Wrong belt size on parts list

[phillpot]

AJC77 said:

I fitted a Gates 6478mc ...............

If shopping on Ebay I'd be a little wary of the No 1 Auto shop (who could also be very closely linked to the Auto Stop Shop)?


No "shame and blame", Just saying

[greymrj]

Just to complicate matters still further just because it is a Cologne engine doesnt mean it will always have the same crankshaft pulley. The Cologne was fitted in many different vehicles and there are some variants in crankshaft pulleys. All the original TVR fitted 2.9's should be the same (but anybody familiar with the S would be a fool to bet on it!) but is it the original engine? If not then the size could vary. Belts are cheap enough, check which one fits correctly (tension adjuster has room to adjust, belt is not close to hose etc), make a note of the number, buy a spare to match.

(Not sure if this is what Phillpot is hinting at, but buy from a reputable supplier, there are copies on the cheapo market)

Notes in passing, 2.8 and 2.9 arrangements are NOT the same, for example alternator mountings differ and do not give the same alignment.
2.8 can be modified to run a shorter belt and give easier access to the off side rocker cover.

[phillpot]

greymrj said:

(Not sure if this is what Phillpot is hinting at, but buy from a reputable supplier, there are copies on the cheapo market)

Copy? never arrived (and fob off from seller when he finally responded) so I don't know!