Maintenance time
Discussion
After a good run last weekend to Stratford, and a clean bill of health at MOT, finally got round to some proper care and attention and servicing.
Rear shocks off as one as a split bump stop so they are going back for refurb (hopefully)
With the shocks off I have a good look at the trailing arms and they look good, move very freely on the bushes with no play or wear.
I can induce a noise though by rotating the hub - seems to be diff end of drive shaft and only happens on drivers side. (It does sound like a noise I sometimes get from the back on a bumpy surface at slow speed.) - Sound like CV joint?
Rear shoes need doing so will do that at the same time.
I'm also finally trying to address the low exhaust - Some revised rubber arrangements and some fiddling with the hockey sticks should resolve that one as well.
Any advice form the experts on the noise?
Rear shocks off as one as a split bump stop so they are going back for refurb (hopefully)
With the shocks off I have a good look at the trailing arms and they look good, move very freely on the bushes with no play or wear.
I can induce a noise though by rotating the hub - seems to be diff end of drive shaft and only happens on drivers side. (It does sound like a noise I sometimes get from the back on a bumpy surface at slow speed.) - Sound like CV joint?
Rear shoes need doing so will do that at the same time.
I'm also finally trying to address the low exhaust - Some revised rubber arrangements and some fiddling with the hockey sticks should resolve that one as well.
Any advice form the experts on the noise?
Hi Ray,
I replaced my CV joints ( mine was also worn on driver's side ).
There was a clicking sound on low speed left handers off throttle, for instance turning into roundabouts.
Got them from J&R Ltd, very reasonable price & quick delivery.
Fairly easy job, but you need a decent Torx bit & decent circlip pliers.
Search for my post for all the details:
TVR S Series Rear Diveshaft (sic) CV Joints.
( I left my 'r's out on the title & regretted it immediately
There's no way to alter the title once it's been submitted.
)
I replaced my CV joints ( mine was also worn on driver's side ).
There was a clicking sound on low speed left handers off throttle, for instance turning into roundabouts.
Got them from J&R Ltd, very reasonable price & quick delivery.
Fairly easy job, but you need a decent Torx bit & decent circlip pliers.
Search for my post for all the details:
TVR S Series Rear Diveshaft (sic) CV Joints.
( I left my 'r's out on the title & regretted it immediately
There's no way to alter the title once it's been submitted.
)Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 10th May 15:59
Yes, the driveshaft just comes straight off once the flanges are unbolted.
I only replaced the CV joints on the driver's side, but it's worth buying four kits so that you have two ready for when the other side needs doing.
15 months on, & my nearside original CV's are still good .....
That's probably put the mockers on them!
Good luck Ray
I only replaced the CV joints on the driver's side, but it's worth buying four kits so that you have two ready for when the other side needs doing.
15 months on, & my nearside original CV's are still good .....
That's probably put the mockers on them!
Good luck Ray
RayTVR said:
Be careful what you order, as far as I know, the Sierra has different length shafts on either side. I think the S shafts are equal length. From the link, it looks like the boots are bonded to the shaft, I can't see any clips, so that would limit future serviceability.
Whichever you decide on, make sure the details are the same as I gave in my post : i.e. with 100mm flanges etc.
There were quite a few different specs & sizes.
And I paid a lot less than £40 a joint. They are easy to change, just held on by circlips ( but you have to cope with all the black CV grease! ).
Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 11th May 20:44
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