new to TVR ownership – all help welcome!!

[pagoda39]

Hey all,

I've just bought an 1988 S1 with absolutely no idea what I was getting into but huge enthusiasm to learn.

It's not in great shape but the fundamentals are ok – ie, it's driveable! Am needing a few things looked at and am hoping someone can help point me in the right direction for parts / advice...

I had a friend look at it and he's done quite a lot to it already. In his opinion and in no special order, here are the things I know require work (it's a big list!!). MOT is due in July and am keen to remedy things that I need to help it pass (cosmetic things not high on the agenda right this minute, but all advice gratefully received!!)

HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION
HAZARDS DO NOT FUNCTION
NEARSIDE WIPER MOUNT REQUIRES FABRICATION
WIPER SPINDLES AND ARMS NEED REPLACED
NEW TYRES RECOMMENDED
FULL WHEEL GEOMETRY
HEATER CONTROL CABLE IS STIFF
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER COVER NEEDS REPLACED
DUCTING FOR FRESH AIR VENTS NEED RENEWED (REPLACEMENT IN BOOT OF CAR)
HEATER ONLY WORKS ON FULL SPEED
WINDSCREEN NEEDS RESEALED PROPERLY/REPLACED
NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED
AIR INTAKE HOSE SPLIT
REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDS RENEWED
PAINT RESTORATION
REINFORCE FOOT WELLS
REPLACE DIFF OIL

thanks in anticipation...

[Andy Pandie]

Welcome, can't help with your problem may be worth posting in the S Series forums too, you should get what you're looking for there. Hope you get her fixed, good luck

[pagoda39]

Hey Andy, thanks – sure thing... not only getting to grips with the car, but need to get to grips with this forum stuff too

[Biggles101]

practically everyone on here will offer help of some sort, The S forum are especially busy so you should get good advice from there and more than likely find someone local to you. If I was closer I'd pop round BUT Bristol is a little far away If you have specific problems try posting the odd photo. even if we have no idea it does give us something to look at that possibly makes us feel better about our cars!! Sorry couldn't resist that.... Keep posting we all need help at some point and you are in the best place for support.
Matt

[Big Al.]

Duplicate thread running here

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...