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Dear all and thanks for your enthusiasm and replies Yes, my car has the valances and radiator cowl and electronic ignition. My next to do' list is what Pete suggests. Check for crud in the water ways. Will be back with an update later in the Spring

It only overheated last year when the temp outside was excessive. Carbs were tuned last year but I'll get down to the timing Thanks for your advice again Maria

Thanks again Johny, Dan & Colin Radiator was new last year from Rimmers. It has a Revotec electric fan, fitted by Willow Triumphs, but I have since discovered a split in the fuel line connecting both carbs, which I have replaced with ethanol free fuel pipe from the club. Last year, the heater valve was replaced see page 68 of the courier. Having read your comments, I've gone off the idea of the Golf radiator?

Thank you Clive and Colin for your advise and humour! I do a fare amount of maintenance when needed on my car but unfortunately I am not proficient to carry out such work. Shame. I'll have to find some one who is capable and willing cos I do like the idea. Mine overheated last year during the hot temperatures - above 30 c Thanks again Maria

Dear all Just read CCW and read an article 'Golf radiator slots in and provides better cooling' - see attached Has any one tried this out and if so, what about the hoses and any other bits of advice please Many thanks Maria

Thanks Pete for your reply I'll check the body to find the nos. The distributor is working fine for the moment and yes it has a Aldon electronic ignition Where would you recommend buying quality parts? Thanks Maria

Hello, It's me again After several unsuccessful attempts at starting my GT6, I decided to have a look at the ignition. The distributor cap central carbon electrode was worn, so I pulled out a spare original Lucas DDB702 that I purchased from Mick Dolphin years ago. This fitted bang on, but I also tried another spare distributor cap Intermotor 4482 which wouldn't 'lock in', so my first question is what does this fit as it says Triumph GT6 1966-74? My second question is what rotor arm is the correct one to use. Like the Intermotor distributor cap, I have several Intermotor distributor arms that I have purchased from car boot sales - see photos. I also have 2 Unipart GRA110 in their original packaging, are these the correct one's? I need to order some spares so I want to know what is make of my distributor and what are the correct nos. to use? 😀Thanks again Maria

Thank you member 322. It works! Maria

Thanks Dan. I have tried to amend the size, but as you can see, the phot profile is out of focus! Thanks Maria

Thank's all for your input. After the successful fitting of the new radiator valve(see forum), I still had an overheating problem, so the next step was to change the 84oC thermostat which appeared to be a bit slow to operate in a jug of boing water to a 74oC. Having read Andy Cook's article, I decided to be overcautious and go for the radiator cap. I think I shall stick with my 7lber . If it ain't broke, don't fix it🙂

Member 172 Do you know what thermostat you have?

Thanks member 172. I will think I will keep to my 7lber Maria🙂

Thanks Pete and Colin for your feedback! The radiator was from Rimmers (am I allowed to mention them?), no, they are good and the7lber fits well. I might just put it down to school girl error. Should have purchased a MkIII radiator to match the engine, but presumed (I hate that word) they were the same! Should have known better! T-shirt from the club, years ago! Maria🙂

Thanks Doug Can show him the ironing board next😂 Maria

I am trying to upload my photo into my profile, but it is 511 mb, 1751 x 1602. I only know what buttons to press on computers and this is beyond me. I'm on Windows 10. Help please😃 Maria