v8v what to look out for?

[m12kop]

Hi all, looking at a 56 reg vantage at week and was hoping a help with common problems to look for, is there a common gear box fault? thanks in advance and hope to join you all soon!

[Murph7355]

Do a search. Been covered dozens of times and all the common issues are well catered for (there aren't many).

Gearbox? Can be a bit stiff from cold (there's a fix - different oil I think). Other than, not really.

[m12kop]

That makes a nice change, my last car was a noble gto 3r and there was plenty of faults to look out for!

[007 Vantage]

Does anyone happen to know the exact oil weights recommended? MTL or 75w-90 gear oil?

[Captain Beaky]

Murph7355 said:

Gearbox? Can be a bit stiff from cold (there's a fix - different oil I think). Other than, not really.

Different oil and a linkage change IIRC. It should have been done under warranty. The excellent Rick at DMS has a web page on the topic

[Murph7355]

m12kop said:

That makes a nice change, my last car was a noble gto 3r and there was plenty of faults to look out for!

Do a bit of a read up, then when looking for cars ask the dealer/owner if the list of common stuff has been addressed already. If not, use it as a bargaining chip.

Mine's been very reliable thus far, little niggles aside, and never let me down despite getting used in ALL weathers and being left parked outside much of its life.

And with a Tubi exhaust, the sound is awesome!!

[m12kop]

Well, looked at car, loved it, payed the money, drove her home,very happy! high to all, jason.

[Murph7355]

Congrats.

Pictures next

And keep reading on here....you'll be wondering all manner of things over the next few weeks I'm sure.

[jeff666]

I have seen jason's new motor and it is pot noodle lovely, well done young man ,,,enjoy.

[flyingjase]

Good work - post a photo of her

[m12kop]

What rubish wheather for enjoying a new car, a clean and pics in the week!

[EpsomJames]

Congrats on the new motor

I also came from a Noble 3R (as did a couple of others on here) and the V8V is a revelation in quality in comparison.

[Chaz645]

Did you really pay only £30k for this v8v?? I have my eye on this one...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2257282.htm

thought it looked a good deal but maybe not!

[m12kop]

Very lucky with the price, needs a sratch on the bumper corner repairing and a mark on drivers seat.