Beware Older Vauhall Drivers!

[sparkesp]

Because I now need a near side rear perpex light cluster cover....

Tight squeeze in car park at wedding, and the older driver guiding me.... need I say more.

Anyone know where I can get one?

[sapper]

Have a look on TVRparts.com just seen then on their website

[bigdods]

I couldnt find them on tvrcarparts when I needed one about a year ago so I got mine from www.clever-trevor.co.uk.

Just make sure you are sitting down when you see the price....

[dogbucket]

bigdods said:

I couldnt find them on tvrcarparts when I needed one about a year ago so I got mine from www.clever-trevor.co.uk.

Just make sure you are sitting down when you see the price....

http://www.tvrspareparts.com/ is clevertev. I thought £50 doesn't look too bad...

[bigdods]

dogbucket said:

bigdods said:

I couldnt find them on tvrcarparts when I needed one about a year ago so I got mine from www.clever-trevor.co.uk.

Just make sure you are sitting down when you see the price....

http://www.tvrspareparts.com/ is clevertev. I thought £50 doesn't look too bad...

Its like any TVR only part, its more expensive than you might think. Add shipping and VAT and a year ago mine came to £63 which is a lot of money for a piece of perpsex (although its not much money in the greater scheme of TVR ownership of course).

That said at least the likes of clever trevor are keeping the parts supply going so Im not having a pop at them ! Its great that these kind of things are still available.

[sparkesp]

Thanks for the web site guys. £50 does seem a lot for a piece of perspex, but as you say, its a TVR piece.... What I was shocked at though, was the cost breakers were charging. Lets just say clever trevor was cheaper!

I have heard I will need some silkaflex to fit it? Whats this. Dumb question I know....

Thanks in advance.

[anonymous-user]

sparkesp said:

Thanks for the web site guys. £50 does seem a lot for a piece of perspex, but as you say, its a TVR piece.... What I was shocked at though, was the cost breakers were charging. Lets just say clever trevor was cheaper!

I have heard I will need some silkaflex to fit it? Whats this. Dumb question I know....

Thanks in advance.

It's called Sikaflex and it's a marine sealant, I got some from ebay. Also be aware that TVR used a few different tints for the rear perspex covers. I ordered one from Clevor Trevor and it's more of a smoke tint than my current ones. This means I'll have to order another one that matches and replace both. Putting that off till winter

[dogbucket]

sparkesp said:

I have heard I will need some silkaflex to fit it? Whats this. Dumb question I know....

Thanks in advance.

Its a polyurethane sealant/adhesive; also Soudaflex 40FC is a similar product but cheaper I found. Dont use normal Silicone sealant as thats not strong enough.

[bigdods]

Thread here on sikaflex - I've just had to re-seal my covers...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=5...

[MADMAX2]

Whats a Vauhall???????

[sparkesp]

Hi Guys, once again, many thanks for your help on this.

A Vauhall btw is an old grey haired blind git who drives a Vectra.... contact with which should be avoided at all costs.

[shake n bake]

dogbucket said:

sparkesp said:

I have heard I will need some silkaflex to fit it? Whats this. Dumb question I know....Thanks in advance.

Dont use normal Silicone sealant as thats not strong enough.

utter tosh! automotive silicone sealant will do just fine.

[bigdods]

I used ordinary black silicon from B&Q first time around, lasted about 12 months before it started leaking. Just go for sikaflex its only about £7 on ebay.

[sparkesp]

Hi Chaps, Thanks for the help so far. I also have a large roll of masking tape too.

I have all the bits, any hints and tips on doing this would be very helpful.

Cheers,

Peter.