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Gents,
Apologies for the epic first post – I promise any future ones won’t be of this magnitude, but I wanted to introduce myself and get my queries out of the way in a oner!! (Albeit in several ‘posts’)
I’m the happy new owner of a 1989 S2 that I bought from an ebay seller some weeks ago (10th June). I bought it while deployed in Afghanistan so have not yet seen the vehicle with my own eyes! Due to return in just under 3 weeks, you can imagine how excited I am to get behind the wheel and then begin restoring her to former glory. First off, I didn’t buy the car completely blind – After I got in touch via email, Iain Coles – one of the ROs from Bristol TVRCC was kind enough to give me the details of a local mechanic that a lot of their members use – This TVR enthusiast went to view the car on my behalf and gave me an appraisal and the thumbs up to purchase – which I did! In-fact, the same mechanic collected the car, has dry stored it and will service it prior to my arrival back in the UK! What a legend!
Using the PH Forum I can see that it was listed on ebay in April this year thanks to a link back on 3 April 'On the Bay' http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
It was bought by a gentleman from Bath who seems to be a bit of a motorbike nut who wanted to dabble in the world of 4 wheels. He had a new clutch and fuel pump fitted, got it MOT’d and then decided to re-sell after only 2 months ownership to fund a different project of the two-wheeled variety. Here is the Expired Listing.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
His loss was my gain as I had the inspection carried out and purchased the next day (outside of ebay given my limited internet access ). Essentially I have been told that the car is in reasonable condition with an excellent chassis, mechanics in good health (good oil px, no smoking from exhaust or heavy breathing through oil filler cap, gearbox seems fine and new clutch is fitted), bodywork is generally craze free, hood could do with replacement and the interior some TLC.
With the MOT and the green light with regard to the mechanical side it is ready to enjoy for the final few weeks of summer! Happy Days! I would like to address the cosmetic issues soon after I get back however and hoped I could pick some of your brains before I get stuck in..…
Apologies for the epic first post – I promise any future ones won’t be of this magnitude, but I wanted to introduce myself and get my queries out of the way in a oner!! (Albeit in several ‘posts’)
I’m the happy new owner of a 1989 S2 that I bought from an ebay seller some weeks ago (10th June). I bought it while deployed in Afghanistan so have not yet seen the vehicle with my own eyes! Due to return in just under 3 weeks, you can imagine how excited I am to get behind the wheel and then begin restoring her to former glory. First off, I didn’t buy the car completely blind – After I got in touch via email, Iain Coles – one of the ROs from Bristol TVRCC was kind enough to give me the details of a local mechanic that a lot of their members use – This TVR enthusiast went to view the car on my behalf and gave me an appraisal and the thumbs up to purchase – which I did! In-fact, the same mechanic collected the car, has dry stored it and will service it prior to my arrival back in the UK! What a legend!
Using the PH Forum I can see that it was listed on ebay in April this year thanks to a link back on 3 April 'On the Bay' http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
It was bought by a gentleman from Bath who seems to be a bit of a motorbike nut who wanted to dabble in the world of 4 wheels. He had a new clutch and fuel pump fitted, got it MOT’d and then decided to re-sell after only 2 months ownership to fund a different project of the two-wheeled variety. Here is the Expired Listing.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
His loss was my gain as I had the inspection carried out and purchased the next day (outside of ebay given my limited internet access ). Essentially I have been told that the car is in reasonable condition with an excellent chassis, mechanics in good health (good oil px, no smoking from exhaust or heavy breathing through oil filler cap, gearbox seems fine and new clutch is fitted), bodywork is generally craze free, hood could do with replacement and the interior some TLC.
With the MOT and the green light with regard to the mechanical side it is ready to enjoy for the final few weeks of summer! Happy Days! I would like to address the cosmetic issues soon after I get back however and hoped I could pick some of your brains before I get stuck in..…
1) Replacement Hood
I know this has been raised countless times on this forum and believe me, I’ve read back as far as my enthusiasm and internet connection has allowed me! I have found good advice, particularly at 'Which New Hood?' on 24 Oct 10. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have received a quote from Car Hood Warehouse for a new hood fitted (£750) or delivered for self-fitting (£280). I understand that the professionals would do a better job than me as seen by the excellent photos on fiveoclockhero1’s car in the link… but almost £500 more to have it fitted seems quite a lot more expense for something that will be down for 90% of my driving time and that I believe would be within my capabilities using the walkthrough guide: ‘Rear Roof Section Removal’ at www.tvrsseries.com. What are your thoughts or experiences?
Otherwise the only research I have been able to do with regard to sourcing a new hood is from the ‘Useful links’ section of this Forum where Lakewell offer an exquisite looking hood for 450 Euros + VAT for self-fitting! Seems expensive but does the price reflect a vastly superior quality?
Is it worth the extra expense of having a pro fit a replacement hood? If so, can anyone recommend anywhere (preferably in the South West or Birmingham) where it can be offered for significantly less than £750? Additionally does anyone know the cost for, and can recommend, a supplier of replacement hoods other than the two I have mentioned (Car Hood Warehouse & Lakewell)?
2) Seat Restoration
Looking at the photographs of my car, the seats seem original (looking as if they have covered 100k+ miles) while the remainder of the interior looks to be restored to some extent with a more biscuit/tan covering. I have considered replacement seats such as those from a Jaguar XJ6 or Chimera but due to cost and a desire to restore the current ones I plan to follow the example of tvrgit.com in his 14 Nov 2010 diary update and Barkychoc in a PH post
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Hopefully I can get similar results using a re-colouring/restoration kit available from Furniture Clinic by sending off the gearstick gaiter as a colour match.
Does anyone with experience of using a re-colouring kit such as this know how you go about keeping the piping from changing colour or if you simply re-paint/colour it separately to achieve the desired contrast? I was thinking black piping to complement the black bodywork. Also, any tips/tricks/advice not contained within the guide or instructions would be much appreciated!
3) Interior Fittings
I have seen a link for some very smart looking ‘shiny’ metal replacement fittings for the various bezels/knobs/switches in PH thread Alloy parts for TVR S Series.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=11&...
The link is obviously very old now – does anyone know if they are still available and if so, where and at what cost? Continuing in the shiny metal trend – I have seen photos of forum members cars who sport Gucci little alloy ‘golf ball’ gear knobs and matching handbrake handles… http://thumbsnap.com/g4nYsPHU
Is there a recommended source for these or is it a case of personal taste? ebay seems to have a number of offerings from Hong Kong that seem to be generic styles with TVR embossed stickers over the top - gut instinct is to steer clear but has anyone seen the quality in person?
Finally, I will very quickly be looking to replace the old radio/cassette head unit in the car with a more modern CD/Radio with an Aux input for iPod. I’m assuming that a 1989 vehicle will require some sort of cuff/bodge to fit the loom requirements of a modern unit… Is there a wiring diagram or walk-through guide showing how the existing wires should be arranged to fit a modern loom?
I know this has been raised countless times on this forum and believe me, I’ve read back as far as my enthusiasm and internet connection has allowed me! I have found good advice, particularly at 'Which New Hood?' on 24 Oct 10. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I have received a quote from Car Hood Warehouse for a new hood fitted (£750) or delivered for self-fitting (£280). I understand that the professionals would do a better job than me as seen by the excellent photos on fiveoclockhero1’s car in the link… but almost £500 more to have it fitted seems quite a lot more expense for something that will be down for 90% of my driving time and that I believe would be within my capabilities using the walkthrough guide: ‘Rear Roof Section Removal’ at www.tvrsseries.com. What are your thoughts or experiences?
Otherwise the only research I have been able to do with regard to sourcing a new hood is from the ‘Useful links’ section of this Forum where Lakewell offer an exquisite looking hood for 450 Euros + VAT for self-fitting! Seems expensive but does the price reflect a vastly superior quality?
Is it worth the extra expense of having a pro fit a replacement hood? If so, can anyone recommend anywhere (preferably in the South West or Birmingham) where it can be offered for significantly less than £750? Additionally does anyone know the cost for, and can recommend, a supplier of replacement hoods other than the two I have mentioned (Car Hood Warehouse & Lakewell)?
2) Seat Restoration
Looking at the photographs of my car, the seats seem original (looking as if they have covered 100k+ miles) while the remainder of the interior looks to be restored to some extent with a more biscuit/tan covering. I have considered replacement seats such as those from a Jaguar XJ6 or Chimera but due to cost and a desire to restore the current ones I plan to follow the example of tvrgit.com in his 14 Nov 2010 diary update and Barkychoc in a PH post
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Hopefully I can get similar results using a re-colouring/restoration kit available from Furniture Clinic by sending off the gearstick gaiter as a colour match.
Does anyone with experience of using a re-colouring kit such as this know how you go about keeping the piping from changing colour or if you simply re-paint/colour it separately to achieve the desired contrast? I was thinking black piping to complement the black bodywork. Also, any tips/tricks/advice not contained within the guide or instructions would be much appreciated!
3) Interior Fittings
I have seen a link for some very smart looking ‘shiny’ metal replacement fittings for the various bezels/knobs/switches in PH thread Alloy parts for TVR S Series.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=11&...
The link is obviously very old now – does anyone know if they are still available and if so, where and at what cost? Continuing in the shiny metal trend – I have seen photos of forum members cars who sport Gucci little alloy ‘golf ball’ gear knobs and matching handbrake handles… http://thumbsnap.com/g4nYsPHU
Is there a recommended source for these or is it a case of personal taste? ebay seems to have a number of offerings from Hong Kong that seem to be generic styles with TVR embossed stickers over the top - gut instinct is to steer clear but has anyone seen the quality in person?
Finally, I will very quickly be looking to replace the old radio/cassette head unit in the car with a more modern CD/Radio with an Aux input for iPod. I’m assuming that a 1989 vehicle will require some sort of cuff/bodge to fit the loom requirements of a modern unit… Is there a wiring diagram or walk-through guide showing how the existing wires should be arranged to fit a modern loom?
Having laid down my requests for help and advice, I look forward to your replies and thank you in advance. It seems by purchasing an S I have joined a community of knowledgeable and passionate people who are more than happy to help out other owners. I look forward to meeting some of you in due course and seeing your cars at future meets.
Iain Cole, the Bristol TVRCC RO mentioned at the beginning of this thread (if you can remember that long ago!) was kind enough to send out some past copies of Sprint magazine for me to browse. A great publication that is surely worth the membership fee alone – I’ll definitely be joining TVRCC as soon as I return from Afghan and attending the Bristol meets.
Here’s a picture of me with said Sprint magazines and the piece of 1980’s engineering that has been keeping me safe in the skies over here for the past few months! (The Sea King Mk 4 hails from the early 80’s - so older than my S2 and still going strong!!).
Iain Cole, the Bristol TVRCC RO mentioned at the beginning of this thread (if you can remember that long ago!) was kind enough to send out some past copies of Sprint magazine for me to browse. A great publication that is surely worth the membership fee alone – I’ll definitely be joining TVRCC as soon as I return from Afghan and attending the Bristol meets.
Here’s a picture of me with said Sprint magazines and the piece of 1980’s engineering that has been keeping me safe in the skies over here for the past few months! (The Sea King Mk 4 hails from the early 80’s - so older than my S2 and still going strong!!).
Firstly welcome to the forum - there loads'a help and support on here. I would suggest that you contact mep12345 on here in the first instance. He's currently based in bristol but wears a navey blue suite with shiney gold stripes around the cuffs abd a funny white topped hat!!! He is alos very helpful, see his website gbsportscar.com
Now to specifics, the hood I think would be a nightmare to fit as an amature and also I would worry about a hood kit supplied by post, these TVRs differe so much one from the other, even identicle models. I looked into a new hood and had quotes from a number of suppliers. In the ned I reduced the list of possible suppliers to those with specific TVR experience and short listed D&C Design Blackpool ex TVR factory trimmers, keith Broad (?) in Nantwich (he had replaced the hood on a friends car very well) and TVR CarParts in Devon. Prices were much of a muchness and I eventually went with TVR Car Parts. They did a first class job recovering the targa hood, the inside of the roof panels and fitting all new seals, looks good and is completly watertight. In hindsight there was an other option which I didnt consider and regret that now. If you want information about that drop me PM.
Something to consider (and I wish I had) would be to have a solid rear window similar to a Mazda MX5 sized to drop down between the roof stays and flexable quarterlights in the folding hood.
Seat restoration. TVRgit (Andrew Carries S Series editor on Sprint has recently restored his with a furniture clinic kit and was very pleased and there is a reprint of the Sprint article on the Furniture Clinic web site. If you need new seat foams or headress foams contact Adrian Venn Exactly TVR Coventry.
Shiney bits dont seem to exist now but you can replace the rather horid roof stays with alloy one from the Griff/Chimera.
I had my radio swapped by a automoblile audio specialist and it didnt seem to take him abouve a few minutes so not difficult I think.
Long questions - long reply but welcome
Norman
Now to specifics, the hood I think would be a nightmare to fit as an amature and also I would worry about a hood kit supplied by post, these TVRs differe so much one from the other, even identicle models. I looked into a new hood and had quotes from a number of suppliers. In the ned I reduced the list of possible suppliers to those with specific TVR experience and short listed D&C Design Blackpool ex TVR factory trimmers, keith Broad (?) in Nantwich (he had replaced the hood on a friends car very well) and TVR CarParts in Devon. Prices were much of a muchness and I eventually went with TVR Car Parts. They did a first class job recovering the targa hood, the inside of the roof panels and fitting all new seals, looks good and is completly watertight. In hindsight there was an other option which I didnt consider and regret that now. If you want information about that drop me PM.
Something to consider (and I wish I had) would be to have a solid rear window similar to a Mazda MX5 sized to drop down between the roof stays and flexable quarterlights in the folding hood.
Seat restoration. TVRgit (Andrew Carries S Series editor on Sprint has recently restored his with a furniture clinic kit and was very pleased and there is a reprint of the Sprint article on the Furniture Clinic web site. If you need new seat foams or headress foams contact Adrian Venn Exactly TVR Coventry.
Shiney bits dont seem to exist now but you can replace the rather horid roof stays with alloy one from the Griff/Chimera.
I had my radio swapped by a automoblile audio specialist and it didnt seem to take him abouve a few minutes so not difficult I think.
Long questions - long reply but welcome
Norman
Hi, and welcome tot he fold. Looks like you've picked up a nice one there. It’s always a temptation to start improving the car straight away but my advice would be to drive it as much as possible for the next couple of months to enjoy it on the road and get a real feel for the car and what needs doing. Once you’ve seen a few other S’s at various gatherings you’ll have lots more ideas about what you might want o do. Then spend the winter months doing everything you want ready for next spring. There have been quite a few “hood jobs” recently so there will be plenty of advice along shortly. I saw one recently that was fitted by Surface & Design and it was excellent. Good luck and have fun.
Junglie, more than happy to help and discuss issues if you so wish as Norm says above I am also blue suit but am no longer in Bristol having started in London last week. Drop me an email to mark@gbsportscar.com and I'll send you my internal DII address which should assist with some communications. Anyway welcome to the forum and hope I can be of assistance
Mark
Mark
Hi, and welcome to the forum and TVR ownership. You've made a great choice (I think they look great in black) and one that you'll not regret, particularly if your happy wielding the spanners occasionally and look upon it as part of the enjoyment of having the car.
I live just outside of Bristol in the Chew valley so when your back home you are welcome to come and have a look at mine for reference or whatever. I have the alloy bezels on mine and did get them from Lee Boreham a couple of years ago but he is usually to busy with other work to make them. You never know you might be in luck!.
Can't help you too much with your other queries other than to repeat a little of what the others have said. I would certainly advise you to use the car as it is for the time being to ensure that at the very least you can form a list of priorities in order of urgency and why waste a summer of fun when your unlikely to use the car as much in the winter anyway?
Norman (Gerarld-TVR)makes a lot of sense regarding the hood. I am willing to do most jobs on my car but not sure I would want to tackle a hood as they are tricky to get right due to the bespoke nature of our cars and could spoil the look of an otherwise good car if done poorly. Only my opinion but there you go.
Cheers, Stu
I live just outside of Bristol in the Chew valley so when your back home you are welcome to come and have a look at mine for reference or whatever. I have the alloy bezels on mine and did get them from Lee Boreham a couple of years ago but he is usually to busy with other work to make them. You never know you might be in luck!.
Can't help you too much with your other queries other than to repeat a little of what the others have said. I would certainly advise you to use the car as it is for the time being to ensure that at the very least you can form a list of priorities in order of urgency and why waste a summer of fun when your unlikely to use the car as much in the winter anyway?
Norman (Gerarld-TVR)makes a lot of sense regarding the hood. I am willing to do most jobs on my car but not sure I would want to tackle a hood as they are tricky to get right due to the bespoke nature of our cars and could spoil the look of an otherwise good car if done poorly. Only my opinion but there you go.
Cheers, Stu
Edited by TVR-Stu on Tuesday 2nd August 20:00
Welcome to the forum and S ownership. I'm also in the Bristol area.
More than happy to help with any improvements you are thinking of doing. I spent a considerable amount of time restoring/making improvements to mine using many of the local companies in the Bristol area including hood replacement.
When your in the area be sure to get in touch, I'm happy to show you what has been done so you can judge for your self whether to use the same people.
Cheers for now.
Liam
More than happy to help with any improvements you are thinking of doing. I spent a considerable amount of time restoring/making improvements to mine using many of the local companies in the Bristol area including hood replacement.
When your in the area be sure to get in touch, I'm happy to show you what has been done so you can judge for your self whether to use the same people.
Cheers for now.
Liam
Thanks for your quick replies and warm welcome to the forum. I had felt like an outsider looking in over the past few weeks and am keen to get stuck in when I get home. I think I'll follow the general consensus about enjoying the car first until the last of the summer is over. There's little point in taking the car to bits in the garage while there's sun outside and it will allow me time to prioritise what really needs doing - so thanks for that tip!
It sounds like a DIY replacement hood may be a little A-Level for me at this stage so I agree, there will be benefit in me seeing some other cars before taking the plunge. I never realised that there were so many S Series in Bristol! I'll hopefully get to meet you all and see your cars first hand. Maybe that will be at a TVRCC meet or one of the Cheddar Gorge ones I have seen so many photos of!
Thanks again for your replies gents,
Regards
David
TVR-Stu: Very impressive standard of interior you have there; I'll try to aim so high in the months ahead. Like a crow - I am drawn to those shiny bezels so I'll have to continue my search!
Mr Plow: A very kind offer which I may well take you up on in due course. It will be good to know the whereabouts of any TVR-friendly garages in Briz.
v8s4me: Not sure I'm ready to hit Le Trois Vallees quite yet - that did look like an epic roadtrip though!
Gerald-TVR: YHM
mep12345: YHM
It sounds like a DIY replacement hood may be a little A-Level for me at this stage so I agree, there will be benefit in me seeing some other cars before taking the plunge. I never realised that there were so many S Series in Bristol! I'll hopefully get to meet you all and see your cars first hand. Maybe that will be at a TVRCC meet or one of the Cheddar Gorge ones I have seen so many photos of!
Thanks again for your replies gents,
Regards
David
TVR-Stu: Very impressive standard of interior you have there; I'll try to aim so high in the months ahead. Like a crow - I am drawn to those shiny bezels so I'll have to continue my search!
Mr Plow: A very kind offer which I may well take you up on in due course. It will be good to know the whereabouts of any TVR-friendly garages in Briz.
v8s4me: Not sure I'm ready to hit Le Trois Vallees quite yet - that did look like an epic roadtrip though!
Gerald-TVR: YHM
mep12345: YHM
Edited by junglieD on Wednesday 3rd August 01:33
Edited by junglieD on Wednesday 3rd August 01:36
This might help
tvrgit said:
if you go to the furniture clinic web site, they have the sprint article available for download as a pdf.
http://furnitureclinic.co.uk/TVR_Leather_Seat_Rest...
http://furnitureclinic.co.uk/TVR_Leather_Seat_Rest...
When I had some work done to my hood (plastic screen replacement only in the end, AJ Trimings were recommended (advertise in Sprint) who are based in the Birmingham area. I spoke to them and they were very friendly and informative but not pushy. In the end I used somewhere more local (RT Racing). What I did pick up on echoes Norm, the bodies differ so much in shape that you should never consider an "off the peg" replacement - you simply will not get the tautness required. They need to be fitted "made to measure".
Oh, and my brother used to fly Sea Kings for the "WAFU" for best part of 20 yrs.
Max
Oh, and my brother used to fly Sea Kings for the "WAFU" for best part of 20 yrs.
Max
Scoobimax said:
When I had some work done to my hood (plastic screen replacement only in the end, AJ Trimings were recommended (advertise in Sprint) who are based in the Birmingham area.
AJ's Trimming is in Bourne End, Bucks (nr Maidenhead & Marlow).Roy C said:
Scoobimax said:
When I had some work done to my hood (plastic screen replacement only in the end, AJ Trimings were recommended (advertise in Sprint) who are based in the Birmingham area.
AJ's Trimming is in Bourne End, Bucks (nr Maidenhead & Marlow).
I've just collected my S2 and am grinning from ear to ear !!
I left the mechanics (where it had been stored) and began heading for the nearest petrol station because the fuel light was on and there was only a casual flicker from the fuel gauge.... I got within 0.5 mile of the closest Esso before I ran out of petrol!!! My mate, in convoy, was less than sympathetic as he spieled off the usual TVR/reliability nonsense but after a quick shuttle to get a can and subsequent refuel, she drove like a dream in the beautiful sunshine on the 17 miles home!
I do have one question though regarding the engine oil pressure on the 2.9 V6.... My gauge appears to be a little temperamental and indicates a steady 48-50psi when under load but is inclined to drop off to zero when the throttle is relaxed.... The key figure is approx 1800-2000rpm. As the revs reach 1800rpm the gauge shows life and begins to indicate. From 2000rpm it displays a stady 48-50psi. I only drove the car gently on the way home as it was my first 'go', so the oil px was not indicating for long, low rev, preriods when cruising in 5th gear at 40mph or so. Any ideas? Before I collected it, the car had a full service including oil & filter change, new rear drums etc. This was its first run out due to a lack of tax.
I'd appreciate any comments regarding the oil px - hopefully it is just a gauge issue or an S2'ism that I don't know about. Driving with oil px at zero doesn't give a warm & fuzzy feeling!!
Regards
David
I left the mechanics (where it had been stored) and began heading for the nearest petrol station because the fuel light was on and there was only a casual flicker from the fuel gauge.... I got within 0.5 mile of the closest Esso before I ran out of petrol!!! My mate, in convoy, was less than sympathetic as he spieled off the usual TVR/reliability nonsense but after a quick shuttle to get a can and subsequent refuel, she drove like a dream in the beautiful sunshine on the 17 miles home!
I do have one question though regarding the engine oil pressure on the 2.9 V6.... My gauge appears to be a little temperamental and indicates a steady 48-50psi when under load but is inclined to drop off to zero when the throttle is relaxed.... The key figure is approx 1800-2000rpm. As the revs reach 1800rpm the gauge shows life and begins to indicate. From 2000rpm it displays a stady 48-50psi. I only drove the car gently on the way home as it was my first 'go', so the oil px was not indicating for long, low rev, preriods when cruising in 5th gear at 40mph or so. Any ideas? Before I collected it, the car had a full service including oil & filter change, new rear drums etc. This was its first run out due to a lack of tax.
I'd appreciate any comments regarding the oil px - hopefully it is just a gauge issue or an S2'ism that I don't know about. Driving with oil px at zero doesn't give a warm & fuzzy feeling!!
Regards
David
Glad you are happy with it, the first drive is alwaya memorable, the oil pressure sounds about right to me, the fact that it drops to zero at idle will probably just be the sender playing up,you could always try cleaning the connecter on it with some emery paper, it is only held on with a small (8mm I think) nut, good luck.
Cheers.....Tony..
Cheers.....Tony..
Thanks for the replies guys,
I'll try the emery paper on the oil px sender to see if that sorts my problem, otherwise I may be looking at a replacement - does anyone have a part number or advice on where to purchase one should this be required?
Also, I've just had a cursory check to see if I can sight the sender wire. I've found a photo in my V6 Haynes manual but can't quite correlate that to a position on the engine!! Is it on the right hand side (drivers side) or the engine? How low down the block is it? Will I need to get the front of the car up on ramps/stands to gain access?
Thanks again fellas,
David
I'll try the emery paper on the oil px sender to see if that sorts my problem, otherwise I may be looking at a replacement - does anyone have a part number or advice on where to purchase one should this be required?
Also, I've just had a cursory check to see if I can sight the sender wire. I've found a photo in my V6 Haynes manual but can't quite correlate that to a position on the engine!! Is it on the right hand side (drivers side) or the engine? How low down the block is it? Will I need to get the front of the car up on ramps/stands to gain access?
Thanks again fellas,
David
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