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The Tvr Service Schedule Print

 

This is the current schedule TVR dealers follow when servicing your car( Griffith/Chimeara). Following down the page I have added the original Service Schedule which would have been for the 4.X ltr Cars and then I imagine the 5.0ltr cars up untill the top Schedule superseeded it in 1998.

The Official Service Schedule

Owners Name

 

 

Model
Registration No.
VIN
Engine No.
Mileage
 
Months
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
Mileage x 1000 1 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
 
Carry out Preliminary Road Test - see Notes 1
Check Seat belts Operation & Mountings
Check Operation of all Electrical Components
(inc Alarm & A/Con)
Remove all Road Wheels and Apply Anti-seize
Compound to Hubs + Wheel Studs
Check Handbrake Operation and Lever Security.
Adjust and Lubricate if Required
Inspect Brake Pads for Wear, Calipers for Leaks, Discs for Condition, Flexible Hoses Condition
Remove Front + Rear Pads + Check for Deterioration  
Change Brake Fluid            
Check Fuel, Clutch, Brakes Pipes + Unions for Chafing, Corrosion + Correct Routing          
Remove Exhaust, Lubricate Prop + Check bolts are secure            
Check Diff Mounting Bolts          
Change Fuel Filter            
Change Gearbox Oil            
Change Engine Oil + filter
Check Exhaust System Condition          
Check/Top up Gearbox Oil        
Check/Top up Diff Oil          
Change Diff Oil          
Check Condition of Steering Joints, Rack Gaiters, Ball Joints and Wishbones Bushes
Check for Fluid Leaks from Hydraulic Pipes and Unions (PAS only)
Check tyres for correct Spec. and Damage,
Road Wheels for damage, Refit to original position
Check all Suspension Fixings for Security
Visually check complete underside of Vehicle for Faults/Abnormalities
Check Security of ex manifold Bolts (Rover Engines Only)
Check Security of Rocker Covers (Rover engines Only)
Change Spark Plugs  
Check Distributor Cap, Ignition Leads and Low Tension Wires for Deterioration
Check Crank Sensor for Debris (Cerbera Only)
Check Engine Sensor Connections for Corrosion (Cerbera Only)
Check Drive Belts Condition, Adjust/Change if Required
Check Air cleaner Element (Cerbera every Service)
Change Air Filter Element            
Check Adjust Tappets and Timing Chain Tension
(Cerbera Only)
Check the Condition of the Engine + Gearbox Mounting Rubbers
Check throttles and linkage operation and lubricate where possible
Check/Adjust Throttle Stop
Check/Top Up PAS fluid (where applicable)
Check Top Up Clutch Fluid        
Change Clutch fluid            
Check/Top Up Brake fluid        
Check Top Up Windscreen Washers and Check Wiper Blade Condition
Check Master Cylinder and Under Bonnet Grommets Sealed
Reseal if Required
Check engine Breather/Hoses for Security and Condition
Change Coolant - see Note 2                    
Check/Adjust Ignition timing and Co. with Engine at operating Temperature (Griffith & Chimaera)
Check/Adjust Engine setting on Computer with Engine at Operating Temperature (Cerbera)
Check Cooling System for Leaks, Hoses for Security
Check Cooling fans Operation
Check/Adjust Tyre Pressures (INC Spare)
Check Headlight Alignment and Auxiliary Lights if Fitted
Check/Adjust Tracking Front + Rear
Check/Adjust Cambers Front + Rear
Check/Adjust/Lubricate all Hinges, Doors, Boot and Bonnet Locks/Catches
Road Test the Vehicle
Centralise the Steering Wheel (if Necessary)
Wash Vehicle and Stamp Service Book
 
Additional Work, Recommendations & Notes

1. Preliminary road test to assess: Brakes, Clutch, Steering, Engine Performance, Handling and Windnoise

2. Change Coolant every 2 Years

 

 

 

 
Technician's NameSignature

© TVR Engineering Limited 1998

 

GRIFFITH SERVICE SCHEDULE 4.X Ltr

Mileage 1k mile 6k mile 12k mile 18k mile 24k mile 30k mile 36k mile 42k mile 48K mile 54k mile 60k mile
Engine










1. Check for oil leaks X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Renew engine oil filter X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Renew engine oil X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check and adjust oil driving belts X X X X X X X X X X X
5. Check cooling and heating system for leaks and hoses for security and conditions X X X X X X X X X X X
6. Check and adjust operation of washers and top reservoirs X X X X X X X X X X X
7. Check and top up cooling system X X X X X X X X X X X
8. Check and adjust exhaust Co level and idle speed X X X X X X X X X X X
9. Check hoses/pipes for blockage, security and condition X X X X
X X X
X
10. Lubricate accelerator control and linkage X X X X
X X X
X
11. Change/flush out cooling system - renew antifreeze

X
X
X
X
X
12. Re-torque cylinder head bolts X









Ignition










1. Renew spark plugs

X
X
X
X
X
2. Check/adjust timing using electronic timer X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check/adjust spark plugs, renew if necessary
X
X
X
X
X
4. Check ignition wiring (including fuel pump) for security chafing or deterioration X X X X X X X X X X X
Transmission










1. Check for all leaks X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check/top up gearbox oil X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check/top up final drive unit X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check tightness of propeller shaft coupling bolts X X X X X X X X X X X

5. Grease propshaft and drivetrain UJs

X X X X X X X X X X X
6.Check tightness of drivetrain components X X X X X X X X X X X
Steering and Suspension










1. Check condition and security of steering rack and column mounting, joints and rubber boots X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check and adjust front hub bearing and float X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check and adjust front/rear wheel alignment X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check shock absorbers for leaks X X X X X X X X X X X
Brakes










1. Check visually hydraulic pipes and unions for cracks, chafing, leaks and corrosion X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check/top up brake fluid reservoir X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Inspect brake pads for wear, disks for condition, and adjust as necessary X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check handbrake adjustment X X X X X X X X X X X
5. Renew hydraulic brake fluid



X


X

Electrical










1. Check function of headlamp and adjust alignment X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check function of remaining exterior lights X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check function of courtesy lights and instrument lights X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check function of warning lights, switches, horn and wipers X X X X X X X X X X X
5. Check function of all gauges X X X X X X X X X X X
6. Check function of alarm system and central door locking X X X X X X X X X X X
7. Check function of boot locking system X X X X X X X X X X X
8. Check function of window winding mechanism X X X X X X X X X X X
9. Check function of door mirrors (including heated elements) X X X X X X X X X X X
10. Clean and grease battery connections X X X
X
X
X
X
11. Check and renew wiper blades if necessary
X X X X X X X X X X
Fuel and Exhaust System










1. Check exhaust system for leaks and security X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check fuel system for leaks, pipe and unions for chafing and security X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Renew fuel filter

X
X
X
X
X
Wheels and Tyres










1. Check tyre pressures including spare wheel X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check torque setting on wheel nuts X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check overall condition of all tyres including spare X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Insure tyres comply with TVR specifications X X X X X X X X X X X
Body










1. Lubricate all locks and hinges X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check and adjust lock and hinge mechanisms X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check operation and alignment of doors, bonnet and boot X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Check condition and security of all seatbelts and mountings X X X X X X X X X X X
5. Check seat adjustment mechanism X X X X X X X X X X X
6. Check steering column adjustment mechanism X X X X X X X X X X X
7. Check operation of heating and ventilation systems X X X X X X X X X X X

8. Check all hoses/electrical harness through bulkhead for chafing and deterioration
X X X X X X X X X X X
9. Check and adjust window, door and roof seals X X X X X X X X X X X
Road Test










1. Check function of all controls X X X X X X X X X X X
2. Check driving performance, handling, brakes, steering and clutch operation X X X X X X X X X X X
3. Check seals for excessive wind noise and water penetration X X X X X X X X X X X
4. Clean vehicle prior to return to the customer X X X X X X X X X X X