TVR AJPV8 engine in a Dolomite

[Carsreunited]

I didn't see the Skoda guy but that is pretty impressive.<br>
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So it sounds like you have the early clatter cams. ithink they give more peak power but wear quicker. Can't remember what I read on them. That 'plasticman' seems to know his stuff. Has he told you where he got all that knowledge?<br>
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Jesus, I feel sorry for that Spanish kid if he spent that much on mods and hadn't even cracked 400bhp. <br>
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Santa Pod sounds like a good idea. See if we can get others from here and PH to come along and make it a bit more interesting.

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[SprintV8]

Need a wiring diagram for the engine loom on a TVR 4.2 Cerbera.<br>
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I know Steve help me with a wiring diagram for a Ford before but does your company strech to TVR's.<br>
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The TVR CD manual's on fleabay aint worth squat.<br>
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(Glad I didn't pay for it<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> )

<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp TVR AJP V8 !)<br>
1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 16v SE8 They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[dollysteve]

I`ll check in our library but TVR are little reluctant with coughing up there info.

<p>1976 Dolomite was a 1500<br>
1976 Dolomite 1850 HL Auto<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850 HL Man o/d<br>
1989 Noisy Mini 1340 <br>
1995 2.3 Saab 900<br>
1968 1300 FWD</p><i></i>

[Carsreunited]

Phil,<br>
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Have you tried calling any of the TVR indies in your area? Just kindly ask to photocopy it/take high quality pictures of it of which you don't mind paying etc. Tell them your project and I'm sure they would help out. What you are doing is so rare in TVR circles that most people are very intrigued (and admit liking Dolly Sprints which was unexpected!). <br>
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Scott<br>
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[Jon Tilson]

Try racing green cars in Northcamp...<br>
Aldershot way...<br>
Mole Valley may be a bit nearer but they used to have a poor reputation when my mate Jason had a grif 500<br>
Jon

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[SprintV8]

Ived tried a couple but they are not prepared to give said information away.<br>
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Hard to come by but easier to loose was one comment.<br>
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I need to speak to TVR Blackpool about dealer attitude or should I say lack of it.

<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp TVR AJP V8 !)<br>
1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 16v SE8 They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[dollysteve]

Sorry. I can`t help, the only TVR stuff we have is a few brochures and we did have a repair times book but that seems to have disappeared. TVR, like mercedes up until a month ago were one of the manufacturers that didn`t like to sell it`s information, to the point where they won`t even allow us to value their cars, even though the likes of Porsche etc do.

<p>1976 Dolomite was a 1500<br>
1976 Dolomite 1850 HL Auto<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850 HL Man o/d<br>
1989 Noisy Mini 1340 <br>
1995 2.3 Saab 900<br>
1968 1300 FWD</p><i></i>

[SMIFTER]

I thought the European Block exemption rules were supposed to stop this sort of thing going on? <br>
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You need someone with a TVR to ask maybe?

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[Carsreunited]

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Have you seen this Phil? Don't know what condition yours is if it came with the engine.<br>
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Any joy on that wiring or are you just going to make your own loom up?<br>
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[alun n]

Brings to mind the resistance that bloke up north met when he tried to put TVR's speed6 into his TR6.

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[dollysteve]

To be honest we`re not to interested with smaller manufacturers anymore as we mostly supply to the fleet industry, however you are correct in what you say Smifter, pottentially we (Glass`s Guide) could simply call up TVR and ask for the info and they by law have to sell it to us but basically they can name their price which will basically be a lot, so far all the companies we buy info from have all wanted to know how we plan to use the data and how much profit we make from it, this is how they arrive at the price they charge. I think merc charge us in the region of £10k for example.

<p>1976 Dolomite was a 1500<br>
1976 Dolomite 1850 HL Auto<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850 HL Man o/d<br>
1989 Noisy Mini 1340 <br>
1995 2.3 Saab 900<br>
1968 1300 FWD</p><i></i>

[SprintV8]

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Brings to mind the resistance that bloke up north met when he tried to put TVR's speed6 into his TR6.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> <br>
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I do remember reading that he wanted to fit the Speed Six but didn't he sell it (Had a offer he couldn't refuse CASH).<br>
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Despite all the negative back up from TVR dealer's I'm still going ahead with this one.<br>
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Scott,<br>
My pipes appear OK but I may have a go at them anyway.

<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp TVR AJP V8 !)<br>
1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 16v SE8 They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[Carsreunited]

There was mention of someone trying to put a proper repair manual together on them but judging by various comments, he's disappeared off the face of the planet.<br>
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What Phil is doing is unique I think which creates the problem. Dealers and indies don't need to understand the wiring, its just plug and play. If it doesn't work, swap it for a new section.<br>
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I'm suprised no-one hasn't sneaked one out from the factory and offered assistance. Have you thought about going along to the next TVRCC meet in your area Phil and explain what you are doing. You never know, someone might have better connections than the PH crowd.<br>
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[SprintV8]

Just hopefully got this wiring lark licked so to speak <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ,<br>
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Spent the last three hour's with a pin location diagram<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :smokin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> .<br>
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Getting part's is bad enought what chance did I have of getting a wiring diagram

<p>1980 Dolomite SprintV8 (Soon to be shoehorned with a 360bhp TVR AJP V8 !)<br>
1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 16v SE8 They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
</p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p206.ezboard.com/bthetriumphdolo ... printV8</A> at: 19/12/05 2:07 am<br></i>

[Carsreunited]

Glad to hear it. If you need any pictures of any connectors on components on my car then let me know. Although, they probably changed from day to day<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :x --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/sick.gif ALT=":x"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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