Engine went boom

[timewind]

Hi all

Yesterday my Chimaera 500 engine died. Not repairable. It had around 40000 miles on the clock....

Now my questions is, whrere can I order reasonable priced, good refurbished or new one to replace the defective engine?

Any help or (web-) adress will help.

Thank you guys...(hopefully Germany will exit the championship at least....)

Timewind

Edited by timewind on Saturday 24th June 14:33

[jasandjules]

Ouch, sorry to hear that..

Did it give any indication it was going?

[trevorw]

Sorry to hear that,

The guys might be able to help, but not sure on shipping it to you

www.bellhillgarage.co.uk/tvrpartshome.htm#engines

[timewind]

Hi all

Thanks for the infos so far..

No, not a single sign... Just over and out.

The wonderful world of TVR ownership, isn't it just??

But nevermind, I just need to find a new engine somewhere :-)

Regards

(soon to be broken timewind :-( )

[topsparks]

Are the heads OK,or did it go bang big time,as I have a 500 bottom end with only 10K on it as I upgraded to a 5.5.I also have spare serp front covers ,4.6 heads etc.I have just moved so need to have a clear out!.

[SiH]

www.pistonheads.com/sales/84742.htm

[timewind]

Topsparks,

We are still investigating. But as of now it looks like big time unfortunately.

We have a closer look on Tuesday at the service center....

Timewind

[Big Al.]

Give Paul a ring at Austec, he's got one for sale!

[billynomates]

Big Al. said:

Give Paul a ring at Austec, he's got one for sale!

He's alive and posting

[Big Al.]

billynomates said:

Big Al. said:

Give Paul a ring at Austec, he's got one for sale!

He's alive and posting

OH

Been away for the weekend.

Back now, see ya soon.

[billynomates]

Big Al. said:

billynomates said:

Big Al. said:

Give Paul a ring at Austec, he's got one for sale!

He's alive and posting

OH

Been away for the weekend.

Back now, see ya soon.

I reckon so ....

[timewind]

Big al

Will do so+ Thank you!

Regards

Timewind

[Al 450]

Bung in a Chevy LS1 !!!

How much are we talking ballpark for a refurbed Rover V8?

[black-k1]

Unfortunately, my 1997, 31k miles, 5.0l engine has also gone “boom” so I am in the market for a replacement. While technically mine can be rebuilt, the cost of a rebuild is – shall we say – prohibitive!

I have been looking at the cost of replacing the engine with a S/H 5.0 but I have also been looking at this as an opportunity to upgrade to one of the various alternatives available. Does anyone have any experiences of the likes of V8 Developments or RPI (or any others) that they would like to share?

Thanks

David

[coetzeeh]

I would start with V8 Developments. Heard many good things about them.

[mackempete]

Yeah I've heard good things too. I'm trying to get info on a 5.5 litre engine they are currently offering.

[else]

black-k1 said:

Unfortunately, my 1997, 31k miles, 5.0l engine has also gone “boom” so I am in the market for a replacement. While technically mine can be rebuilt, the cost of a rebuild is – shall we say – prohibitive!

I have been looking at the cost of replacing the engine with a S/H 5.0 but I have also been looking at this as an opportunity to upgrade to one of the various alternatives available. Does anyone have any experiences of the likes of V8 Developments or RPI (or any others) that they would like to share?

Thanks

David

David,

V8 Developments every time.

Andy

[v8 racing]

at this rate there wont be many genuine 500;s left!!

[daxtojeiro]

I have to agree, I have one of Robs (V8 Developments) 5.5L engine's in a TVR Chimera here right now that Im fitting a Megasquirt ECU to and I can tell you its really really quick!!!! In comparison to my 5.0L it is so much more responsive and I havent really started to tune it yet, Im totally shocked at the difference! Power figures will be available soon as its off to Jooles for a little roll on his road within a week or so,
Phil