Sorry to be a Numpty (again) but ....
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Sorry Team,
I did a very stupid thing !
I had the stereo level set much too loudly when taking the Airbox Bracket off recently.
My hamfistedness resulted in me dropping the tiny, lightweight spacer, which was located under the Allen Bolt that retains the CamCover.
It disappeared into the Exhaust Manifold Twilight Zone and has not been seen since.
Any idea where I can source some of these from ?
(He says, anticipating doing it again....)
Ta !
PJ

I did a very stupid thing !
I had the stereo level set much too loudly when taking the Airbox Bracket off recently.
My hamfistedness resulted in me dropping the tiny, lightweight spacer, which was located under the Allen Bolt that retains the CamCover.
It disappeared into the Exhaust Manifold Twilight Zone and has not been seen since.
Any idea where I can source some of these from ?
(He says, anticipating doing it again....)
Ta !
PJ

Hi Paul,
You'll find all sizes here . . .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINIUM-STAND-OFF-SPA...
I can't remember the exact size, but if you still have one - you should be able to match it.
Gordon
You'll find all sizes here . . .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINIUM-STAND-OFF-SPA...
I can't remember the exact size, but if you still have one - you should be able to match it.
Gordon
Now that is quite surprising Matt, coz mine are alloy and therefore unpick-upable with a magnet 
(Pic of new Cam Covers required, plz
)
However, the Big Cerbera Owner in the Sky obviously had pity on me and, after the quickest jacking-up procedure I've ever performed, there was the 4 x 14mm beauty sitting on the Carpet.
The Verve's Lucky Man, or what ??





(Pic of new Cam Covers required, plz

However, the Big Cerbera Owner in the Sky obviously had pity on me and, after the quickest jacking-up procedure I've ever performed, there was the 4 x 14mm beauty sitting on the Carpet.

The Verve's Lucky Man, or what ??




Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 18th March 19:54
Mr Cerbera said:
Now that is quite surprising Matt, coz mine are alloy and therefore unpick-upable with a magnet 
(Pic of new Cam Covers required, plz
)
However, the Big Cerbera Owner in the Sky obviously had pity on me and, after the quickest jacking-up procedure I've ever performed, there was the 4 x 14mm beauty sitting on the Carpet.
The Verve's Lucky Man, or what ??





(Pic of new Cam Covers required, plz

However, the Big Cerbera Owner in the Sky obviously had pity on me and, after the quickest jacking-up procedure I've ever performed, there was the 4 x 14mm beauty sitting on the Carpet.

The Verve's Lucky Man, or what ??




Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 18th March 19:54

MattPlaneCrank said:
Gloss black powder coat cam covers and metallic black painted induction parts.....just need Racing Green to deliver the purple silicone and I'll be back on the road!
Purple silicone? Induction pipes?I thought these were unobtanium - would be very happy to hear if they were still available - thanks.
Imran999 said:
Purple silicone? Induction pipes?
I thought these were unobtanium - would be very happy to hear if they were still available - thanks.
Hi Imran I thought these were unobtanium - would be very happy to hear if they were still available - thanks.

(Such a great feeling to know that you've actually talked to someone that you're typing to)
Have you tied Joolz for the Short-Induction Kit ? He supplied mine and could probably supply you with an upgrade ECU Chip as well

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ETA
Oops, also just found ACT's , if you own a bank.
Edited by Mr Cerbera on Saturday 20th March 11:03
QBee said:
Carpet???
Either you're single, or you've got 'er indoors surprisingly well trained.
Mine wouldn't allow the TVR in the lounge, bi-fold doors or not.....
Hi Anthony Either you're single, or you've got 'er indoors surprisingly well trained.
Mine wouldn't allow the TVR in the lounge, bi-fold doors or not.....


Yup

When I did my first piece of work on my own car, I changed a Clutch, by the roadside, on a council estate, next to a Bus Stop.
I vowed that I would improve the situation...
If I'm gonna spend 33 months on a service, I'm gonna be comfortable.
and 'er is VERY well trained coz she lets me stay down there for hours on end (Beats listening to me droan-on about her (BlackBeauty© that is)





Mr Cerbera said:
Hi Imran 
(Such a great feeling to know that you've actually talked to someone that you're typing to)
Have you tied Joolz for the Short-Induction Kit ? He supplied mine and could probably supply you with an upgrade ECU Chip as well
Hi Imran,
(Such a great feeling to know that you've actually talked to someone that you're typing to)
Have you tied Joolz for the Short-Induction Kit ? He supplied mine and could probably supply you with an upgrade ECU Chip as well

PartsforTVRs AKA Racing Green were happy to take a lot of money and quote 4-6 weeks for the induction pipes to be made by the original manufacturer. They should arrive in the next couple of weeks. I'll report back when they appear!
Mr Cerbera said:
They are indeed Clive.
As a self-declared Numpty, I was just trying to save you from the embarrassment (and cost) of my mistake.
(Which has just about been my entire Cerbera philosophy
)
Did you have all your spacers in place or was the leak for another reason ?
Not attempted it yet. I have to build myself up to trying something like this for the first time. Have been researching best ways to get a good seal; apply sealant, wait 5 mins, position cam cover, put bolts in finger tight, wait another 20 mins, then tighten. I think that should work!As a self-declared Numpty, I was just trying to save you from the embarrassment (and cost) of my mistake.
(Which has just about been my entire Cerbera philosophy

Did you have all your spacers in place or was the leak for another reason ?

WIL35 said:
"Not attempted it yet. I have to build myself up to trying something like this for the first time." ,,,,


What I've noticed though, over the Years, is that the amount of planning or fear I go through bears no resemblance to the ease and success (or otherwise) of the task in hand.
I have acquired a spacer plate to go between the Starter Motor and the Bellhousing and I've been looking at how the hell I'm gonna undo the retaining Bolts and then replace them.
Think it's gonna require quite a bit of 'Dutch'


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