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Hi,
I own a late model (88) 390SE but I do not have the facilities to do much maintenance work on it myself.
I have been using a local firm but they really don't understand it so I end up with things not getting fixed correctly or being overcharged for.
So what I really need is some reasonably local, competent help, for which I am happy to pay sensible money.
Any ideas? (I live in Amersham, Bucks, which is near High Wycombe).
On an immediate note (related to the above), can anyone advise how big a deal it is to remove the front spoiler / air intake assembly (containing the rectangular main beam lamps) - I managed to hit it so it has 'drooped'. And does removing this provide good access to the light pods - one of mine needs adjusting to make it operate more smoothly.
Thanks very much!
Peter.
I own a late model (88) 390SE but I do not have the facilities to do much maintenance work on it myself.
I have been using a local firm but they really don't understand it so I end up with things not getting fixed correctly or being overcharged for.
So what I really need is some reasonably local, competent help, for which I am happy to pay sensible money.
Any ideas? (I live in Amersham, Bucks, which is near High Wycombe).
On an immediate note (related to the above), can anyone advise how big a deal it is to remove the front spoiler / air intake assembly (containing the rectangular main beam lamps) - I managed to hit it so it has 'drooped'. And does removing this provide good access to the light pods - one of mine needs adjusting to make it operate more smoothly.
Thanks very much!
Peter.
As a start, I'd treat yourself to one of these -> http://www.shpub.co.uk/tvrbooks/wedge_book_1.html
Plenty of useful information to help with looking after the car 'at home'. Includes a bit about the front spoiler and plenty of other useful stuff.
Got to get mine off sometime as well to make some repairs .. so I'll keep an eye on this thread for tips
Plenty of useful information to help with looking after the car 'at home'. Includes a bit about the front spoiler and plenty of other useful stuff.
Got to get mine off sometime as well to make some repairs .. so I'll keep an eye on this thread for tips
Hello Peter
You gain access to the light pod motors and bits and the nuts holding the front spoiler (4 number) through the round main beam lights.
You must disconnect the battery before touching the light pods as they have a mind of their own.....
Then crank up the light pods from the hole under the front of the car, easy to see when you are there.
Once the pods are fully up remove the outer plastic cover of the main beam lights (if fitted)
Remove the light completely (note some of the screws that you see control the beam )disconnect the muti-plug.
This now allows you to see the motor and arm that operates the pods.
At the back and to the side you should see the nut which holds the front spoiler, there is also in the same light pod hole another nut but at the very front .The bolts should be fixed into the spoiler so only need to remove the nuts (you need to support the spoiler if you wish to remove completely, as you will have to do both sides). Once completed the two wires to the front spot lights will also have to disconnected.
I don't know what adjustment could be made to the operation of the light motor ? possible that is past it's sell by date.
hopefully some help
Stephen
P.S. I live in the midlands so no help regarding servicing soory
You gain access to the light pod motors and bits and the nuts holding the front spoiler (4 number) through the round main beam lights.
You must disconnect the battery before touching the light pods as they have a mind of their own.....
Then crank up the light pods from the hole under the front of the car, easy to see when you are there.
Once the pods are fully up remove the outer plastic cover of the main beam lights (if fitted)
Remove the light completely (note some of the screws that you see control the beam )disconnect the muti-plug.
This now allows you to see the motor and arm that operates the pods.
At the back and to the side you should see the nut which holds the front spoiler, there is also in the same light pod hole another nut but at the very front .The bolts should be fixed into the spoiler so only need to remove the nuts (you need to support the spoiler if you wish to remove completely, as you will have to do both sides). Once completed the two wires to the front spot lights will also have to disconnected.
I don't know what adjustment could be made to the operation of the light motor ? possible that is past it's sell by date.
hopefully some help
Stephen
P.S. I live in the midlands so no help regarding servicing soory
As Steve say but a quicker way is
a) loosen battery earth
b) turn on lights
c) whip off battery earth terminal
Then the pods will stay up.
I found that either M6 bolts or good ol Coach Bolts are good in the sides, you might need to pack them out with some strips of 1.5mm aly to spread the strain out if you have pranged the spoiler on something.
a) loosen battery earth
b) turn on lights
c) whip off battery earth terminal
Then the pods will stay up.
I found that either M6 bolts or good ol Coach Bolts are good in the sides, you might need to pack them out with some strips of 1.5mm aly to spread the strain out if you have pranged the spoiler on something.
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