Engineering Reports

[birdracer]

When anyone has had an engine rebuild by TVR in Blackpool have they received an engineering report detailing work done, parts replaced etc. ? Based on the fact that so many S6 engines need some rebuild work done, if you were to buy a second hand car which claims to have a rebuild, what kind of paperwork from TVR can you expect to see?

Also, does 're-skimming' the cylinder head have any effect on the CC of the car?

[J_S_G]

birdracer said:

When anyone has had an engine rebuild by TVR in Blackpool have they received an engineering report detailing work done, parts replaced etc. ? Based on the fact that so many S6 engines need some rebuild work done, if you were to buy a second hand car which claims to have a rebuild, what kind of paperwork from TVR can you expect to see? Also, does 're-skimming' the cylinder head have any effect on the CC of the car?

I've got a full breakdown of all the work/parts done... several pages of it (but it was Red Rosed at the same time). Just in a standard printed "invoice" format. This is from TVR Power. I've also got a full, independent engineers report of what was wrong with the engine.

When an engine's rebuilt, TVR should have it on their books, either in Blackpool, or in Coventry. If you get the engine number and give them a call they should be able to tell you. Looking in the service book to see whether it was serviced at an unusual time/at the factory when it's not usually is also a useful pointer in the right direction...

[Graham66]

The full invoice from TVR in Blackpool states:

- Engine removed, stripped down, rebuilt & refitted back in to vehicle
- Oils & lubricants
- Catalytic converter
- fuel


So no, dont expect a complete report, that way you wont be disapointed and you *may* be pleasantly suprised

Graham

[R666 TUS]

Yep mine said the same......both times

Col.

[ian8542]

birdracer said:

When anyone has had an engine rebuild by TVR in Blackpool have they received an engineering report detailing work done, parts replaced etc. ? Based on the fact that so many S6 engines need some rebuild work done, if you were to buy a second hand car which claims to have a rebuild, what kind of paperwork from TVR can you expect to see? Also, does 're-skimming' the cylinder head have any effect on the CC of the car?

'Re-skimming' the cylinder head is done to provide a flat surface for the head to gasket fit, as aluminium tends to warp slightly.Most alloy heads on any car have this done as a precautionary measure.
An increase in compression is the result if the same thickness head gasket is used.