such a big deal? I've done a bit in my time, but always a concern that my welds aren't up to scratch - but sure the bloke down the road that has a garage, whats the guarantee that he knows how to weld either!

melissachels, Portadown - where's that ;-) Center of the universe Why do trains to Dublin go through Portadown anyway!!

no idea! I've only been here a year. I got my MR2 from up your way I has a garage & tools if you need a hand. :thumbs

 

[keefbeef]

Yeah, that joke would have been wasted on you!! Thanks for the offer....