Urgent pic of v8 wedge engine mounts required.

[Graham]

Hi has anyone got pics of v8 engine mounts they can post or e-mail me. either engine in or bare mounts or engine bay shots...


or even any spare mounts?

cheers

G

[rev-erend]

I could take some tonight - if that would help .. or you could call Douglas Valley (TVR Breakers) - perhaps they are the same as on the Rover SD1 ?

[350matt]

take a look on the rimmerbros website - they are sd1 v8 mounts

Matt

[Graham]

anyone know if they are def sdi, as i have been told these wedge v8 mounts are what were originaly used in the rover v8 tuscan racers... which if so will save time...

from the pic on the rimmer bros page its difficult to tell if they are much different to the chim griff mounts ( well from memory any way i'll go and have a mooch in the garage at the chim

actually i have 2 scrap v8's in the garage never though to check if they have mounts on...

real pics of a wedge would be a great help..

thanks so far

G

[Graham]

mmm just had a quick look.

nothing on the scrap v8's but the mounts do look differnt in the correct sort of way from the chim mounts.

the only down side is the inspection showed up the rubbers on the other part of the mount on the chim are cracking

[Boosted LS1]

Could they be TR8 mounts? These look like rv8 mounts but are stiffer and the holes aren't quite in the same place iirc.

Boosted.

[planman350i]

Its not a very good shot but is this of any use?

[Graham]

Getting their,

blimey is that all thats welded to the chassis.

the bit im looking at is the bit that attatches to the block.


cheers


G

p.s. that shot is usefull as it confirms they are longer

[Graham]

Boosted LS1 said:

Could they be TR8 mounts? These look like rv8 mounts but are stiffer and the holes aren't quite in the same place iirc. Boosted.

Hi

Define not quite in the same place and do you have a set going spare ?


cheers

g

[tvr280i]

according to the TVR parts list if it helps, the front one has a part no. 035E 205A and the rear is 035E 208A. looks like a section of channel with a rubber filling with a flat plate in it.

[rev-erend]

Graham,

Here are pics of my Seac engine mounts .. they really look the same as SD1 mounts ..

drivers side:


passenger side:


Sorry - it's the best I can do without taking them off the car

There are two lower bolts into the block and 1 smaller upper bolt into block - you can't quite see this one.

>> Edited by rev-erend on Friday 7th January 10:09

[Graham]

Tnaks guys the pics have confirmed what i needed to find out.

i have a set on their way to me ..



you dont want to know how much i've just paid !!!!!


mind you a before 12 courier didnt help

put it this way. they WILL FIT !!!!!

G

[rev-erend]

Graham said:

Tnaks guys the pics have confirmed what i needed to find out. i have a set on their way to me .. you dont want to know how much i've just paid !!!!! G

When you see how they are made - you will wish you just made they youself out of 1/8 inch plate .. cost of DIY about £5

[Graham]

rev-erend said:

When you see how they are made - you will wish you just made they youself out of 1/8 inch plate .. cost of DIY about £5

yeah i know but time is the enemy at the moment..

I've already lost over a month of build time and am gagging to get the thing on the track. if these mounts work it will save me a big chunk of time...

the scarey bit is attacking the heads with a hacksaw... apparently all the tuscan racers had a bit cut off the back to fit in the chassis

G

[rev-erend]

You need the tool - known in the trade as an "FBH".

[jchase]

Dear Rever-end,

I don't suppose you have a photo of the starter heat shield handy do you?

-Jim

[Graham]

jchase said:

Dear Rever-end, I don't suppose you have a photo of the starter heat shield handy do you? -Jim

oh dear what have I started....

you dont have a pic of VBH in her skimpies as well do you...

oops sorry wrong forum...

[dickymint]

Graham said:

jchase said: Dear Rever-end, I don't suppose you have a photo of the starter heat shield handy do you? -Jim oh dear what have I started.... you dont have a pic of VBH in her skimpies as well do you... oops sorry wrong forum...

As it appens i think.....................nah! I'll get me coat

[rev-erend]

jchase said:

Dear Rever-end, I don't suppose you have a photo of the starter heat shield handy do you? -Jim

Just taken the car to David Batty's to have the read wheel bearing done. I'll see if I can get a picture sometime but from memory - I don't think there is one.

[rev-erend]

jchase said:

Dear Rever-end, I don't suppose you have a photo of the starter heat shield handy do you? -Jim

Jim

Just went and had a look - the starter motor does not have a heat shield .. if you want one then some heat wrap from someone like demon tweaks is the way to go .. never had a problem with starter motors (8 years of TVR V8's...)