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I`m thinking 
If the shells have shown wear then what condition will the cam ,cyliders and top end be like ..
I could have a knackered cam ,scratched bores ,burnt out pistons and worn rockers !
I`m sick and tired of TVR ownership
I wanted to have a new carpet and tidy up the body a bit ,that looks like it not going to happen .
If the shells have shown wear then what condition will the cam ,cyliders and top end be like ..I could have a knackered cam ,scratched bores ,burnt out pistons and worn rockers !
I`m sick and tired of TVR ownership
I wanted to have a new carpet and tidy up the body a bit ,that looks like it not going to happen .
SILICONEKIDOBHP said:
I`m thinking If the shells have shown wear then what condition will the cam ,cyliders and top end be like ..
I could have a knackered cam ,scratched bores ,burnt out pistons and worn rockers !
I`m sick and tired of TVR ownership
I wanted to have a new carpet and tidy up the body a bit ,that looks like it not going to happen .
Daz, get a full report before you open your wallet.....a "new" engine might not be too much more. If the shells have shown wear then what condition will the cam ,cyliders and top end be like ..I could have a knackered cam ,scratched bores ,burnt out pistons and worn rockers !
I`m sick and tired of TVR ownership
I wanted to have a new carpet and tidy up the body a bit ,that looks like it not going to happen .
I once had a h/c oil pump on a Ford engine that blew the seal out of the filter when the pressure releif valve jammed.
It emptied the sump very quickly!!
I hope it isn't as bad as it seems Daz.
I would be tempted to replace the shells and run the engine for a few minutes on some cheap oil and then drain it and change the filter again.
It emptied the sump very quickly!!
I hope it isn't as bad as it seems Daz.
I would be tempted to replace the shells and run the engine for a few minutes on some cheap oil and then drain it and change the filter again.
BillC99 said:
I once had a h/c oil pump on a Ford engine that blew the seal out of the filter when the pressure releif valve jammed.
It emptied the sump very quickly!!
And there you go It emptied the sump very quickly!!
BillC99 said:
I hope it isn't as bad as it seems Daz.
I would be tempted to replace the shells and run the engine for a few minutes on some cheap oil and then drain it and change the filter again.
^^^^^ This ^^^^^ I would be tempted to replace the shells and run the engine for a few minutes on some cheap oil and then drain it and change the filter again.
A good informative post from BillC99, and based on a real world experience
The OP would do well to listen
Update on my pressure drop probs,
Fitted a mechanical gauge, held 25psi at tickover and 50 psi at 4500rpm with no pressure drop, immediately refitted the electrical sender and performed the same test and it was back to pressure drop at 4500rpm so its electrical and at least not a pressure problem with the engine
Rich
Fitted a mechanical gauge, held 25psi at tickover and 50 psi at 4500rpm with no pressure drop, immediately refitted the electrical sender and performed the same test and it was back to pressure drop at 4500rpm so its electrical and at least not a pressure problem with the engine
Rich
SILICONEKID345HP said:
Classichim said:
So the filter fouls the nut, so not sealing, ok so you blow the oil out.
Why have you been loosing pressure since, something's not right, put that right and your engines saved or have you been running it with low pressure, is the engine sounding metallic!
That sandwich plate, am I thick or is that nut fouling simply because it's not able to turn a bit more. It's a disaster waiting to happen, what a pathetic design or have I mis understood? That nut would foul most filters FFS.
I can't work out who's screwed up here?!!
Is the plate bespoke or ripped from some other application, shaving edges off a nut, I'm well confused?!!
I did not supply or fit the oil filter ,its down to the fitter to choose the correct filter and fit it properly .. I know mistakes are easily made but .Why have you been loosing pressure since, something's not right, put that right and your engines saved or have you been running it with low pressure, is the engine sounding metallic!
That sandwich plate, am I thick or is that nut fouling simply because it's not able to turn a bit more. It's a disaster waiting to happen, what a pathetic design or have I mis understood? That nut would foul most filters FFS.
I can't work out who's screwed up here?!!
Is the plate bespoke or ripped from some other application, shaving edges off a nut, I'm well confused?!!
The oil filter was not leaking until it let go then the lot went in seconds .
The oil filter was not married exactly to the face of the sandwich plate because the nut was pushing against it .
The guys at TVR Central who investigated it found the problem . They said there is no way they would not of seen the problem ,you could see the problem ,i`m surprised it was noy picked up when fitting it .
TVR Central are nothing to do with the problem ,they simply helped me after the disaster .I just happened to be there when it happened .
as they would have been in that area undoing the exhaust clamp from underneath the engine. I would say it would be pretty much impossible to miss? Just asking a question?
Edited by portzi on Tuesday 15th July 22:21
Got my car back , I had a new oil pump the front cover was damaged on each side of the pump so it had to be flattened off . The big end shells have been replaced ,there was only one shell showing a small amount of wear .
I had a new clutch slave cylinder and a couple of cheap oil flushes then Millors 10w60 sully synthetic and a fresh filter .
The Racetech oil pressure sender had failed so that has been sent back and a new one from TVR Power .
His pressure test rig was showing between 30 and 60psi and the new sender consistent to the test gauge .
The front cover was removed ,we looked at the oil filter fitted and there was nothing stopping it being screwed fully in ,it`s still a mystery why oil the fell to the floor in a few seconds .
Its cost me a packet
That was my carpet money !
I had a new clutch slave cylinder and a couple of cheap oil flushes then Millors 10w60 sully synthetic and a fresh filter .
The Racetech oil pressure sender had failed so that has been sent back and a new one from TVR Power .
His pressure test rig was showing between 30 and 60psi and the new sender consistent to the test gauge .
The front cover was removed ,we looked at the oil filter fitted and there was nothing stopping it being screwed fully in ,it`s still a mystery why oil the fell to the floor in a few seconds .
Its cost me a packet
That was my carpet money !
glad your engine is ok. Just a word of advice though. Try to stick with the same TVR specialist to do all your work. They will get to know your car between services obviously enough, and it all goes down on your duplicate service service records that the garage will keep. So they will get to know your car inside out and what needs replacing and checking , everytime you drop your car in to them.
Mark;)
Mark;)
SILICONEKID345HP said:
portzi said:
Bargain. l bet alot more man hours went into your car that £740 quids worth !!!
Yes i think double that and the parts came to around £400 .. They probably reduced the labour by half . 
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