need your help

[chima]

hello everybody ...
this will be long and paiinfull for me but i will do it!!
i have bought a 97 chimaera and the first thing i got after was the bible!!! reading it i now see that the previous owner was a bit mean to my chimaera
there is a lot of non original parts which are replaced ...
im living in turkey and there are no other chimaeras that i can compare, neither dealers !
ill start posting my problems with pictures i hope you guys can help me to solve them ....
thanks alot ...

[chima]

here we go...i think the headlamp was changed with a smaller non original one (thats why i see the black rubber ring?)
how should i order the headlamp unit ?(with the glasscover+mirror+lamp+o rings(the plastic seal around??)



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[Pies]

Just to let you know if responses seem slow this weekend its because alot of PH are away at Pistonfest all weekend

sorry i cant help

[chima]

Pies said:

Just to let you know if responses seem slow this weekend its because alot of PH are away at Pistonfest all weekend sorry i cant help

thanks...
ill be waiting

[plipton]

Hi Chima.

Is it just the lights? If so then I'm sure with Turkey being a popular holiday destination some PHer might be kind enough to colleCt any parts you purchase and arrange to meet you there and look at the car to see what's right or wrong.

God luck mate

Plipton

[plipton]

PS. My chimp's a 97 too (see profile) so if you need pictures let me know.

Plipton

[Trefor]

I ordered a replacement headlamp lens (just the lens, not the whole unit) from TMS (www.tvrgear.com) - I suggest phoning them or emailing them to make sure you get the right one (i.e. not just using the web order tool unless you're sure). Cost about £27.

- Actually, I think I got it from Peninsula Automotive in Cullompton - but I'm sure TMS do them too.

The bible explains how to fit, you will need some of that sticky stuff to stick it on (like they use in bathrooms, but stronger). Not hard to do, just a bit goeey.

Good luck.

[RCA]

Are you sure that its a 97??, It seems to have pre 96 front end, I did not think that they had them like this on 97 cars, unless it was registered late?

[chima]

RCA said:

Are you sure that its a 97??, It seems to have pre 96 front end, I did not think that they had them like this on 97 cars, unless it was registered late?

i think so ?!!
how can i double check it?

[chima]

i think these rubber seals are not original also?

>> Edited by chima on Sunday 29th June 21:26

[Trefor]

chima said:

i think these rubber seals are not original also?

I think they are original - they look very similar to the seals on my car anyway.

[chima]

and i need the button for the hazard lights ?!

>> Edited by chima on Monday 30th June 11:29

[MajorClanger]

chima said:

and i need the button for the hazard lights ?!

Have a look round on the floor, underneath seats, under carpets etc. If you can't find one, I'm sure someone here will be able to help, failing that try calling Leven Technology or TVR Gear.

To find out more about your car, you'll need to contact TVR and tell them the serial number. They should be able to confirm which year/model you have. When did lefthand drive cars change front end/grill design?

Are your headlamps some sort of high intensity beam upgrade?

MC


>> Edited by MajorClanger on Monday 30th June 15:45

[Graham]

RCA said:

Are you sure that its a 97??, It seems to have pre 96 front end, I did not think that they had them like this on 97 cars, unless it was registered late?

I suspect its still the older style nose as its lhd, as im sure its a different mould for the lhd.

there is also another interesting mix of pre-facelift and post facelift switchgear. i.e. later lights switch and early mirror switch... TVR's eh dont you just love em....


The different lights could also be a lhd thing ?

G

[chima]

Graham said:

The different lights could also be a lhd thing ? G

no no !! the headlamps are changed by the ex-owner ....
i guess he just put something that he found ! they are for sure not original !

and the hazard lights button is lost for sure!!!
so for now the list is : 1.headlamps (complete set?) 2.hlights button 3.the door seals?(not sure?,the look really strange to me, they are not smooth and bumpy )


>> Edited by chima on Monday 30th June 16:18

[MajorClanger]

Don't worry about the window seals on the door. They look just like mine and every other Chimaera I've seen. They could probably do with some treatment to the rubber to soften them up.

What bulbs do your headlamps have fitted? It's the fact that the rubber seals look purpose made. Have you seen other lefthand drive chimaera's to compare (they're not something we see too much of in the UK!). Seems strange to replace headlamps with smaller units as I didn't think they were anything 'special'.

Welcome to the joys of TVR ownership!

MC

[N17 TVR]

I find that Silicon Lubricant (not sealent) applied to all the rubber seals helps keep them from perishing.

[cjs]

The seals along the doors do not look right to me, they look like they fit over the top of the door edge, this is not the same as my Griff or my old Chimaera where the seal is not that visable and is below the edge of the door.These seals look like they have been added later. Are the origonal seals underneath maybe?

Chris

[RCA]

cjs said:

The seals along the doors do not look right to me, they look like they fit over the top of the door edge, this is not the same as my Griff or my old Chimaera where the seal is not that visable and is below the edge of the door.These seals look like they have been added later. Are the origonal seals underneath maybe? Chris

I'm with you on this one!!!, My chimaera seals are not on the top of the door either, Although looking at the paint finish on the top inside bit they might be a good option!!!!!

[chima]

cjs said:

The seals along the doors do not look right to me, they look like they fit over the top of the door edge, this is not the same as my Griff or my old Chimaera where the seal is not that visable and is below the edge of the door.These seals look like they have been added later. Are the origonal seals underneath maybe? Chris

thanks guys, i looks strange to me also....but unfortunately there are no other tvr s that i can compare with!
can anyone post a picture about these seals ??



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