T350 pre-purchase queries

[rogerhole]

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a T350C.

An early 2002 car I've seen has a couple of things niggling me, and I'm not sure whether/how they can be resolved.

1) the rear boot glass cover doesn't sit flush towards the rear/bottom of the screen. It seems to be about 5-10mm higher that the surrounding bodywork. Is the catch mechanism adjustable on the early cars? If so, does anyone have any pictures of the mechanism? On the car I viewed it looked to covered by an ally bracket and I thought I'd seen slotted mounts but that may have been on the catch on the cover - I can't remember. The FAQ mentions Allen bolts…..

2) the inside of the rear light covers look like they could do with a clean and possibly a tidy up of some sealant. Are they accessible? Is there a removeable cluster or do the lights mount directly into the body, which would limit access to the diameter of the bulb holders?

Thanks in advance.

Roger.

Edited by rogerhole on Wednesday 19th February 06:19

[rogerhole]

mart 63 said:

If them are your only niggles, buy it. Top lurking by the way.

Ha . They are not the only niggles, they are the ones I don't know how to solve. I just want to know how big a challenge it is to fix them or whether I'd just have to live with them....a mis aligned boot that leaks would be a no-no. I'd be surprised if it couldn't be done, but with the 'enhancements' TVR made throughout the cars' lifetime - who knows......

[rogerhole]

mk1fan said:

sounds like a gas strut is too strong or the other has failed. skewing the boot lid.

perspex light covers are bonded on to the bodywork in sikaflex or similar. light units are most likely friction fit in the holes with their rubber seals. cuarefully cut off the perspex. pull out the light unit.

Thanks.

The gap is equal on both sides so I’d have thought it unlikely that it’s caused by one of the struts. It engages with the mechanism and doesn’t rattle. I don’t think I could push it down any further either.

Rear lights - sounds like a faff!