Throttle body bearing mod

[Ant.]

Took the throttle bodies off the Tamora last week to have them machined for the bearing mod.

Also had them blasted whilst they were off..



Still some bits to put back on, and thinking of having the linkages re-plated, but they look a lot better so far.

Edited by Ant. on Monday 25th November 18:27

[m4tti]

Are you going to use the tvrpower throttle body gaskets? They look a good idea.

[Ant.]

m4tti said:

Are you going to use the tvrpower throttle body gaskets? They look a good idea.

That's the plan ,yes.....

[BuzzBillsberry]

What's the benefit of fitting the new TVR Power bearings over the standard .

Buzz

[Ant.]

BuzzBillsberry said:

What's the benefit of fitting the new TVR Power bearings over the standard .

Buzz

Power bearings or gaskets Buzz?

I have just purchased the bearings elsewhere, the throttle body gaskets are supposed to seal against the head properly and kill heat soak.

[BuzzBillsberry]

Hi Ant

As mentioned in the post the the Bearings I believe that Power do a set which are much improved... As for the gaskets I already have them fitted which were a prt of the engine upgrade...Apols for the confusion.The reason for asking was mine will be coming off in the winter as I'm going to do wjhat you have done; clean up the throttle bodies and up grade the bearings and polish the fuel rail

Buzz

[Geoff Ashcroft]

Buzz, mine are in at Power at the moment, awaiting collection after getting sleeved bushes fitted. I was quite surprised just how slack the spindles were, as you can't tell just how bad until they're all off and separated. Then you can assess each one. Will post up before/aft pix when done and it should cure my S6's hesitation/spitting back through the bodies and general lack of ability to hold a tune (Cue the jokes…..)

[BuzzBillsberry]

Geoff Ashcroft said:

Buzz, mine are in at Power at the moment, awaiting collection after getting sleeved bushes fitted. I was quite surprised just how slack the spindles were, as you can't tell just how bad until they're all off and separated. Then you can assess each one. Will post up before/aft pix when done and it should cure my S6's hesitation/spitting back through the bodies and general lack of ability to hold a tune (Cue the jokes…..)

Hi Geoff

Thanks for that drop me a text with cost if you would please. How was the show? Good I hope?

Buzz

[Ant.]

BuzzBillsberry said:

Hi Ant

As mentioned in the post the the Bearings I believe that Power do a set which are much improved... As for the gaskets I already have them fitted which were a prt of the engine upgrade...Apols for the confusion.The reason for asking was mine will be coming off in the winter as I'm going to do wjhat you have done; clean up the throttle bodies and up grade the bearings and polish the fuel rail

Buzz

Buzz, I bought the sealed bearings from here
http://www.bearings-direct.com/vmchk/Miniature-Met...


They seem perfectly adequate to me, the difference in feel once installed is noticeable when just operating by hand.

[BuzzBillsberry]

Ant. said:

Buzz, I bought the sealed bearings from here
http://www.bearings-direct.com/vmchk/Miniature-Met...


They seem perfectly adequate to me, the difference in feel once installed is noticeable when just operating by hand.

Thanks for that Ant SKF are pretty good bearings Ill order a few sets as they are the same size as my race car as well

Buzz