So I bought the Tasmin 200.....but smoke from the rear!

[dazzg19]

Guys, After a bit of a wait I managed to get my hands on the taxed and tested Tasmin 2.0 convertible. Lovely little thing really, although I am not going to lose my licence in it. However , it's been laid up for about 8 years I reckon and after it first proper drive trhough London traffic back to my house when I got home there was smoke coming from the passenger side rear wheel arch. It smelled of clucth .... Any ideas ? It took a watering can or two to dampen it down!

[barrington]

check rear bracks are not binding

[dazzg19]

you know, I hoped you would say that. thanks

[combine]

Hope you are bringing the beast to the fest ! You may get one or two wedgers mentioning the ease with which something more potent will slip in the engine bay !

[adam quantrill]

Yeah it could easily be the handbrake. Lack of use makes them prone to binding. Give the handbrake a few good hard pulls and you might get a bit more slack. Check for binding with the rear wheels off the road.

[grahamw48]

I'd say definately brakes/handbrake binding.

When I bought my first TVR (280i FHC) it had been standing for a year, and I experienced the same thing during the first day or two.

I took it down to a local classic Jag specialist, and he freed it all off for me. No probs after that.

[JR]

grahamw48 said:

I'd say definately brakes/handbrake binding.

In that case also check the UJs; the heat from the brakes binding can cause the grease to melt and flow out.

[dazzg19]

actualy might think it's from the exhaust touching the body -just let it run for 15 mins earlier tonight and 'the smell' returned. not to worry I will sort it/pay to get it sorted.

By the way , I'm Daryl ,live in Sydenham SE London , the car is silver , has awful looking but comfy wolfrace seats in it ...erm, and yeah the 4 pot engine has a certain charm!

[grahamw48]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Wedging Daryl.

I'm just back in from terrifying the locals.