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News update on August 26, 2008 site Blog:

A few new technical questions today. Also I am selling my new unused & rare SE wheelarch kit - see for sale section. New service available to TVR S owners (i.e. S1-S4, not the 3000S) to test/repair your electronic speedometer & test the speedo transducer. Pricing & details to appear very shortly on my business website - www.m-fix.co.uk


New Wanted advert for some Vixen or early M series parts
- see here

Work continuing on fuel jetting.


I'm selling my Ford Maverick, or would swap for a suitable Mini (original style 1959-1996 - any car considered within reason)!

Is anyone interested in my R reg 2.4 Petrol Maverick (same as Nissan Terrano)? I've had it for over a year now, rebuilt the gearbox, new clutch kit, fitted COMPLETE new rear brakes (drums/cylinders/shoes/spring kits), re-set the front suspension, Tax till end Sept 2008, MOT till Oct 2008, used daily until recently. Mileage 177000 but engine still very good. Has slight manifold leak and needs front pads/discs when pads wear out next time, but otherwise a great towing vehicle and selectable 4x4 for off road needs. As I said this is my vehicle so it has been looked after - please click here for more info.
Mark M-Fix 17th June 2008.


Air/Fuel calibration now underway with the 3000M, therefore at last correct carb jetting can be carried out. Initial tests show a mixture that's far too rich on both acceleration & cruising. Should be able to save a few £££'s on fuel now & get rid of the power loss between 1850 & 2500 rpm. Full report to commence in members area in next few days with graphs, explanations etc.

Taimar spares!
Shame to see it but a good number of rare spares available on this Taimar shell/chassis that is on ebay. Item has been relisted. Click here.

Want to see an ongoing TVR 2500M restoration? Have a look here at Bill Patterson's photo Diary

TVRCC Track Day 28th April 2008 - Report
TVRCC Track Day 28th April 2008 Castle Combe
See the full report from an unusually quiet track day - click here

I am going to try to attend the TVRCC track days this year (see dates below), hopefully running the 3000M once I've sorted the exhaust (now in progress), jetting fine tuning, modified brakes, new wheels/tyres. Just about to purchase an air/fuel diagnostic setup for on the road fine tuning, may be of interest to owners of older TVRs out there without fuel injection. I have also been doing more & more work on Chimaera models recently so am happy to quote for work on newer TVRs (if under 15k value) now as they are not all that different to the old ones!

TVR Car Club Track days 2008:

Monday 28th April - Castle Combe (99db noise limit) - I attended but not in the TVR due to ongoing work.

Tuesday 27th May - Cadwell Park (105db noise limit) - Unfortunately the weather had been seriously wet and I didn't go simply as the forecast was bad.

Wednesday 25th June - Oulton Park (105db noise limit)
Wednesday 27th August - Oulton Park (105db noise limit)

Full report after each day will appear on this page.

April is here so time to get the car work started again (in-between my usual mobile car work - http://www.m-fix.co.uk)

RSS Feed address changed - it may be wise to re-subscribe to this service as I've moved it to a server that supports rss feeds correctly (the old one didn't causing problems).

New wanted advert - someone needs a set of triple weber carbs, inlet manifold & possibly a set of air filters for a V6 Essex. Please see marketplace wanted ads.

Gallery updated, technical questions updated this week.

Spring
is just round the corner, so it's time to check your TVR over ready for the nice weather.

Engine - Check all levels, drain/flush/renew as necessary. Check cooling system for leaks, and make sure the otter switch is working for your radiator fan. Check the radiator fins are unblocked & straight, and that the water pump doesn't have a load of crusty deposits under the spindle hole. If so the seals are worn and the pump could start to leak especially on hot days/long journeys.

Gearbox & Diff - Check for oil leaks & make sure the levels are correct - can be tricky to check on some models.

Tyres - Check for damage to the sidewalls & tread (don't forget to check the inside tyre wall too!).

Suspension/Steering - Jack up each wheel and check for play in the wheel bearings/suspension/steering, and spin the wheel to listen for any roughness in the bearing, as sometimes there can be no play but the wheel bearing's surface can be pitted. Rear wheels difficult to spin due to drivetrain. While you're there check over the tyre treads for embedded nails/screws etc. Check also the steering column top bush hasn't got any play by holding the steering wheel at 12 & 6 o'clock and pull/push with alternate hands.

Brakes - Check the pads & shoes - replace pads if under about 4mm, shoes if under 2mm. While drums are off, check the wheel cylinders aren't seeping under the rubber dust cover. De-rust the discs before using to save the pads from contamination. Adjust handbrake if necessary & check correct operation. Check cables aren't rubbing on the half shafts and if so move them away using a cable tie.

Drivetrain - Grease up the half shaft & propshaft UJ's if fitted with a grease nipple and check for excess movement in all joints. Check half shaft central gaiters aren't split or loose.

Windscreen & Wipers - If the car's not been garaged, the windscreen wipers may have ice damage - replace them if necessary. Top up the screenwash and adjust/unblock the washer jets if necessary.

Lights - Check all work ok after extended winter use. Tap each lamp unit while they are on in case a bulb filament is about to separate. May save you getting a ticket next time you drive at night.

Locks & Hinges - Use some light oil or spray grease to lubricate moving parts. Check the bonnet catches work properly & are secure as the fibreglass can sometimes split around these.


Rare set of new Weber triple carbs & Inlet manifold for sale - take a look here.

Further photos now available for a nice 3000M for sale in the Marketplace section. It's an unfinished restoration project car, but with little work left to do would suit someone willing to do a little work to finish it. Click here to see the car (2nd advert from top).

Taimar Engine/Transmission for sale in the USA:

"I have a complete good running Taimar engine/transmission for sale in PA, USA.  This drivetrain is complete carb to pan with alternator and starter. The engine is currently being auctioned on Ebay. You can email me at donecam@verizon.net or bid on my Ebay auction HERE"


See XML link above for latest news. From now on I will use this to post all site updates as I guess you are all Tech Savvy enough these days! This is the RSS feed system, which means you will get updates automatically each time I post a new message/blog there as long as you opt in using your browser. It saves a lot of typing for me! Any problems with this, please feel free to email using the link in the menu bar at the top of this page.

The new M-Fix Workshop Manual version 1.0 is still being prepared for first issue. Latest news on the release date is now first half of 2008 - my business work has meant unforseen delays. However, the manual will include all of the information, photos, data etc available in the members area, and will be available from the online shop. Updates will be available as and when deemed necessary. Update packs will be available to allow previous versions of the manual to be updated. News of the launch will appear both on the M-Fix RSS feed, and the homepage here.

Things have been busy since the last update, so I am finally getting round to some more much needed improvements to the 3000M. Vented front brake conversion, new wheels/tyres, fine tuning of the triple webers are all on the way. Not to mention getting round to sorting out the seats and interior trims. All of this means some interesting new articles for the website, and also the publishing of the first edition of the M-Fix Technical Manual. I have been working on a V8S recently - body off chassis repairs, engine diagnostics, interior electrics, also have Serviced a Chimaera 4.0. Anyone else interested in some TVR related work please get in touch - see below for details.

I am now able to do work on a mobile basis - please see the new website for details here: www.m-fix.co.uk
Rates are really suited to local work however, but I'm willing to travel outside the area shown if you need assistance on your TVR. I specialise in electronic diagnostics and have a Rover V8 14CUX dianostic tool, so am able to fault find most V8 TVRs now.

Again 26th Sept - new wanted adverts for 3000S and 3000M parts - see marketplace section or click here

Work is continuing on the first hardcopy manual which will be available for purchase. This means a load of extra work to get into some sort of useful format, so please bear with me, it's still in progress.


TVR Car Club Oxfordshire Region - Karting Endurance Race at Shennington Kart Track

It was a wild afternoon, with 11 teams of 3, each driver getting two 15 minute stints as the driver. The track is one of the best in the UK and the Karts are twin engined - which makes the racing much more fun as the speed can reach around 40mph. The weather was hot & sunny so the grip was at its best, the tyres only losing grip on the chicane and the two hairpins. Photos to follow, but if you're interested in karting then check out the Shennington Kart Racing Club at:

http://www.karting.co.uk/shenington/



TVR Car Club Oxfordshire Region meeting for August 2007

A good turn out again this month, the weather being kind to make it a great evening in the car park looking at the cars, approx. 15 TVRs this time. If you wish to attend, the meetings are at the Foxcombe Inn Hotel at boars Hill on the first Thursday of the month. For further info see the TVRCC Oxford region website at http://www.tvrccoxford.co.uk


Some updates coming up this for 1600M engine data etc to the members area. Data is still currently being collated but will appear soon.

Remember this question?
Does anyone know what make glass sunroof was fitted to the Taimar? Also can you tell me what vehicle it was originally fitted to?
Many thanks to John Simpson - he has provided the answer - it was a Tudor Webasto sunroof.

Just spotted this on Youtube - an M Series TVR Video - not sure but looks like it's a UK owned car. I guess someone needed to get out the house at Christmas going by the title...

New item in Store - Gearbox Gasket Set for 4 speed Ford Gearboxes fitted to the 3000M and Essex V6 Engines (3 Litre).

For July I hope to be starting a service to help international owners of classic TVRs find parts for their cars. I am now thinking of ways/means to do this so any ideas would be welcome. Perhaps you may need a V6 Essex crankshaft, a piston for a 2500M, a carburettor for a 1600M (new or secondhand) etc etc. The idea is for you to be able to order a part & I can search for it, then ship it to you. This will also be available to UK owners if you perhaps don't have time to look for such parts. If you have any idea, or wish to express an interest in this service please email me here.

TVR Car Club Oxfordshire Meeting 7th June 2007

I took the 3000M to the Oxfordshire meeting this week - there were 22 other cars there including a prototype 3000S which has no boot! It was apparently used by the hood makers for TVR and so is a unique model. See a couple of pic's below:

TVRCC Oxford June 2007

TVRCC Oxford June 2007


I have decided to expand the wanted & for sale adverts to cover all models of classic TVR i.e. any model up to and including the S models. This is due to the coverage this website is now getting thanks to years of being online - so I hope it will help anyone who owns an old TVR find a rare part, or sell their car to an enthusiast and not a time waster. Send any adverts you wish to display using the contact link at in the menu bar.

3000M rolling road session report now viewable in members section - see Technical Manual, Engine, V6 Essex for the report (members area only).

It was arranged by the TVRCC Cotswold 3 Counties...Interesting range of cars were there including a TVR Typhon. The power & torque curve is shown so you can see what was recorded, an see how much a triple carb setup produces along with the other mods.

Rolling Road Test Day 2007

Rolling Road Test Day 2007

I'm still working on a gearbox (non- TVR) so when this is complete I shall start to go through the website to fill in some of the long awaited sections. Also will be producing the first print of the Technical Manual.

Can you help a 3000M/S owner track down a spare roof/frame assembly? Or perhaps suggest parts from donor vehicles that can be modified? If so please see the WANTED ad's page.

For May there were additions to the new section on MOT Emissions test procedure (to help those of you who do your own tuning to understand how the test centre measures your car's emissions). Also is a new article on Core Plug removal which has been my latest challenge this week.

I am now Self Employed again and once my 'work vehicle' is ready to roll I will offer a call-out repair/advice service to owners of TVR & Essex engined vehicles. Not yet sure on extent of area covered but hope I can offer something that's of help to most people in the UK. It's planned to be a home visit service where you can book a visit to help you sort out a problem with your car, to carry out some maintenance, MOT preparation or pre-MOT check, or just for a helping hand with some heavier jobs such as lifting off your bodyshell etc. I will also offer a mobile Air Conditioning service which I am hoping will keep me busy between TVR work (not sure many TVRs have air conditioning!). There's the possibility of a telephone helpline where you can reach me when you need to talk about a car problem rather than wait for an email reply, however this has possible legal implications so I am seeking advice before going ahead. I am going through the many survey replies received in the past 4 years to see what else I can offer with this new venture, including offering work/advice on other TVR models. Please feel free to drop me a line if anything mentioned above is of particular interest.

While I will offer the mobile service initially, I am in the process of checking out some local workshops as I feel this is the only real way to offer a good service to you in terms of mechanical work. If this is possible, it will be in Banbury, Oxfordshire or the immediate surrounding area, although not yet sure if feasable due to the crazy costs involved and lack of small workshops in the area.

The above work means I will be working full-time on this business, therefore expect many new articles, photos and even streaming videos to appear once this has begun! Also due to popular request I will finally be producing the M Series Technical Manual in hardcopy which will be available for purchase.

Midlife Classics Info
June 3rd 2007 is the Grand Opening for Bob Carroll's Midlife Classics business (for Classic Car Auto Restoration and Sales) in Princeton, Texas, USA. Also on this day is a Classic Car Show - check out the website for the cars here - www.midlifeclassics.com, and click here for the Grand Opening Flyer (acrobat .pdf file). Book your tickets early for lower prices, and the first 20 registrations receive a FREE T-Shirt! Also prizes on the day.

Thanks to Chris Gale for answering the question on suspension from earlier this month. (I have a 1971 2500 and I have just replaced the front shocks and springs. I would like to replace the 4 rear springs. Any idea what weight they should be?). See his answer in Technical Questions - Suspension.

Finally I got round to testing the car to see if all the tweaks to the triple carbs and camshaft have finally sorted out the problem with high hydrocarbons (HC). I'm glad to report that it now sails through the MOT requirements but has to be fully warmed up (i.e. cooling fan must have cut in a couple of times before testing). Full update in 40DCNF section in members only area! Some updates to the technical questions have been added this week also.

Other updates to members area for March - mainly to make printing of the technical pages easier. Also a new technical question has been added. For full update please see rss feed (click on XML icon above).

Wap site in members area updated with more useful data. TVR 3000m 2500m 1600m and Taimar owners check this out!

Another TVR Vixen for Sale advert placed 18th Feb, have a look here!

More articles to appear soon, apologies for few updates this winter, I am hoping from spring 2007 the site will be more user friendly & contain loads more once I've finished some important work on my house!

TVR Vixen for Sale advert, new for Jan - have a look here!

Also, Web Server update ongoing improve the site's speed and address some worn out components. Please be patient, lots of things going on behind the scenes. Hope to roll out some new stuff on the site once all the changes have been finalised. There will be a few technical questions added tomorrow (Thurs 11th Jan). Once again welcome to the new members this month.

New RSS feed for this site - if you use Internet Explorer 7 or other various browsers you can now subscribe (for free) to be notified automatically for any updates to the site. Click on the XML link graphic above for the feed.

Sales area updated due to old adverts. Please feel free to send in your "For Sale" ads for any classic TVR - there are many site visitors interested in buying classic models of TVR.

Check out the engine section for a new page for a V6 Chevy conversion to a TVR 2500 - very impressive! Thanks also for the new info. supplied regarding the TVR 2500M triple carb conversion info. request in the right hand column of this page.

Please keep your adverts coming in for cars for sale, or wanted. The marketplace section is in need of some new adverts! Ok ebay is pretty much the top place to find stuff, but don't forget it's free here and most people looking are seriously interested about what's for sale. Welcome to the new members this week!

Anyone have any spare heater or hazard switches? See here for type required by an owner in Italy. Also does anyoneknow what these switches were originally fitted to? Please let me know here if you can help.

New WAP site now live for members. This will allow you to have technical data available to your mobile phone, allowing you to look up important info. at any time - e.g when you need to check your tyre pressures, have the tracking/camber checked etc. Work is continuing on this new side of the website.

New site map being compiled to make browsing easy with non Java menus useful for those without suitable browser or hand held personal organisers. See lower down this page on the right for the current menus available in text, and remember to use your browsers BACK key until pages have been modified to allow navigation to other pages to be possible. Java menu will still be shown as is much more useful to 80% of users.

The Cam replacement/timing section in the members area is now fully updated, and I'm currently working carb jetting, now getting closer to a nice sounding/running engine at last. Sorry for delays as I have had to spend a lot of time sorting various things out with the camshaft work. Spitting carb problem sorted now also. I am now in the process of sorting out the engine breathing system now, by fitting an oil catch tank which will vent out to somewhere at the back of the car - putting an end to fumes entering the car and making my clothes smell.

I am currently sorting out the poor running/MOT nightmare on the M-Fix 3000M due to triple carbs and a road/rally spec cam (Kent V62). I have changed the cam to a milder spec (Kent V63 Fast Road). The update to the technical manual for in-car cam changes, plus setting the cam timing correctly using offset woodruff keys is now available. The new cam is from a blank rather than reprofiled and allows the steel timing gear dot to line up with the crankshaft dot - explaining why the last cam forced the dot to be 1 tooth out when timing in the cam. Reground cams are offset more due to the regrinding of the lobes being altered in overlap etc. It is a bit of a chore to set the cam up but quite straightforward once used to it.

Wanted ads - see if you have something sitting in your garage that could help out a fellow TVR owner.

Plans underway to allow this site to be more user friendly in terms of browser and mobile phone/PDA access. Please email me your comments especially if you find the site difficult to access on a certain browser....thank you for your patience and continued support.

From June: Engine - full answer for the mystery inlet manifold that has been on the site for a few months now, thanks to Jason Cooke. Also of interest is a bargain 2500M for sale - see marketplace section, and further tech. info on unseizing a clutch plate (in technical questions - gearbox section). New parts wanted advert on 29th June - see "marketplace".

Please take some time to fill out the survey form, especially if you are interested in a new service I am thinking of setting up for those of you who sometimes need a helping hand doing the work on your cars. See survey for information.

Thanks for the "find a T-Slot wheel" contributions - one happy customer in under 24 hours!

Remember that the technical questions are for non-members also.


Click here to see what's been added to members section

...All new updates from March 2005 (click here to see what's been added) will only appear in members area where the articles can also be printed, unlike the free pages which will still be updated in all areas, except for the Technical Library. There is a small membership fee to help cover the associated costs of running the whole site (larger than you would imagine), and to help with future projects. The members site has NO Adverts as we think they just get in the way of the important stuff. Subscriptions are available for 1 Month, and now a discounted quarterly and 6 monthly option. For costs see Members Area Login/Signup in menu above.

New section finally started for bodywork resoration. First to appear is stripping paint to bare fibreglass.

For foreign visitors please try the new Babelfish link on the right of this page - at last it allows you to translate these pages!! Also, 4 New Technical questions so far this week. Also see M series cars for sale for new advert. Please also help me by filling in the survey form on the right.

If you need a second hand TVR part try Douglas Valley Breakers - they even have some classic models!

Visit the M-Fix Store HERE

Exciting news for anyone requiring an M Series windscreen - new manufacture with heated option. Also coming soon are heated rear screens. Click here for full info

38DGAS stripdown/servicing procedure now in progress, to appear as soon as I get time - done on 30th Oct. Also currently road testing the 3000M to get the running sorted since MOT tweeks, some photos to appear & some tuning info updates to appear in members area. New Autumn Survey form now on this page on the right below adverts - please help with future plans and send me your views!!

Many new technical questions, plus new articles in members section - see here for details. Links page now updated/amended. New web address for TVR Car Club North America - http://www.tvrccna.org

+++PLUS+++ New this week is an ebay "window" which allows you to see a few of the current items available for your TVR - quite handy I think, no?

M-Fix shop open again - click on marketplace.

From August: Members area new information available: Adjustment of rear wheel bearings. More technical questions as usual. I am currently spending some time looking into a running fault which has reared its ugly head again, almost certainly to do with non motorcraft (Ford) parts for the engine....more on this very soon. Traced it (partly) to the cap, but also worn distributor spindle bearing at base of distributor. The bearing had worn enough to let the pressure of the cam gear alter the centre position of the rotor arm, allowing it to cut away the HT contacts inside the cap on no.'s 1, 4 and 2. Still getting the odd misfire now after fitting a new Bosch type non vacuum distributor from Aldon, but at least all 6 cylinders are working.

I have just discovered a company supplying goodridge hoses for the M Series & Classic TVRs:

http://www.motechdirect.co.uk/

Castle Combe Track day - Friday 24th June 2005
TVR Track Day Castle Combe 2005
Click here for full report

The M-Fix Store (in marketplace section) has now reduced the price of the Graham Robson TVR reference books. There is a £1 discount for payment made by cheque rather than Paypal (due to Paypal seller fees). These books are brand new and in stock now for fast despatch!


Also this month - new technical question, also long awaited update to members area with front brake info, photos and pad/disc/caliper overhaul procedure when servicing. Also Rear Brake overhaul now available, finished Sat 11th June 10.30pm. Updates to front and rear suspension sections also done (added new photos and text). All cars for sale sections updated - all old adverts were removed (thanks John B for your survey comment reminding me!)

May 2005 Latest - 3 new technical questions this week. Also, parts for sale section new advert with parts including a 3.1L triple carb steel cranked Essex! Take a look in the Marketplace section under parts for sale, or click here.

Also new exhaust section, rear suspension sections now added to members area - work in progress. Coming after are front & rear brakes info & photos. Also a new parts for sale advert & 5 new technical questions answered.

April 2005
V6 Essex Technical Data section started in members area, so far tech specs on general data, block/cylinder data plus torque wrench settings. This covers early and late type Essex engines. Now also some 2498cc Triumph Data for 2500M. Also added in the free area of the site are 3 new technical question answered, plus links page addition.

Following this will be a Technical Manual Data booklet....more news soon.

Feb 05: Addition to Gallery section.

December 2004 - New article on Propshafts now published & a couple of Sunroof restoration photos added, article updated.

Thanks to Clive at TVRCC Sprint magazine for featuring this website. As the article mentions the scrapyard watch section, please help me keep it up to date by emailing your "finds" straight away! See the Car Ads/Gallery section for more info.

Parts sourcing/price guide page being compiled...available to view from today (10th August 2004), but still under construction. All your notes including part numbers from other manufacturers' welcome, I want this to be a definitive list eventually to sort out these cars once and for all...

Trade tips section - ask me and I will try to answer!

At last something useful! Have been extremely busy with other things hence quiet period. New gallery photos, plus some new tips in the Wiring section for determining fuse ratings, wire sizes, and fusebox typical layout when fitting an Autosparks aftermarket loom.

New article on bonnet catches - thanks to Simon for your request for this item on your survey reply!

New information about converting your M series car to a V8! See Technical Library engine section

Get Advertising! -
If you have any spares to sell for your TVR or V6 Essex engined car then try the ads section. Plenty of wanted ads are there too - a good place to look if you have some old unwanted parts kicking around!


New Body Removal Article - see Technical Library, Bodywork.

Scrapyard Watch
section now introduced - to enable M Series owners to find second hand parts from other vehicles that are otherwise no longer available. I have put a first entry in so let's see if a database can be built up enough to enable a list per geographical area. See classified ads section - update: 3000M seen in a scrapyard!!!

Come on, tell us if you know of any of these in a scrap yard:
Capri 3 Litre, Granada 3 Litre, Scimitar GTE, Triumph GT6, Triumph 2000 (for metal bumpers), Ford Consul (early type for windscreen) etc etc

New Fuel Sender Modification for cars showing ¼ full on gauge, but run out of fuel! See technical library under fuel system.

A new section has begun within the technical library - the diary of a TVR 3000M owner. This will be updated from time to time with new articles - already one update!

TVR Track Day Castle Combe 2003

Castle Combe TVRCC Track Day 2003

Also new is a downloadable TVR M Series buyer's guide, Wiring Diagram download, Windscreen & Rear Screen removal/refitting, Bonnet quick release mod, new gallery photo, bodywork tools update still in progress (more photos & info), new tech questions appearing regularly...latest one includes a downloadable sketch of safety belt mount plates.

The new site's running pretty smoothly now, with plenty more work needed to keep me busy. I'm trying to get all the sections finished, and still maintaining a fast response to technical questions (same day replies in most cases). Keep them coming in - each one then goes onto the website so in time it will become a useful source of help to others.

Please bear in mind that some of the sections require a lot of scanning of photos which is pretty time consuming - so I have to find spaces in my busy schedule to get them transferred to digital.

Thanks for all your support of this site past, present & future!

Work on the old Minifix site has now ceased but it will remain online for some time as is - so please add this new site's address to your favourites.

For 2004! - this site will begin to offer a few (to start with) parts for sale relevant to your M series TVR, or Ford V6 Essex engine.

Get Trading -
Please see new wanted adverts for second hand parts - may be of use if you have some second hand parts to sell. Alternatively, place your parts adverts for free (will add sections if popular).
Also is a new TVR number plates section - for wanted plates or plates to sell
Click here to visit these new sections

What is the Technical Library?

Basically an owner's workshop manual on-line. Information is free to view, providing both standard maintenance procedures along with trade "secrets" - to allow you, the owner, to decide whether you want to attempt any work yourself.

TVR 3000M Engine Bay

Performance tuning/modifications - get the best from your engine & gearbox.

 

3000m at Snetterton Race Track 2000

Track day tips - how to pass the noise test, avoid mishaps, prepare for extra stress on your TVR.

Bodyshel TVR 3000m

Chassis preparation, repairs, shotblasting, painting, stripdown & rebuild etc etc. More pages appearing weekly.

Although the spare parts service is not yet operational, we would welcome any emails listing parts which you think are especially hard to find or know can no longer be bought new - to weigh up the level of interest & range of stock required to allow an on-line parts service to commence (use survey form above to tell us).

These cars, although quite rare and of alternative construction to mass produced vehicles of their time are not as difficult to work on as you may think....so please have a look and see for yourself!


If you get a grey bar at the top of the page instead of the menu, try changing your browser's Java setting to medium safety, rather than high. If still not working, go here to download the latest version of Java. If you see no menu at the top AND no orange TVR then click here. Note windows 98 is no longer supported for all future Java updates, if you are using this please try to find an older version of Java.

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April 27th 2008 Thank you Mervyn Larner for the
Information on 3000S Fold back roof & frame question - which was:
Was it hand made by TVR or was it modified from a donor vehicle? Do you have a spare one of these - if so please click here for Wanted advert. The car is a 3000M with roof removed so not sure if any roof/cover was made for this type of conversion, howver please let us know.

WANTED:
GRIFFITH OR TUSCAN
Any condition considered
Only cars located in the USA or Canada please.
Email to: gunnr@comcast.net
http://members.shaw.ca/pleask - Pat Leask's TVR 2500 information & data website www.fibreXpress.co.ukFrom Newmarket in Suffolk, FibreXpress are suppliers of Fibreglass, Resin, Gelcoats and other fibreglassing ancillaries. Click on link above to visit their website.
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Survey

Please help me continue to improve this site and assess feasibility of a possible future workshop by filling out a very quick survey - nothing asked is compulsory to answer, and your information will remain strictly confidential -
click here

Can you help with info on this conversion?

I’ve got conversion set of Weber DCOE40s to fit a TR6. However, once I got them and held them up over the original carb setup, it looks like there may be some trimming of the footwell and/or heater ducting. I can’t be sure because once I saw the potential interference, I set them aside rather than pulling the old intake and carbs (and replacing the rather expensive gasket in the process). Do you know if any cutting actually is required? I’m planning to run the carbs without velocity stacks and with RamFlow filters installed because they are the lowest profile ones I could find with the smallest lateral footprint. If anyone’s done this conversion before and can tell me if there are any chassis mods required, I’d really appreciate it.

If you can help this person please email us here (the car is a 1973 TVR 2500M) and we will pass on the info to the owner. Many thanks so far for the answers supplied - see Technical Questions section under Fuel.


Claims to Fame!
Seen any "famous" people while driving recently? In late 2005 I pulled up behind a car with a number plate M0R 15Y - and none other than Morrissey (ex Smiths lead singer) was driving it. He was a good safe driver from what I saw! Wasn't driving a TVR though......

Additional note March 2007 - In response to a thread in a Morrissey chat forum last year, I really did see him in this car in Warwick, UK driving on the main road through the town centre. Could have been a tribute band singer though, as you know what they are like...but I am almost 100% certain it was the real one! By the way thanks for the extra website traffic you are generating for me :oP so here is my link to you: http://forums.morrissey-solo.com
June 2005 Help still needed
Know what car this part of the electric window mechanism comes from originally? Click here for more info on how to help.
Scrapyard watch....help us to help you:
Come on, tell us if you know of any of these in a scrap yard:
Capri 3 Litre, Granada 3 Litre, Scimitar GTE, Triumph GT6, Triumph 2000 (for metal bumpers), Ford Consul (early type for windscreen) etc etc
With your help we can keep these cars on the road...and stop them being garaged for years.

Benefits of the Survey...Here are some things requested from survey respondents - and a big thanks to all of your comments:
  • Dashboard recovering and seats
  • Exterior Paint Information
  • Essex Tuning - currently working on Oct 2005
These will be addressed as soon as possible, taking precedence over the list of other items (below) which will be next.--------------------------------Forthcoming updates to technical library:
  • Fixing the side repeater lamps when corroded - coming soon
  • Suspension Setup - See suspension Technical Data for alignments. A section will soon appear on this subject.
  • Dashboard - replacing the central panel
  • Plus much much more......

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Overview - coming soon
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