TVR Griffith and Chimaera resource - read on

[roseytvr]

I have just received an update to the "Resource" from Derek Smith and boy for a TVR newbie and wanabee mechanic it is fantastic. For those of you who have not seen it go to www.RV8R.co.uk and have a look.

Derek and all those who have worked with him on this have done a wonderful job and best of all the resource is free. A big thumbs up from me, this speaks volumes for the TVR community.

Derek I salute - and if I was clever enough I would put in some fancy icons, but I aint!

[Derek Smith]

Thanks for that.

I must say I'm pleased with the way it's going, and very chuffed at the comments.

If there's anything anyone would like covered or, better still, if anyone is about to do a job on their car I'd be extremely grateful if they'd take some pictures. No job too small or too big.

For the next upgrade: I've just received a really clear article on replacing the headlamps and when it gets a little warmer I will change the sump gasket on mine and take photographs. Both items have been requested. I've been working on a little project to elminate having to remove the the silicon seal around the clutch master cylinder cover - that's a job that irritates me no end. I've done it twice now and each time I've thought to myself that there has to be a better way.

And for the future one chap is fitting twin turbo-chargers. Now that I want to see. And have a ride in it.

I've got to say I liked the home-made special tool for the final lower rear bolt on the manifold. It smacks of genius. My father used to be what he called a 'bodger' when it meant being able to get around problems in a simple way. With a bit of wire and some WD40 he'd have stopped the Titanic sinking. I remember my mother being confused that her broom had suddenly shrunk, not knowing that my father had recently made a clutch alignment tool for his Morris Minor. The skill passed me by and I always admired those who can come up with such solutions.

Thanks again,

Derek