Paul H

Just purchased a Smiths Voltmeter from EBay , condition unknown, and the price paid reflected this . When connected does the meter climb like the petrol gauge or is it an instant read . initially just checked using 12 volt battery and voltage climbs slowly Thanks in advance Paul

You dont need the tool. It can be done by using a bolt with 2 nuts. Plenty of youtube videos to look at Paul

Hope this is it Paul

Lidl have tools on offer this Sunday 15th October I purchased similar earlier in the year. Being compact it fits nicely in the boot Powerfix Profi Socket and Bit Set Price is £17.99 -Although Metric, most of the sockets can be used . I paid £2 less earlier in the year so prices moving up as the weakness in the pound pushes up prices Paul

Thanks Pete Paul

Hi are the quarter windows the same for convertible & saloon ? Thanks in advance Paul

Here are the pics of my seat runners taken out of my Vitesse Saloon Mk2 . Just installed leather MGF seats using new seal rails Hope the pics help Paul

Thanks Tom - I will upload photos of the runners tomorrow Paul

Are the saloon & convertible seat runners the same - if so I have a pair which I could photo and upload Paul

Just seen this on Ebay - beautiful car Triumph Gloria Vitesse Is it worth the money ? Paul

Hi Wolf - thanks for the link - recently purchased a spare dash with all instruments so now have enough holders to complete the LED conversion - Would like to see a pic of your Lightbox set up Paul

Just rang Anglia Radiators who supplied the recored Stanpart radiator a year ago for my Vitesse and asked for their advice re radiator cap. Simples there's Long Reach & Short Reach caps which I hadnt realised . MIne is a long reach and googling brings up lots of choice Hope this helps NB I can recommend Anglia Radiators - nice people to deal with Paul

Hi Richard - running a standard fan - Ive found a FAH-LER which should fit - need to check some measurements - current cap & the one one that is too short both have upper & lower seals . Will advise on my findings Paul

Hi Pete, thanks for info . Temp gauge goes between 80 & 90 , the thermostat is 82c . Are these figures ok ? Paul

My radiator cap is leaking on my vitesse MK 2 , bought a replacement and it's not deep enough. Any recommendations where to purchase , previous posts say the Club Shop are not deep enough . Looking for a 7lb pressure . I like the look of the Fahler stainless but not sure if they are deep enough Thanks in advance Paul

Here's a better pic just to make you really cough

Hi just taken delivery of an ebay purchase - a Vitesse dashboard - The item was described as complete including all instruments . What I wasnt expecting was a full ashtray - I wonder how old the buts were Paul

Hi , I picked up some Vitesse Doors from Clacton yesterday and the seller has a Vitesse 1965 convertible for sale - He is moving so cant complete the project - From what I remember All Chassis work completed & painted white , Mk1 engine, all transmission fitted , ancillaries , bulk head done , suspension refurbed , All wheels fitted so rolling chassis - The rear tub is along side with 90% of the work completed , He was a panel beater so the work completed is first class - The hood isnt on the car though new + seats have been refurbed - The bonnet is a 1360 which needs some wheel arch work - I believe he is looking for £800 If this is interesting to anybody - please pm and ill pass on the sellers details Paul

I have installed a flashing red led in the dash with a hidden push button under the dash - cost £3.00 all in plus base ball bat type steering lock - highly visual - about £8.00 . Also Battery disconnect switch and last but not least a tap by the petrol feed in the boot. Paul

Just an idea my rotoflex Vitesse banged & clattered on minor roads and groaned with people in the back seat when cornering - Turned out the rear outriggers were not bolted to the boot floor . The bolts in my vitesse being at the end of the outrigger by the tail lights . With the bolts in place no issues Worth a look Paul

Hi Richard - Used POR15 de greaser , washed out with hot water 3 times then POR 15 Ruster converter then washed out with hot water - After I removed the plug I completed with POR15 "fibreglass" coating Paul

On another Vitesse tank I managed to remove the drain plug by applying heat from a butane gun - The tank had been cleaned out with no vapour remaining - After applying heat I sprayed on WD40 , then heated again - did this 4 or 5 times and the plug started to move Paul

I couldn't remove the fuel blanking screw. I managed to put the tank back but it was a difficult exercise . Manoeuvre the the spout so it's only just through the body by lifting the base of the tank . Note the rubber grommet for the filling pipe is only fitted when the tank is in place. The tank is then lifted away so the tank fuel drain can start its travel to its location. In my case I did scratch the floor but it wasn't too bad. You will need plenty of wiggling to complete the excercise . At times it seemed impossible but after 30 mins or so the tank suddenly went in. Hope this helps Paul

Thanks Kevin appreciated Paul

Hi Kevin - many thanks . What should I be using - A brand etc will make sure I buy the correct antifreeze instead of relying on the advice of my local Motor Parts shop Is this spec correct Bluecol Paul