Rebuild

[intex]

Do Tuscan's (MK1) need an engine rebuild at a certain mileage? If so, what mileage is typical or when should you look out for to determine if it needs one or not?

[PascalBuyens]

No definite nnumber of mileage as to when you'll need a rebuild. All I can say is you'll hear when you're in for one, as I found out very recently...

[tom500]

That sounds inteersting. Expecting that I'll need one one day, just as a tip were there any warning signs before and what happens when it does go?

[W7 KAA]

Mine went at 24k and needed a full rebuild from TVR Power. Lots of missfire, followed by stall then dead, all within a matter of seconds. No warning up until that point though.

Interestingly, I see Power are now providing a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty on re-builds.

[tcant]

Mine went at 20,000 miles. No real warning, was serviced 4 months before. I wish I had bought one with a recent rebuild with hindsight.......

[cactussed]

What was/is the cost of the power rebuild?

[toobin]

cactussed said:

What was/is the cost of the power rebuild?

Have a look at my profile and be seated!!

[W7 KAA]

Mine came in at £6k for too many things to list. Luckily warranty covered 50%. When buying the car I budgeted £3k for a top end re-build at some point, so not the best thing to happen, but in my mind £3k for a (hopefully) far more reliable 2006 spec engine is not too bad a deal.

We'll wait and see!

[yahooooooo]

Mine blew at 9500 miles due to timing chain total cost of £7500 not a happy man