Looking for a Griff

[RichB]

black_potato said:

Very useful.

Is there a general owners manual,. i.e. what do the switches on the dash do etc?

Not sure about online but there should be a black leather A5 size book which contains the handbook and service sheets. Pity if it's missing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Griffith-500-Owners...

Edited by RichB on Monday 1st January 19:58

[black_potato]

RichB said:

Not sure about online but there should be a black leather A5 size book which contains the handbook and service sheets. Pity if it's missing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Griffith-500-Owners...

Edited by RichB on Monday 1st January 19:58

Ah. I did see that, only looked at the service bits.

Its quite stunning what people sell old stuff off these cars for.

[anonymous-user]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[urquattroGus]

You can still buy the Steve Heath book directly from him, a new copy, don’t get tricked into over bidding on EBay...... I bought mine from him about 4 months ago.

[5.0ltr]

By coincidence I have just uploaded the Griff owners manual to the TVR Griffith facebook site. Help yourself.

[black_potato]

Great, thanks

[RichB]

5.0ltr said:

By coincidence I have just uploaded the Griff owners manual to the TVR Griffith facebook site. Help yourself.

Just spotted that Bob, was about to post it on here but you beat me to it!

[5.0ltr]

RichB said:

5.0ltr said:

By coincidence I have just uploaded the Griff owners manual to the TVR Griffith facebook site. Help yourself.

Just spotted that Bob, was about to post it on here but you beat me to it!

Blue ones are after all, faster Rich!...

[Andav469]

For an exhaust mounting bracket that clamps to the exhaust pipes and takes the ‘L’ shaped bracket, have a chat with Tim at ACT, this is one fitted to my car

[paul2000]

Nice ,but do you ever use it ,it looks so clean ,that is some thing i would like to do to my griff,

[Andav469]

paul2000 said:

Nice ,but do you ever use it ,it looks so clean ,that is some thing i would like to do to my griff,

It covers approx 2500 miles/year, usually fine weather and only in the summer, we go to LeMans each year for her annual soaking lol, then I clean it all when we get back........sad I know, but seems a shame to let it get filthy

[paul2000]

Hi, its not sad you have invested a lot of money in the car ,its best to keep on top of thing makes life a lot easier looks super by the way

[black_potato]

How exciting.... on a train from Euston to Dudley to collect the Banana...

Insurance, money, RAC breakdown card, cable ties, adjustable wrench, multi screw driver, pliers. Electrical tape, hose clips. How many will i need before i get home?

[5.0ltr]

black_potato said:

How exciting.... on a train from Euston to Dudley to collect the Banana...

Insurance, money, RAC breakdown card, cable ties, adjustable wrench, multi screw driver, pliers. Electrical tape, hose clips. How many will i need before i get home?

Just the money for fuel I reckon.

[bomb]

Are you able to get underneath to check the main fuse before you set off ?? Maybe an idea to give it a look to see its condition ( if its the older type, that may be fractured).

[lancepar]

black_potato said:

How exciting.... on a train from Euston to Dudley to collect the Banana...

Insurance, money, RAC breakdown card, cable ties, adjustable wrench, multi screw driver, pliers. Electrical tape, hose clips. How many will i need before i get home?

Are you there yet???

If it's the Dudley in the West Midlands, then I'm less than 5 miles away if you need any assistance. But you won't I'm sure.

Enjoy the ride home.



I've sent you a PM, just in case

Edited by lancepar on Saturday 6th January 16:56

[black_potato]

Thanks for the offers & suggestions.

I just got home, cold, slightly deaf and smelling of petrol. So it seems to be working as well as the day it left the factory

The lists of bugs so far...

So far
seat belts (replace harnesses)
Handbrake (adjust)
Exhaust (fix brakes)
Tyres (replace)
Thermostat ( suspect it’s too low 62 degree I think)
Trickle charger (buy)
Heater (workout if it is really that crap)

[ianwayne]

I'm surprised about the heater. They're usually good, perhaps too good! Hardly ever get them to blow anything less than slightly warm minimum.

If you feel the handbrake is very stiff or only goes on a couple of clicks, well it's a case of TADTS!

[black_potato]

Hand brake goes all the way up but doesn’t really grip.

Heater... reminds me of an S Type I had,common failure of a valve that didn’t work. It could also be the low stat that’s been fitted. Either way only a small boy is blowing out of the one on the passenger side.

[bomb]

black_potato said:

I 'only' just got home, cold, slightly deaf and smelling of petrol.

Thats exactly how they 'work'. A huge success there !! You really should have emptied your wallet at a couple of petrol stations along the way for the full effect.

Otherwise, well done.