Dolomitejohn

I don't think it's got a nut on the pully. But it's def a Stan part.

Hi clive Was it you guys driving the grossglockner in Austria? .my 2500 is a convert 1972 2000 auto to 2500 s. Spec. Ride height looks lowish but it does have the front roll bar. Virtually no rust and only one weld repair. Which club organised the Europe drive? Does it happen every year? Cheers Clive. John

Hi doug It was a hard decision but it had to be done. Has released some cash so I can fix the dolomite sprint and will enable me to take the family out in classic style more often. A young lad (23) is the new owner and he is going to continue to improve the gt6 with his dad going forward. I have plans for the 2500 to make it a bit more sporty. Already has tubular manifold and sports exhaust. At some point I want to drive the grossglockner mountain in Austria. The 2500 will be perfect for this. What do you think about my water pump reconditioning idea? Can it be done? John

Hi all. Is it possible or worth keeping a Stanpart waterpump? It's leaks badly. Was going to throw it out but thought it might be possible to recondition it. Any thoughts? Also want to thank all who have helped me with the gt6 and its re commissioning. Its been an adventure and I have really enjoyed it. I have driven over 600 miles and had such fun. Not bad for a car that's been off the road for 20 years... On Saturday it will be sold to its new owner who is going to take it to the next level and maybe even fully restore the bodywork. I will then be buying my 2500 mk2 saloon for more fun. Thanks again. John

So Pete, so are you saying a triumph 2000 pre engaged (piggy back solenoid) starter will physically fit the Gt6? (I can deal with wiring)? I don't have any spare dol 1500 motors but do have a sprint one and the possibility to buy a 2000 one. Thanks. John

That's exactly what does. Did in the petrol station yesterday after queuing for 5 mins with engine off. But didn't do it when stop for 1 minute to open garage door. So must be heat soak related starter miter issue. Glad mines not the only one. Cheers John

Hi pete. Actually it's a bendix. Was getting confused. (senior moment) Are there preengaged motors that fit gt6? I have a couple somewhere.. Dolomite maybe?

Hi pete. It's not a bendix motor but has no box or solenoid attached. Just a round motor with small gear at end. I removed the high torque that cam with car as it sounds dreadful. Not in keeping with cars era etc. I can always refit it, but was just wondering why when hot the lucas unit does not like to turn. Cheers John

Hi all. Been using the gt6 a bit and have on a couple of occasions found the starter reluctant to turn the engine over after a long run. The starter kinda turns half a turn, stops and the turns again and presto she fires up. It's almost like the compression is too high or the motor is weak. But why only a hot issue? From cold the starter turns the engine over well for considerable time. Has a reasonable battery, new solenoid. Its a standard starter motor. Thanks all. John

Yes that's what I thought. I tightened the chassis to body bolt in the boot and masivly reduced the knock sound. So guess it needs new bushes all round. Hardly supprising I guess. Noticed today the shocks have girling on them. Must be old...... Got a list as long as the country of jobs to do....

My uv joints def have slack. I can see it. The clonk can physically be felt through the body work! If I hold my hand on the wheel arch at top centre. Could it be knackered chassis to body mount / bushes? John

Non rotoflex. Very late car.

Hi all. Just looking for some potential direction. My gt6 has some vibrations and noises from the rear. Vibration kick in at about 50 mph. I am sure there is a noisy wheelbearing also. I do know there is some slop on the uv joints. However there is a sharp knock noise that sounds like its from the rear left wing. With car stationary pressing up and down on the wing results in no noise. However if I push the rear left wing to the right it knocks once. Push again and nothing. Push the right hand wing to the left and I get the one knock from the left side. Totally repeatable. Any ideas before I get under the car? Cheers all. John

Hi Clive. Thanks. I have only just fitted the tunnel and h frame along with new seal, reflective sound insulation and new dash parcel shelves and lower vents. Arghhhh Not sure I want to cut holes in my nice new plastic tunnel...... Oh well.... A nice job for the weekend... John

Not sure I have an angled drive. It does not have overdrive (sadly). Does that make job possible from below? John