Help - Tuscan exhaust can has fallen off !
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Moved the car this morning to clean and heard a thud from the back. Got out and discovered the nearside exhaust can had fallen off. The Silver cup still secured to the exhaust system. I've taken the cup off and on inspection it just looks to be "glued" to the exhaust can. Is this the case?
I'm going to take a trip down to Halfords to see if I can get something to glue it in place unless anybody else can recommend any product?
I'm going to take a trip down to Halfords to see if I can get something to glue it in place unless anybody else can recommend any product?
probably to simply invest now in some carbon cans, see here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dl
I think someone else had the same problem on a MK2 tuscan exhaust. You can always simply remove the other one as well until you buy some, so it does not look stupid, just will sound a bit louder, but not too bad.
I think someone else had the same problem on a MK2 tuscan exhaust. You can always simply remove the other one as well until you buy some, so it does not look stupid, just will sound a bit louder, but not too bad.
Yeah that's exactly what has happened to my exhaust - looking at the design it doesn't look very clever. If only the pipe entering the cup was longer then the bracket would tighten and hold it all in place.
Will speak with dealer tomorrow and see if they can get me a new pair under warranty.
Will speak with dealer tomorrow and see if they can get me a new pair under warranty.
That's an amazing coincidence - I had exactly the same thing happen to me last Sunday on my new Tuscan S! I, too, thought the carbon fibre can was glued in, but it isn't. The fact is that the tack welds which hold the internal perforated baffle to the end cup have failed. I found a specialist exhaust manufacturer in Basildon, Hayward & Scott, who re-welded a small metal tube around the baffle and end cup. Superb workmanship (unlike the original), they did it in ten minutes while I waited and they only charged me a tenner. The guy who fixed it for me was astounded at the crappiness of the original exhaust.
I initially investigated the warranty route, but soon found out that there are no original Tuscan exhausts available anywhere in the country and I would have been compelled to buy a pair of CCC or Blueflame exhausts which I didn't want to do.
I initially investigated the warranty route, but soon found out that there are no original Tuscan exhausts available anywhere in the country and I would have been compelled to buy a pair of CCC or Blueflame exhausts which I didn't want to do.
Happened to me too:-
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=255205
Cans were replaced under warranty (ah the good old days!) and I haven't had any problems since (fingers crossed).
I gather that there was a batch of faulty cans kicking about which is probably why Nick's car came with CCC cans.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=255205
Cans were replaced under warranty (ah the good old days!) and I haven't had any problems since (fingers crossed).
I gather that there was a batch of faulty cans kicking about which is probably why Nick's car came with CCC cans.
Well I'm waiting on word back from my dealer, if they can't get the original cans for me then I'm going to go for the TVR Power (blueflame) ones:
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php
I received a replacement exhaust can from Dream Machines yesterday. Very quick turnaround from the guys.
It's now fitted but doesn't look right - it appears to stick out more than the other can.
What's the best way to fit one of these things to get it in line and sitting at the right height?
It's now fitted but doesn't look right - it appears to stick out more than the other can.
What's the best way to fit one of these things to get it in line and sitting at the right height?
Lucozade said:
What's the best way to fit one of these things to get it in line and sitting at the right height?
Assuming the replacement is identical to the original, there shouldn't be any problem. When I fitted mine I did notice I had to push it on a tad further than it initially wanted to go. There's a good couple of inches adjustment available and as they're not fitted with exhaust paste it's just a matter of loosening the clamp, twisting the can a bit and then retightening.Given your description, though, and the fact that I was told there were no replacement originals anywhere, it could be that it's a different spec can. If you've still got the original one it might be better to have it repaired like I did, or bite the bullet and lash out £400 for the Blueflames.
PDtvr said:
Lucozade said:
What's the best way to fit one of these things to get it in line and sitting at the right height?
Assuming the replacement is identical to the original, there shouldn't be any problem. When I fitted mine I did notice I had to push it on a tad further than it initially wanted to go. There's a good couple of inches adjustment available and as they're not fitted with exhaust paste it's just a matter of loosening the clamp, twisting the can a bit and then retightening.Given your description, though, and the fact that I was told there were no replacement originals anywhere, it could be that it's a different spec can. If you've still got the original one it might be better to have it repaired like I did, or bite the bullet and lash out £400 for the Blueflames.
As for the original that finally blew out it's contents on my way to work yesterday - thankfully nobody was behind me.
the same thing happened to my car. It turned out to be a great thing as I just fitted a pair of CCCs (in under 10 minutes) and I'm a happy camper. I simply can't believe the difference a slightly different pair of end cans could make. Happily, the sound is qualitatively better as well as quantitatively much louder. Up over 4k it sounds the dead spit of a Jag D type racer. Above 6 it sounds less vintage and more pure modern race car. I'd go so far to say it's the sound the car was always meant to have (wheeler loved old straight six racing jags and astons).
The first drive with the new cans co-incided the end of my running in period and I have to say the car goes like an absolute rocket. I was told the lower gearing of the standard box compared to the CR box in my Sagaris would make the car feel quicker and it does. Searingly quick, very exciting and even more memorable and engaging with the carbon cans. I had the roof off, rear window out and bright sunshine and smooth winding west country roads to complete the picture.
It's irrefutable now. The tuscan is a thing of genius. If TVR managed to go to the wall while offering a product as brilliant as this, then there really was no hope. I actually pity the sceptics, porsche/bmw freaks and speed six naysayers. If you've never driven (or refuse to drive) a tuscan you have no idea what you're missing.
The first drive with the new cans co-incided the end of my running in period and I have to say the car goes like an absolute rocket. I was told the lower gearing of the standard box compared to the CR box in my Sagaris would make the car feel quicker and it does. Searingly quick, very exciting and even more memorable and engaging with the carbon cans. I had the roof off, rear window out and bright sunshine and smooth winding west country roads to complete the picture.
It's irrefutable now. The tuscan is a thing of genius. If TVR managed to go to the wall while offering a product as brilliant as this, then there really was no hope. I actually pity the sceptics, porsche/bmw freaks and speed six naysayers. If you've never driven (or refuse to drive) a tuscan you have no idea what you're missing.
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