Belt squeal and other issues

[The Red Baron]

Hi Tuscan Gurus,

I'm new to Tuscan ownership, but have a Griff I've had for 15 years.

I'm still learning the car's idiosyncrasies and have a few questions to throw out there.

I've got a bit of belt squeal and wondered if anyone could tell me how to adjust the belt tension to solve the issue.

Also, what tyre pressures do you run with? I've got Toyo R888s all round and find the car tramlines a bit. Wondered if running a lower pressure would help. Not sure what the tyre pressures are at the moment.

What sort of engine warm-up procedure do most do: turn on and drive, keeping the rpm below 2500 until the oil is warm? Or turn on and let idle? What oil temperature do you wait for?

What's the 'red line' rpm for the Speed Six? Does it have a limiter?

There's a red pull handle under the dashboard on the driver's side. What's that for? Looks like a bonnet pull, but isn't.

Any info much appreciated.

Cheers.

[The Red Baron]

Thanks LucyP. I was being lazy.

All the info I needed I've found.

[The Red Baron]

Not the best pictures. I'll take some better ones soon.

And, yes, I like the big spoiler. If you've got it, flaunt it!!

Went out for a spin today and noticed the handbrake warning light was faintly glowing. As the rpm increased the glow got stronger.

I'm baffled and a search of the forums turned up nothing useful. Anyone got any ideas what this means?

[The Red Baron]

I've been told the colour is Paris Blue. Paint code TVR78 I think.

Its a 'Mk3', so wavy dash, which I prefer. First registered in April 06.

Thanks for all the advice and comments.

[The Red Baron]

Update: the squealing belt broke and the alternator hasn't been charging the battery. Made it home fortunately.

Is it an easy DIY job,or best left to a pro? If not a home job, could any reasonable mechanic manage it?

Hoping I don't have to trailer it to a TVR specialist that's all.

[The Red Baron]

Thank you nawarne and others for your useful advice.

I'll get the airbox off and take a look, but it doesn't sound too difficult to do......