PH TVR GRIFF DIY mechanics in Kettering area?

[griffster]

anyone able to help a Griff owner who is restricted in what he can do?

Low mileage Griff 4.3 dry stored 8 yrs, Summary of o/s works:

Brakes servicing + front aeroquip
Clutch Master seal kit fitting from footwell (pedal dropped)
Front wishbone spacers to take up lateral float
Clutch rusted to flywheel - freeing without strip-down
Remove heaterbox, clean and enhance fresh air flow with additional fans (PC?)
Replace suspect speed sensor on diff

Great working environment (huge ultra spacious workshop) - I am able to actively assist - any helpers will be rewarded with farm bbqs, drinks + expenses / modest pay

I prefer to get car super fit again for MOT before taking to specialist for service

Car was put away in concours condition with 22k miles, so deserves the very best personal care

Thks for your consideration, David

[BIG DUNC]

Sounds an interesting project.

I am too far away for practical hands on help.

I have spent the last 18 months doing a chassis job on my Griff that has been dry stored since 2006.

It first ran a few weeks ago and I am hoping that in less than a month it will be ready for an MOT.

Feel free to get in touch if you want help / advice / sympathy / someone to drown your sorrows with....

[Loubaruch]

To release your clutch:

Jack up the rear of the car on sturdy axle stands so that your rear tyres are well clear of the ground

Let the engine warm up

Engage top gear and let it run for a bit, dab the clutch while in gear. This usually clears it.

I lived in the Caribbean for a while and my TR clutch was always rusted on after a few weeks away, this method sorted it every time.

Very often the heat from just warming the engine will free it.

[griffster]

hi thx for that - last time i tried - i could start with clutch on floor and drive it, so not too sure about just free wheeling - will try and also heat soak

[griffster]

BIG DUNC said:

Sounds an interesting project.

I am too far away for practical hands on help.

I have spent the last 18 months doing a chassis job on my Griff that has been dry stored since 2006.

It first ran a few weeks ago and I am hoping that in less than a month it will be ready for an MOT.

Feel free to get in touch if you want help / advice / sympathy / someone to drown your sorrows with....

howdy - well done on your project, will bear your offer of support in mind

[griffster]

bought clutch master repair kit, so need to see if this will cure floppy pedal