[Simple Open 2 Seater] TVR S Series British Classic Guide The crying place is Chassie Part 2

Precautions when purchasing used cars in the TVR S series

　If you want to buy the TVR S series, first close the roof and test drive to see if there is no noise.The V8 engine resonates a brave sound throughout the rotation.The V6 engine blows up comfortably.The higher the number of revolutions, the higher the power.

Both engines are thick and flexible.2.In the 8L V6 gear -driven camshaft, fiber gears are used as noise measures and may be damaged.There are gears made by aluminum, but they are slightly loud.

2.In the 9L, it became a chain drive.In each case, the output may drop due to the wear of the cam.

The V8 engine usually wants a hydraulic pressure of 15 psi and 25psi or more when driving at high speed.The V6 engine is even higher pressure.The engine keeps about 240,000 km to 320,000 km until a rebuild is required.

2.In the case of 8L V6, it does not support lead -free gasoline.However, it can be used normally until the valve seat insert is hardened.Measures are possible by mixing additives with gasoline.

Transmission is robust and difficult to occur.Check the smooth shifting and clutch connections.

The deterioration of the suspension is natural when considering the model year.It affects the fun of driving experience.I would like to see the budget as a premise to replace the damper, bush and steering system.

The brakes are drummed by the rear in some cars.If the four wheels are disks, the effect is wonderful.In the case of a car that has been stored for a long time in the garage, cylinders and pistons are easy to stick.Don't forget to check the electrical system.I want to check the power window.

Points that are prone to malfunction

Chassis

Outrigers are particularly damaged.Regardless of the location, it rusts when the powder coating is peeled off.I want to check carefully in advance.Outrigger replacement needs to fix all points by welding.

body

The condition of the glass fiber is more important than the state of the paint.Observe and check the sinking, cracks, and star -shaped scratches.I want to check the uneven paint color.Glass fiber repair and full painting are not cheap.

engine

I want to make sure that it has been maintained for a long time.Especially in V8, poor care can lead to overheating and coolant leaks, leakage of engine oil, and damage to head gaskets.

In the V6 engine, parts may not come out.It is robust if it is maintained, and there are few cases where a long distance is running until a rebuild is needed.Aluminum V8 engines are more durable than V6.

There is also an example of overheating due to radiator upset.If oil and coolant are mixed and emulsified, there is a possibility of that sign.

Suspension and steering

Check the deterioration of the bush and the gas leakage of the damper.Some of the after -market enhanced versions are included.The steering rack also wears.All have a great effect on ride comfort and handling.

Interior and soft top

Wearing or damage is not unusual.Check everything, whether the parts are gone or that there are no parts that do not work.Fine specification changes have been repeated many times during the same model production.

When the soft top leaks, the interior is moistened.It has two hard panels and a foldable rollover, and does not leak water if the condition around the seal is good.Tension is also good.

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