Alternative parts list

[macca666]

Anyone else sick of paying throught the nose for TVR bits. Has anyone started an altentavive parts list yet.

I used to have a Griff (until I drove it into a brick wall backwards at 80mph)and there plenty of info on whwre to source parts at a fraction of TRV costs.

If no none has started compiling a list yet for Tams, Sags, and T350 then its about time we did.

I would gladly do it but my comuter skills wont allow. Bit cheeky this - but any volunteers ???

[Moulder]

I agree that this sounds like a good idea, especially for those who don't live near a TVR dealer/specialist but have more mainstream dealers nearby.

I have the ability to create this, to which I can add the inclination to do so if a few more people think it is a good idea?

What say you?

[macca666]

First useful item for the list then -

Spent ages trying to get locking wheel nuts. Finally dicovered they are 1/2 inch UNF thread. (even the TVR dealers I rang had no idea)

[earlyriser]

I learnt recently that the anti-roll bar on a T350 is from a Mercedes ... Sprinter van. Oh, and the expansion cap is a Mk1 Golf

Edited by earlyriser on Monday 28th May 19:27

Edited by earlyriser on Monday 28th May 19:30

[nugget]

anyone know whether the standard shock absorbers are the same for a tuscan MK1 as a standard t350? thanks

[DJC]

Started doing this and supplying users last yr. To be fair, most dealers are now also rather more willing to do a deal and negotiate with customers than they used to be.

[earlyriser]

nugget said:

anyone know whether the standard shock absorbers are the same for a tuscan MK1 as a standard t350? thanks

Not sure. The new Power Bilsteins are for the Tusc, Tam T350 'family', but each might be a different part no. I've got a set of original '03 T350 rear dampers/springs if you need them.

[DJC]

earlyriser said:

nugget said:

anyone know whether the standard shock absorbers are the same for a tuscan MK1 as a standard t350? thanks

Not sure. The new Power Bilsteins are for the Tusc, Tam T350 'family', but each might be a different part no. I've got a set of original '03 T350 rear dampers/springs if you need them.

When on a 350? Over the last 18 months there was no such thing as "standard" shock absorbers on any of the cars made, it was whatever was to hand that could (mostly) make a set of 4 up. There were (allegedly) plenty of cars produced with mix and match components on each corner. For the purposes of discussing what *should* be standard, I would draw a line after 05 cars to be honest and just use up till then.

[teamHOLDENracing]

Door lock catches are Ford Transit.

[so called]

For additional info there is a similar list being created on the TUSCAN site.

"What is TVR and what is from the rest"

[YI8TVR]

Power steering is Pegeuot, including relay.

does anybody know what the wheel bearings are off!

[hollowpockets]

coil pack is vauxhall item
crank sensor is ford

the steering racks are bollox wherever they are from, after 13.5k my one was worn out beyond repair.

Edited by hollowpockets on Wednesday 30th May 16:14

[David Godfrey]

great idea I have started a wiki, you can find it and update it here..

TVR Alternative Parts List

[DJC]

YI8TVR said:

Power steering is Pegeuot, including relay.

does anybody know what the wheel bearings are off!

PSA in general isnt it? I was always told Citreon, so presume its a standard PSA part? Must admit, it isnt something Ive actively looked at.

[macca666]

Dont know for sure but since the hubs are off a US car you could try Chrysler for wheel bearings

[Alan_D350]

David Godfrey said:

great idea I have started a wiki, you can find it and update it here..

TVR Alternative Parts List

David, that link seems to be dead now, but do you know if that wiki still exists?

[nawarne]

Alan/David,

The alternative parts Wiki for the Speed 6 is on the....Speed 6 forum.

Think anything "off the shelf" for the T-car chassis is listed there too.

Nick

[non_linear]

There is this:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...