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I just parked the car up and suddenly, liquid starts to spray over the drivers side front radiator/fan from behind the bolted down bonnet.
It spilt over the splitter (Tuscan S) and is now filling the gutter.
Any ideas? I thought maybe I hadn't put the cap on tightly but there is nothing coming from the cap area....
Here is a picture of where the liquid was spraying from...
www.pistonheads.com/uploads/galleries/10813-997.jpg
It spilt over the splitter (Tuscan S) and is now filling the gutter.
Any ideas? I thought maybe I hadn't put the cap on tightly but there is nothing coming from the cap area....
Here is a picture of where the liquid was spraying from...
www.pistonheads.com/uploads/galleries/10813-997.jpg
sixspeed said: Did I miss something? Who's Jiggs?
-andy-
Coffee time!
I think the bonnet is lighter - therefore can be less rigid than it needs to be than if it had to be opened on a hinge. I've heard of one owner speak of lifting it off with one hand in the holes where the oil filler neck sticks out!
Now I know why TVR don't want some owners under the bonnet. Thanks for the insight.
What happens if you get a fire under the bonnet - suppose go and fetch some burgers.
PS I am a genuine car enthusiast, currently I have four cars including a Griffith 4.3. I am a fan of all modern TVRs but do not let my enthusiasm stop me asking questions - if I embarrass or annoy anyone that is not the intention. Problems don't go away if you ignore them!
If I was lucky enough to own a Tuscan I would be annoyed with the poor under bonnet access - that's all. Does it not annoy current owners?
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 13:48
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 13:54
What happens if you get a fire under the bonnet - suppose go and fetch some burgers.
PS I am a genuine car enthusiast, currently I have four cars including a Griffith 4.3. I am a fan of all modern TVRs but do not let my enthusiasm stop me asking questions - if I embarrass or annoy anyone that is not the intention. Problems don't go away if you ignore them!
If I was lucky enough to own a Tuscan I would be annoyed with the poor under bonnet access - that's all. Does it not annoy current owners?
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 13:48
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 13:54
Not really. Why would it annoy you? Do you *need* to look under the bonnet for any reason? I don't. Unless it's to fill the oil, water etc but oh yes, TVR have included a service bonnet for that.
I have had 1 problem in nearly 1 years ownership so it doesn't bother me if I can't unhinge the whole bonnet.
Your comments are sometimes useful and yes, there is nothing wrong with asking questions but you don't always ask, you assume.
Please ask useful questions or say you wish something was the case, not TVR are knobs etc. You will only shame yourself.
I have had 1 problem in nearly 1 years ownership so it doesn't bother me if I can't unhinge the whole bonnet.
Your comments are sometimes useful and yes, there is nothing wrong with asking questions but you don't always ask, you assume.
Please ask useful questions or say you wish something was the case, not TVR are knobs etc. You will only shame yourself.
andyvdg said:
sixspeed said: Did I miss something? Who's Jiggs?
-andy-
Coffee time!
I think the bonnet is lighter - therefore can be less rigid than it needs to be than if it had to be opened on a hinge. I've heard of one owner speak of lifting it off with one hand in the holes where the oil filler neck sticks out!
I've taken the bonnet off several times exactly as you describe. I have slotted the four holes and backed the two wing holes with heavy guage washers to try and get a better alignment of the bonnet and prevent the fibre glass becoming too stressed at that point....with a modicum of success. I don't really find it a problem but there is a real danger of scratching the wings as you lift the bonnet over and away if you are not careful. I stand the bonnet up against the garage wall. Its not too heavy just awkward.
Tuscan S - I didn't say 'TVR are knobs' - I asked what TVR must think of Tuscan owners if they won't give them easy under-bonnet access? Valid question and I feel absolutely no shame in asking it, maybe I'm shameless!
PS I like to look at engines and mechanical things - I'm on the 'Sad Engine Xaminer' Offenders List.
Jigs
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 18:18
PS I like to look at engines and mechanical things - I'm on the 'Sad Engine Xaminer' Offenders List.
Jigs
>> Edited by jigs on Monday 2nd June 18:18
I get a bit frustrated about not being able to open the bonnet easily, mainly when someone wants to see what a TVR Speed Six engine looks like, or when HM Customs ask me to open it at Dover.....it is fun trying to explain that it doesn't open without a tool kit and NOT sound like you are hiding something!
Also, the fact you have to remove the whole bonnet to get to the lights to replace a bulb is a right pain, I mean, it's not as if they provide you with new bulbs in the toolkit or anything!
But on the whole, it is a minor inconvenience, I can/have removed the bonnet many times on my own and with help - I just wish it was easier, maybe some quick release catches instead of bolts?
As for the fire scenario, I met an owner who had this happen, and the fire brigade were not at all happy that they couldn't open the bonnet
Graham
Also, the fact you have to remove the whole bonnet to get to the lights to replace a bulb is a right pain, I mean, it's not as if they provide you with new bulbs in the toolkit or anything!
But on the whole, it is a minor inconvenience, I can/have removed the bonnet many times on my own and with help - I just wish it was easier, maybe some quick release catches instead of bolts?
As for the fire scenario, I met an owner who had this happen, and the fire brigade were not at all happy that they couldn't open the bonnet
Graham
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