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Acole

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  1. Again, thanks all for your advice and guidance. I am a real amateur when it comes to this so really do appreciate it. I have my GT6 booked in with Chic Doig in a few months but in the mean time will certainly get a compression test kit and check that and the coil myself. We all have to start somewhere! Chic himself said from my description, it’s not an issue that would normally require a full rebuild. Fingers crossed it turns out to be a simple issue so I can get it back on the road and enjoy it. Thanks again.
  2. DanMi & Peter, You’re both right. I am awaiting a call back from Chic Doig to get it booked in to try and diagnose the problem. Funnily enough I spoke to my local garage who doesn’t want to do the work but who suggested most of the potential causes listed in this chat. Thanks again for all your input. Andrew
  3. Hi all, Thank you so much for your comments and advice. I certainly thought that £1k a valve seemed excessive so glad you all agree. JohnD is correct in his assessment, I’m not experienced nor confident with working with the engine hence seeking both your combined advice as well as a specialist. I have since contacted Chic Doig who estimated between £2-3k for a full restoration of the engine. I have had the carbs reset and the tappers have all been checked a few months ago. Also, I’m not sure if it would be an electrical fault or anything to do with the plugs as I had an electronic ignition fitted as well as the leads and plugs all being changed a matter of months ago. I will certainly buy a compression test kit and give that a go. I have a few audio clips of the engine when it is misfiring so will see if I’m able to upload them for you to see what your thoughts are. I am more tempted to have a full rebuild done as I plan to keep the car for a long time and would like to use it as much as I can. And so having the engine rebuilt would give me greater piece of mind. I live a few miles from the NC500 and would love to use my GT6 driving round it. The car is wonderful to drive and always puts a smile on my face but right now I always have a little bit of dread when I take it out, wondering if or when it will begin to go wrong. Thanks, Andrew
  4. After an hour or so of driving my GT6 mk3 it starts to miss fire. A local classic car restorer has advised there is a loss of compression on No1 valve. he has given me a few short term options but has advised a full restoration of the engine is the best long term option, as most of the time when one valve starts to lose compression the others will be sure to follow. The car has been fully restored apart from the engine so it seems as good an excuse as any. This garage has quoted about £1k per valve, therefore for my GT6 will cost about £6k. The car has done 75k miles and apart from the compression issues runs good and doesn’t overheat etc. Does this sound a reasonable estimate or excessive? I would also appreciate any recommendations for restorers in central Scotland and the highlands. Thanks Andrew
  5. Hi Nigel, Thanks for the advice. As for the ignition timing, I’ve actually converted mine to an electronic system. I think changing the exhaust is something beyond my capabilities so I will get it done at my local Classic car restorer. Thanks Andrew
  6. Thanks for the advice Clive. I’m wanting to switch to a wheel barrow sports exhaust as I prefer the look of it to the single sports or the side twins. Thanks
  7. Hi all, I’m looking to fit a sports exhaust to my GT6. In the past, I have been warned off this from a classic car restorer as “it wasn’t original therefore the engine isn’t designed for it and will impact the running, performance, efficiency and reliability of the engine”. Surely this isn’t true as many GT6s have the sports exhaust. Does the engine require to be set up for a sports exhaust? The car has a stainless steel 6-3-2 manifold. Any tips or advice would be greatly received. Thanks Andrew
  8. Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good abrasive metal polish? I has some scratching in some aluminium on my car which I want to remove and it would appear both Mothers polish and 0000 fine steel wool don’t do anything (the steel wool actually seems to cause scratches). Thanks, Andy.
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    GT6 air filter

    Thanks Doug, and here was me thinking this would be a quick customisation to my GT6 to be done during lockdown!
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    GT6 air filter

    Hi, I am looking to replace the original air filter on my GT6 with either pancake filters (Such as K&N filters) or trumpet filters. I was wondering if anyone has any advice which are better and advice which brands to use. The reason for the change are aesthetics and ideally give a nicer sound. Forgive me if this upsets the purists. Thanks, Andy
  11. Hi chaps, thanks for all the comments. I do like the idea of the clip on mirrors but think I prefer the one which do require screwing on the doors. A
  12. Hi, I have recently bought a GT6 which doesn’t have wing mirrors. I plan to fit some but was looking for guidance as to how easy or difficult a job this is to do for someone who has not a lot of mechanical know-how or experience. Thanks A
  13. Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend or know of a triumph friendly garage in the highlands (around inverness) for general repairs etc? Thanks Andrew
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