V8S parts list

[tango123]

Could really do with an alternative parts list , for the engine parts !. Found my oil light switch was foobarred, the listed TVR switch didnt fit diameter of threaded portion was way too small. After a bit of detective work, and help found the switch was GPS110 for SD1.These cars normally have STC4104 switches fitted , which is basically the standard TVR part.Working on the waterpump next as most suppliers want £160 cos TVR basically.........Trousers Vertically Retracted.Must think we are all cheque book restorers !

[Barkychoc]

The water pump is quite a hard to source item - not the same as land rover - the entire engine front cover and water pump are specific to 2wd applications - although they weren't that much when I looked a few years back.
There are also several variations of the 2wd water pump - you need the one that looks identical to the one you already have - there are various combinations of pulley mount and offset (for MG's and stuff) that may not fit.

I had a similar issue with the oil pressure switch - mine had been bodged in with tons of ptfe tape and was completely the wrong one. Fortunately I don't live that far from Rimmers - they found a blanking plug for where my switch was fitted and I was able to use the proper switch on the proper union (which had been blanked off) on the oil pump.

I had the engine in bits so it was easy just to take the oil pump cover - it is just about accessible down near the oil filter if you have to go that far.
If you do make sure you read up on priming the oil pump.

Edited by Barkychoc on Sunday 10th May 08:47

[v8s4me]

When you do find the right water pump can you post it up please as mine is the original one and a spare would be a good idea. Many thanks

[mk1fan]

Is it not the same as the items on the Wedge, Chim and Griff?

[v8s4me]

Wedge possibly but not necessarily Chim & Griff. It would depend on which engine they had. Some could well be the same.Possibly the 3.9 pre-serpentine models. Anyone know for certain?

[Oldred_V8S]

TVR Car Parts
£119

[tango123]

Thanks for that Oldred, saw that Saturday night and e-mailed them to see if it was suitable !

[Barkychoc]

Pretty sure that's the one - looks identical to the one that was on my engine. That little black cap on the end covers a left hand thread that the fan screwed onto in the Rover SD1 I believe.

[tango123]

Hi all, been in touch with TVR parts ,as was at a bit of a loose end and no reply to e mail. They themselves are unsure , so want some photos, be sending them off tonight. Managed to buy a bargain cam though from JRV8, and some O/E lifters, ready for my motor rebuild.

[gizzardio]

Hi

I replaced my water pump a few years ago, and funnily enough it was on barkychoc's old car after I bought it off him!

I found that the correct fitment was a Triumph TR8 version which I purchased from rimmer bros.

Have a search on there. I just looked and it looks right to me. About same price as TVR parts too.

Careful with bolts whe fitting. I used a torque wrench set to recommended figure and one sheared on tightening.

Hope that helps

[Barkychoc]

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GWP2149

[tango123]

Yes that looks like it, going for TVR parts E0199 , slightly cheaper with a good guarantee !. Thanks for your help !