Terry
If you're in the US I've heard good things about British Parts Northwest.
They sell Mahle piston knockoffs (real Mahles were never made for TRs as far as
I
know) and good liners.
Proper sized (Standard, .010", .020", .030", etc) Vandervell bearings can be
found if lucky or you have a couple years to kill.
One vtr guy is buying em up from eBay and quadrupling the price.
Whatever bearings are available from BFE, TRF or Moss is probably OK if
you're still in the Standard to .030" range. (thicker ones may overheat easier
so
better quality more important there)
For fun, look around RevintonTR.com and Cambridgemotorsports.com.
Good luck,
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 21:00:14 -0400
From: "Terry" <terryrs@adelphia.net>
Subject: Piston/Liner Brand Recommendation
Thank you, everyone, for clearing up the TR3 engine liner question and the
other one about the external oil hose to the top end. You people are great,
and I hope to get to know some of you at some function in 2005 when my car is
done and driving daily. I owe more than a couple beers/ales here and there!
Another quick question (with two more to follow separately).
My engine had been sitting since 1972. Liners are rusted and need replacing.
My thought is to wait for the Roadster Factory to have a winter sale. I
believe they offer Mahle pistons and liners. Most people seem to recommend AE
Hepolite, but these don't seem to be available. Does Mahle make a quality
piston/liner set?
And...my friend Kent on this list suggested I ask your advice on whether there
might be a better place/price for piston/liner sets?
I haven't done any real research on rod and main bearings. Ken Gilander
mentioned that Glacier is good, but hard to find now, and that Federal Mogul
is an acceptable alternative. Any advice on these or an alternative? Is
Vanderval available?
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