new Owner - Roof Alignment Question
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Hi
I just purchased a 4.0 Chim this weekend, have been hankering for one since the demise of my 96 car in 1999. Being older and wiser I hope this one stays in one piece.
Anyway I have a little issue in so much that the drivers window when fully up does not meet the roof and leaves about a 4mm gap which is annoying when driving at any speed.
When I got ome and took the roof off I noticed that there is a little hole in the centre of the screen top and a notch cut into the roof on the front leading edge. I assume that there should be a peg or something in this hole as an aid to aligning the roof?
I removed the roof and refitted it and now the gap is on the passenger side.
Is it just a matter of jiggling it to minimise the gap on both sides or could it be that the rubber seals on the roof have squashed over time.
Can anybody tell me what the pin is like in the middle and where I might be able to get one or advise on the rubber situation?
Much apprecaited
Glenn
I just purchased a 4.0 Chim this weekend, have been hankering for one since the demise of my 96 car in 1999. Being older and wiser I hope this one stays in one piece.
Anyway I have a little issue in so much that the drivers window when fully up does not meet the roof and leaves about a 4mm gap which is annoying when driving at any speed.
When I got ome and took the roof off I noticed that there is a little hole in the centre of the screen top and a notch cut into the roof on the front leading edge. I assume that there should be a peg or something in this hole as an aid to aligning the roof?
I removed the roof and refitted it and now the gap is on the passenger side.
Is it just a matter of jiggling it to minimise the gap on both sides or could it be that the rubber seals on the roof have squashed over time.
Can anybody tell me what the pin is like in the middle and where I might be able to get one or advise on the rubber situation?
Much apprecaited
Glenn
Yes there is a pin type thing in the middle of the screen, no pics but can take one for you tomorrow if that helps?
As for the window going all the way up, about half way along the door there is an adjuster that you get to with a screwdriver carefully slid between the glass and the door (on the outside), this adjusts the height to which the window will go. I've got a pic somewhere - I'll have a look for it.
As for the window going all the way up, about half way along the door there is an adjuster that you get to with a screwdriver carefully slid between the glass and the door (on the outside), this adjusts the height to which the window will go. I've got a pic somewhere - I'll have a look for it.
Hi Mark
Advise very much appreciated a pic would help me maybe get something fabricated. i will check out the adjustment option you mention tomorrow.
The windows operate very slowly so thought I would try the copper grease option as mentioned in this link http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_window.php have you come across this issue yourself?
Regards
Glenn
Advise very much appreciated a pic would help me maybe get something fabricated. i will check out the adjustment option you mention tomorrow.
The windows operate very slowly so thought I would try the copper grease option as mentioned in this link http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_window.php have you come across this issue yourself?
Regards
Glenn
.Mark said:
As for the window going all the way up, about half way along the door there is an adjuster that you get to with a screwdriver carefully slid between the glass and the door (on the outside), this adjusts the height to which the window will go. I've got a pic somewhere - I'll have a look for it.
Yes please for that pic!WRT the locating pin for the roof, you can just see it here (I've nothing closer):
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BlueFish said:
Hi Mark
The windows operate very slowly so thought I would try the copper grease option as mentioned in this link http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_window.php have you come across this issue yourself?
Do you see the top of your door trim flex at all when the window and fully open. If so it means it's not aligned right and the window will be wrestling with the door.The windows operate very slowly so thought I would try the copper grease option as mentioned in this link http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_window.php have you come across this issue yourself?
On mine I discovered the distance between the runners on either side of the door simply wasn't enough. It had obviously been tight for a while as the rubber had been forced out the bottom and was sitting inside the door causing the window to rattle when the door was shut.
I ended up having to remove the door cards and take out the runner so I could manipulate the fixings to get enough room for it to accommodate the rubber.
The other thing to check is the angle that the window is being raised up and down. Look along the window's edge and check when you open the window that it is not pushing inwards or outwards against the a frame's rubber as you open / close the window.
It's a real pig of a job I must say.
BlueFish said:
The windows operate very slowly so thought I would try the copper grease option as mentioned in this link http://www.chimaerapages.com/resources_window.php have you come across this issue yourself?
Regards
Glenn
My drivers window is diabolical, so much so sometimes I have to open the door to get it to go all the way up. Passengers one is ok. Pacman seems to have found out why, and to be honest I've never really looked in to it and just lived with it. Regards
Glenn
May put it on the to do list though.
Hi Mark
Thanks for the pic, I see how it looks and it seems its like a small bar T piece shaped with the centre pin bonded into the hole, I will hopefully get a closer look if I get to Chatsworth on Sunday.
Chim failed its MOT on split steering rack gaiters, you don't know what car they are from do you or are they special TVR parts?
Also failed on headlight beam alignment I assume the adjusters are behind the panel screwed into front wheel arch?
Its killing me waiting to get out on the road lol.
Regards
Glenn
Thanks for the pic, I see how it looks and it seems its like a small bar T piece shaped with the centre pin bonded into the hole, I will hopefully get a closer look if I get to Chatsworth on Sunday.
Chim failed its MOT on split steering rack gaiters, you don't know what car they are from do you or are they special TVR parts?
Also failed on headlight beam alignment I assume the adjusters are behind the panel screwed into front wheel arch?
Its killing me waiting to get out on the road lol.
Regards
Glenn
When I had to replace the gaiters on mine I went to my mates motor factors and got some universal jobbie that fitted. That was about 8 years ago and they are still on.
If you've got the access panels then yes, but beware, they are a b
d if they are seized. Worse for me as mine is pre-facelift so it's access from the front of the car only.
If you've got the access panels then yes, but beware, they are a b
d if they are seized. Worse for me as mine is pre-facelift so it's access from the front of the car only.
Woolacombe my favorite place ! few years ago i would of said s
SILICONE KID said:
Car looks spot on ,nice interior..puts mine to shame..Did you have it done or is it factory..Devon
Thanks.The interior was done as part of a body-off refurbishment, originally it was black interior:
..... but I wanted to brighten it a bit!
Devon is indeed a lovely place for owning a TVR
I live in the South Hams area between Dartmoor and the coast: best of both worlds.R
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