Robin

Thanks Paul and Richard I think I only need a couple of spire clips and screws but wasn't sure of the size Good tip about the draught excluder or foam

Does anyone know what size speed/spire clips and screw size I need for a vitesse gearbox housing? I think I may also need the keyhole brackets. Thanks, Robin

Thanks to everyone for the advice

Great - thanks Karl

I need to do some work using an angle grinder - can anyone recommend a suitable full face protector and what sort of price should I pay? Also, is there a particular make of 1mm cutting discs I should look for? Presumably it’s best to avoid cheap products? thanks Robin

Great - thanks to everyone for their advice

Is there a correct way to drain all of the brake fluid out of the system? I need to remove the brake master cylinder anyway so I thought I may as well drain the fluid as it hasn’t been changed for a while. Is it simply a question of undoing all of the bleed nipples and pressing the brake pedal until no more fluid comes out? Thanks Robin

I need to repair the section of the driver side rear wing where the wing becomes part of the boot channel (so condition of the outer wing isn’t too important)

Thanks for the advice

Thanks Richard and Dave

Yep - agree!

Hi John That's really my point. The great thing about the Forum is that it's searchable database that keeps growing. FB is instant but a lot of the knowledge that' s posted becomes lost which is a real shame. Robin

A bit of a long shot but does anyone know where I might pick up a passenger door for a Vitesse Mk2. I don't mind rubbing down and painting but I don't have any welding equipment so it needs to be in good order. Thanks Robin

Hello I notice the last post on this was back in 2016 and I wonder if there's any more opinions on how FB is being used 2 years later? Personally, I really a like the Forum approach and have found the replies really invaluable in keeping my Vitesse going. I'm also constantly amazed by the patience and generosity of the more experienced owners in sharing their knowledge with the less experienced such as myself. Thank you! However, I also look at the FB feeds and find this really great as well, but it does seem that there's a lot of knowledge being split between the two platforms and I just wonder if there's a relatively simple way of harnessing this? I'm afraid that don't have an answer other than maybe try and split the FB feed into three areas - one which just posts pictures/videos, another for parts/cars for sale and third for technical questions so there could be some central way of managing the info? It might need a moderator to organise the posts into the relative sections. What do others think? Robin

I'm looking to replace both rear brake cylinders on my Vitesse. According to the Stanpart parts catalogue the part number is 146028 but an online supplier is offering a Borg and Beck version stating that it's the equivalent to the 'Original Part Number 64673476'. Rimmer and James Paddock has them under part number GWC1208 (3/4" Bore which I'm assuming is correct?). I've tried the TSSC shop but they don't seem to stock rear brake cylinders. Can anyone confirm which is the correct part number ? Many thanks Robin

Yes - thought if the shop was selling it then it should be ok. Take the point about not adding water .

This the coolant I bought from the club shop - can't see anything that says OAT so not sure if this is ok?

Hi Richard - yes, think the tag has gone AWOL at some point. I'm pretty sure that the carbs are correct for the engine but I'm interested in knowing the main difference between a CD150 and a CD150s .

Hi Richard Thanks for the advice i actually replaced the coolant earlier this year with pink fluid bought from the club shop. I've read elsewhere that the coolant should be blue so I'm not sure if got the right stuff. Any thoughts? Robin

Hi Richard - not sure. Does the photo give any clues?

Very interesting discussion. My vitesse is currently running on a 2000 mk 2 engine with stormberg 150 CD carbs (and goes really well) but I've just bought a mk 2 vitesse engine (basically to see if I can take it apart rebuild it - never done it before) fitted with CD150s carbs. Are these carbs interchangeable or are they designed for the specific engine? Presumably it comes down to the needles again?

I'm thinking of tidying up the top of the bulkhead on my mk 2 - primarily to rub down and repaint the area around the brake and clutch m/s but to make it easier to spray I may as well remove the heater box as well. Do I need to drain the entire cooling system in order to do this? Thanks Robin

Hi Paul I've also fitted mgt seats using Richard's instructions and find them a great improvement. I'd be interested to know how you get on fitting the heater elements so please post an update at some point! Robin

Thanks for all the tips I looked at the club shop but can't find wheel cylinders so maybe Paddocks or Canley's. Also, do I need to lubricate the rear plate where the shoes rub? If so what type of lubricant do I use and where can I get it from? Looks like a busy weekend!

. Thanks Pete