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Introduction 

This  Workshop/Service  manual has been  compiled 

for  the 

TVR  Engineering 

model 

-

Cerbera. 

Any modifications that do occur  to the production 

car will be reflected in additional pages being sent 

out. 

The  aim of this  workshop/service  manual  is assist 
skilled 

TVR  technicians 

in 

the eHicient repair  and 

maintenance  of any TVR  Cerbera. 

TVR  do not accept any responsibility for any 

inaccuracies, errors or omissions contained  within 
this  manual,  although  every  eHort has  been taken to 

make  it  as complete and  accurate as  possible. 

TVR  do not accept any liability for  any consequential 
or other  losses howsoever  arising as a  result  of any of 
the recommendations contained within this  manual. 
All repairs to the TVR  - Cerbera should be carried out 

by a TVR  Dealer. Repairs should never be attempted 
by  untrained  individuals. 

In 

this introductory section warnings, cautions and 

notes will appear in boxes to give more helpful 

information. 

WARNING:  These procedures  must  be followed accu­

rately  to  avoid  the  accidents. 

CAUTION:  To ensure no  damage occurs  to  any 
components these procedures must be followed. 

NOTE:  This 

calls attention  to  ways which make a  job 

easier  or gives helpful  infonnation. 

Interpretation of  Workshop  Manual 

This 

manual is divided into sections as shown on the 

contents page. To locate  information  referring to a gen­

eral area of the vehicle, such as suspension, brakes, 

instrumentation, ete.  use the main contents page.  The 
general sections are split up further into sub sections, 
denoted by  a number,  so  for example:  C3,  will describe 

an individual  procedure in the Front Suspension sec­

tion.  Each of these  individual  procedures  is listed  a t the 
start of  each "lettered"  main section. 

Usage will quickly  make the user familiar with the 
workshop manual layout, enabling efficient and effec­
tive  use of the manual. 

Dimensions 

All dimensions stated in this manual are given in metric 

measurements, i.e.  millimetres, litres,  ete.  unless  other­
wise stated. 

Poisonous  Substances 

Many of the substances used on the  Cerbera could cause 
physical harm and you must ensure they are kept away 
from open wounds. 

Fuel Handling  Precautions 

The following section outlines informa tion  on handling 
fuel safety  that shouldn't be ignored to ensure the 

upmost safety at  all times. 

The vapour that fuel creates is  extremely  flammable, 
toxic and explosive in confined areas.  It produces 
around 

150 

times its own volume when  it  evaporates 

and when mixed with  air  it beguns very ignitable. The 

vapour  will always fall to the lowest level because it  is 

heavier  than air.  This creates a  problem  because  it is 
very easliy distributed throughout  a workshop so even 
the smallest of spillages  could be dangerous.  A fire 

extinguisher containing 

FOAM 

C02, 

GAS 

or 

POWDER 

should always be close at hand when handling fuel. 

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Summary of Contents for Cerbera

Page 1: ...I t _ I HR Service Workshop Information Introduction Hosted and optimised by www TheTVRSite com ...

Page 2: ...eferring to a gen eral area of the vehicle such as suspension brakes instrumentation ete use the main contents page The general sections are split up further into sub sections denoted by a number so for example C3 will describe an individual procedure in the Front Suspension sec tion Each of these individual procedures is listed at the start of each lettered main section Usage will quickly make th...

Page 3: ...y in contact with the skin 4 Immediate first aid treatment should be obtained in the event of oil coming in contact with open cuts or wounds 5 Do not wash the skin using gasoline kerosene diesel fuel petrol thinners or solvents 6 Where and when practical degrease components before handling 7 Eye protection should be worn e g goggles or face shields where there is a risk of eye contact An eye wash ...

Page 4: ...ly requires a gentle warming up of the unit and progressively more load over the course of about 500 miles The Hydratrak unit will only be operational when there exists a difference in the wheel speed between the two output shafts and so this requires gentle cornering loads in order to bed the vanes in The output shafts of the diff do have a little play this is quite normal It is not unusual for t...

Page 5: ...ore accurately Wheels Tyres and Steering The wheels are the same front and rear but the tyres are not The 225 45 x 16 front tyres are responsible for some of the sharp steering characteristics but in the main the very light and quick rack is the cause you will get used to it There are a few other details regarding the rack You cannot centralise the steering wheel at the boss It must be done at one...

Page 6: ... Service Intervals The following are recommended service intervals for the vehicle 1000 miles 6000 miles 12000 miles 1BOOO miles 24000 miles 30000 miles and every 6000 miles thereafter or every twelve months which ever is reached hrst NOTE All service work should be carried out by a TVR factory approved service centre General repair procedures Services by TVR dealers should be carried out at the i...

Page 7: ...engine gets too hot When the thermostat opens more coolant will need to be added When no more coolant can be added replace the blue pressure cap Let the engine run for a few more minutes until the fan cuts in and switch off the engine Should the temperature gauge enter the 100 section before the fan cuts in stop and allow to cool When the engine has cooled and no pressure can be felt in the radiat...

Page 8: ...come on if low and with the handbrake on Only top up with TVR recommended fluid Recommended Lubricants and Fluids fig 6 fig 6 8 Engine Oil Dipstick The oil should alway s be checked on level ground with the engine switched off Let the oil settle 5 minutes then pull the dip stick out and wipe clean to ensure a true reading Re insert the dip stick and remove once again The level of oil should read b...

Page 9: ...ate and the location of specific identification nwnbers Jacking Procedure Before commencing with the instructions below the car must be raised off the ground 1 To Raise Front Wheels l 2 3 The surface must be a solid groW1d surface Ensure that the hand brake is on Ensure that the jacking device is positioned only W1der one of the chassis tubes and not W1der any part of the floor pan or body The rec...

Page 10: ... there is no towing eye on the rear of the car In the case of a break down there is a towing eye on the front of the car fig12 by which it is possible to tow the car to an appropriate place for repair however it is not recommended that this dis tance be too great CAUTION Please noted the brake selVos and power steering will not be operative whilst the car is not running thus greater pressure will ...

Page 11: ...itive terminal of the discharged battery This is the only terminal that is accessible whilst the battery remains in the Cerbera C Connect one end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery D Connect the other end of the secondjumper cable to the engine to create the negative connection WARNING T he final cable connection could cause arcing at the connection point which if ...

Page 12: ...pressure jet directly at the paintwork or the door window seals Automatic car wash The use of automatic car washes is not recommended as the door window seals are not designed to withstand the direct force of high pressure water jets Also the detergents used and the cleaning action of the brushes may damage the paintwork Interior Cleaning Vinyl Leather Vinyl and leather should be cleaned with a da...

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