mikehiggins

My Spit is fitted with a full width rad (recently reconned), side air deflectors, and a good quality pull electric fan which comes in at the point where the needle passes the rh level on the meter. A new 74 degree thermostat is fitted. Still she runs with the needle on the high side in motion. With the engine hot and the needle indicating high I have let the engine idle and monitored the result, which is that the air coming through the fan is relatively cool, the bottom of the rad is a little hotter but the top of the rad is hot and the fan is constantly engaged but seems to have only a very slow effect on the needle. My logic is pointing me to the water pump but any other suggestions would be appreciated please. Thanks in advance, Mike.

Hello Folks, I`ve seen quite a few references on the forum to fitting a VW Golf radiator/fan assembly to various Triumphs. Question is, what is suitable to fit to a standard Mk3 to replace the original mechanical fan ? I`ve checked out ebay and theres lots of VW fan assy`s for sale but which one , and what hoses do I need to make it all fit together? Any help appreciated.

Hi Members, I have a very nice `67 Mk3 Spit with a dodgy dash top, badly sun damaged. Has anyone of you fitted the Rimmer Bros plastic replacement item (part no 714482) and if so can you give me some guidance and advice please?

Thanks guys for your answers, used Loctite and it does seem to have done the trick. Thanks again.

Hello all, this is my first post so hope you will understand my non technical approach to this problem. I`ve recently bought a super Mk3 spit but am having problems getting the engine to run well, although when I first start up it runs really smooth. However, sometimes there will be a bang under the bonnet and the engine cuts out. It will be because the Emission control valve in the inlet manifold has "blown out" of its push fit seating. Put this back in and away we go again, but daren`t take the car too far yet as not confident it won`t let me down. Can anyone help please?? Mike.