Ordered a TVR Bible that covers the Chimaera

[Brithunter]

Thought the due to the extra time postage will take now had better order one now. Ordered from the source.

[Classic Chim]

I learnt my full mechanical skill set from Haynes
So as you can imagine my skills don't stretch to far but even I found the bible not the most comprehensive of books to read.
It does contain lots of important info so worth it when your starting out and a decent intro into ownership.
You'll find most of the answers to your questions either on here or just as likely on Facebook!

[Brithunter]

Hmmm Haynes manuals well we won't get drawn into their forbiles now. I learnt a lot from my father who learnt a lot at work and in the Army during WW2. Rebuilt British bikes re-ringed ford cross flows, done head gaskets, replaced clutches, fitted king in bushes and even rebored single cylinders on a lathe and re srfaced/skimmed heads. Back then skimming and truing brake discs and drums was a common job so long before I started messingwith the MGF's have a fair bit or experience of "home Mechanics".

The Chimaera that we are waiting for a pre purchase inspection report on has undergone a fairly substantial refurbishment so apart from servicing there should be not a lot of need for the book but as I am new the TVR's it seemed like an excellent idea to get it.

[QBee]

It's a good idea - first source of info and a useful guide. It is particularly good at the earlier models too, as it was written in the early days of the Chimaera and updated later. I have one and never a week goes by when I don't refer to it.

[Classic Chim]

QBee said:

It's a good idea - first source of info and a useful guide. It is particularly good at the earlier models too, as it was written in the early days of the Chimaera and updated later. I have one and never a week goes by when I don't refer to it.

That's interesting
It helped me identify my paricular fuse box and relay locations but I found the electrical diagrams tough on my eyes. Need a magnifying glass.
I'm not disputing its good for all sorts of important data

[QBee]

Classic Chim said:

QBee said:

It's a good idea - first source of info and a useful guide. It is particularly good at the earlier models too, as it was written in the early days of the Chimaera and updated later. I have one and never a week goes by when I don't refer to it.

That's interesting
It helped me identify my paricular fuse box and relay locations but I found the electrical diagrams tough on my eyes. Need a magnifying glass.
I'm not disputing its good for all sorts of important data

For a man trying to do as much to his car in Bulgaria, it's the best available manual.
Yes, it doesn't cover everything, but it has a lot of useful information

[phillpot]

A useful book so long as you accept it is not a workshop manual.

[Brithunter]

phillpot said:

A useful book so long as you accept it is not a workshop manual.

Ahhh I was not aware that it was not so thank you for the heads up so I really need to get a manual on the Rover V8 engine as well so any suggestions on a good one?

[Brithunter]

Now the seller says he has one he could have let me have with the car .......................................... Doh! why didn't he mention it earlier??

[JWzed]

Brithunter said:

Ahhh I was not aware that it was not so thank you for the heads up so I really need to get a manual on the Rover V8 engine as well so any suggestions on a good one?

I got a CD version of the "Workshop Service Repair Manual for the P38A Range Rover Years 1995-2000" on EBay. I think the seller was called Workshop and Service Manuals. You might try Google to get hold of them.
Was able to strip and rebuild my engine using it. Very helpful with all the data you need.

[QBee]

Brithunter said:

Now the seller says he has one he could have let me have with the car .......................................... Doh! why didn't he mention it earlier??

Stick the spare on Faceache of PH Classifieds - you won't lose any money

[Brithunter]

Hmmm might be worth a shot at that! Will see what seller says...................................... of course it's got to get a good report on Wednesday first though.

[CanoeSniffer]

If you find yourself with two on your hands I'd definitely have one from you!

[Brithunter]

CanoeSniffer said:

If you find yourself with two on your hands I'd definitely have one from you!

Noted ............ due to a track day getting in the way th pre purchase inspection is not happening today (Wednesday) so hopefully will be tomorrow. Will be contacting the owner again once have seen the report.

[Brithunter]

Well it seem that the owner well overpaid for his copy and is asking more than a new one delivered here to Bulgaria so have said no thank you.

Edited by Brithunter on Sunday 27th August 16:10

[blitzracing]

You can still get the LandRover "Rave" manuals that include some engine stuff as a free download.

http://www.myrangerover.co.uk/rave-workshop-manual...

[Brithunter]

The Bible arrived this morning........................ been house buying most of the day so not really looked at it as yet.

[phillpot]

Appreciate the up-date.

[Steve_D]

Brithunter said:

The Bible arrived this morning........................ been house buying most of the day so not really looked at it as yet.

I'm sure you meant to say you were garage buying with house.

Steve

[Brithunter]

Steve_D said:

I'm sure you meant to say you were garage buying with house.

Steve

Nope our house has no garage so one has got to be built. An open sided barn will be converted into a workshop as it has the height for a vehicle lift/ramp The house we agreed to buy yesterday has a garage with inspection pit but that one is a smaller house and for another family member. The house cost less that an engine rebuild on a Rover V8 .................................... and no am not joking.