New owner with problem

[edhorne]

Hello chaps

Just bought a 1993 4.3 Chimaera with FTVRSH etc etc and very nice (and quick) it is too.

Just noticed yesterday that when I put my foot on the clutch, and with very little pressure, a whining, buzzing noise comes from the gearbox. The noise stops immediately when the clutch is released.

My previous experience suggests that this a worn clutch release bearing. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this, and whether it is a an expensive thing to fix (I expect it is!!).

MTIA and hope to see you all out on the open road.

Ed

PS Its a bit quicker than my S2.......

[M@H]

Sounds just like the thrust bearing to me too... you'll have the Rover SD1 Gearbox I guess (like my 93 4l) so I would imagine a replacement wouldn't be an issue price or part-wise.. just book it in for a clutch change at the same time


Cheers
Matt.

[M@H]

PS.. what happened to the V8S..?

[edhorne]

V8S was written off by the dealer's mechanic on the way back from its MOT on the day I was due to pick it up!!!!!!

Luckily I had only paid a deposit, which I got back.

Still, probably for the best 'cos I've got a Chimaera now....

Cheers

[k400]

Just how many of the original 400ish V8S's are left!

How did this mechanic total this one ??

Rog

[JSG]

edhorne said: Still, probably for the best 'cos I've got a Chimaera now....

Never mind, at least you didn't have time to get used to the best TVR made, so you don't know what you're missing

Good luck with the Chim



>> Edited by JSG on Tuesday 7th January 21:46