Robin

Thanks Richard - will let you know how I get on

Thanks Richard - does the top of the catch sit parallel to the door ridge above it? From the photo it looks like the catch is slightly tilted upwards. Also does the catch fit snugly into the holder on the B post or is there some movement?

Thanks Pete

That would be really useful - thanks Richard

That would be great - thanks Steve

Had a look at the doors but couldn't see any obvious markings - will take another look

Hello I've got saloon doors fitted to my convertible and I'd like to fit anti-burst catches. The B posts already have the holes drilled but I can't work out the position for the doors. Does anyone have the dimensions or a template? Thanks Robin

Apologies if this is a dumb question but I need to replace the fuel filler seal - can I do this with the tank in place or does it have to come out in order to fit the seal around the filler neck? Also is there a correct way of positioning the seal? Thanks Robin

Thanks Darren & Ben Think I'll try removing the rivets first and see how I get on

I need to pull out a small dent in the rear bumper - can I remove the rear valance with the bumper attached without taking off the bumper overriders? Getting to the nuts by the fuel tank seems pretty impossible without removing the tank. Also, in order to remove the bumper from the valance it looks as though you need to cut off the rivets. How do you then re-rivet it back on? I don't have a rivet gun so what type do I need to buy? Thanks

Thanks Colin - I take it you don't want to sell the ones you have - especially the drivers side?

Thanks Darren - thought as much

Part of the boot channel (between the rubber seal and the rear wing) on my Vitesse will need some attention at some point - I can't seem find this as a replacement part anywhere so I'm assuming I'd have to get a piece made up? Thanks Robin

Thanks Clive

Thanks Darren So I flatten back with a fine grit paper and then polish?

I posted a question last year about spraying panels using cellulose paint and got some really good advice - thanks! I'm hoping to spray a door panel once the warmer weather arrives but one question I have is about flattening the top coat. Why do you need to do this and what happens if you just leave the final coat un-flattened? I'm sure there's a good reason so it would be really helpful to know. Thanks again Robin

Hi Richard - thanks for the info. Out of interest do you know what the indicator lamps draw in terms of amps?

Thanks both - what amp rating should I look for and are bullet connectors ok or would spades be better?

Hi All I need to replace the green/red stripe left hand rear indicator cable in the wiring loom - does anyone know a supplier where I can buy a couple of meters? Thanks Robin

I'm planning to remove the window / door mechanism from my passenger door and fit it to a new door. I've looked at the manual and it looks as though it might be quite tricky. Has anyone done it and if so was it straightforward? Thanks, Robin

Fitted some new 7/16 bolts which seems to have done the trick - closer inspection of the old bolts revealed stripped thread at the head end.

Pete - meant new 5/8 (7/16) bolts

Hi Pete Think the 5/16 unf must be the originals Will try new 3/8 bolts and see if that works - if not may think about the nut idea but I'm a bit nervous about cutting large enough holes in the A post without weakening it. I'm planning to fit a new door at some point so need the hinges to be adjustable. More fun! Robin

Sorry - one more question is there a way of relating the spanner size to the bolt i.e. If a 1/2 spanner fits the bolt head how does that relate to the bolt diameter? Robin

Hi All Thanks for the advice so far I've had a closer look a the bolts holding the brackets to the A post on the passenger door and here's what I've found.. Top Hinge: The top bolt takes a 5/8 spanner and looks to have a 10mm shank diameter and doesn't tighten (maybe a stripped thread?). The middle bolt is the same and doesn't tighten. The bottom bolt takes a 9/16 spanner - don't know the shank diameter but this tightens so is OK. Bottom Hinge: Top bolt takes 1/2 spanner and tightens - so OK. Middle bolt takes is also 1/2 but doesn't tighten and when I try and undo it it just turns without coming out. The bottoms bolt takes a 9/16 spanner and is tight so I haven't tried to take this one out. So my thinking is to replace the 5/8 bolts with new ones just to see if the new thread tightens but of it doesn't can these be tapped any larger? With regards to the 1/2 bolt that just turns - do I have to drill this out or is there a better way? Robin