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| ISBN-13: | 9781845846718 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Veloce Publishing |
| Publication date: | 06/24/2015 |
| Series: | Enthusiast's Restoration Manual series |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 33 MB |
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About the Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements & about the author 5
Introduction, using this book & safety 6
Foreword 7
Chapter 1 Selecting your first TR 8
Which TR to choose? 8
A review of the TR range 9
Origins 9
Sidescreen TRs 9
Non-sidescreen TRs 11
Conclusion 14
Buying - some golden rules 14
Chapter 2 What to look for when buying 15
Identifying the cars 15
Body, paintwork and trim 16
Bodywork 16
Paintwork 25
Interior and exterior trim 25
Electrical tests 25
Mechanical matters 25
The TR7 4-cylinder engine 25
Road testing 25
Water temperature 25
Brakes 25
Suspension 25
Gearbox assessment 26
Rear axle and bushes 26
The V8 engine 26
Conclusion 26
Chapter 3 Establishing a restoration plan 27
Preparing your plan 27
Stripping the car 28
Do you have the contacts? 28
Who does what panelwork? 29
What and where to paint? 29
The mechanicals 29
A typical home restoration plan 29
Spare parts 31
Chapter 4 Body restoration 32
Minimising body repair difficulties 33
The golden rules of body restoration 33
Repairing the doors 34
Bodyshell repairs 36
One panel at a time 36
The technique 36
Welding 36
Butt welding 37
Initial corrosion protection 37
Dent removal 38
Recommended restoration sequence 38
Alternative plans 55
TR7 coupè problems 55
Sandblasting 55
Chapter 5 Painting, corrosion protection & metal finishing 57
Preparation, etch priming and sealing 58
Filling and shaping 59
Painting the bodyshell and panels 60
Transportation precautions 63
Rust prevention 63
Stone-chip protection 63
Wax injection 63
Metal finishing 64
Component preparation 64
Wheel finishing 64
Bumper restoration 64
Chapter 6 The 4-cylinder engine 65
Removing and stripping the engine 65
Removing the cylinder head 67
Pre-assembly checks 68
Reassembly tips 71
General detail 71
Last minute tips 76
Cooling the beast 76
Reinstalling the engine and gearbox 78
Head re-torqueing 78
Running-in/breaking-in oils 78
Chapter 7 The V8 engine 79
Stripping the engine 79
Assembling the engine 79
Cylinder head bolts 80
Cylinder head gasket materials 80
Checking the pre-loads 81
Running-in/breaking-in oils 85
Chapter 8 Gearboxes & clutches 87
Which 'box, where? 87
Overview of gearbox problems 88
Clutch problems 88
Removing the 'box 89
Gearbox lubrication 89
The 5-speed 'box 89
Chapter 9 Electronic fuel injection (EFI) 91
Introduction 91
An overview of EFI 92
The pump and pipework 92
The airflow 93
The injectors 93
Getting it, and keeping it going 94
EFI help and spares 95
Chapter 10 Carburettor induction 96
Identifying your carburettor 96
Problems and adjustments 97
Excessive emissions 98
Excessive fuel consumption 98
Checking and adjusting the linkages 99
Uneven piston movement 99
Sticking pistons 100
Throttle spindle checks 100
Checking/adjusting float levels 101
Adjusting the idle speed 101
Balancing twin carburettors 101
Replacing the throttle spindle 102
Air cleaner 102
Anti-run-on valves 102
Chapter 11 Front & rear suspension & steering 104
What's wrong? 104
DIY suspension improvements 104
Suspension upgrade kits 106
Front suspension components 106
Replacing the MacPherson strut damper 107
Upgrading the rear suspension 109
Last minute suspension tips 110
The steering 110
Road wheels 113
Chapter 12 Propeller shaft & rear axle 114
Identifying your propshaft 114
Identifying and maintaining the axle 114
4-speed rear axle 114
Propshaft problems 115
Axle faults & remedies 116
Wheels & wheel nuts 116
Hub security 116
Rear hub bearing/seal 117
Leaking hub seals 117
Leaking pinion seals 117
Replacing worn differential shims 119
Removing the axle 119
Chapter 13 Brakes 120
General brake tips 121
Fitting new piston seals 121
Excessive pedal travel 121
Hand/parking brake 122
Brake line overhauls 123
Checking the brake servo 123
Improvements 124
Pad materials 124
Road wheel/rotor diameter 125
Better cooling rotors/discs 125
Rotor thicknesses 125
Upgraded servos 126
The rear brakes 126
Availability 126
Chapter 14 Electrical matters 127
The electrical loom 127
New harness/looms 127
Reusing the existing loom 127
Earth/ground connections 129
Upgrading the electrics 129
Other vulnerable areas 130
How the headlamps pop up 131
What operates what, and from where 131
How the headlights operate 131
Headlamp faults 132
Removing/installing a headlamp assembly 133
Overhauling a headlamp assembly 134
Headlamp actuator 134
Removal and installation 134
Overhaul 135
Three headlamp adjustments 136
Primary adjustment (D14-8-1) 136
Secondary adjustment (D14-8-2) 136
Box casting adjustment (D14-8-3) 136
Chapter 15 Trim tips 137
Fascia, glovebox & central console 137
Removal 137
Preparation 139
Repair 139
Refitting 139
Fitting felt and carpets 139
Additional tips 143
Internal trim panels 143
Doors 144
Rebuilding the seats 147
Stripping the seats 148
Renovating the frames 150
The finishing touches 152
Chapter 16 Hood/soft top 153
Hood/soft top maintenance 153
Rebuilding the hood frame 154
Fitting the hood 155
Chapter 17 Left- to right-hand drive conversion 159
Bodyshell changes 159
Left side changes to the bulkhead/firewall 159
Right side changes to the bulkhead/firewall 160
Steering 160
Control pedals 161
Hydraulics 162
Brakes 162
Clutch 162
Wipers 163
Dashboard, instruments & electrics 163
Chapter 18 Conclusion 164
Appendix 1 Clubs, suppliers, & specialists 165
Appendix 2 Welding 167
Alternative methods 167
MIG welding consumables - price comparison 168
Welding equipment 168
Additional equipment 168
Safety 169
Learning to weld 169
Types of welds 169
Basic metal forming and adjustment 170
Index 176