ms615999 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 I’m picking up a 79 tr7 later this week it’s a project and I don’t know what kind of issues to expect from it. Anyone have any advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveR Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Rust is generally a problem on project cars e.g. Sills, wheel arches, floor, sub-frame, suspension mounting points, body seams. If the engine has overheated, caused by a silted up cooling system, then the head may have warped. Due to the cross studs and dis-similar metals the cylinder head can be a pig to remove. The water pump seals can give problems and as the pump is located in the block you need a slide hammer or puller to remove it. Give the cooling system a good overhaul. The 4 speed gearbox tends to suffer/wear in the TR7. Suspension bushes and ball joints wear. On the electrical system there is a multitude of plugs and sockets which can/do corrode and lead to problems. 1/ Rust. 2/ Cooling system. 3/ Electrical system. 4/ General wear after many years of use. Get the Triumph and Haynes handbooks on the cars. Robsport and S and S Conversions provide spares and advice on the TR7. Once sorted the TR7 is an excellent and reliable sports car. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Well lets just hope not as bad as this one ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Graham said: Well lets just hope not as bad as this one ! Nice slot mag alloys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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