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Thanks Clive , I hadn’t considered the screws so will check Paul

Hi , my Vitesse is fitted with Accuspark ignition . I have a set of points as a backup . Is is as simple case of taking off the Accuspark and fitting the points then tweaking the timing ?

Hi Pete . I thought if you reduce the distance between the B posts the boot gaps would increase ? Paul

It’s surprising the effect the acrylic spray has . I used 2 coats Pail

I got acceptable results by using Autosol than applying a lacquer spray from Toolstation , might need applying annually Paul

Ordered from Canleys before Xmas and waiting for delivery when back in stock Dear Paul Harris, This is an automated message to let you know we have received your order. Your order number is: WEB42591. We will write to you again when we have processed your order. Thanks and regards. Canley Classics canleyclassics.com 2 x WINDOW RUNNER CHANNEL FRONT Part No: 559474 Price: £5.58 Units: METRE Availability: OUT OF STOCK, AVAILABLE TO ORDER £11.16 2 x REAR WINDOW CHANNEL - HERALD VITESSE Part No: T12 Price: £2.98 Units: EACH Availability: IN STOCK When delivery is completed I will update Paul

To fit 1600 Vitesse . NOS https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-STANPART-TRIUMPH-VITESSE-1600-CLUTCH-RELEASE-BEARING-AND-CARRIER-116298/184613682308? Not sure if it’s value Paul

I’ll let you know 😱 Pretty sure the new seal will be ok . To be sure I’ll put a section of inner tube in a jar of petrol and leave Paul

Yes make the initial cut as per the pic then force the top section into the hub centre , then trim with scissors in line with the top of the remaining tabs Hold the section in a vice then apply glue liberally to secure Paul

The Mintex 1144’s are now fitted to my Vitesse . The pads were metric so location holes enlarged to 7mm using these drills . initially the step drill then a 6mm followed by a 7mm . The lever was used to push back the pads to make the swop over easier Just need an excuse to bed them in . In another post did JohnD “volunteer” to compare the £10 pads with Mintex . If so more than happy to post the £10 pads to assist with the test Paul

It’s used to strengthen “minilite” hub centres when a securing tab breaks off . The mod works , kept in place with UHU glue Paul

Hi stopped using the lockable petrol cap on my Vitesse as the sealing rubber had perished . Just had a go at replacing the sealing washer . Turned out to be easier than I thought . Remove the securing pin at the top , remove the workings . The seal can now be removed . I made another with 2 layers of inner tube glued together . Reassemble job done Petrol cap rubbers are subject to mot check . Paul

My first port of call for supplies is https://www.canleyclassics.com. Canleys also have useful works diagrams to identify the part you don’t know the name of . Paul

If you haven’t checked your MOT history go to https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk . This will give you some idea of jobs to be checked Paul

If you rely on a garage to maintain your Herald it will be a money pit . My experience started 5 years ago when I bought my Vitesse . I hadn’t got a clue and initially the car needed a replacement differential and gearbox . The cost of these 2 items was almost as much as I paid for the car. Expensive lesson learnt and I had to make a decision. Cut my losses and sell the Vitesse or learn to maintain the car myself . Luckily I had joined this forum and the TSSC Club which has so much knowledge available just for the asking . I had no mechanical experience so my Vitesse journey started . You can get a lot of satisfaction with maintaining the car and there’s so much help when things don’t go according to plan . Paul

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Yes that’s the same spec I purchased from EBay , lasted 6 months , started to melt from the inside forming a paste which blocked the carbs despite having filters . Gates Barricade now fitted Paul

From personal experience I can’t recommend Andrew Turner . There’s enough experience on here to help you refurb . With the benefit of hindsight that’s what I should have done . Paul

From my Mk2 Vitesse saloon , any use . I’ve moved on to inertia belts Paul

This was a stubborn one Paul

Re core plugs i attacked close to the edge with and old screwdriver . Once through the core plug was distorted which assists with levering the plug out . If stubborn continue around close to the edge next to the first hole opening up like a tin opener . Eventually the core plug will come out Paul

Hi John, welcome to the forum . I have a mk2 vitesse and added the rear bracket conversion kit available from the club shop which replaces the Armstrong dampers with vertical Gaz shock absorbers . The rest of the setup is standard though replaced , renewed the rotoflexes , UJs , wheel bearings and added poly bushes . The setup works well for me with a slight negative camber Paul

Hi Pete too early to say . Currently the front brakes are crap because of cheapo £10 pads . Just fitted new Mintex 1144’s . One side to complete then I can test Paul

In a very senior moment I think I’ve added 20/50 into an empty tin of EP90 . Is there a way of telling the 2 apart Paul

I reused mine the Canleys replacements didn’t fit . Hopefully the correct way round this time plus removed the packed grease in the hub centre which I had carefully filled . I now know not to do this. In my defence the WSM shoes the felt side facing the bearing . Paul