Restoration starts again....!

[Top Gear TVR]

or this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DODGE-RAM-MAGNUM-HEMI-5-...

[tel595]

Following a great Eurotour, the S performed well even with a knocking big end.! However, me being me I can't put up with that engine noise for long, so this weekend was spent doing the little chassis modification and sump removal with the engine still in. I removed the cross brace by using a 5" grinder with thin cutting wheel, moved the anti-roll bar out of the way and removed the starter motor. I then set about removing the sump pan (after draining the oil).. With the big end bearing caps now exposed, I removed each bearing to find they were damaged (no surprises) and then checked the condition of the crank. I found slight scoring on a couple of the big ends but nothing major, I checked the mains and they had no significant wear at all, so a trip down to Burton Power, Romford on saturday morning was needed. I collected a new set of standard big end bearings and, after using a little wet-n-dry to clean up the big ends, fitted them sunday morning. I welded up a couple of plates to the original cross brace and re-fitted everything, filled it with some Valvoline 20-50 and turned the engine over on the starter only to pump a little oil round. After a few seconds of cranking the engine, I then started it up (with some trepidation) and hey-ho no noise and huge oil pressure even on tick over. Result..!
To say I'm pleased is an understatement, as I'm heading to Mugello on Wednesday via Switzerland and then on to see my mate near Toulouse on the way back, via the French south coast (Monaco, Antibes, Nice, etc.) Will be crossing the Millau viaduct at some stage too. As soon as I'm back it's then on to LeMans for the 24hr classic.. This will give it a decent shake down..!

Edited by tel595 on Monday 20th June 19:11

[HvdWeerden]

Good work Terry ! Man of many skills ;-)

[Barry S1]

That would have been a complete winter project
for me well done

[PotlessPaul]

What I find so annoying is how he makes it all sound so bloody easy!!!!!!!

Enjoy your trip Terry, driving an S along the Cote d'Azur is something we should all do at least once!!

[v8s4me]

You make it all look so easy! Have a great trip

[Top Gear TVR]

Well done matey. Have a great trip.

[ClassiChimi]

Top result Terry, having cruised around the south of France in my Chimaera I have a good idea of how much fun your going to be having,
Cars looking great mate.

[glenrobbo]

Nice one Terry, what a result! And with such an indomitable spirit, you deserve it.
Have a great trip!

ETA: I think I would rather drive the roads UNDERNEATH the Millau viaduct! Aren't there lots of nice twisties down there?

Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 20th June 23:49

[AutoAndy]

Beautiful work Terry.... As you are good at it, perhaps you will do the chassis mod for me for a fiver...

Ref Millau, Glen is right, you cannot see much when going over it, much more impressive from underneath...and that's where the visitor centre is as well.... But if you do go over it then play the theme from Hawii five o .... As done in
Mr Beans Holiday (a classic)....

[GreenV8S]

tel595 said:

this weekend was spent doing the little chassis modification and sump removal with the engine still in

It looks sorta like a chassis and engine, but what's all that shiny stuff and where is all the grunge?

[glenrobbo]

GreenV8S said:

It looks sorta like a chassis and engine, but what's all that shiny stuff and where is all the grunge?

I think there is a clue in the thread title Peter.

And Terry is a very fastidious bloke with amazing facilities I'm a tiny bit jealous of!

[LawrieS]

Great work Terry!

In the words of a wise man, here's the problem, that's the solution, get on with it

[tel595]

Well...... after all my refurbishing and rebuilding, I’ve actually sold my beautiful S3c. I really didn’t think I would ever part with this car as it really is a fantastic example of the marque (even if I do say so myself)..! I sold my first TVR, a really early S1, to a Belgian man who was really happy with the car, and coincidently I’ve sold the S3c to a Belgian man. It’s unfortunate the car is leaving the country, but I know it’s going to a very enthusiastic new owner. I’d like to think I’ll see it again at some point..
So, a final few pics of the car as she was sold last weekend.

Edited by tel595 on Saturday 14th April 00:37

Edited by tel595 on Saturday 14th April 07:33

Edited by tel595 on Saturday 14th April 07:37

[HvdWeerden]

Why ? :-0

[tel595]

HvdWeerden said:

Why ? :-0

Too slow Han!!

[v8s4me]

tel595 said:

Well...... I’ve sold the S3c to a Belgian man. It’s unfortunate the car is leaving the country, but I know it’s going to a very enthusiastic new owner. ....

A very, very happy Belgian man!

Edited by v8s4me on Saturday 14th April 23:47