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For new (and inexperienced) TR3 owners like me, the thought of performing a tune-up (even a "minor" tune-up) can be daunting. There are instructions in some of the standard manuals, but these instructions leave out many important steps and precautions, and they are written as though the reader already knows a LOT about auto mechanics.
I think that the fear of keeping one of these cars going is the main reason (after cost) why people avoid realizing their dream of owning and driving these cars. It certainly was the main consideration for me.
Now that we are in the winter months ("the so-called Dark Ages" here in the east), these cars are tucked into their garages awaiting springtime and... the tune-up that comes with the new driving season.
I would like to put together a STEP-BY-STEP guide to performing a minor tune-up on the TR3, with the expert help of forum participants. Just the basic steps, techniques, cautions, and precautions. If I can achieve this, with your help, I will prepare a WORD document and email it to anyone who requests it (no charge, and with proper attribution to Forum participants).
If you are willing to participate, please describe -- from your experience -- what needs to be done for a "minor" tune-up and I will collate and edit the responses when it seems that I have all that is needed.
If, however, there is a manual already available (and not out-of-print), please recommend..
I think that the fear of keeping one of these cars going is the main reason (after cost) why people avoid realizing their dream of owning and driving these cars. It certainly was the main consideration for me.
Now that we are in the winter months ("the so-called Dark Ages" here in the east), these cars are tucked into their garages awaiting springtime and... the tune-up that comes with the new driving season.
I would like to put together a STEP-BY-STEP guide to performing a minor tune-up on the TR3, with the expert help of forum participants. Just the basic steps, techniques, cautions, and precautions. If I can achieve this, with your help, I will prepare a WORD document and email it to anyone who requests it (no charge, and with proper attribution to Forum participants).
If you are willing to participate, please describe -- from your experience -- what needs to be done for a "minor" tune-up and I will collate and edit the responses when it seems that I have all that is needed.
If, however, there is a manual already available (and not out-of-print), please recommend..
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