Noisy Engine, down on power????

[gold158]

After originally starting a thread on "Best Chim I can Find or okay Tuscan?" I had a lot of replies suggesting Griff (or Cerb). The tuscans excess running costs have ruled that out and I had a Chim already. The Cerb has a roof so it looks like I am soon to be inducted into the world of the Griff!!!!

I am looking at a car that is cheap enough but reportedly has a "noisy engine and is down on power - most likely the cam"

It is otherwise just what i am looking for so think - get it and factor in the cost of a regular engine rebuild at TVR Power (waranty etc.. would be a bonus)

Is it possible I could find the engine so stuffed it can't be rebuilt?

TVR power seemed to think it probably just needed cam and followers and worst case scenario engine rebuild (they haven't seen the car though). Could I be getting myself into some serious hot water?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[pwd95]

Depends on the car, the price, the condition of everything else etc. Mainly the price though. If it's the right price then It's worth throwing some money at.

[Toma500]

Is this a silver car with a red interior ? Nice looking car cant see why the people selling dont
just do the engine and modify the price . I seem to remember seeing this car for sale privately
the owner wanted 14k not all that long ago either he might well see your post and give you a bit more info.
Good luck Regards Tom

[SamPet]

Having my cam done by Tom @ THWorks in Horsham at the moment, and while it's being done a few other little things.

I bought what I thought was a minter, and in general terms it is:

Chassis
Suspension
Body
Interior
Brakes

All mint, but the camshaft was destroyed in 1000 miles (I didn't pick up on it when i was buying) and it's costing me a fair whack to fix.

Having said that, the engine is simple enough so I wouldn't worry. As long as the chassis outriggers are good and it looks/sounds/smells "right" then go for it.....I'm in love with mine despite this hiccup.

Sam

[gold158]

Thanks Guys,

I am partially reassured and can't get this car out of my head!

Toma500 spot on, it is the silver with red interior which I think is gorgeous (my girlfriend thinks it looks like someone got shot in it!). That is also my worry, why don't the guys selling just do it themselves if everything else is kosher?

They are well respected dealer though so going to make the 120 mile trip to have a closer look.

Wish me luck!

[NTEL]

If they knock 3.5K off the asking price then go for it. If not then walk away IMHO. Been there, done that!

[lewis_sharman]

O/T

What are the wheels on that one?

[Toma500]

look like 17 ich sp12s to me nice

[Toma500]

look like 17 ich sp12s to me nice

[deetes]

NTEL said:

If they knock 3.5K off the asking price then go for it. If not then walk away IMHO. Been there, done that!

It was a cam it needed. For that kind of money you could buy an engine