Paul H

I went to the tappet demo with Pete last year and found the visit well worth while and would like to attend any further demos Paul

Thanks Pete for the definition - appreciated

Please forgive the newbie questions - "You should feel VERY slight play - if you can feel end float, reduce shims - if preload, increase shims. When correct, take apart, grease and fit inner seal." Q1 I understand VERY slight play , but what is end float ? Q2 What is preload ? Thanks in advance Paul

I read in Practical Classics this month that EP90 GL5 wasnt suitable for our classics . Not ever hearing about GL4 or GL5 mild panic ensued as I checked the label on the tin of Castrol EP90 . There was no mention of either so rang the help line and was advised that Castrol EP90 oil in their green tin was GL4 - Panic over Paul

Another vote for Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 Very easy to use and the probe lance provided makes accessing awkward areas a piece of cake . I used the probe for the inside of rear outriggers and the the probe has a 360 degree head so its a simple job of operating the can and withdraw the probe and all 4 sides covered in 1 go Regards Paul

Thanks Pete for the silicon solution , found some in the shed which I had used on a model boat yonks ago , never throw anything away ????

Thanks Ben , not sure how long the cable has been broken - Will the dizzy function in this state ? Regards Paul

Hi Richard - thanks for Accuspark info and yes im going to Stoneleigh , are you selling or buying ? My Vitesse will be purely used for touring so reliability is the key issue Regards

Is this oil ok ? at £15 for 5 litres seems good value - My car is a Mk2 Vitesse http://www.wilko.com/car-care-products/wilko-classic-car-oil-20w50-5l/invt/0342792 Regards Paul

Just checked the distributor to check the advance retard by blowing through the tube and noticed there is a wire loose , the base rotated but the wire looks like its come away - is it a case of resoldering - the electronic points are accuspark and came with the car Checked and the accuspark seems to be very cost effective, are they reliable ? I was considering keeping a set of points as a spare or another accuspark Any input welcomed Paul

I picked up the Aldi bargain plus got some for pressies Paul

Raise a return with eBay . They are on your side . Never had an issue with returning defective products Paul

Hi Richard - New Vertical Links, Trunnions, New front Shockers / Springs Brake Calipers, Brake hoses, Water hoses, recon Radiator, new Heater Matrix , Heater Controller , Stainless connecting pipe, Water Pump, recon Carbs , Currently working on New rear Ujs, New Rotoflexes , Rear Vertical Shocker Conversion , Polyprop bushes, re routing Petrol Pipes, Relined Petrol Tank ( Frost Kit ) Rear Brake seals , Manvers Triumph ( now closed ) replaced the Diff , adding rebuilt Gearbox / Overdrive + Electrics , shortened balanced Prop . All the best Paul

Glad it's worked out , you might need a puller to release the bearing next to the rotoflex , using a mallet etc might damage the dust washer. I couldn't have offered this info a year ago

Just sold for £53 Paul

Theres a suitable Hub Puller on Ebay - 2 hrs left http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232222838595?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Paul

There's a Triumph engine on Fleabay which is described as Vitesse Mk2 - the number is HC1483ESS - My understanding is that HC covers MK1 & MK2 - What does ESS stand for ? and is this engine a MK1 or MK2 Thanks in advance Paul

Thanks for the pic Pete

Hi Pete , Clive is correct 32mm . Would appreciate a pic of waste pipe conversion Best regards Paul

Hi been following this post with interest. See attached pic - is this Hoover tube inner considered smooth ? as would like to fit on my Vitesse mk2 Air Box - only issue is will the missus miss a much shorter tube ? Best regards Paul

I've been a member for just over a year now , great source of help and unbiased information and found my vitesse by placing a wanted add in the Courier Paul

Suggest you contact Anglia Radiators , Cambridge tel 01223 314444. Purchased a recored stanpart radiator on exchange basis cost £215 for my Vitesse . Will the Rimmers one have a stanpart stamp ? Paul

Just fitted front inertia seat belts purchased from the Club Shop . Now considering rear inertia belts , currently there are no belts . How easy are they to fit and are the location points already there - any advice welcomed Paul

Spanner sets . 8 stubbies or 8 spanners with different sizes each end so covering 6mm to 22mm , including tool roll . £4.99 . Also wall storage box set . Paul

Hi Roger - thanks for info - did you stain the dashboard first Paul