Got my 1st TVR - some problems already! What is acceptable

[MJW1977]

Well I took the plunge and bought the car, had a fantastic weekend with the roof down.

Anyhow, 1st problem has arisen although I guess its not too major at the minute, but as I bought it from a TVR main dealer I want it sorted asap.

The issue is the top rear differential mounting bush is cracked. To be honest I'm a bit pissed about this as I asked the garage to check it as I spoke to the previous owner who said it needed doing. Seems they didn't as saying they inspected it and it was OK. I am taking it back next week, but they are telling me it isn't supposed to look new and it is probably fine! I got a ball park from another garage to sort it and was quoted c. £500-700!!

We are also going to discuss the tapping noise from the engine. The exhaust manifolds have been done but I still think the noise is there. They are saying this noise is normal, but then I would expect them to as I gather changing the hydraulic tappets is an expensive job. Do Chimaera's generally have a noticeable tapping?

Sorry for the long post, appreciate any feedback....

[Zippee]

I had all 3 of my diff bushes replaced with poly bushes a few months ago by Sebring in E.Anglia. Cost £320 all in (the top bush is a PITA by the way) so the £600 you've been quoted is a total rip off.

[Chassis 33]

Personally I'd do everything possible to get them to fix it under "warrenty". The costs you've been quoted are well over the top for the work anyway.

Regards
Iain

[XTR2Turbo]

What mileage? Rover V8 should not be tappety but many are as oil sludging and supply can be a problem leading to worn cams and followers

David

[MJW1977]

Miles is 42k

Had another quote for the differntial at £600 - apparently its 8-10 hrs labour??? Admit these are "main dealer" quotes, but gonna argue the toss with the dealer - I can see now why they seem to be debating it!!

[thegasman]

Hi just had all three diff bushes replaced with poly ones at Offord TVR just past cambridge £325 supply and fit

Cheers Mark

[MJW1977]

The quote for 8-10 hours was for the main bush only - the front 2 have already been done...! Maybe some of the main dealers are not so retuable.

[Targarama]

MJW1977 said:

The quote for 8-10 hours was for the main bush only - the front 2 have already been done...! Maybe some of the main dealers are not so retuable.

Do not go to a main dealer for such an old car (sorry, old in a nice way). Indie is the way to go. Besides, there is no such thing as a main dealer these days.

[Vixpy1]

I thought my bushes had gone a while back..

turned out i had actually snapped the diff mount..

whoops