New owner saying hello and help....

New owner saying hello and help....

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roseytvr

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1,788 posts

177 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Hi Guys

New into this forum so hi!
I have had a Griff for 5 years or so and have just acquired a knackered Cerb 4.2 for a project that needs total love and attention. Body off, respray, retrim, engine rebuild etc. I will post up pictures when I get chance.
I would appreciate some pointers please on websites, blogs, threads, manuals worth buying etc to build up some resources to help me through the project. Body off, engine out, chassis strengthening etc is what I am after.

Any recommendations?

Cheers

Ian

aide

2,276 posts

163 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Welcome!
Saving a 4.2 bow
There are new BTR diff's for sale on the parts classifieds, slightly more expensive than a rebuild, but definitely worth it.
Best wishes
Aide

jackwibble

664 posts

158 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Hi Ian welcome to the psychotically deranged mad house if you do a forum search there wil be lots of threads with rebuilds!

http://www.alexjudd.com/cerbera/parts/#Coil%20Pack...

Useful for parts


TvrJohn

1,058 posts

254 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Welcome Ian, looks like your going to be very busy !

OutlawFlat4

697 posts

146 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Did you buy the Matt wrapped cerb with end float?

Jhonno

5,762 posts

140 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Hello and welcome! This thread is missing something though.. Pictures!! (Or start a rebuild thread..).

sweeper

323 posts

159 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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roseytvr

Original Poster:

1,788 posts

177 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Thanks for the links thus far, I'm off to a start with the databasethumbup

Have tried basic searches like "Cerbera engine removal" and its not throwing up a lot TBH but its early days. If there are any more links or pointers chaps it would be appreciated.

Yep its the Matt Black Cerb with end float but its not wrapped its a paint job unfortunately. Each to their own. I will post up pictures when I can.

Yep I am going to be busy, I have a lot planned but no rush as yet as my Griff is playing up at the minute. Whilst obviously I am planning to save her its not going to be original sorry - LS7 beckonsgetmecoat

ukkid35

6,138 posts

172 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Byker28i

58,823 posts

216 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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http://www.thetvrsite.com/

manuals, diagnostic software

Jhonno

5,762 posts

140 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Shame about the LS7.. Missing out on the AJP!! Sounds like it would be ripe for a 4.7 as well.. winkbigmouth

CerbWill

670 posts

117 months

Thursday 12th March 2015
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Rosey,
This thread may be of interest. Body lift guide - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=6&a...

roseytvr

Original Poster:

1,788 posts

177 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Thanks for all the pointers to resources guys, very helpful and keep them coming.

As promised some pictures for you but don't get too excited, nothing to drool over.

Described as "not a thing of beauty" and no it has not been wrapped, that's the paint job:



Plenty of clocks (haven't checked the wiring) and a steering wheel that may need some attention!!



A close up of the paint which is like sandpaper to the touch and has like a white metallic pigment to it (may be something to do with reflecting infra red?)



An engine bay not quite to die for still with the run off of rubbing down the red paint by the looks of it:

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|http://thumbsnap.com/tE6VCmjO[/url]

Apparently its a non runner with crank end float but I have not tried it. Under a cover now until I have time to do anything with it but the plan is a full chassis up restore and either LS7 or 4.7 AJP (I need to do a bit more research).

Cheers

Ian

r8black

1,405 posts

128 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Why is the gear lever so long is that normal

r8black

1,405 posts

128 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Of course no gator

chibbard

1,554 posts

259 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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So yes, this is the one with crankshaft end float right?. Hope you got it for a decent price as it seemed way over priced when I saw it advertised. Good luck with the rebuild though. Looks like you have a lot of work on your hands!!

OutlawFlat4

697 posts

146 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Looks like a boy racer turned it into a giant chalk board!

Would love to see you put an AJP back in it. Please do a full, pic heavy, rebuild thread for us.

Good luck with it!

gruffalo

7,509 posts

225 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Not sure where you are but if you want a spin out in a 4.7 I would be happy to oblige.


m3coupe

1,104 posts

203 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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I was keeping an eye on that car, wasn't in a position to buy it just now but interested to know what you paid for it. It was sitting around the £5k mark before it was pulled.

Supateg

724 posts

141 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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roseytvr said:
Thanks for all the pointers to resources guys, very helpful and keep them coming.

As promised some pictures for you but don't get too excited, nothing to drool over.

Described as "not a thing of beauty" and no it has not been wrapped, that's the paint job:


Plenty of clocks (haven't checked the wiring) and a steering wheel that may need some attention!!

A close up of the paint which is like sandpaper to the touch and has like a white metallic pigment to it (may be something to do with reflecting infra red?)


An engine bay not quite to die for still with the run off of rubbing down the red paint by the looks of it:

Apparently its a non runner with crank end float but I have not tried it. Under a cover now until I have time to do anything with it but the plan is a full chassis up restore and either LS7 or 4.7 AJP (I need to do a bit more research).

Cheers

Ian
Well done from saving a Cerb from the breakers.
Sounds like your a realist! No rose tinted glasses anywhere!

Very interested in learning what the damage to the engine is. I will look out for project updates with interest!