New Chim, new problems...

[10mpg]

Hey boys and girls, just thought I'd pop in and say hello...

Been lurking and researching TVR's on here for a while, now I've got one thought I'd introduce myself..

My names Ed live in Berkshire, run a small business restoring classic cars when I'm, not up in Oxford being a 'mature' student..

Just bought my first Chim and I'm very very happy with it, looked at a couple that were not quite as advertised but really happy with this one..

Lovely condition TF Manifold/plenum, Mallory ignition, racetech ally rad, new hood MINT outriggers everything I was looking for..

Absolutely adore driving it, oversteer on demand, oodles of grunt and what a noise....

Here she is..





Rear wheels are the wrong offset drives 100% but going to get spacers for vanity's sake!

First problem is the master clutch master cylinder has started weeping so needs a rebuild, any idea where I can get a kit from?

The other thing is whatever i do with the heater controls I seem to get a blast of hot air from under the dash all the time, even when the under dash vent is closed..

Also going to service it in the next few weeks, I tend to use Comma oils, just wondering what grade and Fully synth or semi?

I'd also like to get rid of the horrid Vauxhall stalks and the passenger heater control, is there a accepted way of doing this?

Any ideas?

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:29

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:32

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:36

[V8FROG]

ho ed congrat on ur lovely chimaera.go to Leven for some interior accessories.for the clutch part racing green.wanted to ask u how is ur car with the TF plenium???was wondering how good this mod was???tks

10mpg said:

Hey boys and girls, just thought I'd pop in and say hello...

Been lurking and researching TVR's on here for a while, now I've got one thought I'd introduce myself..

My names Ed live in Berkshire, run a small business restoring classic cars when I'm, not up in Oxford being a 'mature' student..

Just bought my first Chim and I'm very very happy with it, looked at a couple that were not quite as advertised but really happy with this one..

Lovely condition TF Manifold/plenum, Mallory ignition, racetech ally rad, new hood MINT outriggers everything I was looking for..

Absolutely adore driving it, oversteer on demand, oodles of grunt and what a noise....

Here she is..





Rear wheels are the wrong offset drives 100% but going to get spacers for vanity's sake!

First problem is the master clutch master cylinder has started weeping so needs a rebuild, any idea where I can get a kit from?

The other thing is whatever i do with the heater controls I seem to get a blast of hot air from under the dash all the time, even when the under dash vent is closed..

Also going to service it in the next few weeks, I tend to use Comma oils, just wondering what grade and Fully synth or semi?

I'd also like to get rid of the horrid Vauxhall stalks and the passenger heater control, is there a accepted way of doing this?

Any ideas?

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:29

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:32

Edited by 10mpg on Saturday 26th March 18:36

[10mpg]

Thanks for that, I think I'll have to get saving for the Leven bit's, very nice but £30 for a tiny plastic knob! dont mean to sound cheap but ouch...

I bought the car with the TF manifold mod done so I have nothing to compare it to, I've never driven a stock 400 so I have no direct comparison..sorry, but she goes very well indeed..

Does anyone know if this is the correct master cylinder?

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p537/GIRLING-MAS...

[dog man]

The oil subject is quite a can of worms. I use 15/50 Mobil 1 Motorsport. Some recommend 10/40 Magnatec.

I think if you can change it regularly enough the Magnatec is fine but personally I prefer fully synthetic.

Many oil threads on here to get info from.

IIRC the whole clutch master (from a Marina isn't it?) isnt that expensive. You sound like you're quite prepared to re-build yours though.

[10mpg]

Yeah I'm more than happy to rebuild rather than replace..

I think I'll go with a fully synth oil might phone the last garage to do a service on it and see what they put in..

http://www.burtonpower.com/sp2102.html

I think this is the right seal kit?

will it fit my T5 spec car?

[dog man]

Yeah looks right.

Here's another:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-Chimaera-Griffith-Wedge-...

[Pupp]

If you decide to change the M/C just be aware that some of the ones that appear identical have different threads on the ports... can't remember the sizes but the info is here if you search.

[10mpg]

Just bought the seals that Dogman just posted..

Cant argue at that price!

hopefully I can fit them in situ.. doesnt look like a big job to remover though..

Then I can take the roll of tissue paper out of the footwell..

[mash]

Try this, useful for the future even if you have new seals;

http://www.parkersteve.dsl.pipex.com/chimaeraparts...

Oil I use, much debate about this but make sure you use genuine filters;

https://shop.fluidsinmotorsport.co.uk/product/css2...