What don't we like about the wedge?

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 30 Jan 2009 20:31

I find the 2L engine isn't very attractive because of the shape of the rocker cover & the hose that goes across the top from the exhaust to the airbox inlet. Sorry 2L people but I do.

That Aero fuel cap looks very nice & the lock will be handy when the fuel riots start.

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tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 30 Jan 2009 21:04

Hi Peter mine is a 2 Litre and you while you are intitled to youre opinion, i have to say im very happy with my 7, and she drinks less too!!

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 30 Jan 2009 21:05

No offence meant of course!

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

Beans · Postby **Beans** » 30 Jan 2009 22:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Rust Restorer

Cannot believe no one has mentioned ...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I have refrained from posting on this topic, after more then 20 years in TR7's the list is endless [:p]

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Maxwell · Postby **Maxwell** » 30 Jan 2009 23:01

Peter... Get yourself an early example and the pipe doesn't cross the engine! LOL

Maxwell [8D]

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 30 Jan 2009 23:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Rust Restorer

Cannot believe no one has mentioned a) The water pump, how ridiculous to have to remove the inlet manifold and carbs to change the water pump. and b)The distributer location, the 2 bolts holding this are the most awkard items on the car, I have a cranked spanner for this now, I slipped once and broke the carb jet.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Yip that distributor is a good one

my other thing must be the wipers they are rubbish

no wonder I use rain X ...[;)]

If it's not broke don't fix it.

tr7sprint1 · Postby **tr7sprint1** » 30 Jan 2009 23:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by omichaelshar

[quote]Originally posted by paul w

... What is badly thought out is the fuel filler...
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The fuel filler design can be perfectly enhanced using the Newton Equipment Aero range cap (http://www.newton-equipment.com/Aeronew.htm).

Owen <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Which model number (Aero range cap) did you use? Got any pictures of the installation of it?

Cliff
Rockford,IL

"GETTING SPEED OUT OF A LOW POWERED CAR IS OFTEN MORE REWARDING, THAN WITH TIRE-SMOKING BRUTES"

tr7sprint1 · Postby **tr7sprint1** » 30 Jan 2009 23:35

I see which model you used, but i still would like to see some photo's of your installation.

Cliff
Rockford,IL

"GETTING SPEED OUT OF A LOW POWERED CAR IS OFTEN MORE REWARDING, THAN WITH TIRE-SMOKING BRUTES"

zekow1 · Postby **zekow1** » 31 Jan 2009 01:03

IF you don't like the plastic dash
get intouch with ( RJS )Rob he hand makes the most beautiful real wood dashes you have ever seen.He is here , He is one of us and he has pics on his album
At a reasonable price and he will make them out of any wood color ,type you wish for the same price.

On the engine top, Hey !!I powder coated it black it looks as good as the sprint or better.

Never had any problems with my lights. I had a tr7 from 1975 till 1979
bought one last june and have never had them fail on me.

The chrome on the windshield , Ya i was planing on painting it black.

I never had any problems with the gas tank and i live in Florida allways rains and its alway humid.

The only thing I wish i had is room for the kids in the back.
The trunk is to small and they don't like the dark to much.
Have Fun Be Safe

omichaelshar · Postby **omichaelshar** » 31 Jan 2009 07:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tr7sprint1

I see which model you used, but i still would like to see some photo's of your installation.
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Hi Cliff,

I haven't installed mine yet. (The pics above are of Malcolm Paris' car, which already had this installation when he bought it.)

For mine I had the section under the filler (above the access box) cut away

The lip of the old filler was rolled up and holes drilled to support the cap

Owen

jeffremj · Postby **jeffremj** » 31 Jan 2009 09:55

The rust [xx(]

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 31 Jan 2009 14:49

i dont like the fact i still can't get too mine .......................................

damm insurance investigators.......

It rides again.....

Rich in Vancouver · Postby **Rich in Vancouver** » 31 Jan 2009 15:55

Now that my knees have gone the car is too bl**dy low!
Of course, that's not the car's fault.
The biggest problem on my car is the electrics, but a large part of that is due to the efforts of the previous owners to bu**er it up!
I agree that the water pump design is insane as is the method of attaching the cylinder head. They were obviously designed by a fool that only expected these cars to last 5 years!
There are also a couple of "modern" parts that were adopted before they were proven not to work well, the dash flexible circuitry, and the speedo cable with the easily broken plastic clip on end.
Does that Newton Commercial fuel filler have an "O" ring or other type of seal to stop water getting in?

Cheers,
Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

busheytrader · Postby **busheytrader** » 31 Jan 2009 17:04

The ridiculous rust spots and minimal rustproofing......

I bought my '80 DHC back in '86. It already had one bubbling front wheelarch when I bought it. 2 years later it needed new metal in all of the wheelarches, new sills, new doorskins, new metal on the front panel, rear floorpans, rear bulkhead, front bulkhead and then there's that ridiculous welded joint between the rear wings and sills. It's perfectly formed to capture condensation.

The guttering under the bonnet's leading edge doesn't drain properly if the car leans to the left or the right. Why? Because some idiot placed the drainage holes in the centre. Park on an incline in the rain and the bonnet's double skinned corners are immersed in water for a nice rusty future.

The water pump gave up at 33,000 miles soon after I bought it and the Pirelli rubber mats holding up the seat bases perished at 7 years old as did the heater matrix. The advertising for the 7 pitched it against the Porsche 924?

The ragtop only leaked when it rained.

Oh yes, it was slower than most of the XR3i's and Gti's of the time but I loved it. In V8 form it's fantastic and we've been together for 23 years now.

Adam

TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & Solid Bushes, Anti- Dive, Granada Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, Green Stuff, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AllyCat 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

Wayne S · Postby **Wayne S** » 31 Jan 2009 17:54

Along with many of the above my top hates include the waterpump and that silly little brass pipe that you have to wedge in between the pump cover and inlet manifold. Sure, it has an o-ring on each end but do they seal? Do they 'eck!

Shimming up the cam buckets was the most frustrating job with the most painful being timing - it really has to be the most ridiculous place to have a distributor. Oddly all those gripes are with the 2 litre, life has been much simpler with the V8, you can get at most things really...

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