Curious Project - 1990 TVR Tasmin 460 SE
Discussion
Can't find any mention on PH of a Black 460 SE. No affiliation whatsoever, might be of interest.
http://www.wyleshardy.com/details_single.asp?pge=2...
http://www.wyleshardy.com/details_single.asp?pge=2...
Did a check on the mot check site as mentioned in another post
Nothing too major till the last item re:chassis corrosion. Since 10 years has since elapsed id be very concerned about the condition of the chassis now
Still tempted to have a look though - I like my wedges in dark colours - what's the worst that could happen??
Nothing too major till the last item re:chassis corrosion. Since 10 years has since elapsed id be very concerned about the condition of the chassis now
Still tempted to have a look though - I like my wedges in dark colours - what's the worst that could happen??
Did a quick PH search as I too remembered some discussion of a 460. The story intertwines with a couple of 460 SEACs but I found this comment interesting from a thread titled Arabian 460 SEAC:
Of course the links are dead and I suspect there were more pictures. Looks to be in fairly good condition from the pictures (well, not the dash). Grady
Of course the links are dead and I suspect there were more pictures. Looks to be in fairly good condition from the pictures (well, not the dash). Grady
Edited by Grady on Thursday 14th April 20:09
Type 49 said:
Viewed and rejected.
Badly rusted outriggers, engine has blue smoke emanating, interior looks like someone has peed on the seats and the veneer is either peeling, peeled or crazed. Sounds too loud to pass an MOT. Time has not been kind to it.
Thanks for the heads up mate...Another sad story...Probably get scrapped albeit all fixable issues...Badly rusted outriggers, engine has blue smoke emanating, interior looks like someone has peed on the seats and the veneer is either peeling, peeled or crazed. Sounds too loud to pass an MOT. Time has not been kind to it.
Cheers
Ziga
Evening all
Thanks for the info Type 49
Made some inquiries myself today. The guy on the other end of the phone wasn't so revealing of its condition
Still thinking of taking a look as even with the faults mentioned its still salvageable - would be a shame to see it broken
Any pointers on price - was trying to get the guy to open up about what they were looking for but it seems it's a blind auction of sorts - I make an offer and they consider it - but wont say if they've had other offers or what they were or when they're going to end the sale ????
I've got an early finish tomorrow so will probably go and have a look on my way home.
Report to follow tomorrow evening....
Thanks for the info Type 49
Made some inquiries myself today. The guy on the other end of the phone wasn't so revealing of its condition
Still thinking of taking a look as even with the faults mentioned its still salvageable - would be a shame to see it broken
Any pointers on price - was trying to get the guy to open up about what they were looking for but it seems it's a blind auction of sorts - I make an offer and they consider it - but wont say if they've had other offers or what they were or when they're going to end the sale ????
I've got an early finish tomorrow so will probably go and have a look on my way home.
Report to follow tomorrow evening....
I would of thought max 2K...Thats going by the report of the engine which will need a rebuild by the sound of it...£1500
Outriggers can be done for less than £1000 if you know what you are doing or know someone else who does....Interior re-trim...(Ziga special deal) 700-800..(Inc seats)....Hood £250.
Say another £1000 for replacing hoses, Bushes..Serviceable's...
Actually just had another look at the ad...The interior is not that bad...New carpet and a re-fresh of vinyl and leather...£100...If the engine is what is advertised..Needs a clean up....Bit of Ziga bling £100....The hoods okay...Probably 3-3.5K...Sounds reasonable...
Perhaps the reason for sale is the rear wheel bearings needing doing...That can put a lot of people off along with outriggers....Unless you know how to do them or know someone who can...
Could be a good little project......
Outriggers can be done for less than £1000 if you know what you are doing or know someone else who does....Interior re-trim...(Ziga special deal) 700-800..(Inc seats)....Hood £250.
Say another £1000 for replacing hoses, Bushes..Serviceable's...
Actually just had another look at the ad...The interior is not that bad...New carpet and a re-fresh of vinyl and leather...£100...If the engine is what is advertised..Needs a clean up....Bit of Ziga bling £100....The hoods okay...Probably 3-3.5K...Sounds reasonable...
Perhaps the reason for sale is the rear wheel bearings needing doing...That can put a lot of people off along with outriggers....Unless you know how to do them or know someone who can...
Could be a good little project......
Edited by mrzigazaga on Sunday 21st August 15:42
mrzigazaga said:
Perhaps the reason for sale is the rear wheel bearings needing doing...That can put a lot of people off along with outriggers....Unless you know how to do them or know someone who can...
Could be a good little project......
You buy it, I'll do the outriggers Could be a good little project......
Wheel bearings, piece of piddle. Rockettvr
If you are going to look at it i'll be interested in what you say about it.
I've had a look on Wickipedia and can't find any trace of a 460SE, so is it a 3.9 that's had a conversion ?
If you can check the paperwork i'd appreciate it.
Can i be cheeky and get you to have a quick look at the Porsche 928, i'm a few hours away so can just pop down to have a look.
Thanks
Mike
If you are going to look at it i'll be interested in what you say about it.
I've had a look on Wickipedia and can't find any trace of a 460SE, so is it a 3.9 that's had a conversion ?
If you can check the paperwork i'd appreciate it.
Can i be cheeky and get you to have a quick look at the Porsche 928, i'm a few hours away so can just pop down to have a look.
Thanks
Mike
Wedg1e said:
mrzigazaga said:
Perhaps the reason for sale is the rear wheel bearings needing doing...That can put a lot of people off along with outriggers....Unless you know how to do them or know someone who can...
Could be a good little project......
You buy it, I'll do the outriggers Could be a good little project......
Wheel bearings, piece of piddle.
...Could sell Poppy.....mike various said:
Rockettvr
If you are going to look at it i'll be interested in what you say about it.
I've had a look on Wickipedia and can't find any trace of a 460SE, so is it a 3.9 that's had a conversion ?
If you can check the paperwork i'd appreciate it.
Can i be cheeky and get you to have a quick look at the Porsche 928, i'm a few hours away so can just pop down to have a look.
Thanks
Mike
Hi mikeIf you are going to look at it i'll be interested in what you say about it.
I've had a look on Wickipedia and can't find any trace of a 460SE, so is it a 3.9 that's had a conversion ?
If you can check the paperwork i'd appreciate it.
Can i be cheeky and get you to have a quick look at the Porsche 928, i'm a few hours away so can just pop down to have a look.
Thanks
Mike
Think its a 400 that's either been bored out or had a later 4.6 swapped in
Guy on phone said that its had a lot of work on it too but if its puffing blue smoke as reported by type 49 it could need major investment to get it up to snuff
Will take a look at the porker -
Not too clued up on those - is there anything in particular to check ???
Cheers Ron
I was thinking about the TVR to save it from the scrap heap, to be honest i don't need the TVR as i have already got two of them !!!. (A 350SE and a 350 FHC that needs restoring)
Porsche wise im not too clued up on them myself, if you could just see if it starts up okay and have a quick look at the body for rust and the interior to see what condition it's in.
I'm thinking that if it's okay it could be a quick refresh up and sell to provide funds for the TVR restoration.
Thanks
Mike
Porsche wise im not too clued up on them myself, if you could just see if it starts up okay and have a quick look at the body for rust and the interior to see what condition it's in.
I'm thinking that if it's okay it could be a quick refresh up and sell to provide funds for the TVR restoration.
Thanks
Mike
Rockettvr said:
Will take a look at the porker -
Not too clued up on those - is there anything in particular to check ???
Cheers Ron
It's an Auto, so flexplate preload could have caused thrust bearing failure. Essential to check end float before committing otherwise block is possibly scrap.Not too clued up on those - is there anything in particular to check ???
Cheers Ron
I did some checks on the TVR, its had 7 former keeps, the last change in 2004. No MOT for several years. I think it was originally a 400SE, then someone did the engine upgrade.
No write off or crash damage recorded.
It looks complete from the pictures. Looks like its been neglected. It would be real shame to see it broken for spares. I was really tempted but it requires too much work for me to restore back to A1.
Porsche prices are rising, they have Galvanised panels to help protect against rust but if its neglected its not going to help.
No write off or crash damage recorded.
It looks complete from the pictures. Looks like its been neglected. It would be real shame to see it broken for spares. I was really tempted but it requires too much work for me to restore back to A1.
Porsche prices are rising, they have Galvanised panels to help protect against rust but if its neglected its not going to help.
A little smoke from the engine could be something simple:
a) flame trap or breather gallery needs cleaning out
b) rocker cover seals leaking
c) valve guide oil seals have disintegrated (this usually only manifests on startup and can be ignored if it disappears when warm)
d) brake master leaking fluid into the intake under vacuum.
Do a compression test when warmed up - any suspiciously low readings (compared with the others) could mean cracked rings, and excessive blowby.
Anyway since when did cracked veneer, peed on seats and a little rust on the outriggers mean a scrapping?
a) flame trap or breather gallery needs cleaning out
b) rocker cover seals leaking
c) valve guide oil seals have disintegrated (this usually only manifests on startup and can be ignored if it disappears when warm)
d) brake master leaking fluid into the intake under vacuum.
Do a compression test when warmed up - any suspiciously low readings (compared with the others) could mean cracked rings, and excessive blowby.
Anyway since when did cracked veneer, peed on seats and a little rust on the outriggers mean a scrapping?
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