Buying cerbera 4.2 coming from a Tuscan
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Firing order said:
Hi people need some good advice I'm selling my Tuscan and buying a cerbera 4.2 with no engine
I'm getting it for a good price and hopefully have sourced an ajp 4.2 what do I need to be aware of
In the change electrics handling reliability etc ?
Do they have power steering ?
Out of curiosity, is it the engine from a well known salvage dealer? If so check out the history of it well as it may not have turned for quite some time.I'm getting it for a good price and hopefully have sourced an ajp 4.2 what do I need to be aware of
In the change electrics handling reliability etc ?
Do they have power steering ?
Firing order said:
Hi people need some good advice I'm selling my Tuscan and buying a cerbera 4.2 with no engine
I'm getting it for a good price and hopefully have sourced an ajp 4.2 what do I need to be aware of
In the change electrics handling reliability etc ?
Do they have power steering ?
With regard to whats been asked... Ive never driven a Tuscan so can't comment on handling differences but have been told by experts and owners that they are more twitchy and the chassis a bit more nervous than the Cerberas.I'm getting it for a good price and hopefully have sourced an ajp 4.2 what do I need to be aware of
In the change electrics handling reliability etc ?
Do they have power steering ?
I understand the Tuscan has more electronics (dash/rev counters etc) and its general wiring is better?
Finally yes the Cerbera has got power steering... in the form of a hydraulic LR pump which has been changed by many to an electric PS pump which is used by the Citroen Saxo/Pugs
HTH
Out of curiosity, is it the engine from a well known salvage dealer? If so check out the history of it well as it may not have turned for quite some time.
I have seen one on eBay and a friend of mine has one so have two choices I will rebuild it before hand to be
Safe might go 4.7 if wallet allows
I have seen one on eBay and a friend of mine has one so have two choices I will rebuild it before hand to be
Safe might go 4.7 if wallet allows
With regard to whats been asked... Ive never driven a Tuscan so can't comment on handling differences but have been told by experts and owners that they are more twitchy and the chassis a bit more nervous than the Cerberas.
I understand the Tuscan has more electronics (dash/rev counters etc) and its general wiring is better?
Finally yes the Cerbera has got power steering... in the form of a hydraulic LR pump which has been changed by many to an electric PS pump which is used by the Citroen Saxo/Pugs
Thanks for info how much is the steering modification roughly ?
I understand the Tuscan has more electronics (dash/rev counters etc) and its general wiring is better?
Finally yes the Cerbera has got power steering... in the form of a hydraulic LR pump which has been changed by many to an electric PS pump which is used by the Citroen Saxo/Pugs
Thanks for info how much is the steering modification roughly ?
On theBay the pump can be picked up from £35 upwards from what I've seen. Its a well regarded mod and easier/recommended to do while engine out.
I have heard from some its heavier and not necessary to do for the sake of it as if the hydraulic one is good then no problem... until it has a problem
I have heard from some its heavier and not necessary to do for the sake of it as if the hydraulic one is good then no problem... until it has a problem
Having just come from a Tuscan 4.3 to a cerbera 4.5 I can honestly say I made the right decision!
It's a world apart, much more confortable over long miles, the noise to me is much nicer and dont even get me started on the torque...
Issues so far have been slave cylinder and starter motor, in fact I'm now on my second starter motor! Other than that, its been fine, no electrical issues that weren't of my doing. It doesn't have the same head turning body shape that the Tuscan has, but it does look the meanest of the TVRs.
It's a world apart, much more confortable over long miles, the noise to me is much nicer and dont even get me started on the torque...
Issues so far have been slave cylinder and starter motor, in fact I'm now on my second starter motor! Other than that, its been fine, no electrical issues that weren't of my doing. It doesn't have the same head turning body shape that the Tuscan has, but it does look the meanest of the TVRs.
I'd look at something like this before parting with your cash on a 4.2 rehash.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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