2003 plate terrano Lwb with twisted chasis - Page 3

Banshee · 01-02-2016, 16:13

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Originally Posted by samki12

OK thanks for the advice at the end of the day I want the truck to be 100% safe if it was to go back on the road and if couldn't be made then breaking it to get another would be the next option was considering getting it to a good local garage and asking what there opinion would be.

Out of interest do these break well (is there a good demand for parts) I have broken a few cars in the past and found it difficult to shift parts due to not enough demand and to many people doing it. What sort of money could I expect for breaking it ?

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Wait and see!!!!

I'll give you a list now

jims-terrano · 01-02-2016, 18:35

Well if ya do break I might be interested in wings, seats and may be more if prices are right.

That said Id rather a truck stay on the road if it can be made safe.

rustic · 01-02-2016, 19:18

If you do break it, then you need an area to strip it down, but where the scrap man can take what's left. You don't want your front garden looking like Onslow's in "Keeping up appearances" .
Or you can cover it, set a target, and flog as much as you can.
The engine and gearbox need to come out, I'm sure someone on here will buy that. For pricing, look at ebay as the upper guide, but if you want a quick sale, then make the prices look a bargain to our members lol...

Thomas61 · 01-02-2016, 19:23

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Originally Posted by rustic

There is a lot of chassis information in the service manual, however as you are not yet a member, that will not be available to you.
If you are aiming to keep the vehicle, then I suggest you pay your £10 as many recent newly paid members might confirm, as other information is available to you, in order to keep these normally great trucks on tbe road, for as long as possible, and at the lowest cost of repair

A way forward, might be a cut and shut for that part of the chassis, normally that part of the chassis is usually sound. There are plenty of scrappers on this forum that have become donors, but you will need someone who can weld to the correct standard.

Best regards,
Rustic

Agreed on the £10, not been here long but as a resource it is invaluable and the jokes aren't bad either �� plus it seems from reading further down the thread you can't really loose. If you keep the truck you will save that £10 over and over or if you break it you will make more than enough money from these good people to justify the £10

Good luck whatever your decision

briggie · 01-02-2016, 20:09

I have been unfortunate enough to have had a crash in my mistral ( imported terrano ) the guy hit the back of me at over 40mph while I was stationary , his car was wrote off ( pug 308 ) but mine ended up with a twisted chassis ..... some may remember the insurance companies attempt to repair it

, anyway , after a proper inspection it was wrote off .... no way on this planet would I put my loved ones in a car with a twisted chassis ...... incidently the terrano chassis is a ladder chassis ...... your choice of course , but personally id just use it for spares .... sorry for the long post .

welcome and kind regards

pete

samki12 · 01-02-2016, 23:11

Yes I have an area to strip it down and can store parts once removed if that is the case (used to do a bit of car breaking in the past but got fed up of time wasters) thanks for all the advice really appreciated

I am going to get the truck checked over by a specialist and see there verdict and go from there

How do I go about becoming a member of the forum as everyone is saying to get the extra information is this something I need to do via the computer if so will do it tomorrow night after work

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jims-terrano · 01-02-2016, 23:35

When you look at the forum on a pc or even a tablet (i can see on my ipad browser). Look at this thread and you'll see your username at the side of your post, you'll see a red and black logo. Click on there and follow the instructions. Not sure if this will be displayed if you access via tapatalk app.

You are doing the right thing getting professional advice, good luck.

solarman216 · 02-02-2016, 00:13

Be aware that the value of a scrap motor today is £25 if you are lucky, the price of scrap has plummeted due to the cheap import of steel from China that has almost killed off our steel industry, in the not to distant future you may even have to pay to have your scrap steel taken away, Rick

briggie · 02-02-2016, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by samki12

Yes I have an area to strip it down and can store parts once removed if that is the case (used to do a bit of car breaking in the past but got fed up of time wasters) thanks for all the advice really appreciated

I am going to get the truck checked over by a specialist and see there verdict and go from there

How do I go about becoming a member of the forum as everyone is saying to get the extra information is this something I need to do via the computer if so will do it tomorrow night after work

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you need to join up and pay your £10

arcascomp · 02-02-2016, 09:56

...and if you're looking for a safe one, mine's still available!

samki12 · 02-02-2016, 19:08

Ok no can't see it on the app will go on computer in a minute and sign up

Yes I am aware of the price of scrap been so low due to the cheap steel from China (I work in engineering)

Had a ring round a few places today and have been advised it needs to go to a bodyshop to be put on a alignment jig and checked that way however am struggling to find a place local with a jig able to do it

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jims-terrano · 02-02-2016, 19:38

Welcome aboard by the way.

Yeah should imagine you'll need some kind of commercial specialist maybe to get a jig bog enough to cope with a terrano.

Thomas61 · 02-02-2016, 21:03

Hi

Not sure quite where you are in Lincolnshire but is this the sort of company you were thinking of? They are in Wisbeck Cambridgeshire but may be good for advice at least

http://www.chassisalignment.co.uk/index.htm

samki12 · 02-02-2016, 21:38

Thanks am based in Lincoln however the truck is currently in scunthorpe so been trying to find somewhere local to it I will bear that one in mind though if I get really stuck thanks

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samki12 · 03-02-2016, 16:32

Just a quick thought if I was to get the truck to a MOT station and ask them to put it through a test will this give me all the details I need of what the issues are or atleast point me in the right direction

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01-02-2016, 19:18	#33
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	If you do break it, then you need an area to strip it down, but where the scrap man can take what's left. You don't want your front garden looking like Onslow's in "Keeping up appearances" . Or you can cover it, set a target, and flog as much as you can. The engine and gearbox need to come out, I'm sure someone on here will buy that. For pricing, look at ebay as the upper guide, but if you want a quick sale, then make the prices look a bargain to our members lol... __________________ 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.

02-02-2016, 00:13	#38
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Be aware that the value of a scrap motor today is £25 if you are lucky, the price of scrap has plummeted due to the cheap import of steel from China that has almost killed off our steel industry, in the not to distant future you may even have to pay to have your scrap steel taken away, 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.

02-02-2016, 21:03	#43
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Hi Not sure quite where you are in Lincolnshire but is this the sort of company you were thinking of? They are in Wisbeck Cambridgeshire but may be good for advice at least http://www.chassisalignment.co.uk/index.htm Last edited by Thomas61; 02-02-2016 at 21:06. Reason: numpty spelling

01-02-2016, 18:35	#32
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well if ya do break I might be interested in wings, seats and may be more if prices are right. That said Id rather a truck stay on the road if it can be made safe.

01-02-2016, 20:09	#35
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	I have been unfortunate enough to have had a crash in my mistral ( imported terrano ) the guy hit the back of me at over 40mph while I was stationary , his car was wrote off ( pug 308 ) but mine ended up with a twisted chassis ..... some may remember the insurance companies attempt to repair it , anyway , after a proper inspection it was wrote off .... no way on this planet would I put my loved ones in a car with a twisted chassis ...... incidently the terrano chassis is a ladder chassis ...... your choice of course , but personally id just use it for spares .... sorry for the long post . welcome and kind regards pete

01-02-2016, 23:11	#36
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Yes I have an area to strip it down and can store parts once removed if that is the case (used to do a bit of car breaking in the past but got fed up of time wasters) thanks for all the advice really appreciated I am going to get the truck checked over by a specialist and see there verdict and go from there How do I go about becoming a member of the forum as everyone is saying to get the extra information is this something I need to do via the computer if so will do it tomorrow night after work Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

01-02-2016, 23:35	#37
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	When you look at the forum on a pc or even a tablet (i can see on my ipad browser). Look at this thread and you'll see your username at the side of your post, you'll see a red and black logo. Click on there and follow the instructions. Not sure if this will be displayed if you access via tapatalk app. You are doing the right thing getting professional advice, good luck.

02-02-2016, 09:56	#40
arcascomp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Vehicle: 96 Mitsubishi Challenger! Posts: 775	...and if you're looking for a safe one, mine's still available!

02-02-2016, 19:08	#41
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Ok no can't see it on the app will go on computer in a minute and sign up Yes I am aware of the price of scrap been so low due to the cheap steel from China (I work in engineering) Had a ring round a few places today and have been advised it needs to go to a bodyshop to be put on a alignment jig and checked that way however am struggling to find a place local with a jig able to do it Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

02-02-2016, 19:38	#42
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome aboard by the way. Yeah should imagine you'll need some kind of commercial specialist maybe to get a jig bog enough to cope with a terrano.

02-02-2016, 21:38	#44
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Thanks am based in Lincoln however the truck is currently in scunthorpe so been trying to find somewhere local to it I will bear that one in mind though if I get really stuck thanks Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

03-02-2016, 16:32	#45
samki12 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 45	Just a quick thought if I was to get the truck to a MOT station and ask them to put it through a test will this give me all the details I need of what the issues are or atleast point me in the right direction Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk