TVR Car Club of North America

TVRCCNA Technical Articles

A large part of the club is preserving the marque, and TVRCCNA members share tech tips in order to help do so. This page features technical articles, many written by TVRCCNA members, that will help keep TVRs on the road. Some articles (those marked with a circle) are available to the public, others (marked by a filled circle) require TVRCCNA membership. On this page you can find a short summary of the article and members can log in to access the full articles where needed. If you'd like contribute an article, please send the information to our webmaster. Not all of the articles listed here have been published yet, so keep your eye on the page for updates.

General TVR

USA-TVR Email List - Over 20 years of TVR tech tips and discussion by North American TVR owners. Open to all, not just TVRCCNA members.
TVRCCNA Members Facebook Group - Facebook group for TVRCCNA members to ask questions or chat. You must be a current member and provide your TVRCCNA member number to join.
Autocrossing a TVR - Information on SCCA rules and restrictions when considering whether to autocross your TVR.
Fiero Seats - Pontiac Fiero seats can be an inexpensive way to replace worn out buckets in your classic TVR.
Suspension Settings - Member-contributed specifications for caster/camber/toe in on various TVR models.
The History of Tom's Pit Stop - Or, how one man became a TVR dealer...
TVRCCNA Tech Tips - 4th Edition - Collection of tech tips curated from TVR Times issues by former TVRCCNA member Scott Stubblefield.
TVR Car Club Deutchland Technical Tips - TVRCCNA and TVRCCD are partnering to share reciprocal access to each others' tech libraries. Click here to access the TVRCCD library.

Grantura

Grantura Mk2/Mk2a/Mk3 Wiring Diagram - TVR-produced wiring diagram for Grantura Mk2, Mk2a, and Mk3 cars.
Grantura MkI/II/IIa/III Owners Manual (1962) - TVR Grantura Mk3 owners manual produced by Grantura Engineering.
Grantura MkI/II/IIa/III Owners Manual (1963) - TVR Grantura Mk3 owners manual produced by TVR Engineering.
TVR Grantura Spare Parts List - TVR Grantura parts list produced by TVR Engineering.

Griffith

Griffith Wiring Diagram - Wiring diagram for the Griffith 200 drawn many years ago by the Griffith Club.
Griffith 200 Parts Database - Searchable database based on a Griffith Motors-produced list of parts for the Griffith 200, cross-referenced with a list of cross-references to other manufacturer's numbers such as Standard-Triumph and BMC.
Griffith Series 200 Component Suppliers List - Griffith 200 parts list produced by Griffith Motors.

Vixen

TVR Vixen S2 Owners Manual - TVR Vixen S2 owners manual produced by TVR Engineering. ~~Coming Soon~~ Our master digital copy of this manual is damaged. If you have a good condition manual we can scan to share/reproduce, please contact the webmaster.
TVR Vixen 2500 Owners Manual - TVR Vixen 2500 owners manual produced by TVR Engineering in 1971.
Vixen S2 Parts Database - Searchable database based on a TVR-produced parts list for the Vixen S2, the Vixen Handbook, and the Vixen Parts List. Many parts are applicable to other Vixen models.
TVR Tuscan/Vixen Color Chart - TVR color chart for Tuscan & Vixen models.
TVR Vixen Parts Manual - TVR vixen parts manual produced by Graham Braithwait.
TVR Vixen S2 Parts List - TVR Vixen S2 parts list produced by TVR Engineering.

M Series

TVR 2500M Owners Manual (1973) - TVR 2500M owners manual produced by TVR Engineering in 1973.
TVR 2500M Owners Manual (1976) - TVR 2500M owners manual produced by TVR Engineering in 1976. Coming in late 2024.
TVR 3000M/3000S/Taimar Owners Manual Supplement (1978) - Supplement to the 1976 2500M owners manual for the 3000M, 3000S, and Taimar.
TVR M Series Spare Parts Catalog - TVR factory catalog with diagrams for (most) M series parts. Coming Soon.
TVR 2500M Service Rate Guide - TVR factory service guide listing hours required for many repairs. Coming Soon.
TVR Master Spare Parts Index - TVR factory-produced parts source list for the M series. Requires the M Series Spare Parts Catalog to decode.
M Series Parts Database - This is a database of TVR part numbers for the 1600M, 2500M, 3000M, 3000S, and Taimar from the M Series Parts Catalog that is crossreferenced with donor vehicles and new part suppliers (where known). Invaluable for tracking down some of the rarer parts. This database was crowdsourced circa 2004-2006. It does not yet include data from the Master Parts Index above.
TVR Color Chart (1973) - TVR full-line color chart for earlier in the 70s.
TVR Color Chart (later) - TVR full-line color chart for later in the 70s.
M Series Owners Manual Wiring Diagram - TVR-produced wiring diagram as published in the US-spec M Owners Manual.
2500M Factory Wiring Diagram - TVR-produced factory wiring diagram for the TVR 2500M, as distributed by TVR Cars of America.
Rewiring a 2500M - Barry Rowe walks you through the process of updating the wiring in you 2500M.
M-Series Dashboard Template - Yuri Pershin's CAD drawings of the M-series dashboard, perfect for new custom dashes.
Resilvering Mirrors - The rearview mirror in many of the M series cars is a Wingard unit with day/night dimming that doesn't seem to be used in other cars. Unfortunately, a lot of these are losing their silver surface, causing discoloration and making them unusable. This article walks you through removing the glass and having it resilvered so that your mirror is good as new (at least the glass part). Coming Soon.
Six Tech - Len Renkenberger's classic book on Triumph TR6 systems and repairs, as made available to TVRCCNA by Len's son Lenny.

Wedges

TVR 280i Owners Manual (Series 1) - TVR 280i owners manual produced by TVR of America and TVR Engineering in January 1984.
TVR 280i Owners Manual (Series 1.5/2) - TVR 280i owners manual produced by TVR of America and TVR Engineering in July 1985.
TVR 280i Service Schedules & Record Book (Series 1.5/2) - TVR 280i service schedule & log book produced by TVR of America and TVR Engineering in July 1985.
TVR 280i Parts Catalog - TVR factory catalog with diagrams for many 280i systems.
TVR 280i Service Manual - TVR factory repair manual with diagrams for many 280i systems.
Painless Valve Adjustment for 280i - Newly rediscovered tutorial on the all-important task of keeping the 280i's valves adjusted every 3,000 miles.
TVR 280i Fuel Injection Manual - Service instruction from Olsen Engineering, who tuned the 280i for U.S. emissions, on how to maintain and repair the 280i FI system.
Bosch K-Jetronic Technical Instructions (1978) - 2nd edition (1978) of the Bosch K-Jetronic manual.
Bosch K-Jetronic Technical Instructions (2000) - 4th edition (2000) of the Bosch K-Jetronic manual.
280i Service/Repair Videos - How-to videos made by TVRCCNA member Artem in NYC on repairing and restoring the 280i
LED Light Bulb Conversion - Upgrading your 280i to LED light bulbs for safety.
Rebuilding VDO Fuel Sending Units - VDO no longer sells the fuel sending unit for US-spec Series 1½ and Series 2 280is, but this article talks about how to rebuild your old one (or have someone rebuild it for you).
Adding Central Locking - Series 2 280is have a neat central power door lock feature that is sorely missing from earlier cars. This article walks you through adding this feature to your early car using aftermarket parts in a way that will function as well or better than original. Coming Soon.
Wheel bearings for Wedges - Everything you need to know to keep the wheels spinning.
Rear Suspension Pivot Pins - Or, how to prevent a major headache when driving on (insert state here)'s potholed roads.
Adjusting the Bosch Fuel Injection - No, honestly, it's not a "black art."
Electronic Upgrade for 280i Electronic Run Sensor - New electronic upgrade for the 280i engine run sensor is now available
Just what is the "ERS" and what does it do? - Getting the go-juice into the engine isn't always easy, but here's a place to look if you're having problems.
280i Air Conditioning Fan Relays and Fuses - Check your wiring if your cooling fans keep blowing fuses.

S Series

TVR S Series Parts Manual - TVR S Series parts manual produced by TVR Engineering.

Griffith/Chimaera/Cerbera/Etc.

TVR Cerbera Owners Handbook - May 1996 (English)
TVR Cerbera Owners Handbook (Japanese)
TVR Cerbera Service Records & Ownership Details (English, blank)
Replacing a TVR Cerbera/Chimaera fuse box - The fuse box for the Griffith, Chimaera, and Cerbera has been out of production for years and used units are horribly expensive. However, a much more cost effective option is available and nearly drop-in if you know where to look. Coming Soon.

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